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hessey
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Jul 19, 2014

Wi Fi availability at RV Campgrounds

I am an "Aussie" that has traveled the US and Canada extensively in a fifth wheeler between 2003 - 2008. In those days WiFi was existent but not in all campgrounds and mostly the Rv'er had to pay for the use thereof.
Is WiFi prolific nowadays and is it free at RV Campgrounds?
I am planning a trip from LAX to Vancouver, Jasper Cannmore Yellowstone, Tetons and Colarado Rockies in May/June 2015.
Just cannot keep away from touring your country.

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  • All I know is Verizon is the carrier of choice for cell and data plans when traveling.We were in most of the places you mentioned over past two months and while Verizon customers were able to use their smartphones and iPads we struggled to get service of any kind with ATT. It's also been our experience that although most private RV parks offer wifi it's often in name only. The service is usually weakest in the evening when everyone has returned from sightseeing -so it's tough to get connection.
    Have a great time on your 2015 trip. America is a beautiful country and RVers,for the most part, are the nicest,friendliest people on earth!
  • From what I have seen I would assume (although there may be some exceptions):
    1) most national, state and provincial parks- No
    2) most KOA and many other private parks- Yes (but often slow in the evening)

    The other option is many restaurant chains have WIFI in nearly every store in both US and Canada like McDonalds and Starbucks

    About the only place you may have to pay these days is hotels.