Finding RV Parks & Campgrounds with Bike Trails

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We've been traveling with folding eBikes for many years, so in our travels we're constantly searching for great biking trails! When we're RVing, we prefer trails that pass right through our campground.
In this video, we share some tips for finding these elusive gems - as well as share some of our favorites!
Full blog post with more campground links & photos:
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Our post about our E-Joe Epic Swan Bikes:
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We're Cherie & Chris and we've been full time technomads since 2006. We are owned by Kiki (meow).
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@kenraney638 Ай бұрын

Hard to beat Jekyll Island State Park! There are trails all over the island to restaurants, shopping, beaches, and historical sites right across the street from the campground. Still our #1 favorite bike trail.

@Technomadia Ай бұрын

We just had a chance to explore Jekyll by bike while docked there in our boat. It is a great island for biking!

@brianhogan386 24 күн бұрын

North of Highland Campground in Truro Massachusetts part of national seashore! Dunes edge campground in Provincetown Massachusetts is awesome!

@leslieleslie5849 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You guys do such a great job!

@user-dl1ke1tz5e 4 ай бұрын

In western Pa. there is a campground called the Blue Canoe in Connellsville ,Pa. The campground has the G.A.P. trail pass through the middle of the campground. One direction goes to Ohioplye and eventually Washington D.C. The other direction goes to Pittsburgh, Pa. The camp office even has hand packed ice cream for you. You can check out their website for information.

@Technomadia 4 ай бұрын

That sounds awesome - our kind of place!

@terryfuselier8241 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, excellent, excellent, We have had to do the same thing over the last 5 years.

@kjlcycler Жыл бұрын

This is a great topic. I’m retired and ride a recumbent electric trike and have a tiny camper. I think this is on Rails to Trails list of goals. They asked in a survey recently and that was one of the questions. I have a KZfaq channel, but don’t have the skills or hardware yet to make fancy videos. I’ve also been to the Butler campground on the trail. My trike is in my van and camper is a 12’ SunRay 109 so it’s easy for me to drive to a trail. It’s a bonus when I don’t have to.

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

It's great to hear R2T surveyed about this topic!

@enriqueguajardo5088 8 ай бұрын

Spot on guys, thanks for sharing!! Got them on my list. Yes it is VERY hard to find campgrounds with direct access to bike trails. My travel trailer can haul the bikes but once I get to the campground if the access to the bike trial is far such that you need to travel there by car, then I'm out because I can't take the bike rack when I'm towing the trailer. Wanted to add one campsite that has probably 20+ miles of trail right on the camp site: Gulf Shores (probably already mentioned) You can camp, then get on the bike and finish the day in the beach. It is awesome.

@eprohoda Жыл бұрын

Greetings! super, you did incredible masterpiece.

@bonniebriggs4121 Жыл бұрын

You might enjoy the Kal-Haven trail that runs from Kalamazoo, MI to South Haven, MI. There are a couple of camping options at the South Haven end, plus multiple foodie places, as SH is the home of the National Blueberry Festival. SH is one of our favorite Lake MI resort towns!

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendations - we're adding them to the list.

@wilde1909 Жыл бұрын

Coler Park, Bentonville, Arkansas has van camping and tent camping. You have access to all the bike trails in Northwest Arkansas from there.

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation - we're adding it to the list. We loved our last visit to Bentonville, but stayed with friends and didn't have time to get out exploring on our own.

@Carolann_237 Жыл бұрын

We are always looking for campgrounds on or near rail trails. Here are some of our favorites: Watoga State Park on the Greenbrier River Trail WV COE in Confluence PA on the GAP trail Boondockers Welcome in Damascus VA on the Virginia Creeper Trail

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendations - we're adding them to the list.

@LuisRamos-jw7zr Жыл бұрын

NCR Trail, Baltimore to York PA, there's an RV park adjacent to the Trail in York PA

@stevennelson665 Жыл бұрын

Wisconsin has a number of State Parks adjacent to bike trails. Perrot State Park has the Great River Trail along the Mississippi, Brunet Island State Park has the Old Abe State Trail along the Chippewa River. My favorite trail though is the Heart of Vilas, you might try the campgrounds of North and South Trout Lake.

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendations - we're adding them to the list.

