This Gorgeous National Park Is the No. 1 RV Destination for 2026, According to RVshare

"Traveling by RV (which is short for "Recreational Vehicle" if you ever wondered) may once have been considered a niche preference of retirees, but today it's one of the fastest-growing ways Americans of all ages are hitting the road. For many travelers, RV travel offers the romance of the open highway paired with the convenience of never needing to book a hotel or unpack more than once. Nowhere has this style of travel been more popular than at America's national parks."

"According to RVshare, the largest online community for RV owners and renters, the way in which people are approaching RV travel is evolving, and the company's 2026 Travel Trend Report offers a snapshot into how RVers are planning their trips, and where they are going. The report, which the site has been running annually for the past seven years, surveyed 1,000 adults 18 and over who traveled for pleasure."

"In addition to finding that RV owners and renters are sticking to their favorite spots, the trend report also found that RV travelers are planning trips that prioritize intentional and simplified itineraries that keep costs manageable. The report notes that nearly all travelers (87 percent) are looking for ways to keep costs down for their trip and 43 percent of travelers are deliberately planning to travel in the off-season to keep their expenses to a minimum."

RV travel is one of the fastest-growing ways Americans of all ages travel for pleasure. RV travel combines the romance of the open highway with the convenience of avoiding hotels and unpacking only once. National parks are especially popular RV destinations, with Grand Canyon National Park remaining the number one choice. RV travelers are increasingly returning to familiar routes and prioritizing intentional, simplified itineraries to keep costs manageable. Nearly 87 percent of travelers seek ways to reduce trip expenses, and 43 percent deliberately plan trips in the off-season. Interest is declining for some crowded parks such as Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion.

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