{"id":9235,"date":"2022-06-10T08:07:30","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T15:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/?p=9235"},"modified":"2022-11-24T22:59:39","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T06:59:39","slug":"best-us-rving-destinations-are-in-missouri-arkansas-and-on-gulf-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/best-us-rving-destinations-are-in-missouri-arkansas-and-on-gulf-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Best RVing Destinations In The US: Missouri, Arkansas &#038; Gulf Coast Beaches Win Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Key takeaways:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The mountain resorts of Branson, MO, Hot Springs, AR, and Pigeon Forge, TN, are the three best destinations overall for RVers<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Rockport, Texas, and Gulf Shores, Alabama, beat out Floridian and Californian coastal resorts for RVing<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Arizona resorts offer the most campsites, with Quartzsite, Yuma and Apache Junction, all packing more than 40 locations<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Fifth-placed Grants Pass, Oregon, gets you access to forests and great air quality, while in nearby Redding, California, all the campsites offer swimming pools<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>RVing always appealed to free-spirited vacationers. But the lifestyle really took off in the last two years as many people reduced health concerns by vacationing with those they knew well and in less crowded locations. In addition, with working remotely now often a preferred option wherever there is good internet, getting paid while RVing is trending. This adds numbers and diversity to the RVing community, and the industry is responding. RV campsites at refreshing destinations satisfy health enthusiasts, families requiring entertainment and young professionals who need to get online.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rvia.org\/rv-roadsigns-quarterly-forecast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The RV Industry Association confirms<\/a> the buzz: 600,240 vehicles were shipped in 2021, <strong>a 39% increase<\/strong> in the number shipped in 2020 and 19% greater than the previous record in 2017. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rvia.org\/go-rving-rv-owner-demographic-profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">In addition<\/a>, between 2001 and 2021 <strong>RV ownership increased by more than 62%<\/strong>, resulting in a record <strong>11.2 million households with RVs<\/strong>. And while roughly equal numbers of owners are under and over the age of 55, 18-to-34-year-olds now make up a notably increased 22% of them.<\/p>\n<p>While there are countless options around the country, with breathtaking mountain sceneries and picture-postcard beach locations, what are the best among them? What are <strong>the bucket list destinations for those who want the best mix of scenery and practical amenities<\/strong>? We\u2019ve partnered with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campgroundviews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CampgroundViews<\/a> to give RVers, both longtimers and newbies, a perfect start for some great experiences in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>We analyzed CampgroundViews\u2019 data about numbers of campsites, their costs, and key features such as water, sewer and electricity hookups, plus information about pools, WiFi, cable TV, \u2018pull-thrus\u2019 (for convenience when parking) and pet policies. To further evaluate RVing destinations, we considered local air quality, internet speeds (for those remote workers), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestplaces.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grocery prices<\/a> and the number of nearby retail outlets. As <strong>many RV owners use self storage<\/strong> to keep their vehicles protected when they are not on the road, we also looked at their growing storage options across the US.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-best-RVing-destinations-in-the-US\"><\/span><strong>The best RVing destinations in the US<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of the hundred or so top locations with a sizable number of campsites, the top 20 represent a wide range of RVing possibilities, from Florida\u2019s year-round welcome to Arizona\u2019s spectacular landscapes and Texas offers. But resorts in <strong>locations near mountains, in Missouri, Arkansas and Tennessee, win the medals<\/strong>, with Gulf of Mexico beaches and Pacific Northwest forests also putting in a good showing. The top 10 locations have around 18 campsites each on average, all of which have water and electricity provision, while the vast majority also have sewerage hookups and allow pets.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-iQbxL\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"Top 20 US Destinations for RVing Enthusiasts\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/iQbxL\/4\/\" height=\"632\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Locator maps\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var a in e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][a]+\"px\"}}}))}();<\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountain-resort-Branson-MO-heads-list-of-top-getaways-for-RVers\"><\/span>Mountain resort Branson, MO, heads list of top getaways for RVers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Ozark Mountains offer green rolling scenery with springs and caves that makes for a delightful holiday and, just south of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/mo\/springfield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Springfield,<\/a> <strong>Branson, Missouri \u2014 and catering to tourists for more than a century \u2014 scores the top spot in our ranking<\/strong>. To round out a perfect family vacation, it also has many theaters, concert venues and museums plus Dolly Parton's Stampede for the classic equestrian-themed dinner-and-show experience. It boasts no fewer than 25 campsites, with good prices and great shopping options nearby, and RV drivers will be happy that more than 80% of them feature pull-thru parking.