Traveling the United States in an RV is fun and exciting because of the interesting, unique, and amazing things you get to see while out on the road. It’s more about experiencing something new and different than it is about finding the same old predictable places to stay each night.
As time goes on, it can be more and more difficult to find truly distinct places to camp, which is why we’ve put together our ranking of the 10 most unique RV resorts in the country — highlighting locations that are in special locations, offer novel amenities, are still privately- or family-owned, and more. Let’s go camping!
America’s Most Unique RV Resorts: Top 10 Ranking
- Cherry Hill RV Park
- Paradise Shores RV Park & Campground
- Piñon Flats Campground
- Ingalls Homestead
- Beaver Dam Dive Shop & Resort
- Angel Fire RV Resort
- Lake George RV Park
- Crater Lake RV Park
- Kokomo Farms
- Pie Town RV Park
Honorable Mention: The Shady Dell Vintage Trailer Court
1. Cherry Hill RV Park
Website: https://www.cherryhillpark.com/
Location: College Park, MD
Daily Rate Range: $99-$131
Hook-up Options: Full Hook-up available
Resort Type: Open to All/Kid-friendly (View Resort Map)
Cherry Hill RV Park is a family-owned and operated campground located just 30 minutes from Washington D.C.. Part of the Gurevich family for 5 generations, this award-winning RV park is brimming with history and excitement.
The Cherry Hill RV Park can accommodate every type of rig, from pop-ups and Airstreams to large campers & fifth wheels — regardless of how you’re traveling, you can find the right fit.
This location offers exciting access to capital tours for the history buffs, 40+ miles of off-road trails for the nature enthusiasts, and everything in between. If you’re the type that would rather stay onsite, Cherry Hill Park offers an incredible range of features and amenities, including pools, splash pads, playgrounds, basketball courts, movie nights, game rooms, and more.
Cherry Hill RV Park: Notable Features | |
| 2 Solar-Warmed Pools & Splash Park | Secure Entrance & Night Check-In Service |
| Capital Cafe & Delivery | 40+ Mile Off-Road Trails |
| Cherry Hill Park Tours | Dark Park, Dog Run & Dog-Walking Service |
| Tractor Rides, Gem Mining & Fishing Ponds | Bathhouses, 24-Hour Laundry & Propane |
| Playgrounds, Game Room & Movie Nights | Pickleball, Mini Golf, Basketball, and More! |
2. Paradise Shores RV Park & Campground
Website: https://www.paradiseshorescamp.com/
Location: Bridgeport, CA
Daily Rate Range: $35-$78
Hook-up Options: Full Hook-up available
Resort Type: Open to All/Geared toward outdoor enthusiasts (View Resort Map)
This family-owned RV park and campground is located on the shore of Bridgeport Reservoir. This human-made lake is located at the lower end of Bridgeport Valley in Mono County, California, and sits at an elevation of approximately 6,460 feet on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Paradise Shores has RV sites with 30-amp electric, water, and septic. They also offer high speed (1GB) fiber optic internet broadcast over a Wi-Fi mesh network.
While the reservoir and campground already have a lot to offer, the nearby area expands into a menagerie of outdoor activities. Nearby you can enjoy everything from the Travertine & Buckeye Hot Springs to horseback riding, rock climbing, backpacking, hiking, and even Bodie — the best-preserved ghost town in California.
Paradise Shores RV Park: Notable Features | |
| House & Trailer Rentals | Fishing at Bridgeport Reservoir & Local Lakes |
| Travertine & Buckeye Hot Springs | California Backcountry Discovery Route |
| Horseback Riding | Backcountry & Cross-Country Skiing |
| Rock Climbing | Sandbox |
| Backpacking & Hiking | Outdoor Kitchen |
3. Piñon Flats Campground
Website: https://www.nps.gov/grsa/planyourvisit/pinonflatscampground.htm
Location: Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Colorado
Daily Rate: $20
Hook-up Options: No electrical, sewer, or water hook-ups available
Resort Type: Open to All/Kid-friendly
Piñon Flats Campground is a campground located in Mosca, Colorado, positioned inside the Great Sand Dunes National Park, with perfect views of both the dunes and Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
The Piñon Flats Campground can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet in length, and have restrooms and potable water spigots, though none of the sites include hookups — mainly due to the site’s Dark Sky designation.
