RV & Camping News

A California camping trip took a very unfortunate turn when a man reportedly fell into a vault toilet while trying to retrieve his sunglasses. The incident happened Saturday, June 20,…

Campgrounds, highways, fuel stops, and tourist towns could be busier than usual this Independence Day travel period. AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home…

A semitruck hauling crates of bees tipped over inside Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning, spilling hives along Highway 191 and creating an unusual cleanup effort near the park’s western…

Three hikers died in Grand Canyon National Park after two separate heat-related incidents on Inner Canyon trails, according to a June 19 news release from the National Park Service. The…

The Battle Born battery lawsuit against YouTuber Will Prowse has a new twist. Right-to-repair advocate Louis Rossmann is pointing to archived Battle Born documents that appear to show a change…

A bull bison involved in a fatal attack at Custer State Park in South Dakota will not be euthanized and will instead be relocated to the care of the Rosebud…

The RV industry is facing another difficult year, and a new Reuters report points to a mix of war, fuel prices, inflation, high interest rates, and cautious buyers as major…

Harvest Hosts is bringing back its “AleBlazer” role, and this time the company is looking for one craft beer-loving RVer to travel across the country visiting brewery Host locations. According…

A viral video showing a motorhome dragging the front bumper of a Chevy Colorado has been viewed millions of times online. But the RV couple at the center of the…

Campgrounds across Eastern Iowa are seeing a surge in long-term stays as workers arrive from out of state to help build data centers in the region. According to KCRG, some…

The body of a kayaker was found Monday morning on Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park, according to the National Park Service. Park officials said occupants of a vessel discovered…

Love’s Travel Stops is expanding its RV service offerings ahead of the summer travel season, giving RV owners more options for maintenance while on the road. The company announced that…

New RVs with 30-amp or 50-amp electrical service will soon be required to include a grounding monitor interrupter, a safety device designed to stop power from entering the RV if…

An 18-year-old hiker died after experiencing heat-related symptoms during a day hike on Grand Canyon National Park’s Bright Angel Trail, according to a June 6 National Park Service news release….

Large RVs and other oversized vehicles can no longer use one of Zion National Park’s most scenic and well-known driving routes. Starting June 7, 2026, Zion National Park is restricting…

LCI Industries announced that Jason Lippert has retired and stepped down as the company’s president and chief executive officer after 32 years in the business. Lippert also stepped down from…

A 32-year-old hiker was injured by a grizzly bear on the Grinnell Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park on May 28, according to the National Park Service. Park officials said…

Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., the Nevada-based company behind Battle Born Batteries, has filed a trade libel lawsuit against YouTube creator and solar power commentator Will Prowse. The lawsuit names William…

A Yellowstone National Park visitor captured video of a drone flying near a grizzly bear and her two cubs, prompting anger from nearby visitors and raising fresh concerns about illegal…

More than a dozen RV and RV-related safety recalls were reported in May, affecting more than 14,000 units. That does not mean every RV owner needs to panic. It also…

At least $60 million in National Park Service entrance fee money is reportedly being used to help fund beautification projects in Washington, D.C., according to analyses cited by The New…

An RV waste tank was reportedly dumped into an underground diesel storage tank at a Maverik gas station in Montrose, Colorado, forcing the station to shut down its diesel pumps….

The RV industry is facing more than a temporary sales slump, according to several major RV dealer executives who spoke at the 2026 RV Industry Power Breakfast in Elkhart, Indiana….

Visitors to Yosemite National Park reported heavy traffic, long waits, crowded conditions, and limited parking over Memorial Day weekend, the first summer since the park ended its timed reservation system,…

New lawsuits are still being filed against the Camping World location in North Charleston, South Carolina, more than a year after a local investigation reported dozens of complaints and lawsuits…

A 70-year-old woman has died after being charged by a bison while hiking with her husband at Custer State Park in South Dakota. The incident happened on May 18 on…

Starlink customers in the U.S. and several other markets are seeing higher monthly prices on several consumer plans, including Residential, Roam, and Standby Mode. The increase is between $5 and…

Rep. Ryan Zinke of Montana is calling for federal protections for grizzly bears to be removed after two separate bear-related incidents in U.S. national parks this month. Zinke made the…

Update: Yellowstone National Park’s first reported grizzly bear attack of 2026 happened in an area that, until spring 2024, was closed to legal spring hiking as part of the park’s…

Starlink has added a travel registration requirement for customers who use the satellite internet service outside the country or territory where their account was originally registered. According to Starlink’s official…

A new bill in Congress would make interest paid on RV loans tax-deductible. Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., and Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced H.R. 8672 on May 7, 2026. Yakym’s…

A federal study has detected Naegleria fowleri, often called the “brain-eating amoeba,” in warm recreational waters at Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and Lake Mead National Recreation Area….

Two hikers were injured by one or more bears on the Mystic Falls Trail near Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park on the afternoon of May 4. According to Yellowstone…

LCI Industries and Patrick Industries have ended discussions about a potential merger of equals, closing the door for now on a deal that had drawn attention across the RV industry….

A 43-year-old California man died after falling in Spry Canyon in Zion National Park, marking the park’s second fatal fall in less than a week. According to the Washington County…

Two of the RV industry’s largest suppliers are discussing a potential merger, and the possibility is already drawing attention from federal lawmakers. LCI Industries and Patrick Industries, both headquartered in…

Some of these will seem obvious. But park rangers will tell you they watch well-meaning visitors break every single one of these every day. Most people who visit national parks…

Visitors planning RV trips to Washington’s public lands may find fewer campground options this year. The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced campground closures and service reductions across…

The Dragon Bravo Fire destroyed some of the most recognizable buildings on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Now the federal response to that fire is under scrutiny…

Free camping near Zion National Park could become much more limited under a new Bureau of Land Management plan for the SR-9 corridor in southwestern Utah. The change matters because…

Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park were closed after rangers responded to several aggressive bear incidents over the weekend. The incidents happened on two popular waterfall trails and…

A Yellowstone visitor cited for illegal fishing is now challenging the park’s authority to make the rules he is accused of breaking. The case involves Tate Pulliam, an Oregon man…

Water damage is one of the more expensive problems an RV owner can deal with, especially when a leak starts in a place that is easy to miss. Blu Technology’s…

A visitor died after falling from the Angels Landing Trail in Zion National Park, according to information reported by Fox 13 News Utah. The National Park Service said it first…

Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new location in Quinton, Alabama, adding another stop for drivers and RV travelers moving through the state. According to the company, the new travel…

Google has announced what it calls the biggest update to Google Maps in more than a decade, introducing new artificial intelligence tools designed to improve trip planning and navigation. The…

A recent sentencing from the District of Wyoming is a reminder that Yellowstone’s thermal area rules carry real legal consequences, not just safety warnings. A Texas man was sentenced to…

Love’s Travel Stops announced today that RV travelers can now purchase tires and batteries at many of its RV Stop locations across the United States. The company said the move…

A criminal investigation in California is raising new questions about how RV consignment sales work and the risks involved for both buyers and sellers. Authorities say dozens of recreational vehicles…

The Trump administration has released its proposed federal budget for fiscal year 2027, and it includes significant changes affecting the National Park Service. The plan outlines a large increase in…