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9255\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9255\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Missouri-Table-Rock-Lake-near-Branson.jpg\" alt=\"Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri \" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Missouri-Table-Rock-Lake-near-Branson.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Missouri-Table-Rock-Lake-near-Branson.jpg?resize=300,201 300w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Missouri-Table-Rock-Lake-near-Branson.jpg?resize=768,514 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9255\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In second place, Hot Springs, Arkansas, nestling in the forested Ouachita Mountains, is just a short drive southwest of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/ar\/little-rock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Little Rock<\/a>. Some of the hot water springs from which the town gets its name are still used in modern spas here, and other attractions have been added to boost the city\u2019s tourist status, including theme parks, film and music festivals and a zoo. Hot Springs offers the best value grocery shopping of all the destinations in the top 10, with an index figure of 95.7 compared to 100 nationwide, and good air quality for the visitors to its 16 campsites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pigeon Forge<\/strong>, <strong>Tennessee<\/strong>, <strong>gets the third spot<\/strong> on our list, assisted by third places for both costs and retail options. RVers not only experience the beauty of the Smokie Mountains but also enjoy the nearby Dollywood theme park \u2014 Ms. Parton is becoming a theme here as well! \u2014 with its rides and musical attractions. In addition, there is a museum dedicated to the Titanic, something else it has in common with Branson. The place clearly knows how to look after its guests, getting gold for provision of both cable TV and WiFi, and more than 80% of its 16 campsites feature swimming pools. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/tn\/knoxville\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Self storage in Knoxville<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/tn\/maryville\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryville<\/a>, just down the road, can be rented to give you some extra space if you feel like staying longer in the area.<\/p>\n<p>No list of US mountain holiday destinations would be complete without Colorado, and the small town of South Fork gets eighth position in the ranking. At an elevation of more than a mile, it has the sort of air quality you would expect, the 5<sup>th<\/sup> best on the entire list. The retail options are good, and there is self storage available to the north in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/co\/delta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta<\/a>. The 13 campsites have a higher-than-average availability of pull-thru parking \u2014 no pools, but then you will be spending all your time hiking rather than chilling!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9238\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9238\" class=\"wp-image-9238 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Ouachita-Mountains-Arkansas.jpg\" alt=\"Ouachita Mountains Arkansas\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Ouachita-Mountains-Arkansas.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Ouachita-Mountains-Arkansas.jpg?resize=300,201 300w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Ouachita-Mountains-Arkansas.jpg?resize=768,514 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Floridas-beaches-attract-RVers-but-Rockport-TX-and-Gulf-Shores-AL-also-excel\"><\/span>Florida's beaches attract RVers but Rockport, TX, and Gulf Shores, AL, also excel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Zephyrhills<\/strong>, a suburb of Tampa, <strong>wins fourth place, making it the highest-ranked Florida destination on the list<\/strong>. Beaches, for example Dunedin and Honeymoon Island, are just an hour\u2019s drive away. The place is well-known for its pure mineral water and then there is the legendary year-round climate of the Sunshine State\u2019s west coast. As might be expected, pools are widely available \u2014 in almost 80% of the 19 campsites, for example <a href=\"https:\/\/happy-days-rv-park.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Happy Days RV Park<\/a> \u2014 and costs are reasonable for this part of the country.<\/p>\n<p>Further down Florida's Gulf Coast, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/fl\/fort-myers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fort Myers<\/a>, secures 10<sup>th<\/sup> place, offering all the amenities of a top tourist city. Known as the City of Palms, not only does it have beautiful natural scenery that includes\u00a0shell-covered beaches, but also rich history and fine restaurants.\u00a0Its 15 campsites score for having swimming pools and for high internet speeds, which are around 355 Mbps. RVers might also be interested to know that Naples, just a little further south and getting 18<sup>th<\/sup> place in the list, offers pools at more than 90% of its 21 campsites plus the fourth-best retail options \u2014 it also landed second spot in a recent list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/the-best-cities-for-snowbirds-this-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ideal snowbird destinations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9256\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9256\" class=\"wp-image-9256 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Fort-Myers-Beach-Florida.jpg\" alt=\"Fort Myers Beach Florida\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Fort-Myers-Beach-Florida.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Fort-Myers-Beach-Florida.jpg?resize=300,201 300w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Fort-Myers-Beach-Florida.jpg?resize=768,514 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9256\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fort Myers Beach, Florida<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Never a place to be outdone, Texas secures seven positions in the top 20 RV destinations, the highest being <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/tx\/rockport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rockport<\/a> in sixth place<\/strong>. This small city is called The Texas Riviera for a reason, with marinas serving boating and fishing enthusiasts, plus a pleasant ambiance that includes birdwatching opportunities and some very historic trees. There are 30 or more campsites here and almost three quarters of them offer pull-thru parking. