12 RV Discounts Savvy Campers Can Use to Save Big
“How can you afford to travel all the time?” That’s a question we’ve heard several times over the past 13 years. But let us share a little secret: While RVing can be expensive, it certainly doesn’t have to be. In fact, we’ve found that it costs about half to one-third of what it costs to live in a traditional house. As full-time RVers, we employ a variety of cost-saving strategies. (We discuss many at our seminars – things like boondocking and off-grid camping with solar power and more.) However, we also keep a few essential RV discounts and club memberships in our back pockets to save money and enrich our travels along the way!
And from our 13 years of full-time travel, these 12 are the standouts when it comes to saving money, time, and energy. Nine are memberships, and three are federal and state park entrance and camping discounts.
So, whether you want to explore all of America’s National Parks or simply take your rig to the lake or state park on weekends, there is an RV membership club or campground discount that will help you save BIG money along the way. Some RV discount clubs offer discounts on campgrounds, equipment, and attractions, while others provide discounts on travel, fuel, and restaurants. Try a few on for size to see which works with your traveling style.
9 RV Memberships with Camping & Travel Discounts
1. American Automobile Association (AAA)
AAA is a well-known membership that offers roadside assistance, insurance, travel services, and discounts on items like movies and restaurant meals for a fun night out on the road, as well as on campgrounds and attractions across the country. There is an additional option for RV owners that includes towing, locksmiths, fuel delivery, and more.
2. Escapees RV Club
Now owned by Harvest Hosts, Escapees RV Club has been around since the 1970s and provides a total support network for all RVers. An annual membership includes camping discounts and member only campgrounds, plus tire and commercial discounts on RV and camping equipment. Their quality magazine is designed specifically for RVers. They also excel at bringing RVers from across the U.S. together. Escapees RV Club hosts huge events and small gatherings for RVers all across the country each year. It’s popular among retirees, but also has a group for younger folks who work from the road (Xscapers).
3. Family Campers & RVers
Family Campers & RVers is a volunteer-run club that organizes member campouts and has programs for kids, teens, adults, and retirees. Members get discounts on campgrounds, RV insurance, and on camping and RV products. The club is also involved in wildlife and conservation programs, and offers scholarship opportunities. New members also get the first six months of membership for free!
4. Family Motor Coach Association
Family Motor Coach Association are the folks behind the Family RVing magazine, available in print and digital formats. The club offers roadside assistance, tire savings program, and special rates on insurance. They also have forums and social media groups where RVers can connect, plus a medical emergency and travel assistance program.
5. Harvest Hosts
A Harvest Hosts membership allows RVers in the U.S. and Canada to stay at thousands of farms, wineries, distilleries, golf courses, and other outdoor spaces with no camping fees beyond the yearly membership. The only requirement is to spend $30 per night at each establishment. That can be on whatever the host sells – food, wine, beer, crafts, and more. (So, instead of spending money on a campsite, we purchase things we’d buy anyway!) Many hosts offer multiple night stays. Some even offer electrical hook-ups for a small fee. We use our membership regularly for a quiet and safe night in between campsites. (Or when we want a fun date night!) We love being able to support local businesses across the continent who welcome RVers. Note: They are currently offering 30 percent off a first-year membership until Jan 13, 2026!
6. Boondockers Welcome
Also owned by Harvest Hosts, Boondockers Welcome allows campers to stay with fellow travellers on their private properties in both the U.S. and Canada. Folks offer their driveways, backyards, farm land, etc. Guests may stay one to five nights (depending on the host) at these properties, with several offering electrical and/or water hook-ups for a small fee.
7. Kampgrounds of America (KOA)
KOA have resort-style campgrounds across the country. They offer a rewards program that gives members points to be used toward discounts on future stays, as well as a free night of camping during KOA Rewards weekends. Members also receive KOA campground discounts year-round and exclusive deals from their partner organizations.
8. Passport America
This membership saves members 50 percent off stays at affiliated campgrounds across the U.S. There are some stipulations on the discount (such as during the off-season, or only on weekdays). Campers simply make reservations at affiliate campgrounds. They can also earn money by referring new members.
9. Thousand Trails
This annual membership is a good option for full-time RVers who enjoy camping resorts, especially those who are new to full-timing and/or prefer to stay in one region each year. An annual membership covers a single zone (Northeast, Southwest, etc.) for $604, with each additional zone adding $125 to that total. Members are allowed to stay at a campground for two weeks at a time. Savvy RVers can reserve a series of campgrounds within a specific region and only pay around $600 for camping fees for the whole year!
3 More Federal & State Park Entrance and Camping Discounts
If your RV travel plans include a visit to at least three national parks, or several state parks within the same year, there are some good pass options to choose from.
10. America the Beautiful Pass
This annual pass is for all federally-owned and operated public lands. Currently just $80 for everyone in your vehicle, it gets you and your family into as many federally-owned and operated sites as you can get to in a year. Note: This is just an entrance pass, camping fees are a separate fee.
11. Senior Lifetime Pass
If you’ve reached the age of 62 and love to travel, you are entitled to a few more sweet perks! National parks, national forests, BLM land, and other publicly-owned national areas offer half-off camping (and other special amenity fees) with the Senior Lifestime Pass, which costs only $80 for the rest of your life! Note: If you are disabled, the Access Pass offers similar perks, but is completely FREE. Compare all of the special federal passes to see which one is best for your RV lifestyle.
12. State Park Discounts
Most state parks also have annual passes that are managed by each state. Many offer annual passes that save money on park entrance fees, while others offer multi-night camping discounts too. If you plan to be in a single state for a full year (or a good portion of it), look into what that state pass offers. For those over 62 (or over 65 in some cases), most state parks offer senior discounts, too.
Whether you’re a retired, full-time RVing couple or a young family who likes to camp on weekends, you’ll find lots of choices for RV clubs that might suit your RV traveling style!
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