🚐 Curated Route Guides

Plan your next RV trip with scored parks at every stop

Multi-stop routes with ParkScores for every campground along the way — no more guessing which parks are worth the detour.

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States Covered
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Major Stops
I-40 Cross-Country
Coast-to-Coast Scenic Corridor

From Wilmington, NC to Los Angeles, CA — one of America's most iconic cross-country drives. 12 major stops, 8 states, 2,730 miles of scored campgrounds from the Smoky Mountains to the Pacific.

~2,730 miTotal Distance
12Major Stops
8States
Highlights Smoky Mountains · Nashville · Route 66 overlap · Grand Canyon detour · Petrified Forest
Spring (Apr–May) · Fall (Sept–Oct)

Summer is brutal through TX/NM/AZ (110°F+). Winter is fine for the southern half.

I-95 East Coast Route
Atlantic Seaboard Adventure

Miami, FL to Bar Harbor, ME — 19 stops along the Atlantic coast through Florida beaches, historic Savannah & Charleston, DC monuments, New York City, and Acadia National Park. One of the highest-traffic RV corridors in the country.

~1,630 miTotal Distance
19Major Stops
14States
Highlights Florida coast · Savannah · DC monuments · Atlantic City · Acadia National Park
Spring (Mar–May) · Fall (Sept–Oct)

Summer brings heavy I-95 traffic and peak pricing. Atlantic City and NYC-area fill fast in summer.

I-75 Florida Snowbird Route
Winter Sun Corridor from Miami to Michigan

The classic snowbird trail — from Miami beach parks to Mackinac Island, MI. Perfect for seasonal travelers escaping winter or exploring the Great Lakes. Warm Florida Gulf Coast parks give way to Tennessee hills and Michigan forests.

~2,260 miTotal Distance
19Major Stops
6States
Highlights Miami & Fort Lauderdale · Orlando · Florida Gulf Coast · Nashville · Mackinac Island
Oct–Apr (avoid summer heat)

FL parks fill Nov–Mar (snowbird season). Book 4–6 weeks ahead for Gulf Coast parks.

I-5 West Coast Route
Pacific Coast Highway to the Canadian Border

San Diego, CA to the Canadian border at Blaine, WA — the backbone of the West Coast. California sun, Oregon wine country, and the rain-soaked forests of the Pacific Northwest. High traffic corridor with excellent park coverage.

~1,270 miTotal Distance
13Major Stops
3States
Highlights San Diego & Orange County · Shasta Cascade · Willamette Valley · Portland · Seattle
Late Spring (Apr–Jun) · Early Fall (Sep–Oct)

Oregon coast parks book 3–4 weeks ahead in summer. Mt. Shasta area closes Nov–Mar.

Hwy 101 Pacific Coast Route
Ocean Views from San Diego to the Olympic Peninsula

The most spectacular coastal drive in America — 27 stops from San Diego through Big Sur, the California redwoods, Oregon dunes, and the Olympic Peninsula. Oceanfront parks, hidden beaches, and some of the most dramatic scenery on the planet.

~1,760 miTotal Distance
27Major Stops
3States
Highlights Big Sur · California Redwoods · Cannon Beach · Hoh Rainforest · Olympic Peninsula
Apr–Oct (best), avoid winter road closures

Big Sur road closures in winter. Some coastal OR parks close Nov–Mar. Check road reports.

Route 66 Nostalgia Route
From Chicago to the Pacific on the Mother Road

Chicago, IL to Santa Monica, CA — 16 stops along the original Route 66. Vintage campgrounds, classic Americana, ghost towns, and a slice of pure Americana. The definitive road trip for lovers of the open road and the Mother Road.

~2,280 miTotal Distance
16Major Stops
7States
Highlights Chicago lakefront · St. Louis Gateway Arch · Tulsa deco · Texas panhandle · Santa Fe art · Flagstaff mountains · Oatman ghost town · Santa Monica
Spring (Mar–May) · Fall (Sept–Oct)

Summer temps exceed 110°F through TX/NM/AZ. Northern tier (IL–OK) can see snow Dec–Feb. Book vintage parks 2–3 weeks ahead in peak season.

Blue Ridge Parkway
America's Favorite Scenic Drive: Virginia to the Smokies

Shenandoah, VA to Great Smoky Mountains, NC — 16 stops through the most scenic stretch of road in America. Mountain overlooks, fall foliage, Appalachian culture, bluegrass music towns, and 500 miles of ridgeline beauty.

~575 miTotal Distance
16Major Stops
2States
Highlights Shenandoah approaches · Floyd music town · Linville Gorge wilderness · October fall colors · Great Smoky Mountains · Asheville arts
Fall (Oct) peak · Spring (Apr–May)

Blue Ridge Parkway often closes at high elevations Nov–Apr. Plan May or October for best weather and accessibility. Book mountain parks 3–4 weeks ahead in fall.