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/tx\/houston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houston<\/a>, three hours\u2019 drive away and in ninth spot, has 15 campsites providing great internet connectivity and good value deals.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9386\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9386\" class=\"wp-image-9386 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Rockport-Texas-Gulf-Coast.jpg\" alt=\"Rockport Texas Gulf Coast\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Rockport-Texas-Gulf-Coast.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Rockport-Texas-Gulf-Coast.jpg?resize=300,201 300w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Rockport-Texas-Gulf-Coast.jpg?resize=768,514 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rockport Texas Gulf Coast<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Sweet home Alabama. The Heart of Dixie has beaches and activities aplenty, not least in the shape of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/al\/gulf-shores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gulf Shores<\/strong><\/a>, which <strong>lands seventh place in the ranking<\/strong> and includes dolphin watching, ocean fishing and plenty of golf among the pursuits on offer. Of the 12 campsites here, a much higher than average number \u2014 more than 80% \u2014 provide WiFi and cable TV, and there are also good retail options. Just a few miles inland, Foley, in 15<sup>th<\/sup> place, also has a dozen campsites and provides much of the same good value.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9239\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9239\" class=\"wp-image-9239 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Alabama-Gulf-Shores-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Alabama Gulf Shores Beach\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Alabama-Gulf-Shores-beach.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Alabama-Gulf-Shores-beach.jpg?resize=300,201 300w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Alabama-Gulf-Shores-beach.jpg?resize=768,514 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9239\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gulf Shores Beach, Alabama<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forest-and-desert-landscapes-from-Grants-Pass-OR-to-Yuma-AZ-help-RVers-relax\"><\/span>Forest and desert landscapes from Grants Pass, OR, to Yuma, AZ, help RVers relax<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While mountains and beaches will entice, the US has a spectacular range of other landscapes that attract visitors. Grants Pass, Oregon, in fifth place in our ranking, is the main town from which the Rogue River\u2013Siskiyou National Forest can be explored. The city\u2019s motto is \"It's the climate!\" and it does indeed have the second-best air quality among the top 20 RVing destinations. More than two thirds of its 13 campsites feature pull-thru parking.<\/p>\n<p>Just south from Grants Pass, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/ca\/redding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Redding<\/a> is the only Californian destination to make the top 20 destinations for RVers, landing 17<sup>th<\/sup> spot. It is in the Shasta Cascade region, featuring forests, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. Three quarters of the dozen campsites here have cable TV and pull-thru parking, all have pools, and the prices are reasonable. For forests further south, Tyler, in eastern Texas and at 13<sup>th<\/sup> place in the ranking, is a jumping-off point for the beautiful Piney Woods region, plus, as the Rose Capital of America, it offers extra enjoyment for keen gardeners.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9257\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9257\" class=\"wp-image-9257 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Sundial-Bridge-Redding-California.jpg\" alt=\"Sundial Bridge Redding California\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Sundial-Bridge-Redding-California.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Sundial-Bridge-Redding-California.jpg?resize=300,201 300w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Sundial-Bridge-Redding-California.jpg?resize=768,514 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9257\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sundial Bridge Redding, California<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Deserts can be stunning, and Arizona scores two positions on our list, with Tucson at 11<sup>th<\/sup> and Yuma in the far west at 12<sup>th<\/sup>. The latter offers amazing dunes nearby, which are often enjoyed by visitors on ATVs. There are no fewer than 48 campsites here, the second-highest number of all the destinations we surveyed, and more than two thirds have swimming pools. Tucson also sits in the Sonoran Desert, near the Saguaro National Park, and offers 30 campsites and an average internet speeds of 482 Mbps \u2014 the second highest among the top 20 destinations \u2014 plus the ambience of a larger city.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9240\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9240\" class=\"wp-image-9240 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Motorhome-in-Saguaro-Forest-Arizona.jpg\" alt=\"Motorhome in Saguaro Forest Arizona\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Motorhome-in-Saguaro-Forest-Arizona.