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Best RV Campground Memberships: Compare Costs & Benefits
Free overnight stays, half-price campgrounds, all-you-can-camp passes and the clubs full-timers swear by. We compared 13 RV memberships on price, network size and fine print so you can pick the one that pays for itself.
Programs
13
Checked one by one
Cheapest
$39/yr
Good Sam & KOA
Biggest network
9,500+
Harvest Hosts hosts
Our top pick
Harvest Hosts
From $99/yr
Prices and plans checked October 3, 2026 · By RV-Roundup
Photo: Harvest Hosts
Our top pick
Harvest Hosts
At a glance
Our quick picks
Six memberships cover most RVers. Tap any card for the full write-up, or keep scrolling to compare all 13.
Best overall
Harvest Hosts
Free overnight stays at 9,500+ wineries, farms, breweries and attractions for $99 a year.
Best discount
Passport America
50% off at 1,100+ campgrounds. Two discounted nights usually cover the $49 fee.
Best unlimited camping
Thousand Trails
One regional pass, no nightly fees and stays of up to 14 nights at a time.
Best for families
KOA Rewards
10% off and points toward free nights at 500+ KOA campgrounds for $39 a year.
Best for full-timers
Escapees RV Club
Discounts at 1,100+ campgrounds, member-owned co-op parks and an optional mail service.
Best for national parks
America the Beautiful Pass
$80 covers entrance fees at national parks and federal recreation lands for a year.
The short answer
The best RV campground membership for most travelers is Harvest Hosts ($99 a year) for free overnight stays, paired with Passport America ($49 a year) for 50% off campgrounds. Together they cost $148 and can pay for themselves within a handful of nights. If you camp for weeks at a time in one part of the country, a Thousand Trails Camping Pass ($775 a year, often on sale) removes nightly fees altogether.
How they work
The four kinds of RV memberships
Every program on this page fits one of four models. Knowing which one matches how you travel narrows the list fast.
Free overnight networks
Pay one yearly fee, then park free at hosts’ farms, wineries, driveways or lodges. Usually dry camping for a night or a few.
Examples: Harvest Hosts, Boondockers Welcome, Elks Lodges
Discount clubs
A small yearly fee buys 10% to 50% off the nightly rate at participating campgrounds.
Examples: Passport America, Good Sam, KOA Rewards
Camping passes & resort networks
Prepay for unlimited or low-cost nights inside one network. Bigger commitment, bigger savings.
Examples: Thousand Trails, Coast to Coast, RPI
Clubs & passes
Associations and passes that pay off beyond the campsite: discounts, emergency help, mail and park entry.
Examples: Escapees, Family RV Association, America the Beautiful
Free overnight stays
Free overnight stay networks
Pay one yearly fee, then park for free on farms, wineries, driveways and lodge lots. Expect dry camping and short stays.
Free stays US + Canada
Best overall
Harvest Hosts
Classic $99/yr · + Boondockers Welcome $169/yr · All Access $179/yr · 9,500+ hosts in 49 states and 10 Canadian provinces
Harvest Hosts is the membership we would buy first. One yearly fee unlocks free overnight stays at more than 9,500 farms, wineries, breweries, distilleries and attractions across the US and Canada, so a long travel day can end at a vineyard instead of a parking lot. There are no nightly fees; hosts simply hope you will shop, and Harvest Hosts suggests spending about $30 per stay. The $179 All Access plan adds Boondockers Welcome, golf-course stays, campground partner discounts and an Escapees RV Club membership, which makes it the best-value bundle in RVing.
What we like
- No nightly fees and unlimited stays
- Memorable stops at wineries, farms, breweries and museums
- One app books both Harvest Hosts and Boondockers Welcome
- Three-month “Happy Camper” refund guarantee
Keep in mind
- Self-contained RVs only (onboard toilet and holding tanks)
- Usually one night with no hookups
- Plan to support each host with a purchase
Best for: Road-trippers who want memorable, free overnight stops between destinations.
Free stays US + Canada
Best free stays with hookups
Boondockers Welcome
$79/yr on its own · Included in the Harvest Hosts $169 and $179 plans · 3,600+ hosts in the US and Canada
Boondockers Welcome connects you with RV owners and landowners who open their driveways, pastures and acreage to travelers. Unlike Harvest Hosts, many stays can run several nights, and Boondockers Welcome says about 70% of its hosts offer some hookups, which makes it the friendliest way to slow down without paying campground rates. Harvest Hosts has owned it since 2021, and the same app books both networks.
