70+ Skoolie-Friendly Campgrounds | Best Directory in North America

Where can I find Skoolie-Friendly Campgrounds?

You’re not alone. A common question I see on skoolie forums from new and veteran skoolie owners is where to find skoolie-friendly campgrounds during their travels. So, I decided to do something about it! I spent 20+ hours scouring skoolie forums and websites for personal recommendations from the skoolie community and reaching out to campground managers in North America. 

My goal is that the Skoolie-Friendly Campground Directory will be a growing and reliable resource that provides helpful information to the school bus conversion community. We’ve got 70+ campgrounds and increasing!

To add your favorite skoolie-friendly campgrounds to the list, use this form below or email me at hello@destinationunknown.life with the details.

Skoolie-Friendly Campgrounds in North America

Table of Contents

What is included in the skoolie-friendly campground directory?

The directory of skoolie-friendly campgrounds in North America reflects input from our community on which campgrounds they’ve camped at and recommend as being accepting of school bus conversions, and input from privately owned and operated campgrounds and RVparks owners. 

The campgrounds primarily include privately owned campgrounds, RV parks, RV resorts, tiny home communities, private land, and even some highly-rated public parks in the United States of America and Canada. These campgrounds require payment and are not free campgrounds. Check out this blog for resources on finding free skoolie-friendly campsites.

The directory provides the: 

  • State, city, name, and contact information of the campground
  • Answers commonly asked questions like:
    • Is the campground pet-friendly?
    • What are the length restrictions at the campground (based on the rig the owner drove)?
    • What are the campground amenities (full hook-ups like water, paved road, wifi, etc)?
  • Optional: Personal recommendation on why the skoolie-owner liked the campground. 
  • Optional: A link to the recommendation source

>>Scroll to the directory below<<

If you don’t have time to read that list now and/or would prefer to see it on paper, I’ve got you covered.

What is excluded from the campground directory?

I’ve generally excluded free campgrounds from this directory because it would honestly be too difficult to gather that individual campground data for one person. However, if you are looking for suggestions on solutions for free parking for your school bus conversion, then you’ll want to read this blog

Check out this blog for resources on finding free skoolie-friendly campsites.

South American Skoolie-Friendly Campgrounds [Future Project]

The directory excludes campgrounds in South America and other parts of the world; however, if you would like to share your favorite places, then email me at hello@destinationunknown.life.

Skoolie-Friendly Campgrounds Directory

Map of Campgrounds

If you’re a visual person, then enjoy clicking on the pins in the map below. Each pin corresponds to a skoolie-friendly campground from the directory.

Add to the Directory

In order to add your campground to the directory, you’ll be presented with 12 simple questions about the campground and why you liked it.

If you have difficulty with the form, please feel free to email Ingrid instead at Hello@DestinationUnknown.Life with the information.

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Skoolie-Friendly Campgrounds FAQs

Does KOA allow skoolies?

Yes. Skoolies may be allowed to park at some KOAs but not all. Each KOA-affiliated campground is privately owned and operated, meaning that each business has its own rules and regulations.

You can eliminate some of the guesswork when searching by looking in the skoolie-friendly campgrounds directory of North America. In it, you’ll find over 70+ campgrounds, RV parks, and tiny home communities that welcome skoolies.

KOA stands for Kamping of America, and it’s company that maintains affiliate listings of privately owned campgrounds in North America.

Where can I find skoolie-friendly campgrounds near me?

Locating skoolie-friendly campgrounds is becoming easier because of the number of available resources. Using the skoolie-friendly campgrounds directory of North America, you’re able to find over 70+ campgrounds, RV parks, and tiny home communities that welcome skoolies.

There are also a number of membership programs, like Harvest Hosts or Thousand Trails, where you pay an annual fee thus giving you access to to the short-term sites on their platform. Finally, you can locate thousands of free camping sites using sites like BLM lands, USDA, and much more.

Read this blog for a detailed list of how to find free skoolie-friendly campground sites.

Where can I find long-term skoolie parking?

Common ways to find long-term skoolie parking is by contacting RV and mobile home parks, tiny home communities, friends and family with land, and boat yards.

You can eliminate some of the guesswork when searching by looking in the skoolie-friendly campgrounds directory of North America. In it, you’ll find over 70+ campgrounds, RV parks, and tiny home communities that welcome skoolies, some of which offer long-term skoolie parking.

Can I park my skoolie in an RV resort?

Yes. Skoolies may be allowed to park at some RV resorts but not all. Each RV resort is privately owned and operated, meaning that each business has its own rules and regulations.

You can eliminate some of the guesswork when searching by looking in the skoolie-friendly campgrounds directory of North America. In it, you’ll find over 70+ campgrounds, RV parks, and tiny home communities that welcome skoolie conversions.

Read the Shocking Reasons Why Skoolies Aren’t Allowed in RV Parks.

Can I camp in my skoolie in national parks?

Yes. National parks are very skoolie-friendly camping destinations for short-term stays. With that being said, national parks often have length restrictions for bus builds so check your size on their website before booking. 

Read “Are Skoolies Allowed in National Parks?”

Can I camp in my skoolie in state parks?

Yes. State parks are very skoolie-friendly camping destinations for short-term stays. With that being said, state parks may have some restrictions to camp overnight depending on things like length and animals, so check on their website before booking. 

Read “Are Skoolies Allowed in National Parks?”

Can I camp in my skoolie in a city park?

Maybe. It depends on if the city park is equipped for overnight camping. The amenities available in city parks vary from town to town, state to state. If a city park does offer overnight camping, remember to check for restrictions on common restrictions such as length. 

Read “Are Skoolies Allowed in National Parks?”

Conclusion to Skoolie-Friendly Campgrounds in North America

I hope that the Skoolie-Friendly Campgrounds Directory for North America gives you some peace of mind when traveling in your skoolie conversion. We have a lovely community of independent thinkers, DIYers, and travel enthusiasts who deserve to easily locate skoolie-friendly campgrounds wherever they roam.

My goal is that the directory will be a growing and reliable resource that provides helpful information to the school bus conversion community.

I hope in the near future that more campgrounds will be added to this list so that the days of hunkering down for an overnight or two in Wal-Mart parking lots and refilling your water tanks at questionable truck stops are fewer and far between… unless that’s your vibe. 🙂

To add your favorite skoolie-friendly campgrounds to the list, use this form or email me at hello@destinationunknown.life with the details.

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Ingrid
Ingrid

Swedish-American mom, wife, travel vlogger & property manager. I like drawing on my iPad at cafes when I have a moment alone, and the idea of hiking and nordic skiing!

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