@jongolsteyn9680 6 ай бұрын

Yes, the Heart of Vilas County Bike Trails in Northern Wi. is amazing. There are a bunch of campgrounds right off the trail. They have 52 miles of paved trails going through Mercer, Manitowish Waters, Boulder Junction, Sayner, and St. Germaine. I have been going up there for the past 5 years for biking vacations. They have the best biking trails in Wisconsin.

@jclemmer75 Жыл бұрын

Great topic! I actually wrote an article for Campendium a couple of years ago (there was a follow-up as well) about camping and off-road trail biking. Three more recent finds that come to mind are the Katy Trail that follows the Missouri River with Beyond the trail RV Park (brewery & pizza!) but there are several other campgrounds along the trail (check Campendium). The Root River State Trail in southern MN runs through lots of campgrounds and cute small towns. And the last one is the Hennepin Canal Parkway Trail in northern Illinois with the Genesee Campground among several others. We should do this! Almost forgot my favorite - William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park in Madison with the Capitol City Trail connecting to several other trails. And another in Colorado - Heaton Bay Campground with the Dillon Reservoir Recreational Path.

@marydickinson9437 Жыл бұрын

I agree that this is a great topic and would love it if it were easier to match up great camping with great off road trails. Even better would be to add great farmer's markets or brew pubs as long as we are making requests! Hoping Harvest Hosts/Boondockers Welcome will also highlight as this might be a huge opportunity to fill in some gaps. Here are the ones we have found right on the trail. In Texas, the San Antonio KOA is right on the Salado Creek Trail which we have enjoyed. Campground is a little pricier, but woodsy with lots of birds and the kids love the playground. Jekyll Island, GA is an awesome place to explore by bike. Island access requires a toll which keeps traffic low and there is a bike path that runs along almost the entire circumference of the island with a couple of breaks in low traffic areas. There are diverse sites to see and plenty of places to stop and enjoy the beach or a snack...even ice cream. In Couer D'alene, ID there are two RV campgrounds right on the iconic CDA trail that we have stayed at. One at the Harrison City RV park, small sites and can be loud at night because there is a bar at the Marina with live music, but beautiful views of the water and *right* on the trail. Also great ice cream and coffee in Harrison. Further toward Wallace (super cute town that we loved), the new CDA River campground in Latour was ideally located *right* on the trail and had river access. Small with lovely people and a new bath house...you will need dishy here though, cell signal was non-existent last summer. There is also a Walmart directly off the CDA trail in Smelterville. Following for more...thanks for the Bentonville info Mary Ann Lee, that is on our list!

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Agreed on farmer's markets and pubs nearby campgrounds! Thanks for all the recommendations. We've only visited Jekyll Island by boat, and didn't have a chance to get the bikes ashore that time. Did look fun to explore more!

@kenmcclow8963 9 ай бұрын

You can day park free and stay overnight at parking lot next to the water park/ gondola base in Kellogg. There might be a charge for overnight. They also rent condos there.

@lisahiler3230 5 ай бұрын

About to start retirement and this exact adventure is at the top of my list. I plan on camping and biking as many rails to trails as possible. This video is a great starting spot. Thanks for sharing. If y'all are ever in the Pacific Northwest check out Heyburn State park in Idaho. It sits right on the path of the 75 mile Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes. Happy adventuring!

@Technomadia 5 ай бұрын

That trail sounds lovely!

@brianhogan386 24 күн бұрын

Also Provincetown has one of ten best rides in the world amongst dunes two beaches and people riding on horseback! Also dune shacks protected by the national parks!

@timcountess9228 Жыл бұрын

This is also my mission and I plan to find as many as I can in the future. My methods are very similar. Thanks for sharing your finds. Here are mine from 2022: - Long Point Park in FL, access to dedicated lanes and bike trails along US1 - > 30 miles - South Bay RV Park, direct access to Lake Okeechobee trail encircling the lake 100 miles+ - Elkhart County Fairgrounds, Indiana, access to several Rail to Trails for extensive riding - Casino Queen RV St. Louis, access to 60+ miles trails along Mississippi river and expansive Madison County system on Illinois side (rail to trails) - Several parks in Gulf Shores AL connecting to the parks paves trails and community trail system (Gulf State Park Campground, Doc's RV Park, Island Retreat). - WhimCycle RV Park near Ocala, FL - visiting in 2023 but advertise right on the trail system - Katy Trail across Missouri has a number of parks (also Rail to Trail, mostly gravel but very smooth). 250+ miles

@glorialeach7301 4 ай бұрын

Rend Lake near Bento, IL has wonderful bike trails. Most paved. Great camping. Swim area you can go to by E-bike that looks like you are at the beach. It’s fabulous 👍

@Technomadia 4 ай бұрын

Nice!

