About RV Camping Finder

Data Source

All campground data comes from the Recreation Information Database (RIDB), the federal government's official database of recreation facilities on public lands.

This includes campgrounds managed by the National Park Service (NPS), USDA Forest Service (FS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), and US Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS).

Condition Indicators

Instead of a single score, each facility shows practical condition indicators that help you decide if it's right for your trip:

Road Access

How you'll get there. Based on facility descriptions and campsite data.

Paved	Paved roads to the campground.
Gravel	Gravel access roads.
Dirt	Unpaved dirt roads.
High Clearance	High clearance vehicle recommended.
4WD Required	Four-wheel drive needed for access.

Seasonal Status

When the campground is open. Parsed from facility descriptions.

Open Year-Round	No seasonal closures mentioned.
Seasonal Closure	Closes for part of the year.
Winter Closure	Specifically closed during winter months.

Campfire Status

Whether campfires are allowed, based on descriptions and campsite-level data.

Campfires Allowed	Campfires permitted at sites.
Restrictions	Fire restrictions mentioned in description.
No Campfires	Campfires not permitted.

Other Indicators

Elevation — Campground elevation in feet, parsed from descriptions.
Max RV Length — Maximum RV/trailer length from campsite data, equipment records, or descriptions.
Boondock Accessibility — For dispersed/primitive sites: Easy, Moderate, or Rough access.

Search & Filters

Find campgrounds two ways:

By State — Click a state on the home page map, or use the search form to select a state.
Search Nearby — The home page automatically detects your location. Choose a radius and search for campgrounds near you.

Refine results with filters (also available in the slide-out panel on the results page):

Camping Type — Developed campgrounds, primitive campgrounds, or dispersed/boondocking.
Road Access — Filter by road type: paved, gravel, dirt, high clearance, 4WD.
Season — Open year-round, seasonal closure, or winter closure.
Campfires — Campfires allowed, restrictions, or no campfires.
Agency — Filter by managing agency (FS, BLM, NPS, USACE, BOR, FWS).
Amenities — Require specific features: full hookups, electric, pull-through sites, dump station, etc.

Dispersed / Boondocking

Dispersed camping areas (mostly BLM and Forest Service land) do not have traditional campground infrastructure. These show a boondock accessibility rating:

Easy — Accessible by standard vehicle on paved or maintained roads.
Moderate — Some rough roads, standard vehicle possible with care.
Rough — High clearance or 4WD may be required.

Limitations

Condition data is based on RIDB descriptions and campsite data only. Real conditions may differ.
Seasonal closures and fire restrictions change year to year — always verify current status.
About 20% of facilities lack coordinates and won't appear in proximity searches.
Photos are sourced from RIDB and may not be current.
Always check Recreation.gov or contact the managing agency before traveling.