As a Certified National Dark Sky Park, this campground meets strict standards for sky darkness and limits artificial outdoor lighting. This means that visitors of Piñon Flats Campground can enjoy some of the darkest measured skies in the West due to the high elevation (8,175 feet), dry air, and remote location. Visitors frequently report seeing the Milky Way with the naked eye directly from their campsites.
Piñon Flats Campground: Notable Features | |
| Direct Access to the Great Sand Dunes | Medano Creek: Swimming & Fishing |
| Certified National Dark Sky Park | Horseback Riding & Fat Biking |
| RV Dump Station | Sandhill Crane Migration |
| Hiking & Backpacking | 4WD Medano Pass Road |
| Sandboarding & Sand Sledding | Campground Store |
4. Ingalls Homestead
Website: https://www.ingallshomestead.com/
Location: De Smet, SD
Daily Rate Range: $50 (all back-in, no pull-through sites)
Hook-up Options: Partial Hook-up available (no sewer), onsite grey water dump station
Resort Type: Open to All/Kid-friendly (View Homestead Map)
Camp on the prairie at Ingalls Homestead, located in De Smet, South Dakota on the land that Charles Ingalls homesteaded — father of Laura Ingalls Wilder, famous writer, teacher, and author of the children’s book series Little House on the Prairie. The books were published between 1932–1943, and were based on her childhood in a pioneer and settler family.
The Ingalls Homestead offers RV camping with electrical and water, and an onsite grey water dump station. You can also get into the pioneer spirit with covered wagon rentals, bunkhouse accommodations, or tent camping.
There’s no shortage of activities on the homestead, with hands-on pioneer activities, covered wagon rides, and the historic prairie school. But, if you’re looking for some additional comforts, the town of De Smet is only 1.5 miles from the homestead, and offers access to dining and other activities. Lake Thompson is also only about 8 miles away, providing fishing, camping, and bird watching.
Ingalls Homestead: Notable Features | |
| Visitor Center & Lookout Tower | Covered Wagon & Bunkhouse Rental |
| Laura’s Travel Exhibit & L.I.W. Memorial | Burvee Shanty, Hayroof Barn & Livestock Barn |
| Covered Wagon Rides & Pony Cart | Ma’s Little House & Wildflower Display |
| Little Prairie One-Room School House | Flindy’s Garage & West Bethany Church |
| Hay Twisting & Wheat Grinding | Walking Trail & Prairie Resting Area |
5. Beaver Dam Dive Shop & Resort
Website: https://www.damdiveshop.com/
Location: Eureka Springs, AR
Daily Rate Range: $35
Hook-up Options: Full- and partial hook-ups available (check per site)
Resort Type: Open to All/Kid-friendly
Privately owned by David Whitcraft, the Beaver Dam Drive Shop & Resort is located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The resort is positioned right along Beaver Lake, a man-made reservoir nestled in the Ozark Mountains.
Unlike any other RV resort in the United States, Beaver Dam Resort offers scuba diving classes, certification, dive trips, and equipment rentals. Led by experienced and certified Divemasters and instructors, you can explore the underwater world of Beaver Lake.
Beaver Dam Dive Shop & Resort offers RV campsites with beautiful lake views, 20-, 30- and 50-amp sites, Wi-Fi access, shower house, pavilion, and dump site — or you can rent a room by choosing the penthouse, motel, or hostel accommodations.
Beaver Dam RV Resort: Notable Features | |
| Beaver Lake Access | Guided Fishing Tours |
| Scuba Diving Classes, Certifications & Trips | Working Bunnies at Eureka Springs |
| Dive Shop & Convenience Store | Eureka Springs Safari Park |
| Motel & Hostel Accommodations | Thorncrown Chapel: Marvel of Architecture |
| Eureka Springs Historic Downtown | Blue Springs Heritage Center |
6. Angel Fire RV Resort
Website: https://angelfirervresort.com/
Location: Angel Fire, NM
Daily Rate Range: $72-$145
Hook-up Options: Full Hook-ups & pull-through sites
Resort Type: Open to All/Kid-friendly (View Resort Map)
If you’ve been roughing it on the road and need to treat yourself, Angel Fire RV Resort offers luxury stays in Angel Fire, New Mexico — positioned on the Enchanted Circle in the Northeast corner of the state. Originally founded in the 1950s and 60s, Angel Fire resort remains privately owned, and dedicated to offering the best vacation getaways.