@rickanders5883 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Kinda funny this very topic has been going on in my head lately. We have a travel trailer and ebikes. I have been searching for campgrounds with nearby trails. We stayed at Lums pond state park in Delaware last year and it has a really cool 8mile trail accessible from the campground called the Little Jersey trail. Very nice. Thanks for the video

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

That was a great trail... we did that I think back in 2016 when we were in the area hunting for an our boat. Thanks for the reminder of it!

@michaelfinley9988 10 ай бұрын

We stayed at Rafter J Bar Ranch RV campground in Hill City, SD and there is access to the 109 mile George Michelson trail right from campground. This trail is amazing and so is the RV campground.

@dberry5543 Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to express my thanks for this particular topic. I like to take my e-bike as well and I am extremely disappointed when the camping sites and bike trails are so far from one another. Georgia is lacking in this arena. Thank you, again.

@retiredsockmonkey7257 Жыл бұрын

Oh I am watching while commenting. I see Kiki now. 😊

@gladuwf Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information, our next Florida trip includes Ross Prairie Campground so looking forward to e-Biking on the Florida Greenway trail there that you mentioned. It would be great if Allstays Pro added a biking trail filter to their campground filters, I like Campendium also.

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Ross Prairie was a fun stop! Short little dirt trail to get out to the start of the paved one. And lots of local trails to explore. We especially loved 'Tricycle' - nice easy & beautiful off road trail without any obstacles. Enjoy!

@user-to5cw2te3t 9 ай бұрын

Agricenter International RV in E. Memphis, TN. Direct access to Wolf River Greenway (13.4) plus many offshoots and Shelby Farms Greenline (10.6)

@stephanddudb7361 Ай бұрын

Atlantic Oaks RV Resort in Eastham, MA has direct access to the Cape Cod Rail Trail.

@kevinsmith1513 Жыл бұрын

In WV, North Bend State Park and Watoga State Park have direct access from the campgrounds to rail-trail bike trails.

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendations - we're adding them to the list.

@normh.6445 Жыл бұрын

Bemidji State Park, Bemidji, MN. Direct access to 115 mi. paved Paul Bunyan State Trail and to the unpaved Blue Ox Trail north to International Falls. Happy cycling.

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendations - we're adding them to the list.

@tlister67 8 ай бұрын

SE MA is really good for this. Wompatuck and Miles Standish SPs have lots of bike trails both paved and dirt. Scusset Beach SP is connected to the Cape Cod Canal (flat) and Nickerson SP is connected to the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Season is pretty short, reserve early.

@johncornbread 11 ай бұрын

You might enjoy the Chief Ladiga in Alabama. Chief Ladiga Trail From the Georgia state line to Anniston, the Chief Ladiga Trail winds through 33 miles of scenic Alabama countryside. Together, the Chief Ladiga and Silver Comet add up to nearly 100 miles of blissful trail! Both trails are included in this website's tools to help you plan your next adventure along the Chief Ladiga Trail, the Silver Comet, or both. There is a nice campground right next to the trail in piedmont Alabama.

@Technomadia 11 ай бұрын

That sounds wonderful!

@riariaria 5 ай бұрын

Check out Jekyll Island Georgia. It has over 15 miles of bike paths that wind through forests, along the ocean and through a historical area that’s filled with old summer mansions from the early 1900’s. The campground is very nice and it’s right across the street from the trail. 😊

@mikeduhon7333 9 ай бұрын

Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville, La. Has the Tammany Trace 31 mile bike trail goes right thru the park, great trail and very nice park

@Technomadia 8 ай бұрын

Sounds great!

@kjones2008 Жыл бұрын

The spouse likes to bike, I like to skate. Hardtop is much easier for me … love the recommendations. Thank you.

