As a RV enthusiast with a large family, you will want your adventure destinations to be fun for your whole crew. You want scenery and activities that will please adults and your children simultaneously. Fortunately, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of destinations throughout the United States that fit this bill. So the next time you are heading down to the RV rental store and ready to set out on an adventure with the family, consider the below family friendly options.
Grand Canyon National Park
No matter your age, the majestic Grand Canyon is sure to take your breath away. Here you have multiple overlooks where you can park and enjoy the view, not to mention the dozens of RV friendly camps where you can hitch up for the night. Many of the camps are within view of the Canyon, while others are actually in the basin. Your whole family can enjoy the incredible hiking trails and take boat rides on the beautiful Colorado River.
There are many restaurants in the area, ranging from inexpensive dinners to upscale establishments. Your family can take advantage of a guided tour through the Canyon and learn about the area’s geology, ecology, and wildlife. Your kids can even become a Junior Ranger with the Grand Canton Field Institute.
Hocking Hills State Park
If you want to check out the Midwest, don’t rule out Hocking Hills. Located in Ohio, this park features incredible waterfalls and gorgeous fields full of blooming flowers which are especially appealing in the Spring. There are dozens of hiking trails, many of them passing right under the falls and past rock formations. There are zipline adventures, horseback rides, canoeing, and guided tours with area experts. For both adults and children, Hocking Hills truly has it all.
There are several large RV parks in the area, which will place you and your family in the heart of the park and within easy distance of all activities.
Beaver’s Bend State Park
Nestled into some of the most beautiful scenery Oklahoma has to offer, Beaver’s Bend is the perfect family destination. Offering many miles of hiking trails, river boating excursions, trout fishing, horseback riding, train rides, and golfing. No matter your family’s size or the ages of your children, there is sure to be something to do for everyone at Beaver’s Bend.
Many RV parks are available in the area, all within close range of the park and also to the nearby town of Broken Bow. The town offers many activities as well, including live radio shows, the famous Honey Bear Ranch, and the beautiful Broken Bow lake.
MOAB
Located in Utah and consistently one of the most visited RV destinations in the country, MOAB offers the most unique geography to be found and countless hours of activities and tours. Arches National Park is just around the corner, and Canyonlands National Park is about 20 minutes away. Witness the blooming of desert flowers in spring and the vast views of unique geography. Guided tours are recommended, where an area expert will explain to your family how some of these amazing rock formations and arches have come to be. Some of the most famous hiking and bike trails are located here, including Slickrock Bike Trail, which is formed entirely by sandstone.
With a number of RV friendly camps in the immediate area, MOAB should certainly be considered for an unforgettable family trip.
All across the US, there are many destinations offering amazing experiences for the whole family. So no matter the size or ages of your family, make sure to hit the road this spring.
