{"id":32669,"date":"2022-02-14T08:00:12","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T08:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/escapecampusa.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=32669"},"modified":"2024-09-12T06:56:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T06:56:11","slug":"camping-at-national-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/it\/blog\/camping-at-national-parks\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Use a Camper Van in a Tent Site?"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you thinking about planning a National Park adventure? Here are some tips with everything you need to know about camping at national parks in a campervan!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":32636,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,197],"tags":[],"blog_locations":[11728,141,147,145,152,11724,151,203,9764,146,149],"class_list":["post-32669","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","category-national-parks","blog_locations-chicago","blog_locations-denver","blog_locations-las-vegas","blog_locations-los-angeles","blog_locations-new-york","blog_locations-orlando","blog_locations-phoenix","blog_locations-portland-or","blog_locations-salt-lake-city","blog_locations-san-francisco","blog_locations-seattle"],"acf":{"title":"","sub_title":"","title_tag":false,"background_image":{"ID":32640,"id":32640,"title":"yosemite-national-park","filename":"yosemite-national-park.jpg","filesize":666821,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/yosemite-national-park.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/it\/yosemite-national-park-2\/","alt":"Yosemite National Park","author":"53","description":"","caption":"","name":"yosemite-national-park-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2022-01-05 19:36:27","modified":"2022-01-05 21:49:56","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":2560,"height":1920,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/yosemite-national-park-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/yosemite-national-park-300x225.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":225,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/yosemite-national-park-768x576.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":576,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/yosemite-national-park-1024x768.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":768,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/yosemite-national-park-1536x1152.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1152,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/yosemite-national-park-2048x1536.jpg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1536,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/yosemite-national-park-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/yosemite-national-park-1200x900.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":1200,"post-thumbnail-height":900,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/yosemite-national-park.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":225,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/yosemite-national-park.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":300,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/yosemite-national-park.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":450}},"title_color":"dark","add_overlay":[],"override_global_post_advertising":"no","content_sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

You\u2019re planning a camping trip and want to use a class B camper van. However, you may have noticed that some campgrounds have campsites designated as RV or tent sites. So, where does a camper van fit into the mix, and does it matter what type of site you reserve while using one?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll break down the necessary information in this guide to help you make educated choices while planning your trip and securing a <\/span>class B RV rental<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can You Sleep in a Van on a Campsite?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Most campgrounds will allow you to sleep in a <\/span>camper van<\/span> in a tent <\/span>campsite<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since these vehicles are very compact RVs, many can still fit in a <\/span>tent site<\/span>. The majority of campgrounds will just require that your vehicle can fit in the campsite\u2019s designated parking space to use it in tent sites. The average camper van is 17-20 feet long, so consider that when reviewing parking space sizes for campsites.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can You Pitch a Tent in an RV Site?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Sometimes, you might want to reserve a larger <\/span>RV site<\/span> where there\u2019s likely space to park a class B RV and <\/span>pitch a tent<\/span> in one space. Most campgrounds will allow you to do this. Their usual regulations are that you can have no more than one RV and one tent per RV campsite.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, check the rules for each campground before reserving your site to ensure it\u2019s allowed where you\u2019re planning your trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can You Sleep in a Camper Van in National Parks?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Like other campsites, you can sleep in a camper van in <\/span>national parks<\/span>. That said, while your camper van can allow you to sleep pretty much anywhere, make sure you\u2019re reserving an actual designated campsite at national parks rather than just parking your van and sleeping anywhere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, make sure you secure a campsite that is big enough for your vehicle. Again, camper vans are longer than a standard car, so the campsite’s parking space will need to be large enough to accommodate them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can You Pitch a Tent Next to a Campervan?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

When traveling in larger groups, some people prefer tent camping, and others like the cozy indoor space of a <\/span>campervan<\/span>. As long as a campground allows you to have a tent and RV in one campsite, it\u2019s perfectly safe to pitch one next to your van. However, check with each campground\u2019s rules and regulations first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If a campground doesn\u2019t allow you to pitch a tent and have an RV in the same space, some will let you pitch an awning that acts as an extension of your van. Again, check with each campground to ensure it\u2019s allowed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rent a Camper Van at Escape Camper Vans<\/span><\/h2>\n

When you need a reliable and affordable travel vehicle for your next trip, we have you covered at Escape Camper Vans. Our vans are compact, so they fit into most tent sites while still providing many helpful features to make your trip easier, such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n