If you’re a member of the military or the immediate family member of one, you have an alternative to commercial RV parks right under your nose: military RV parks. These clean, amenity-packed parks are RV-ready and placed near military bases all around the 50 states.

They come with affordable rates and a booking preference for service members, making them an incredible option for military families marking cross-country travel off of their bucket lists. But which military RV campground should you choose?

Ultimately, that’s up to you. But to help you make your decision, the Cruise America team has put together this quick list of the five best military RV parks in the country. Read on to learn about the top picks and get the answers to your questions about military base RV parks.

5 Best Military RV Parks in the United States

It’s hard to choose the best military RV parks because they all have something great to offer. But these are the five parks that truly stand out from the pack:

1. MacDill Air Force Base FamCamp

If you’re looking for an RV camping experience that puts you on the beach every day, this is it. Located in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida, MacDill Air Force Base FamCamp is one of the most popular military RV parks in the country, and for good reason. With hundreds of full-hookup RV sites, this park packs the amenities in, with beaches, picnic pavilions, pet exercise areas, dry boat storage, temporary boat storage, showers, laundry facilities, and more.

2. Aberdeen Proving Ground Campgrounds

Situated near the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Gunpowder, Maryland, is one of the Northeast’s best military RV parks: Aberdeen Proving Ground Campgrounds. RV spaces are limited at this location, but if you book your reservation early enough, you will find yourself enjoying a wide range of amenities, such as a playground, picnic area, marina, library, fitness center, horse facilities, boat ramp, boat rentals, and beach.

3. Peregrine Pines

Peregrine Pines is just a stone’s throw from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado, but you won’t feel like you’re near a big institution. This RV park feels relatively isolated and can even struggle to provide cell reception. What the park doesn’t have in connectivity, it makes up for in amenities: over 100 RV sites, laundry facilities, showers, rental “Mi-Fi” devices, a picnic pavilion, and laser tag.

4. Agave Gulch FamCamp

On Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, you will find Agave Gulch FamCamp. This is one of the best military RV parks in the country. Here’s why: It’s got everything you need — nearly 200 full-hookup sites, modern bathhouses, laundry facilities, dump and air stations, pet parks and cleaning areas, and all-day, all-night lobby access. When you’re ready to book, keep in mind that the RV park is called the Boneyard Vista.

5. Seward Military Resort

Start heading north, and when you hit Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, turn south for about 200 miles. That should bring you to Seward, Alaska, where you will find the Seward Military Resort. This is an incredible military RV campground for anyone who wants to get an up-close look at the Last Frontier or who enjoys hunting, fishing, skiing, snowshoeing, or hiking. Amenities include full RV hookups, cable access, shower rooms, dump stations, and laundry facilities. 

Military RV Park FAQs

Before you schedule your cross-country RV trip, make sure you have the answers to all of your military RV park-related questions. Here are some FAQs to get you started:

Who Can Use Military RV Parks?

Each base makes its own rules, but the general rule is that you need to be active or retired military or a spouse or dependent of someone who is. In some cases, a base may allow you to use a military campground if you are the guest of a service member, and other bases extend campground use to Department of Defense personnel. Call ahead to make sure you will be able to get in.

Can Canadian Military Members Use U.S. Military Campgrounds?

Some, but not all, military RV parks allow members of the military in Canada and other countries to use them. This varies widely on a base-by-base basis, so make sure you have confirmed that you will be able to stay in the park before you arrive.

Are Military RV Parks Better Than Regular RV Parks?

The best military RV parks are, hands down, some of the best RV parks in the world. However, military RV campgrounds are not better than other RV parks, as a rule. The benefit is in the uniformity and order that comes with military association — compared to privately owned RV parks, which can vary widely in quality and cleanliness.

See America’s Best Military RV Parks in Style: Rent An RV

Military RV parks are all over the United States. Each offers something new and unique for visitors to enjoy. So, you’d better start planning some trips if you plan to see them all.

As you make your plans, don’t forget: There’s an easy way to see all of these wonderful places in comfort and in style. It’s picking up an RV rental from Cruise America. We make it simple to take cross-country and even international road trips with a huge fleet of high-quality RVs for rent.

Ready to get started? Contact our team or rent an RV online right now.