RV Camping Is Changing: Prices, Public Lands & EV Travel

Beyond The Wheel · Oct 1, 2026 · 49m

RV camping is changing, and this week we’re looking at three stories that could have an impact on how and where we travel.

First, we dig into the rising cost of camping. We’ve all seen RV resorts charging $100, $150, and even $200 or more per night—but are those prices really becoming the new normal? We look beyond the headlines at what RVers are actually paying, the difference between traditional campgrounds and destination resorts, and when the price of a campsite starts becoming difficult to justify.

Next, we head into the National Forests. The U.S. Forest Service is…