Where to Start for rates and location

Jayco-noslide wrote:
. . . where to start finding campgrounds to look at and their rates for staying several months. We would probably be interested in Florida and/or the southwest US for winter and states such as Wyoming, Montana for summer. I think we would need to look at rates in the $300-$500/Mo. range rather than $1000 range.

Previous posters listed some general places to look. I'll give you a couple of specifics in your price range . . .

First, I found several campgrounds I liked by Virtual RVing -- that is, by planning an extended RV trip that I never really took. It was good research on campgrounds & campground prices.

Anyway, the Southwest (Arizona in particular) turned out to have generally lower extended stay costs than other alternatives I looked at (Texas gulf coast and Florida). Results may vary of course.

I ended up at Crazy Horse Campground right on the Colorado River in Lake Havasu City for $370/month + electric (about $50). We also stayed at another campground in Fort Mohave for $345/mon which included electricity.

For the summer, we had planned on staying at a campground on the Mississippi River in WI for $1350 (+ electric) for a 6-month season so that's $225/month.

Allstays Pro is another good resource. Not a one-stop resource, but will help you see what's available in the location you choose.

Old-Biscuit wrote:

rr2254545 wrote:
I have never found Rv park reviews to contain the info you want.

It will be tough to find a monthly rate in the - 3-5 hundred range.

Good luck

RV Park Reviews just helps you figure out which ones you might be interested in.......AND they have direct link to CG website where you can check out the rates

2012 reviews do me no good - I tried to used them today for Door County Wisconsin

rr2254545 wrote:
I have never found Rv park reviews to contain the info you want.

It will be tough to find a monthly rate in the - 3-5 hundred range.

Good luck

RV Park Reviews just helps you figure out which ones you might be interested in.......AND they have direct link to CG website where you can check out the rates

Jayco-noslide wrote:
We are long time experienced RVers but just thinking a little about going full-time. So, not sure where to start finding campgrounds to look at and their rates for staying several months. We would probably be interested in Florida and/or the southwest US for winter and states such as Wyoming, Montana for summer. I see quite a bit of info on the internet but pining down long term rates seem difficult. I think we would need to look at rates in the $300-$500/Mo. range rather than $1000 range. Does anyone have a good, clear source of information on this matter? Much appreciated. We currently have a house in west central Illinois.

Here is one to start you off:

Kelly's RV Park

We stayed there three winters. They have limited amenities, but great people and a clean park. $299.70 plus electric.

There are others, but you have to look.

I have never found Rv park reviews to contain the info you want.

It will be tough to find a monthly rate in the - 3-5 hundred range.

Good luck

Jayco-noslide wrote:
We are long time experienced RVers but just thinking a little about going full-time. So, not sure where to start finding campgrounds to look at and their rates for staying several months. We would probably be interested in Florida and/or the southwest US for winter and states such as Wyoming, Montana for summer. I see quite a bit of info on the internet but pining down long term rates seem difficult. I think we would need to look at rates in the $300-$500/Mo. range rather than $1000 range. Does anyone have a good, clear source of information on this matter? Much appreciated. We currently have a house in west central Illinois.

In Florida, in the $300.00-$500.00, range you will probably have to stay in the north part of Florida, and away from the coasts. (Central Florida)

As you move south or near the coasts, the price rises proportionally based on location. Of course, there are exceptions but they will take a lot of research to find, or a member recommendation here.

Hope this helps.

Rv Park Reviews.....LINK

Pick the state you are interested in then the city/town you are interested in then check out the reviews for the various CGs in that area. Then you can click on that CGs website link and check out their daily/weekly/monthly rates.

You have to do the research when you know where you want to go/be and based upon your travel/interests.

Have fun!