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Motorhome-in-Saguaro-Forest-Arizona.jpg?resize=300,201 300w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Motorhome-in-Saguaro-Forest-Arizona.jpg?resize=768,514 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9240\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Saguaro Forest, Arizona<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"StoringRVs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Storing-RVs-Owners-from-the-southwest-look-most-for-storage-options\"><\/span>Storing RVs: Owners from the southwest look most for storage options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most RVers don\u2019t drive their vehicle all year round, but they will have problems fitting it in their garage and the local homeowners\u2019 association may ban parking it on driveways or streets. Self storage is often the answer, providing outdoor spaces for RVs, often with a roof, and also indoor units for utmost protection \u2014 there are even units with climate control to keep valuable vehicles in tip-top condition through any season.<\/p>\n<p>To see <strong>where people are most interested in putting their RVs into storage<\/strong> as well as how much this service costs across the US, we\u2019ve analyzed Google searches people make for RV storage units and extracted rates for 10'x30' units \u2013 suitable for many RVs \u2013 in\u00a0 each city. As it turns out, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/nv\/las-vegas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Las Vegas self storage<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0comes first for interest manifested towards RV self storage<\/strong>, followed by large cities in Colorado, Arizona and Texas. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/nm\/bernalillo-county\/albuquerque\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Albuquerque<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/nv\/reno\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reno<\/a> residents are also in the mix, completing a sweep of interest from RVers in the southwest of the country. Their RVs will need, and will get, some vital protection from the more extreme aspects of their local climates. For 10'x30' units, Las Vegas and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/az\/phoenix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phoenix self storage<\/a> have similar monthly average self storage rents of $297 and $303, respectively, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/co\/colorado-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado Springs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/az\/tucson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucson self storage <\/a>would charge you averages of $241 and $274.<\/p>\n<p>Many destinations across the US offer great RV self storage deals. The popular Southwestern destinations of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/az\/casa-grande\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casa Grande<\/a> in Arizona and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/nm\/las-cruces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Las Cruces<\/a> in New Mexico let you park your rig for an average of just $154 per month, if it fits into a 10\u2019x30\u2019 unit, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/az\/apache-junction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apache Junction<\/a> in Metro Phoenix changing an average of $220. Just to the east, the Texas cities of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/tx\/amarillo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amarillo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/tx\/lubbock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lubbock<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/tx\/corpus-christi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corpus Christi<\/a> charge between $172 and $220 for a 10\u2019x30\u2019 unit, while the Oklahoma cities of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/ok\/broken-arrow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Broken Arrow<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/ok\/oklahoma-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oklahoma City<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/ok\/tulsa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tulsa<\/a> charge slightly less, with averages in the range $154 to $214. The Midwest often has low average rates for 10\u2019x30\u2019 units, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/ne\/omaha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omaha, NE<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/in\/indianapolis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indianapolis, IN<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/ia\/des-moines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Des Moines, IA<\/a>, charging between $179 and $200. Even states in the west let you park your RV in a 10\u2019x30\u2019 economically: In California, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/ca\/kern-county\/bakersfield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bakersfield<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/ca\/fresno\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fresno<\/a> it would cost $180 and $195, respectively; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/nv\/carson-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carson City<\/a> in Nevada asks for an average of $182; and in Washington State, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/wa\/yakima\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yakima<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/wa\/spokane-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spokane Valley<\/a> charge $195 and $230, respectively. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/fl\/pensacola\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pensacola<\/a> is the Florida destination with the lowest rate, at $229.