What we like
- Multi-night stays are allowed (each host sets the limit)
- Many hosts offer electric, water or a dump station
- Local hosts who know the area
Keep in mind
- No more than 5 nights with the same host in any 90 days
- If you use hookups, offer the host’s suggested contribution
- Each host sets its own booking window and rules
Best for: RVers who want quiet, free multi-night stays and local know-how.
Low cost US only
Best low-cost stays in town
Elks Lodges
Lodge dues set locally · 490+ lodges with RV parking in the official Elks directory
Hundreds of Elks Lodges keep RV spaces beside the lodge, many with electric and water, for a small fee or donation that each lodge sets. You need to be an Elk to stay, which means a sponsoring member, US citizenship and being 21 or older, and dues are set by your home lodge. Once you are in, the official facilities search on elks.org filters lodges by state and hookup type, and many stays come with a friendly lodge bar and dining room steps from your door.
What we like
- Low-cost stays close to town services
- Many lodges offer electric and water
- A social lodge with dinners and events
Keep in mind
- Joining requires a sponsor, US citizenship and age 21+
- Stay limits and reservation rules vary by lodge
- Dues and RV fees differ from lodge to lodge
Best for: Social RVers who want inexpensive stays near town.
Do the math
Will a membership pay for itself?
Pick a membership, then slide in how many nights you would use it and what you usually pay. You will see your estimated savings and the night it breaks even.
Discount camping clubs
Discount clubs that cut campground rates
Small yearly fees for 10% to 50% off at participating campgrounds. They pay off fastest if you already stay at their parks.
50% off US, Canada + Mexico
Best 50% discount
Passport America
$49/yr · 3 years $129 (plus 6 months free) · Lifetime Gold $399 (on sale from $499) · 1,100+ campgrounds
Passport America is the original half-price camping club, and it is still the easiest membership to pay off: at a $50 campground, two discounted nights more than cover the $49 fee. More than 1,100 participating campgrounds across the US, Canada and Mexico take 50% off their nightly rate, and the free app shows each park’s rules. The catch is that every park sets its own limits, so expect the discount to be capped at a night or two and blacked out on holidays and busy weekends.
What we like
- 50% off the nightly rate at participating parks
- Pays for itself in one or two nights
- Free app with each park’s discount rules
Keep in mind
- Most parks limit how many nights are discounted
- Holiday and peak-weekend blackouts are common
- Rules differ at every park, so check before you book
Best for: Budget travelers making short stops, especially off-season.
10% off US + Canada
Best for Camping World shoppers
Good Sam Club
Standard $39/yr · Elite $149/yr · Free Basic tier · 10% off at 2,000+ Good Sam campgrounds
Good Sam is the biggest name in RV clubs, and the paid Standard membership earns its keep if you stay at Good Sam campgrounds and shop at Camping World. Members save 10% on nightly rates at Good Sam parks, earn 5% back in points on Camping World and Overton’s purchases, and save 10¢ a gallon on gas and diesel at company-operated Pilot Flying J locations. The $149 Elite tier adds unlimited free single-night Overnight Stays, product protection and four print issues a year of Wildsam magazine.
What we like
- 10% off at 2,000+ Good Sam campgrounds
- Fuel savings at company-operated Pilot Flying J stops
- Points back on Camping World purchases
Keep in mind
- 10% is a small discount next to Passport America’s 50%
- Overnight Stays and Wildsam are Elite-only
- Renews automatically at the current rate
Best for: RVers who stay at Good Sam parks and shop at Camping World.
10% off US + Canada
Best for KOA families
KOA Rewards
$39/yr · 10% off daily rates · Points toward free camping · 500+ KOA campgrounds
If your family already gravitates to KOA’s pools, playgrounds and pancake breakfasts, KOA Rewards is an easy win. Members save 10% on daily registration rates for RV sites, tent sites and cabins at 500+ KOA campgrounds across North America, earn points on every night that turn into camping credit (6,500 points is $10 off), and get a free night during KOA Rewards Weekend at participating parks. Earn 20,000 points in a year and VIP status renews your membership for free.
What we like
- 10% off nightly rates on sites and cabins
- Points toward free camping, with more for VIPs
- Familiar amenities at every KOA
Keep in mind
- Not valid on weekly, monthly or seasonal rates
- Points redemptions top out at $50 per stay
- Only useful at KOA campgrounds
Best for: Families who camp at KOAs several times a year.
