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The RV Atlas Podcast

6 New and Exciting Campgrounds to Check Out in 2025 and Beyond

The RV Atlas Podcast

RVFTA Podcast Network

Places & Travel, Parenting, Society & Culture, Wilderness, Kids & Family, Sports

4.6 • 584 Ratings

🗓️ 19 April 2025

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

Over the last few years, the boom in RVing and camping has inspired a wave of investment in the outdoor hospitality industry, leading to the opening of some truly spectacular new campgrounds. In this week’s episode of The RV Atlas podcast, we’re kicking off a series featuring new and exciting campgrounds that have opened recently or are opening soon—places that deserve your attention for your 2025 camping plans.

From luxurious adult-oriented retreats near wine country to Jellystone resorts for families, this list showcases something for everyone. Best of all? These campgrounds are already earning rave reviews from happy guests. Let’s dive into six new spots to explore in the years ahead.
Hidden Springs RV Resort




Location: Ivins, Utah (near St. George, 45 minutes from Zion National Park)
Website: hiddenspringsrv.camp
Instagram: @hiddenspringsrv

Why it stands out:
This stunning RV resort was actually designed using feedback from The RV Atlas podcast! The owners are podcast listeners and built Hidden Springs with thoughtful features campers truly want.

A resort-style pool and hot tub with sweeping desert views 
Cozy community fire pits for gathering after a day of adventure 
A sleek and modern game room that feels more boutique hotel than campground 
Direct access to hiking trails from your site 

What guests are saying:
“This is such an unbelievable place! It is so clean and welcoming. The people who run it are fabulous. The views are amazing and the amenities are top notch. Really couldn’t have asked for a better stay.”
— Michelle VandenBrink, Google Review
Roam Horseshoe Bend




Location: Page, Arizona
Website: roamamerica.com
Instagram: @roam_america

Why it stands out:
Located just minutes from the iconic Horseshoe Bend Lookout, this new campground brings boutique hotel vibes to the desert landscape.

Hiking trails from the campground into the stunning desert 
Private bathroom suites with a vanity, toilet, and shower—upscale and spotless 
A gorgeous new pool and clubhouse that offers local craft beverages 

What guests are saying:
“We had a lovely stay…great bathrooms, showers, and laundry facilities. Nights were quiet and peaceful and the views were beautiful. The staff are nice and very helpful. It is well located as a jumping off point for visiting the area.”
— Ned Bade, Google Review
Finger Lakes RV Resort




Location: Near Seneca Lake, NY (10 minutes from Watkins Glen)
Website: fingerlakesrvresort.com
Instagram: @fingerlakesrvresort

Why it stands out:
This adult-oriented campground is perfect for wine-loving travelers looking for a peaceful stay in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country.

Adjacent to two wineries (with walking paths!) 
Within 10 miles of 30 wineries, breweries, and distilleries 
Spacious full-hookup sites and sparkling new bathhouses 

What guests are saying:
“Our favorite RV site…well separated giving a very comfortable experience. Incredibly friendly and helpful management. There are two walking paths to local wineries giving a true Finger Lakes experience!”
— Christopher Andres, Google Review
Gather Campground




Location: Belton, Texas (between Austin and Waco)
Website: gatheracampgroundbellcounty.com
Instagram: @gatheracampground

Why it stands out:
Built by hospitality-forward owners, this campground caters to digital nomads, extended-stay RVers, and anyone looking for a polished and thoughtful camping experience.

Resort-style pool, gym,

Transcript

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0:00.0

I like when campgrounds have a personality and claim it. And they say, this is what we're attempting to do. This is, this is the angle we're taking on this. And it might be for you and it might not be for you. And not just claim it, but communicate it. Right. Like it's a POV, right? And they're saying, this is who we are. And, you know, that's been something that was missing in the campground

0:21.2

space for a long time is that real clarity in marketing.

0:28.3

Hi, everyone. I'm Stephanie. And I'm Jeremy. And we are the authors of the best selling

0:33.3

where should we camp next series of guidebooks and camping journals. End of the brand new children's books.

0:38.6

Tara Babies on the go, my first book of hiking, and Tara Babies on the go, my first book of camping.

0:44.1

Last year we celebrated season 10 of the RV Atlas, and now we're back for brand new RV

0:49.6

and camping adventures in 2025.

0:52.3

Join us now as we cover the best campgrounds, the best RVs, the best food,

0:56.6

and the best gear and gadgets to bring with you when you go. So pull up a chair and join us around

1:01.6

the digital campfire. This is season 11 of the RV Atlas. Hello everybody and welcome to today's episode of the RV Atlas.

1:14.5

And today I think that yet again, we are kicking off what could become, at the very

1:19.3

least, a two-part series.

1:21.0

Because as I dove into this topic, there was just so many options and so many

1:25.0

campgrounds I wanted to talk about.

1:26.4

But we're going to cover six new and exciting campgrounds I wanted to talk about. But we're going to cover six new

1:28.9

and exciting campgrounds to check out in 2025 and beyond. And the reason this has been on my mind and on

1:35.0

Stephanie's mind is that because of the boom and camping and RVing during the pandemic, a lot of

1:41.6

people decided to open campgrounds, to invest in campgrounds. So there

1:45.7

are a lot of new campgrounds that are opening up last year, this year, et cetera, et cetera,

1:51.1

that look amazing. And I think a lot of them might be flying under the radar for a lot of people,

1:56.5

because I haven't been around for 10 years. You know, like everybody knows anchordowns out there

1:59.7

and it's popular. But we wanted to look at some of these places that are new, that are exciting, and that are

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