Paradise Island RV Resort

Worst of All in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale has a limited selection of places to stay. There are two great county parks within easy driving distance of town, but they're constantly filled ahead of time.

We chose this RV park because it's somewhat near the ocean and near our friend's place. Also, because it's pet friendly. However, once we arrived at this crowded, jam packed park, we felt like leaving. If it wasn't for the fact that our friend was expecting us we would have.

Sites are so crowded that your neighbor needs to move their car or toad in order for you to park, no matter where you are. And we have a 24' 5th wheel so that's telling you something.

The trees are so low that we couldn't use our rooftop satellite dish. And management tries to cram so many people in that they even had RVs parked along the roads and plugged into outlets near the restrooms!

The park was clean, and dog friendly, but that's about all it had going for it. We would never, ever stay here again.

Rodeo de Santa Fe

Basic and Affordable

If you're on a budget and want to see Santa Fe but not pay Santa Fe RV park prices, the Rodeo fairgrounds offer a total bargain for visitors.

For just $20 a night, CASH, (compared to the $40-ish fees at other RV parks in town), you've got yourself full hookups and a convenient location to the best of Santa Fe.

Don't expect much other than a place to park. This is a dirt lot with back-in sites and a view of the arena. The sites are used for rodeo performers and are not open to the public during June. The rest of the year, they'll rent you a spot, but call first; there is no office, only an on-site manager who only takes cash. There are NO other facilities.

But if you want to save your money for the cool stuff Santa Fe offers, this park is just fine for a place to sleep, in town and near a great multi-use path that will take you anywhere in town.

Mad River Rapids RV Park

Good base camp

If you want to explore the best of the North Coast, this park is a great central location set inbetween Eureka and the gigantic redwoods of Del Norte County. The hippie town of Arcata is nearby, be sure to check it out.

Spendy, but the park is clean and well-kept. Not a lot in the way of frills but they have the basics that you'd want, including level sites, grassy areas, laundry facilities and a pet-friendly attitude.

Top of the Hill RV Resort

No chance of flooding here!

Clean park with big sites in busy park that doesn't feel like it. Sites are spread out all over a hill, hence the name. Clean facilities, nice rec room, community kitchen available - great place for a rally! Friendly management and residents.