Camping passes & resort networks
Camping passes and resort networks
Prepay for unlimited or low-cost nights inside a network. A bigger commitment, with bigger savings if you camp a lot.
No nightly fees 5 US regions
Best for long stays in one region
Thousand Trails Camping Pass
$775/yr for one region (on sale for $525 when we checked) · +$140 per extra region · 80+ campgrounds
Thousand Trails is the closest thing RVing has to an all-you-can-camp pass. Pick one of five regions (Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest or Midwest), pay once, and camp with no nightly fees at that region’s 8 to 23 campgrounds for a year. You can stay up to 14 nights at a time; after any stay longer than four nights, you need seven nights away before checking in again. The optional Trails Collection add-on opens 100+ Encore and partner resorts for a reduced nightly fee, and multi-year upgrade memberships add longer stays and earlier booking.
What we like
- No nightly fees anywhere in your region
- Stays of up to 14 nights at a time
- Add more regions for $140 each
Keep in mind
- Seven nights away after stays of more than four nights
- Locked to your region unless you add zones
- Upgrade memberships cost thousands over multi-year terms
Best for: Snowbirds and full-timers who park for weeks in one part of the country.
About $10/night Home resort needed
Best add-on for resort owners
Coast to Coast Resorts
Requires a home-resort membership · About $10 a night (1,000 Trip Points) at network resorts · 10–20% off at Good Neighbor Parks
Coast to Coast is not sold on its own. It is a reciprocal network you add when you buy a membership at a participating home resort, and it then lets you stay at other network resorts for about $10 a night, paid in Trip Points. Good Sam and Camping World own it, and Good Neighbor Parks that are open to the public typically take 10 to 20% off. It is worth adding if you already own a resort membership; it is not a reason to buy one.
What we like
- Low, predictable nightly cost at network resorts
- Online booking through Tripsetter
- First year of Good Sam membership included
Keep in mind
- Only available through a participating home resort
- Space-available, with gaps required between some stays
- Yearly dues are not published
Best for: Resort-membership owners who want to roam.
Low nightly fee Home park needed
Reciprocal resort network
Resort Parks International (RPI)
Requires an RPI-affiliated home park · Hundreds of affiliated private RV resorts · Running since 1983
Like Coast to Coast, RPI is a reciprocal program tied to the private RV resort where you hold a membership. If your home park is affiliated, RPI opens hundreds of other private resorts for short stays at a low nightly fee. Membership can only be bought through an affiliated home park, so the real decision is which home resort you join; ask that resort for RPI’s current nightly fee and stay limits in writing.
What we like
- Low-cost stays at private resorts nationwide
- Long-running program, since 1983
- Comes with your home-park membership
Keep in mind
- Only for members of an affiliated home park
- Fees and stay limits depend on your plan
- Thin coverage in parts of the country
Best for: Members of an RPI-affiliated resort.
Sold in person 11 resorts
Best family resort membership
Travel Resorts of America
Prices not published · 11 resorts in NY, PA, OH, GA, NC, FL, MN and SD · 20,000+ members
Travel Resorts of America is a family-owned network of 11 campground resorts with pools, activities and cabins, from New York and Pennsylvania to Florida and Minnesota. Memberships are sold in person after a resort visit, and you choose how many resorts you can use and how far ahead you can book. Because prices are not published, get every cost in writing (upfront price, yearly dues, transfer and cancellation terms) before you sign. Its resorts are also part of the Coast to Coast network.
What we like
- Big-resort amenities for families
- Choose your resort access and booking window
- Free trial camping trip offered to new visitors
Keep in mind
- High upfront cost, sold after a sales presentation
- Only 11 resorts, in the East and Midwest
- Prices are not published online
Best for: Families who return to the same region every season.
RV clubs & passes
RV clubs and passes worth joining
Memberships that pay off beyond the campsite: discounts, emergency help, mail service and park entry.
15–50% off Club
Best for full-timers
Escapees RV Club
$49.95/yr · 15–50% off at 1,100+ campgrounds · 11 member-owned co-op parks · Included in Harvest Hosts All Access
Escapees has been the full-timer’s club for decades. Membership brings 15 to 50% off at more than 1,100 commercial campgrounds, access to the member-owned SKP co-op parks (about $20 to $35 a night), RVers Boot Camp classes, events and Escapees Magazine. Its well-known mail service, which can give you a legal home address in Texas, Florida or South Dakota, is a separate $110-a-year add-on. Harvest Hosts bought the club side in 2024, so Harvest Hosts All Access members now get Escapees included.
