Photo credit: SeanPavonePhoto - stock.adobe.comThe following is a report from Travel + Leisure.
In recent years, RVing has transformed from a niche pastime into a booming trend that adventurers of all ages embrace. If you want freedom and self-sufficiency, there’s nothing like traveling and living out of an RV. You can sleep almost anywhere, cut costs by not booking hotels and eating out, and change your plans on a whim.
And many travelers are using RVs for more than the standard weekend camping trip. According to RVshare’s 2025 Travel Trend Report, 67 percent of travelers are considering RVs for trips to national parks and scenic areas. And at the top of everyone’s list, according to the report, is the Grand Canyon. In addition to being one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, along with marvels like the Great Barrier Reef and the Aurora Borealis, Grand Canyon National Park is the second most visited park in the U.S., welcoming over 4.7 million visitors in 2023.
It’s safe to say that seeing the Grand Canyon is on most travelers’ to-visit list — but visiting the natural wonder by RV is a completely different experience. You don’t have to pay for in-park lodging or be exposed to the elements in a tent. Plus, you can cook in your RV, move campgrounds on a whim, and extend or shorten your stay as you please.
Grand Canyon National Park has several RV-friendly campgrounds, including a designated RV campground with full hookups open year-round. It’s also a 15-minute walk to Mather Point, one of the park’s most iconic viewpoints.
Read the full report by Evie Carrick at Travel + Leisure here.