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-ArOcY\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"The Top 100 Cities for Interest Manifested Towards RV Self Storage\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/ArOcY\/2\/\" height=\"929\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Table\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var a in e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][a]+\"px\"}}}))}();<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Further down the list of RV storage searches by city, residents are looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/wa\/seattle\/?AmenitiesIds=c27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seattle RV self storage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/ca\/los-angeles\/?AmenitiesIds=c27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Los Angeles RV self storage<\/a>, and rental spaces for their rigs in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/id\/boise-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boise<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/fl\/orlando\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orlando<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/ut\/salt-lake-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salt Lake City<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/self-storage\/us\/ca\/sacramento\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sacramento<\/a>. This demonstrates that residents of states with more temperate climates also look for RV storage: A hailstorm in Idaho or prolonged snowfall in Utah can be as damaging as extreme temperatures, so putting a roof over an RV will be a priority. Owners should prep their rig before putting it into storage and visit it regularly to carry out routine maintenance so it is ready for action when they need it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe recent uptick in RV interest can be correlated with pent-up demand that is prompting travel recovery as COVID curbs ease. People want to see their families and travel again, and RVs emerge as a particularly interesting option, especially since air travel challenges \u2013 including rising airfares and staff shortages \u2013 continue,\u201d explains Doug Ressler, Business Intelligence Manager at Yardi Matrix.<\/p>\n<p>The growth in RV and boat sales is also driven by the improved household economies of people who had to forego vacations and other spending opportunities while sheltering in place. And with retirees and empty-nesters traditionally making up a large percentage of the RVing community, if they have downsized their home recently, the rising house prices widely seen could have provided them with a substantial lump sum to spend. Buying a motorhome, caravan or fifth-wheeler might have been realizing a lifetime\u2019s dream.\u00a0A\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"https:\/\/www.yardimatrix.com\/publications\/download\/file\/1535-matrixbulletin-rvboatstorage-march2022\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yardimatrix.com\/Publications\/Download\/File\/1535-MatrixBulletin-RVBoatStorage-March2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Yardi Matrix report\">Yardi Matrix report<\/a>\u00a0states that\u00a0there was\u00a0a record flow of capital in 2021 and a sales volume of exclusive RV\/boat facilities that reached $157M, approaching three times the previous yearly high.<\/p>\n<p>Isaac Hiatt, Product Specialist at Yardi Matrix, says about RV\/boat storage that \u201cright now there are 84 properties in a stage of development which make up about 9% of the existing stock.\u201d Because of the current focus on this sector from both investors and developers, and despite land being needed to deal with housing shortages, he expects \u201csteady growth in the total amount of properties for RV\/boat storage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/RVs-at-a-Lakefront-Campsite.jpg\" alt=\"RVs at a Lakefront Campsite\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/RVs-at-a-Lakefront-Campsite.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/RVs-at-a-Lakefront-Campsite.jpg?resize=300,201 300w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/RVs-at-a-Lakefront-Campsite.jpg?resize=768,514 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our study returns some favorite destinations. Good air quality helps rural and high-altitude resorts boost their scores, but large cities such as Houston and Tucson also rank because of the services they provide, and beach lovers need not feel left out. The expansion and changing demographics of the RV community are matched by the variety of campsites on offer, and the increasing options for storing vehicles make the lifestyle more worry-free than before. It is reckoned that 2022 will be a year when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-01-11\/overlanding-aka-glamping-on-wheels-is-going-to-be-even-bigger-in-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RVing will increase further in popularity and attract still more younger folk<\/a>, and campsites across the country are ready to welcome them.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-kE7VO\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"The Top 100 Destinations for RVing in the US\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/kE7VO\/1\/\" height=\"990\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Table\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var a in e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][a]+\"px\"}}}))}();<\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-the-experts-are-saying\"><\/span>What the experts are saying<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To gain more insight about the RVing industry right now, we asked experts who passed on their opinions to us.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mkoep\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mark-Koep-Founder-and-CEO-at-CampgroundViews\"><\/span>Mark Koep, Founder and CEO at CampgroundViews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9348\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9348\" class=\"wp-image-9348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/mark-koep-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Mark Koep, Founder and CEO at CampgroundViews\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/mark-koep-headshot.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/mark-koep-headshot.jpg?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mark Koep, Founder and CEO at CampgroundViews<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>In your experience, has the pandemic changed RVing habits, and if so, in what ways?