What we like
- Discounts at 1,100+ campgrounds
- Member-owned co-op parks at low nightly rates
- Strong community, events and education
Keep in mind
- A discount club, not free camping
- Mail service costs extra
- Co-op park rules and availability vary
Best for: Full-timers who need a home base, mail handling and community.
Association North America
Best for travel peace of mind
Family RV Association (formerly FMCA)
$99/yr · $188 for 2 years · $267 for 3 years · Medical & Travel Assist included
The Family Motor Coach Association became the Family RV Association in 2024 and now welcomes every type of RV. Its headline perk is Medical & Travel Assist, which covers emergency medical evacuation (up to $50,000) and helps get you, your pets and your rig home when you are 75 or more miles from home; from 2026 it covers North America only. You also get Family RVing magazine, tire savings, partner discounts with programs like KOA and Passport America, and a campground in Cincinnati where members get two nights a month at half price. Roadside assistance is sold separately.
What we like
- Emergency medical and travel assistance included
- Family RVing magazine and 250+ local chapters
- Tire savings and partner camping discounts
Keep in mind
- Not a camping network
- Roadside assistance costs extra
- Medical coverage no longer applies outside North America
Best for: RVers who want an association with travel-emergency coverage built in.
Park entry US federal lands
Best for national parks
America the Beautiful Pass
$80/yr for US residents · $250/yr for non-residents · Seniors $20/yr or $80 lifetime · Free for military, Access and 4th-grade passes
It is not a campground membership, but nearly every RVer should carry one. The pass covers entrance and standard day-use fees for one private vehicle at national parks and lands run by the National Park Service, Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation and Army Corps of Engineers. It does not cover camping, although Senior and Access pass holders may get 50% off some camping fees. New for 2026: non-residents pay $250 for the annual pass, and 11 popular parks charge non-residents 16 and older a $100 fee unless they hold that pass.
What we like
- Pays for itself after a few park visits
- Valid across six federal agencies
- Senior lifetime pass is a one-time $80
Keep in mind
- Does not cover campground fees
- Photo ID required; non-residents need the $250 pass
- Senior passes cannot be bought as gifts
Best for: Anyone with a national park on this year’s route.
Side by side
Compare all 13 RV memberships
Cost, network size and what you actually get. Swipe sideways on a phone.
| Membership | Type | Yearly cost | Network | What you get | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Hosts | Free overnight stays | $99–$179 | 9,500+ hosts | Free one-night stays at farms, wineries and breweries | Unique stops on the road |
| Boondockers Welcome | Free overnight stays | $79 (or in Harvest Hosts bundles) | 3,600+ hosts | Free stays at private properties, many with hookups | Free multi-night stays |
| Elks Lodges | Lodge membership | Set by each lodge | 490+ lodges with RV sites | Low-cost RV sites at lodges | Cheap stays near town |
| Passport America | Discount club | $49 ($129 for 3 years) | 1,100+ campgrounds | 50% off nightly rates | Budget short stops |
| Good Sam Club | Discount club | $39 Standard; $149 Elite | 2,000+ campgrounds | 10% off, fuel savings, shopping points | Camping World shoppers |
| KOA Rewards | Discount club | $39 | 500+ KOAs | 10% off, points toward free nights | KOA families |
| Thousand Trails | Camping pass | $775 per region (sales common) | 80+ campgrounds | No nightly fees, stays up to 14 nights | Long stays in one region |
| Coast to Coast | Reciprocal network | Through a home resort | Network resorts + Good Neighbor Parks | About $10 a night at network resorts | Resort owners |
| RPI | Reciprocal network | Through a home park | Hundreds of resorts | Low-cost stays at affiliated resorts | RPI home-park members |
| Travel Resorts of America | Resort membership | Not published | 11 resorts | Resort amenities and booking access | Families returning to one region |
| Escapees RV Club | RV club | $49.95 | 1,100+ discount parks; 11 co-op parks | 15–50% off; mail service add-on | Full-timers |
| Family RV Association | RV association | $99 | 250+ chapters | Medical & Travel Assist, magazine, discounts | Travel peace of mind |
| America the Beautiful | Federal pass | $80 resident; $250 non-resident | Federal recreation lands | Entrance and day-use fees | National park trips |
Before you buy
6 questions to ask before you join
A membership only saves money if it fits how and where you travel. Run through these first.
