How do you go to nearby hike trails after parking in camp?

[robmazzili]

Hello all,

First timer here with a question.I am wondering if we can hike to nearby popular trails after we parked in the campgrounds?
How do I know if the how trail has a parking for RV? Most popular trails that I know, i dont see RV parking so, I’m wondering how it works because we love to hike

[Janss]

I use Google maps satellite view alot. Also, if the trail is a USFS trail, try calling the local ranger station for info.

[azdryheat]

Use Google maps on your phone, in satellite view, to get a look at the parking situation at the trailhead without having to drive there.

[Lwiddis]

Your question brings up the big bugaboo of MHs. Without a toad it can be tuff.

[bukhrn]

Many National Forest, National Parks, State Parks among others have connecting trail right from the campground.

[RayJayco]

You may be able to see the parking situation using Google satellite view...

Stay safe!

[DrewE]

I've generally gotten there on foot; as others have said, very often the trails I want (or at least choose) have trailheads in or very close to the campground. Sometimes I take my bicycle.

A lot of people do pull towed vehicles behind their motorhomes. A lot of other people do not, despite the prevailing opinion here. Every now and again when traveling down the highway I've conducted an unscientific "poll" of other motorhomes I encounter on the road, and whether or not they have a towed vehicle; and generally it's ended up somewhere around half with and half without.

[Tvov]

We go to a lot of state park campgrounds that have hiking trails in the state park, so we just walk to the trails.

We tow our camper so after setting up at the campsite we can just drive the truck to wherever we want to go.

Depending on the "trailhead" and parking, sometimes you can park a camper there - this all depends on the size of your camper and how big the parking area. You don't want to "barely" fit, as you won't be able to get out if it fills with cars. Also, you don't want to take up too many parking spots from other people who would like to park.

When we camp in new areas, we spend some time before going researching the area, and sometimes drive through it (if we are close) to check out parking and things to do.

[JimK-NY]

Visiting an arboretum or an urban area such as a museum can also be an issue. Even a mountain road can be an issue when towing or for a larger RV.

These are some of the reasons I opted for a truck camper. I can park it in most slots designed for cars. It is also nice to have my RV with me rather than miles away back in a campground. My RV toilet sure beats having to use those stinky vault toilets. Having a nice lunch and a nap sure makes the day go well.

[wowens79]

Most state park campgrounds have hiking trails close to the campground, some you have to drive to. In my area, I cants think of a trailhead I could park my camper while we hiked.

[Guy_Roan]

Most people that have motor homes pull a car behind them for reasons like that.
If your main hobby is hiking you should have thought about that before you got your RV.

That is why many of us have trailers.

If I were in your shoes, I would call the camp ground before going and ask them

Guy

[bikendan]

robmazzili wrote:
Hello all,

First timer here with a question.I am wondering if we can hike to nearby popular trails after we parked in the campgrounds?
How do I know if the how trail has a parking for RV? Most popular trails that I know, i dont see RV parking so, I’m wondering how it works because we love to hike

After i drop my travel trailer off at the campground, i drive my truck to the trailhead.
If you mean a motorhome, RV can mean a motorhome, a travel trailer, a 5th wheel, a truck camper or a popup trailer.
Most that have a motorhome, pull a toad that they would drive to the trailhead.