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes absolutely. RVing was already experiencing significant increases in participation pre-COVID. COVID accelerated the trend and also opened up the idea of RVing to an entirely new generation of travelers who discovered the freedom and fun of travelling in a home on wheels. This massive increase of new RV travelers did shift the industry significantly in a few important ways:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A move towards better and easier online bookings and site selection. Our company, for example, launched the new Campground Virtual Tours that allow travelers to virtually drive through a campground, see the roads, see the sites and click a site to book it https:\/\/www.campgroundviews.com\/best-camping-tool-ever\/<\/li>\n<li>A need to \"teach\" new RVers about proper etiquette and behaviors. https:\/\/www.campgroundviews.com\/camper-etiquette\/<\/li>\n<li>Increased demand for more full service style RV resorts.<\/li>\n<li>A break in the perspective of price. New RVers do not have a baseline memory that at one point not too long ago $30\/night was \"fancy\".<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Have you seen any demographic shifts in the RVing community recently?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nothing stands out. RVing has always appealed to certain groups. The biggest change has really centered around who is RVing, when they do it, and for how long. The shifting work from home and remote schooling attitudes. It is no longer \"weird\" to work from anywhere and this is allowing younger families to travel for longer period and outside the normal summer season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What types of RVing destinations would you most recommend right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The trick to an RV destination is the fact that you have your home with you. So no matter where you go or where you are you are \"home\". With the massive increase in new RV travelers my advice is to go where others are not. Purposefully seek out the lesser known and the lesser travelled. For example instead of Yellowstone why not visit Lander, WY, or Ashton, ID, or Red Lodge, MT. Instead of Glacier why not travel Hwy 2 and discover Libby Mt or Cour De Lane, ID? On the East Coast instead of Florida in the winter look to Myrtle Beach or North Carolina.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"cemery\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chris-Emery-is-the-editor-of-Ordealistcom-the-guide-to-overlanding-van-life-and-rugged-RV-travel\"><\/span>Chris Emery is the editor of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ordealist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ordealist.com<\/a>, the guide to overlanding, van life and rugged RV travel.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9339\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9339\" class=\"wp-image-9339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Chris-Emery-editor-of-Ordealist.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Emery, Editor of Ordealist.com\" width=\"250\" height=\"323\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9339\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chris Emery, Editor of Ordealist.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>In your experience, has the pandemic changed RVing habits, and if so, in what ways?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The biggest change with the pandemic is that more people still in the workforce are traveling in RVs. That's because the shift to remote work, which was hyper-accelerated by the pandemic, has created many opportunities for people to work from anywhere. For many people working in information jobs, all they need is a good WiFi connection and a laptop to do their jobs. So you're seeing many more people traveling in RVs as a lifestyle \u2014 something that used to be reserved for retirees only.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have you seen any demographic shifts in the RVing community recently?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many more people still in their working years are traveling in RVs. So the shift has been to a younger demographic and people who are in the workforce.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What types of RVing destinations would you most recommend right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Because a wider range of people are traveling and living in RVs, there is a lot more pressure on campgrounds that cater to RVs. That means that you need to make reservations a lot earlier in your planning stages or plan to get further off the beaten track. If you aren't tied to the coasts, I recommend people head to more remote areas, such as the interior Western states (Montana, Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming, etc). Also, I'm a big proponent of boondocking, which allows you to get away from the hustle and bustle of campgrounds. There's far less competition for primitive and dispersed camping in lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management for instance.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"dbasler\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"David-Basler-Vice-President-Membership-Marketing-National-Association-of-RV-Parks-and-Campgrounds-ARVC\"><\/span>David Basler,\u00a0Vice President, Membership &amp; Marketing,\u00a0National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9352\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9352\" class=\"wp-image-9352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/David.Basler-ARVC.png\" alt=\"David Basler, Vice President, Membership &amp; Marketing, National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC)\" width=\"250\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/David.Basler-ARVC.png 210w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/David.Basler-ARVC.png?resize=208,300 208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">David Basler of ARVC<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>In your experience, has the pandemic changed RVing habits, and if so, in what ways?