Angel Fire RV Resort sites accommodate vehicles up to 60 feet in length, and include 20-, 30-, 50-amp electric, cable, picnic table, concrete pad, and full-hookups.
The resort itself boasts ideal amenities and lodgings, with a soothing hot tub, therapeutic massages, and a microfitness center. For those of you who want to stay active, you can enjoy the pickleball court, horseshoe pits, putting green, and the onsite hiking trail. While there’s plenty to do onsite, the resort is only a few miles from The Village, Angel Fire Mountain Resort, Angel Fire Country Club, and Monte Verde Lake.
Angel Fire RV Resort: Notable Features | |
| Gatehouse, Retail Market & Onsite Laundry | Onsite Hiking Trail & Bark Park for Pets |
| Bath House, Hot Tub & Fire Pits | Therapeutic Massage & Microfitness Center |
| Angel Fire Bike Park, Golf Resort & Disc Golf | Scenic Chairlift Rides, Skiing & Snowshoeing |
| Monte Verde Lake & Whitewater Rafting | Carson National Forest & Hunting |
| Putting Green, Horseshoe Pits & Pickleball | Amazing Mountain Views & Excursions |
7. Lake George RV Park
Website: https://www.lakegeorgervpark.com/
Location: Lake George, NY
Daily Rate Range: $109-$209
Hook-up Options: Full Hook-ups
Resort Type: Open to All/Kid-friendly (View Resort Map)
Lake George RV Park was originally founded in 1966 by Victor (Vic) and Jessica King, and their children, David and Suzanne (and their children), continue the park’s legacy to this day. The award-winning resort sprawls over 120 acres in upstate New York, tucked away at the southernmost perimeter of the scenic Adirondack Mountains.
All 400 RV sites at Lake George come with 30- or 50-amp electrical, full hook-ups, cable, free Wi-Fi, picnic table, and fire ring.
There’s a reason that Lake George offers extended stays of 24 days or more — there’s just so much to enjoy at the resort. You can enjoy trolley rides, golf cart rentals, multiple pools and water attractions, shows, bingo, paddle boats, fishing, and more. The resort is also in close proximity to Fort William Henry, Six Flags Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor, and the Lake George Steamboat Company.
Lake George RV Park: Notable Features | |
| Camper Cafe & Trading Post | Paddle Boats & Fishing |
| Trolley Service & Golf Cart Rental | Charlie’s Bark Park |
| Bingo, Arcades, Movie Cinemas & Fitness Center | French Mountain Hiking Trail & Paved Bike Trails |
| Basketball, Volleyball, Shuffleboard, Ping-Pong, Bocce Ball & Tennis | Cascade Cove, Hot Tub, Indoor & Outdoor Pools |
| French Mountain Playhouse | Restrooms, Showers & Laundry Mats |
8. Crater Lake RV Park
Website: https://craterlakerv.com/
Location: Prospect, OR
Daily Rate Range: $45
Hook-up Options: Full Hook-ups available
Resort Type: Open to All/Kid-friendly (View Resort Map)
Crater Lake RV Park is a privately owned park located at the gateway of Crater Lake National Park, the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway, the Rogue River National Forest, and the largest Off-HWY Vehicle Trail System in the United States.
The RV sites at Crater Lake RV park are designed for the biggest of big rigs, all nestled in tall pine, cedar, and fir trees. Sites offer 20-, 30-, and 50-amp electric, free Wi-Fi, and individual fire pits, with communal restrooms, showers, and central fire circle.
Serving as the ideal base camp for outdoor adventures in Southern Oregon, the RV park is positioned only 30 minutes from the rim of Crater Lake, 1.5 miles from three waterfalls, and only a quarter mile from hundreds of miles of off-road vehicle trails.