I-70 Rockies Access Route
From Utah to DC via the Heart of the Rockies

Salt Lake City, UT to Washington, DC — 17 stops crossing the heart of the Rockies, the Great Plains, and the Midwest. Mountain access parks, high-altitude campgrounds, and major metro rest stops on one of America’s longest interstates.

~1,850 miTotal Distance
17Major Stops
8States
Highlights Rocky Mountains · Colorado National Monument · Glenwood Springs · Vail approaches · Denver · St. Louis · DC monuments
May–Oct for Rockies; year-round for eastern half

High-altitude parks near Vail/Aspen close Nov–Apr. Check CDOT for I-70 mountain closures. Eastern section (MO–DC) accessible year-round.

I-80 Long-Distance Route
From the Bay to the Big Apple — One Interstate, Three Time Zones

San Francisco, CA to Teaneck, NJ — 14 stops across 2,865 miles. The Bay Area to the Big Apple via the Sierra Nevada, Salt Lake City, the Great Plains, Chicago, and the eastern megalopolis. The ultimate cross-country RV challenge.

~2,865 miTotal Distance
14Major Stops
11States
Highlights San Francisco Bay · Sierra Nevada crossing · Salt Lake City · Nebraska plains · Chicago lakefront · Cleveland · NYC approaches
Apr–Oct (Sierra/Rockies close Nov–Mar)

Sierra Nevada and Wyoming sections close for snow Oct–Apr. Plan mountain sections May–Sep. Eastern section (IL–NJ) accessible all seasons.

I-10: Florida → SoCal
Southern Sun Belt Corridor

Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA — the southern tier of America. Gulf Coast beaches, New Orleans jazz, Texas Hill Country, New Mexico desert, and the California coast. Keep the AC running — summer temps exceed 110°F through TX and AZ.

~2,150 miTotal Distance
15Major Stops
6States
Highlights Gulf Coast · New Orleans · Austin & San Antonio · El Paso · Tucson · Phoenix · Los Angeles
Oct–Apr (avoid summer heat)

Snowbird season Nov–Mar — FL and Gulf Coast parks fill fast. Book 4–6 weeks ahead during peak season.

Southern Sun Belt Corridor
Texas Gulf Coast & South Texas — Nov to Mar

Houston, TX to South Padre Island and the Rio Grande Valley and back — a warm-weather loop through the Gulf Coast, coastal Texas, and South Texas. Perfect for snowbirds escaping northern winters with beach parks, birding hotspots, and year-round mild temperatures.

~1,265 miTotal Distance
10Major Stops
1States
Highlights Galveston · Corpus Christi · South Padre Island · Rio Grande Valley · Austin · San Antonio
Nov–Mar (year-round warm)

Dec–Feb peak — South Padre Island and Rio Grande Valley parks fill 4+ weeks ahead. Summer is hot and humid but parks stay open.

Los Angeles → Salt Lake City
Desert Plains to Mountain Peaks

Desert plains to mountain peaks — the Sierra Nevada to Great Salt Lake. High desert driving through Nevada, with stops at world-class ski areas, hot springs, and some of the clearest night skies in the country.

~730 miTotal Distance
6Major Stops
3States
Highlights Los Angeles · Mojave Desert · Las Vegas · St. George · Zion detours · Salt Lake City
Late Spring (Mar–May) · Early Fall (Sep–Nov)

Sierra passes can close in winter. Check chain requirements Oct–Apr. Summer temps exceed 110°F through Mojave/Nevada — AC is mandatory.

Mountain West Road Trip
Rocky Mountain Scenic Corridor — Denver to Boise

Denver, CO to Boise, ID — 10 stops through Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and the Snake River Canyon. High-elevation mountain driving at its finest, with world-class parks at every stop from the Front Range to the Idaho capital.

~1,135 miTotal Distance
10Major Stops
4States
Highlights Rocky Mountain NP · Denver · Grand Teton approaches · Yellowstone (via Jackson) · Snake River Canyon · Boise
June–September (high altitude, avoid winter)

Mountain passes regularly close Oct–Apr. Parks near Rocky Mountain NP and Grand Teton fill 4–6 weeks ahead in peak summer. Some high-altitude parks (>8,000 ft) close early fall.

About ParkScore's Curated RV Routes

Each route guide includes ParkScore ratings for every campground stop along the way, so you can compare hookup quality, safety, amenities, and value before you book. Routes span the country from the Atlantic Seaboard to the Pacific Coast, covering iconic drives like Route 66, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the I-5 West Coast corridor.

Whether you're planning a snowbird trip south for the winter or a summer mountain adventure through the Rockies, these guides give you scored stops, seasonal timing advice, and booking links to RoverPass, Campspot, and KOA — all in one place.

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