RV Parky: What the App Does (and Where to Compare Real RV Park Rates)
RV Parky is a free RV park and campground directory, at rvparky.com and as an iOS and Android app, with more than 30,000 listings across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It finds and maps places to stay; it does not compare current, verified rates, which run $35 to $65/night at most private full hookup parks as of 2025. Use it to build a route, then check real rates before you book.
The Short Answer
- What it is: a free directory of RV parks, campgrounds, rest areas, and RV-friendly stops, with community reviews and a mileage-based trip planner.
- What it is good for: finding somewhere RV-legal to stop and planning a multi-day route.
- What it is not: a rate index. Listing prices are user-entered, often old, and not comparable park to park. Budget $35 to $65/night for a private full hookup site in 2025 and confirm the exact rate with a dated source.
What RV Parky Covers
According to RV Parky, the database spans commercial parks, public parks, military campgrounds, 55+ communities, KOA and Jellystone locations, casinos, and overnight-friendly retailers such as Walmart, Cracker Barrel, and Cabela's, plus rest areas, welcome centers, and fuel stops.
The tool is 100% free. There is no subscription, no paywalled tier, and no charge for the trip planner, map search, or listing details. It stays popular because it does one job at no cost: it tells you where you can stop, mapped alongside distance and estimated drive time between stops.
RV Parky vs a Rate Comparison Site
RV Parky is a directory, not a rate index. A listing may show a price a user entered months or years ago, a range, or nothing at all, and there is no side-by-side rate comparison across parks in a market. A rate comparison site does the opposite job: it indexes current nightly, weekly, and monthly prices so you can compare parks before booking. The Dyrt, which bills itself as "all camping in one place," is one platform that layers reviews and booking on top of listings.
The distinction matters most where money is on the line:
- Monthly and snowbird stays, where a $200/month gap between two nearby parks adds up over a winter.
- Weekly versus monthly math, where the effective nightly cost can swing 50% or more depending on the commitment length.
For those decisions, use the directory to shortlist, then compare dated rates before you commit.
Average Nightly, Weekly, and Monthly RV Park Rates
Whatever tool you use to find a park, the rate picture for private, commercially operated parks looks like this as of 2025. The ranges below are regional estimates drawn from user-reported pricing. Public campgrounds run lower with fewer amenities.
| Stay type | Hookup | US rate (2025) | Effective nightly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nightly | Full (E/W/S) | $45-$80/night | $45-$80 |
| Nightly | No hookup | $20-$35/night | $20-$35 |
| Weekly | Full hookup | $280-$420/week | $40-$60 |
| Monthly | Full hookup | $550-$1,000/month | $18-$33 |
Demand for these sites is not shrinking. The KOA North American Camping Report found that more than 52 million North American households camped in 2025, which keeps peak-season and snowbird sites tight and priced at the top of each range.
Snowbird corridors carry their own tier. Monthly full hookup rates run $550-$950 in Arizona, $700-$1,400 in Florida, and $450-$750 in South Texas for peak winter occupancy as of 2025. Those are the markets where comparing dated rates park by park pays for itself.
Where to Compare Real, Dated RV Park Rates
Use RV Parky to find and map candidate parks, then compare their actual rates before you commit. Start with the average RV park cost per night guide for the full national picture by region and hookup tier. For the snowbird states with live coverage, see verified, dated rates on the Arizona, Florida, and Texas rate pages, then book direct with the park once you have the number in hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RV Parky free? Yes. RV Parky is 100% free, including the map search, listing details, and trip planner. There is no subscription tier and no charge to browse its 30,000-plus listings.
Does RV Parky show RV park prices? Sometimes, but not reliably. A listing may show a user-entered price, a range, or no price at all, and there is no guarantee it is current. For a park's real rate, check the park directly or a dated rate source. Private full hookup sites average $45 to $65/night in 2025.
What is the difference between RV Parky and a rate comparison site? RV Parky maps where RV-friendly stops are and collects reviews. A rate comparison site indexes current nightly, weekly, and monthly prices so you can compare parks in one market. Directory first, then rates before booking.
How much does a monthly RV park stay cost? Full hookup monthly rates run $550 to $1,000 in most US markets as of 2025, and $700 to $1,400/month in peak-season Florida snowbird corridors. Monthly commitments cut the effective nightly cost by 50 to 65% versus nightly rates.
Does RV Parky include free overnight parking spots? Yes. It lists rest areas, welcome centers, casinos, and overnight-friendly retailers such as Walmart and Cracker Barrel, though each location sets its own rules and any store can decline overnight parking.