Crater Lake RV Park: Notable Features | |
| Crater Lake National Park & Wizard Island | Hiking Trails & Hunting |
| Barr Creek, Mill Creek & Pearsony Waterfalls | Rogue River & Prospector’s Hidden Lake |
| Crater Lake Lodge & Trolley | Central Fire Pit, Restrooms & Showers |
| Fishing at Lost Creek & Diamond Lakes | 200 Miles of Offroad Vehicle Trails |
| Mountain Biking, Rafting & Boating | Horseback Riding & Snowmobiling |
9. Kokomo Farms
Website: https://www.kokomofarms.com/
Location: Live Oak, FL
Daily Rate Range: $45
Hook-up Options: Partial hook-ups with water and 30-amp electric. No sewer.
Resort Type: Open to All/Kid-friendly
Florida is renowned for its perfect beaches and incredible theme parks, but for a more wild view of the beautiful state, try the rustic and weird, Kokomo Farms. Privately owned and operated, this 20-acre farm is positioned in rural Florida, between Tallahassee and Jacksonville.
Kokomo Farms has partial hook-ups at their pull-through sites, offering 30- or 100-amp electric and water. The farm is also home to numerous rescue animals including horses and chickens.
During your stay you can sign up for macrame, tea-making, and plant propagation classes, or even volunteer to help with real-life farm chores.
Additionally, you can find moments of true peace and relaxation in the zen garden hot tub, or enjoy a brick-oven pizza made by one of the proprietors. For an intimate view of Florida’s more natural beauty, a short drive will bring you to the Suwanee River & North Florida Springs, allowing for tubing, rafting, kayaking, and more.
Kokomo Farms: Notable Features | |
| Rural & Natural Florida Views | Highly-Reviewed Brick-Oven Pizza |
| 20-Acres of Tranquil Organic Farmland | Organic Green House |
| Zen Garden Hot Tub | Live Oak Trees |
| Rescue Farm Animals: Horses & Chickens | Sustainable & Carbon Neutral Practices |
| Natural Craft Classes | Volunteer: Farm Chores & Animal Care |
10. Pie Town RV Park
Website: https://pietownrvpark.com/
Location: Pie Town, NM
Daily Rate: $40
Hook-up Options: Full Hook-ups available
Resort Type: Open-to-All/Remote
Family owned and operated by Jay and Penny Carroll, the Pie Town RV Park is actually located in a place called, you guessed it, Pie Town, New Mexico. Pie Town is unique because it’s an unincorporated community that according to the 2020 census, had a population of only 166.
Famous for its homemade deep dish pies and pizzas, Pie Town hosts an annual pie festival every year on the second Saturday in September — but don’t worry, their renowned pies are available year round.
Pie Town RV Park is located north of the Gila National Forest, and only a little bit west of the Plains of San Augustin, where you can find the Very Large Array Radio Telescope.
Pie Town RV Park: Notable Features | |
| Free DSL Wi-Fi Access | Very Large Array Radio Telescope |
| Bathhouse, Showers, Toilets & Sinks | Ancestral Puebloan Ruins |
| El Malpais National Monument | Pie-O-Neer Award-Winning Pies |
| Continental Divide National Scenic Trail | Gila National Forest & Plains of San Augustin |
| The Lightning Field | Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary |
Honorable Mention: The Shady Dell Vintage Trailer Court
Website: https://www.theshadydell.com/
Location: Bisbee, AZ
Daily Rate: $70-$145
Rentals Only: Vintage trailer rentals
Resort Type: Open to all/kid-friendly
For something a little bit different, The Shady Dell Vintage Trailer Court gives you the opportunity to rent vintage trailers, yachts, tiki buses, and more. Each trailer is equipped with period-specific decor and appliances, which lets you get away from modern life and take a step back in time.
Obviously, we know this is a departure from the RV resorts in this article, but we still wanted to offer a tip of our hat to this destination for its creative approach to honoring the history of RV life.
Park, Stay & Experience the Most Unique RV Resorts in the USA
With unique RV resorts options spanning the entire United States, why not take the path less traveled and enjoy the unfamiliar?
Whether you’re looking for luxury onsite amenities, gorgeous natural backdrops, or adventurous excursions, one of these privately-owned RV resorts is sure to gas you up. Whenever you support independently-owned RV resorts, and help keep the quirky charm of RV life alive.
Have questions about your RV? Contact the friendly and professional Customer Support at Unique Camping + Marine for help today.