- What will it really cost? Add up the yearly fee, upgrades, extra regions and any nightly or booking fees.
- How many nights will I use it? Divide the fee by the nights you will realistically use it, or try our calculator.
- Where are the parks? Check the map against routes you actually drive, not just the total count.
- When can I use it? Look for blackout dates, seasons and how far ahead you can book.
- How long can I stay? Limits run from one night at a host to 14 nights on a camping pass.
- Can I cancel or transfer it? Get renewal, refund and transfer terms in writing before you pay.
Buying a resort membership?
Resort memberships such as Travel Resorts of America, and the home parks behind Coast to Coast and RPI, are usually sold in person after a tour and can cost thousands up front plus yearly dues. Ask how long you have to cancel after signing, read the whole contract, and get every promise in writing. If you are unsure, start with a low-cost option like Harvest Hosts or Passport America for a season first.
Gear for the road
Gear that makes membership camping easier
Free host stays mean no hookups, and discount clubs mean a new campground every few nights. These picks help with both.
Garmin RV 895 RV GPS navigator
Routes around low bridges and weight limits for your rig, with preloaded KOA and national park campground directories.
Check price on Amazon: Garmin RV 895 RV GPS navigator (opens in a new tab)
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 power station
Quiet battery power for no-hookup nights at Harvest Hosts and Boondockers Welcome stays.
Check price on Amazon: Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 power station (opens in a new tab)
LevelMatePRO+ wireless leveling system
Shows exactly how much to raise each side, handy on the grass and gravel lots of host stays.
Check price on Amazon: LevelMatePRO+ wireless leveling system (opens in a new tab)
Camco TastePURE inline water filter
Filters campground water as you hook up, a cheap habit when you change parks every few nights.
Check price on Amazon: Camco TastePURE inline water filter (opens in a new tab)
GL.iNet Beryl AX travel router
Turns weak campground Wi-Fi into one private network for all your devices.
Check price on Amazon: GL.iNet Beryl AX travel router (opens in a new tab)
Mopeka Pro Check propane sensor
Know how much propane is left before a run of dry-camping nights.
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Merged, renamed or on hold
What changed since our last list
Several programs from our 2024 list have merged, been renamed or changed their prices. Here is what is different now.
FMCA is now the Family RV Association
The Family Motor Coach Association renamed itself the Family RV Association in 2024, opened membership to every type of RV and now charges $99 a year.
RV Golf Club joined Harvest Hosts
Harvest Hosts bought RV Golf Club in 2018. Golf-course stays now come with the Harvest Hosts All Access plan ($179 a year) instead of a separate membership.
Escapees is part of Harvest Hosts
Harvest Hosts bought the Escapees RV Club in July 2024, and Escapees membership is now included in All Access. The mail service and co-op parks stayed independent.
Thousand Trails reworked its memberships
New members now choose the yearly Camping Pass ($775 per region, plus $140 per added region) or multi-year upgrade memberships with longer stays and earlier booking.
Park passes cost more for visitors
Since January 1, 2026, non-residents pay $250 for the annual America the Beautiful pass, and 11 popular parks add a $100 per-person fee for non-residents without it. US residents still pay $80.
Resorts of Distinction is on hold
We could not confirm that Resorts of Distinction is still selling memberships; its website was not reachable when we checked. We have taken it off this list until we can.
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Helpful answers
RV membership questions, answered
What readers ask us most about campground memberships, clubs and passes.
Our top pick
Start with Harvest Hosts
Free overnight stays at 9,500+ wineries, farms and breweries for $99 a year. Add Boondockers Welcome for $169, or get everything for $179.
Thank you to the people behind these photos. The hero photo is courtesy of Harvest Hosts. Campground photos by Rafael Peier, Annie Spratt, Stephan Widua and Blake Wisz on Unsplash (opens in a new tab); other photos are from RV-Roundup’s library. Club logos are shown to identify each program and remain trademarks of their owners. Product photos are from the manufacturers and Amazon.
How we made this list
We started from the 13 programs on our 2024 list and rechecked every one on its official website on October 3, 2026. We removed Resorts of Distinction because we could not confirm it is still selling memberships, folded RV Golf Club into Harvest Hosts, and added Elks Lodges. No program paid to be included. Prices, network sizes and rules change often, so confirm the details on each program’s site before you join.
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