Is a 40' length Motorhome going to be limited in many campground's?

Depends what you mean by campgrounds. Many of the newer RV parks will have room for that size rig, but a lot of state and national parks may not - or at least the # of sites that size will be limited.

Most commercial RV parks in the west can take you. But like the other person already said, many state and national parks may not be able to. I bought a 35 footer specifically because I didn't want to be limited too much on parks that I can go to. However, it's been my experience that most any place that let me in with a 35 footer, would have also let me in with a 40 footer. The three most common limits that I have seen are 28 foot and under, 40 foot and under, and over 40 foot allowed. So a 40 footer will get into places that a 27 to 39 footer also would.

Our coach is 45' and with toad we are right at 65'. We've traveled to almost every state in the country over the past 6 years. We've stayed in State, Federal, COE parks as well as privately owned ones. The only place we've never "camped" has been at a WalMart. That said, we've never had an issue finding accommodations...one campground in Topeka even moved some of their equipment so we would have plenty of room. There are some campgrounds on the beach in California that wouldn't accommodate us such as Doheny State Beach Park, but their length limit is 28' !We heard all the scare stories too and that's all they are..unfounded scare stories that keep getting bantered about. Most likely you'll lose maybe 10% of the campgrounds, but to me that's no big loss. If you look at the RPI websites, most list 40' as max. We've been members of RPI for over 15 years and have never been denied a spot at any of their campgrounds....Dennis

Executive wrote:Our coach is 45' and with toad we are right at 65'. We've traveled to almost every state in the country over the past 6 years. We've stayed in State, Federal, COE parks as well as privately owned ones. The only place we've never "camped" has been at a WalMart. That said, we've never had an issue finding accommodations...one campground in Topeka even moved some of their equipment so we would have plenty of room. There are some campgrounds on the beach in California that wouldn't accommodate us such as Doheny State Beach Park, but their length limit is 28' !We heard all the scare stories too and that's all they are..unfounded scare stories that keep getting bantered about. Most likely you'll lose maybe 10% of the campgrounds, but to me that's no big loss. If you look at the RPI websites, most list 40' as max. We've been members of RPI for over 15 years and have never been denied a spot at any of their campgrounds....DennisDennis has it correct - so in a word IMHO .... NO.

Busskipper wrote:Executive wrote:Our coach is 45' and with toad we are right at 65'. We've traveled to almost every state in the country over the past 6 years. We've stayed in State, Federal, COE parks as well as privately owned ones. The only place we've never "camped" has been at a WalMart. That said, we've never had an issue finding accommodations...one campground in Topeka even moved some of their equipment so we would have plenty of room. There are some campgrounds on the beach in California that wouldn't accommodate us such as Doheny State Beach Park, but their length limit is 28' !We heard all the scare stories too and that's all they are..unfounded scare stories that keep getting bantered about. Most likely you'll lose maybe 10% of the campgrounds, but to me that's no big loss. If you look at the RPI websites, most list 40' as max. We've been members of RPI for over 15 years and have never been denied a spot at any of their campgrounds....DennisDennis has it correct - so in a word IMHO .... NO.I agree with both. We've also been all around the country and Canada with no issues.

40' Length Motorhome to big for most campground's?

Ivylog
Explorer III
Apr 02, 2015
Dennis has it correct - so in a word IMHO .... NO. X5 In ten years I've always found a site close to where I want to be and we boondock a lot. Sure it's harder but each year it gets easier as there is more info on the net.
We are planning on three month out West and the only advance reservation we've made is for the balloon fest in Oct.
fishhogg
Explorer
Apr 02, 2015
Thank you all!!??
DanTheRVMan
Explorer
Apr 02, 2015
Camp sites are of various length, but they all fit all lengths of MHs:h

Unfortunately you can never get a straight answer on this topic.

Their is no way to figure out how easy or difficult it is by asking the forum.

If you always visit the CGs you fit in and ignore the others then you say you always fit every where
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Apr 02, 2015
We traveled full-time in our 40' MH for 10 years. We got into the same parks as we did with our 33' 5th wheel. We used public parks 90% of the time as our first choice. We spent a summer in Alaska in public parks and boondocking, including in Denali Nat'l Park.

Now . . California's state parks? California is in it's own 'little' world so no, we didn't use the state parks. However, there are wonderful county, city and forest service campgrounds that we have used in California.

Yes, you need to do your research but it can be done.
bluwtr49
Explorer II
Apr 01, 2015
fishhogg wrote:
Is a 40' length Motorhome going to be limited in many campground's?

To answer the question as posed......no, it's not too large for MOST campgrounds. As stated, call ahead and make sure a spot is available.
lj2654
Explorer
Apr 01, 2015
There may be a couple of State parks in Florida that 40' would not get in, but that's about it. We have been to most of the State parks and a few were tight labeled as 40' sites, but we made it in ok...
the_silverback
Explorer
Apr 01, 2015
in a word no
Pogoil
Explorer
Apr 01, 2015
rr2254545 wrote:
amandasgramma wrote:
Many of the state owned parks in Oregon won't be long enough. We DID put a 36 ft MH in a 30 foot spot (it WAS big enough) at a lake. However, we lived nearby so we scoped it out the day before. :) I wouldn't recommend PLANNING on just dropping in to any campground in Oregon with a long rig.

I have camped in many Oregon State Parks including 7 weeks last winter on the coast.

I did a search for an arrival 4/15/15 for 2 nights in a 40 ft site and got the following results
Beverly Beach 70 site available
Bullards Beach 41 sites available
Ft Stevens 233 sites available

I agree about having reservations but a forty is no problem

LOL. Now try that search in July or Aug. I have camped California and Oregon for many years. The longer you are the more difficult it will be to find a site in the camping season. We had trouble finding a site for a 35 footer in California during Christmas break along HWY 101.

Pogoil.
mtrumpet
Explorer
Apr 01, 2015
We measure out at 40' plus, and have not had any problems at all with private campgrounds. There are some State Parks in our area in which we can't fit, but not many. Oh, and we pull a towed as well. WITH the towed we're at around 54' or so.
John_Joey
Explorer
Apr 01, 2015
I think it depends on how comfortable you are driving it. Gentleman I know sold his 40+ DP because it was too hard for him at the campgrounds. He then bought a 30+ foot gasser but didn't like it when he was pulling a toad. He is now onto a 30 foot super C Seneca for traveling between the north and south. He has a large 5'ver for the winter when he sits tight for awhile.

When you're on the move it's what you're most comfortable with (and can afford.)