\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nWell, for starters, more people are camping. More than 57 million Americans say they will be camping in 2022, which is up 20 percent from the previous year and a whopping 80 percent since 2014, based on industry research. We\u2019ve seen a steady increase in this number since 2014, but it really shot up during the pandemic and has continued on that steep trajectory. Americans are choosing camping more often because it is an affordable way to make family memories. Prior to the pandemic the average camper would venture out about 50 miles from home and that increased to 150 miles during the height of the pandemic, but we are starting to see that return to the pre-pandemic range. As work habits have changed across the country, campers are staying longer realizing they can now work and study from anywhere and enjoy the benefits of outdoor recreation at the same time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have you seen demographic shifts in the RVing community recently?\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nWe are seeing steady increases, and have been for the past few years, in more campers from non-white ethnicity and same-sex households, especially among campers who identify as \u201cfirst time campers\u201d. For example, according to the\u00a0<span class=\"awjKIUGRYUEdE3QNsxHm\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" data-markjs=\"true\">2022 North American Camping Report, in<\/span>\u00a02021 non-white campers were 35 percent of the overall camping population, but when we look at just first-time campers, that number grows to 54 percent. These numbers are promising, but there is still a lot of work to do, and the outdoor hospitality industry is continuing to create a more welcoming environment for non-white and same-sex households to be able to experience camping, RVing and outdoor recreation and build amazing memories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What types of RVing destinations would you most recommend right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I recommend that RVers check out <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/\/www.gocampingamerica.com__;!!CsTVFFc!KVdE859DmArIutDehZxYqxESiiQQ3TE9ekC_fFL9WUQHd4inwnnlkx_EkpnYPqIZytc7FMGTb6rkE2SYvPZ2VDIGaA$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">GoCampingAmerica\u00a0<\/a>to find their ideal RVing destinations.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"dyates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dan-Yates-founder-and-managing-director-of-outdoor-accommodation-booking-platform-Pitchupcom\"><\/span>Dan Yates, founder and managing director of outdoor accommodation booking platform <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchup.com\/en-us\/\">Pitchup.com<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9360\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9360\" class=\"wp-image-9360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/Dan-Yates-founder-managing-director-of-Pitchup.jpg\" alt=\"Dan Yates founder &amp; managing director of Pitchup.com\" width=\"250\" height=\"297\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dan Yates, Founder &amp; Managing Director of Pitchup.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>In your experience, has the pandemic changed RVing habits, and if so, in what ways?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even pre-pandemic, RVs and RV sites were in high demand, but since the start of the pandemic, this demand has skyrocketed. Our survey of American campground owners confirmed this, with 79% receiving the most interest in RV plots out of all accommodation options. Companies like Winnebago also saw triple-digit growth, unprecedented in the past decade. And this appetite for RVing shows no signs of abating, with global bookings on Pitchup.com for RV sites so far this year up 41% compared to last year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have you seen any demographic shifts in the RVing community recently?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RVing is certainly not just for retirees anymore. With the #vanlife trend storming social media, there\u2019s been a large uptick in Millennial and Gen Z RV bookings. According to the RV Industry Association, 18- to 34-year-olds now make up 22% of current RV owners. With VW set to launch an electric version of its classic campervan, interest in RVing is sure to grow among younger travelers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What types of RVing destinations would you most recommend right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fossil Valley RV Park is a quiet and spacious family-friendly park surrounded by dinosaur fossils in\u00a0the spectacular Utah landscape. Campers also rave about the friendly staff and super clean facilities, making it a particularly popular destination.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"methodology\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Methodology\"><\/span>Methodology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This analysis was done by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StorageCafe<\/a>,\u00a0an online platform that provides storage unit listings across the nation.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-tTKMq\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"Methodology\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/tTKMq\/1\/\" height=\"1166\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Table\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var a in e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][a]+\"px\"}}}))}();<\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fair-use-and-distribution\"><\/span>Fair use and distribution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This study serves as a resource for the general public on issues of common interest and should not be regarded as investment advice. The data is true to the best of our knowledge but may change if amendments to it are made. We agree to the distribution of this content but we do require a mention in return for attribution purposes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key takeaways:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":99,"featured_media":9253,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,34,20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9235","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","category-car-cycle-and-rv-storage","category-research-reports"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.4 (Yoast SEO v24.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The best RV destinations? 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