Camping 101

  • Long-Term (Seasonal): Stays occurring the duration of the season or a predetermined number of months for those that are open year round.

    • Campers that typically leave RV in site all season, including winter storage. 

    • Offered at at 9 campgrounds in our collection.

    • Requires payment in full before the beginning of the season.

  • Extended Stay (Monthly): Stays of 28 days or more.

    • Campers that stay with us for a month or longer.

    •  Most campgrounds in our collection offer a monthly rate.

    • Ideal for traveling workers, those home buying in the area, guest that want to stay for an extended period of time, but would like monthly payments verse a full season reservation that requires payment before the beginning of the season.

  • Short-Term (Transient): Stays between 1-28 days. 

    • Campers join us to enjoy a fun, relaxing, authentic camping experience at our beautiful campgrounds and to enjoy the amenities we feature as a short vacation.

  • Black water tank: The tank under an RV that holds wastewater from the toilet.

  • Fresh water tank: The tank that holds fresh water that is used in the shower, taps, and other onboard water-based functions.

  • Grey water tank: The tank under your RV that holds wastewater from the shower and sink.

  • Holding tanks: The general term used to refer to the fresh water, black water, and grey water tanks of your RV.

  • Generator: This is often included in many larger RVs and can be purchased in smaller ones. It uses gasoline or diesel fuel and converts it into electricity to power appliances, lights, or other features.

  • Winterizing: The act of getting your RV ready for colder weather.

  • Leach fields: Subsurface wastewater disposal facilities used to remove contaminants and impurities from the liquid that emerges after anaerobic digestion in a septic tank.

  • Boondocking: Also known as dry camping, this is setting up camp in an area without water, sewer, or electrical hookups. This is considered “off the grid” camping.

  • Dump station: A designated area for legal dumping of the black and grey water tank. This is often found at RV campgrounds but there may be dump stations at other sites as well.

  • Extended stay: An RV campground that allows for extended stays, often adjusting payment intervals for a longer visit.

  • Glamping: Camping with more luxurious amenities, many consider RVing to be glamping especially when amenity-filled RVs are used.

  • Hookup: The method for connecting your RV to the available amenities at a campground or RV resort. Options may vary, with full hookup offering the most features.

  • Potable water: Water that is safe for drinking.

  • Site: The designated space an RVer rents at a campground.