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10 Campground Destinations for the Perfect Winter Retreat
Embrace the magic of a snowy getaway at these campsites.
Overview
Growing numbers of RV resorts in snow country are open in winter, allowing RVers to enjoy everything from skiing and snowboarding to ice fishing and snowmobiling.
Many parks have water fill-up stations that remain open in winter. It’s also a good idea to make your reservations in advance to ensure that the park of interest to you has time to plow your campsite, if needed.
Learn more about these ten campgrounds and RV resorts across the country that stay open in winter. Most are conveniently located near ski resorts and other destinations that are popular with winter recreation enthusiasts.
1
Colonial Mast Campground
Colonial Mast Campground in Naples, ME: Winter guests at this park can snowmobile right from their campsite or spend the day ice fishing or cross country skiing on the lake or downhill ski at nearby Shawnee Mountain. The park, which is located about 2.5 hours north of Boston, also offers a swimming pool and hot tub that are open in winter.
2
Flagstaff / KOA Holiday
Flagstaff / KOA Holiday in Flagstaff, AZ: This campground is open year-round and can serve as a base camp for trips to the Arizona Snowbowl, a popular ski resort on the west slope of Mount Humphries, the tallest mountain in Arizona. The campground has RV sites as well as park model rentals. Amenities include a camp store and electric bicycle rentals.
Where to Stay:
Flagstaff KOA Holiday
Address: 5803 US-89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone Number: (928) 526-9926
3
Mammoth Mountain RV Park & Campground
Mammoth Mountain RV Park & Campground in Mammoth Lakes, CA: This campground is just under five miles from Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort and 22 miles from June Mountain Ski Area in June Lake. The campground features plowed RV sites with electric hookups as well as a water filling station and dump station. Other amenities include restrooms with hot showers and an indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Activities in the Mammoth Lakes area include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling.
Where to Stay:
Mammoth Mountain RV Park & Campground
Address: 2667 Main St, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Phone Number: (760) 934-3822
4
Mt. Hood Village RV Resort
Mt. Hood Village RV Resort in Welches, OR: Located outside of Portland, this resort is a popular winter basecamp, with Mount Hood Skibowl and Timberline Lodge just 13 miles away. Mount Hood Meadows ski resort is 25 miles away. This RV resort features both RV sites and park model RV rentals. Resort amenities include a fitness center, hiking and biking trails, and frontage along the Salmon River.
Where to Stay:
Mt. Hood Village RV Resort
Address: 65000 US-26, Welches, OR 97067
Phone Number: (503) 622-4011
5
Muncie by RJourney
Muncie by RJourney in Anderson, IN: This campground can be used as a base camp for trips to Koteewi Run Snow Tubing, central Indiana’s only groomed snow-tubing hill. Riders can slide 700 feet down groomed lanes in snow tubes and then ride the tow line back to the top for another run. A water tank is available for RVers to fill up.
Where to Stay:
Muncie by RJourney
Address: 3230 E 75 N, Anderson, IN 46017
Phone Number: (765) 259-3305
6
Park City RV Resort
Park City RV Resort in Park City, UT: This park, which is owned by Roberts Resorts, is only minutes from three world-class ski resorts, including Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain, and Woodward Park City. RV park amenities include a heated pool and hot tub. Long-term RV sites are also available.
Photo courtesy of Park City RV Resort.
Where to Stay:
Park City RV Resort
Address: 2200 Rasmussen Rd, Park City, UT 84098
Phone Number: (435) 649-2535
7
Salt Lake City KOA
Salt Lake City KOA in Salt Lake City, UT: This campground caters to ski and snowboard enthusiasts who enjoy the slopes outside of Salt Lake City in the winter months. Nearby ski resorts include Alta Ski Area, Brighton Ski Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort. The campground includes RV sites as well as park model RV rentals.
Where to Stay:
Salt Lake City KOA
Address: 1400 W North Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone Number: (800) 562-9510
8
Sky High Camping Resort
Sky High Camping Resort in Portage, WI: This park has RV sites available in winter for skiers bound for Cascade Mountain Ski Hill as well as people who would like to go ice fishing a nearby lakes, including at Devil's Lake State Park, which also offers trails for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing enthusiasts. Park model RV rentals are also available.
Where to Stay:
Sky High Camping Resort
Address: N5740 Sky High Dr, Portage, WI 53901
Phone Number: (608) 742-2572
9
Village Camp Truckee-Tahoe
Village Camp Truckee-Tahoe in Truckee, CA: This park, which features RV sites and park model RV rentals, is located only a few minutes away from world-class ski destinations, including Northstar California and Palisades Tahoe, formerly Squaw Valley. Truckee itself is a historic mining and logging town with a historic downtown area with unique stores and restaurants. Village Camp amenities include breakfast on Saturdays.
Where to Stay:
Village Camp Truckee-Tahoe
Address: 10100 Pioneer Trail, UNIT 35, Truckee, CA 96161
Phone Number: (530) 587-3071
10
Westerly RV Park
Westerly RV Park in Durango, CO: This campground, which is across the street from Durango Hot Springs, offers sites for RVs and is often used as a base camp for skiers and snowboarders bound for Purgatory. Families also enjoy taking their kids on winter train rides on the historic Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad up to Cascade Canyon.
Photo courtesy of Westerly RV Park.
Where to Stay:
Westerly RV Park
Address: 6440 Co Rd 203, Durango, CO 81301
Phone Number: (970) 247-1275
Final Thoughts
RVers with an interest in skiing, snowboarding, ice fishing, and snowmobiling have a growing number of camping options in some of the more popular areas sought out by those seeking colder weather. By bringing their own basecamp, RVers can ensure that the season’s best winter adventures are always just beyond their door.