@kenmcclow8963 9 ай бұрын

I recommend the Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek Wisconsin. There are a lot of trails in the park that I have ridden on regular bikes, fat tire bikes and a recumbent trike. Mostly gravel and more than 30 miles. Not Licked Yet frozen custard is in Fish Creek, while a somewhat longer ride to Ephraim will get you to Wilson’s which has been selling ice cream and food for over 100 years. There is another ice cream place in Egg Harbor in the other direction called Grumpy’s. The fastest way there is to ride on the wide shoulder of the highway, but you can get away from car noise by moving over to empty county roads. So very many non ice cream things to see, but it is the dairy state. Fort Stevens State Park in Hammond Oregon has a lot of paved trails in the park. I think there is a way to ride into Astoria, but I don’t recommend the bridge although there is a bike lane that goes halfway across. But you can ride to Seaside on non busy roads. If you camp from the bike, there is an entire series of campgrounds along the coast with very low rates for hikers and bikers all the way from Vancouver to San Diego. I haven’t been to the Root River Trail in Minnesota, but I have been researching for 2024 and there appear to be several campgrounds along the trail and more nearby. I think Minnesota has a lot of trails and hopefully campgrounds next to them. The Tunnel Hill State Trail in Illinois has a campground very close to the Vienna trailhead. I haven’t stayed there yet. It’s on the 2024 agenda. With the Erie Canal, I think you can tie the boat up in places and the trail is sometimes right there. But in places the bike trail follows the old canal, while the boats use newer sections. I haven’t explored this because my boat is near Seattle, but if I did try a Great Loop, I definitely would have a bike and it goes through the Erie Canal.

@sippingwithsmalls7952 Жыл бұрын

Pierre Marquette state park. Grafton IL. Nice bike trail at campground

@Vantasticviews2 Жыл бұрын

Greenville SC has an excellent rails to trails system as well.

@kenmcclow8963 9 ай бұрын

The Swamp Rabbit!

@firesteel65 Жыл бұрын

Try Root river trail in SE Minnesota. Several.campgrounds on the route.. we like the Peterson city park campground.. cute town with ice cream and pies...

@user-bo7wl9bm6f Жыл бұрын

Lanesboro and Preston Minnesota 👍

@user-to5cw2te3t 9 ай бұрын

Great Falls, MT Great Falls RV Park (used to be Dicks RV) direct access to Rivers Edge Trail (55 miles)

@10aemery Жыл бұрын

Cherie, love your helmet visor, can you tell me where you found it? Possibly a link?

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

It's from www.dabrim.com

@johnnylightning1491 Жыл бұрын

I was looking at your bikes and it looks like the handle bars adjust up and down like the seat. The reason that I ask is that my wife is very short and while I can still ride my vintage (1973 or 74) 10 speed she would need some assist. Good video. Keep the good stuff coming.

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Yes.. they do adjust. We keep ours at different heights to fit our frames.

@retiredsockmonkey7257 Жыл бұрын

We stopped watching so much KZfaq but now we’re back. Subscribed to your channel again Do you still have Kiki (sp?) Thanks for your updates

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Welcome back! Kiki is now a bit over 14 years old, and still keeps us in line :)

@jeffedwards6981 Жыл бұрын

Where did you find that bike helmet/hat at ? My wife can get sunburnt just thinking about being outside.

@jeffedwards6981 Жыл бұрын

found them in the blog , thanks

@Chrisamici 7 ай бұрын

Great video. I don’t use google maps very often. How do you show bike trails in an area? Thx merry Christmas

@Technomadia 7 ай бұрын

It's one of the map layers available.. just click 'Biking'.

@Vantasticviews2 Жыл бұрын

Can you tell me where you found the sun brim for your biking helmet? Thanks!

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

www.dabrim.com

@brendaforster9059 8 ай бұрын

Do you have list or do I need to take actual notes??? We are taking class b with ebikes and dog to warmer winter campgrounds with bike trails this winter????

@Technomadia 8 ай бұрын

Check the linked blog post - we have the list there.

@marionmoulton5847 8 ай бұрын

What bike rack do you use?

@Technomadia 8 ай бұрын

Rocky Mounts Backstage

@yantruocmot Жыл бұрын

I love this topic! Wish there was a central type map or some list sharing all of these around country. We are on the west coast and have loved many locations in Colorado. It is a VERY bike friendly state. The Frisco CO area was wonderful at the Peak One Campground. It is on a lake and also has miles and miles of paved trails to ride.

@jongolsteyn9680 6 ай бұрын

If you ever get to Wisconsin, you have to check out the Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail System. It is 52 miles long and all paved. Many campgrounds all along the trail and a few ice cream spots as well. It is so beautiful. The best biking in Wisconsin for sure.

@Technomadia 6 ай бұрын

Sounds perfect for us!!