The New Type of RV Campground

While going green is a relatively new concept for most, the RV contingency is jumping on the bandwagon whole-heartedly. Class B RVs have long been popular for their smaller size and relatively small gas consumption compared to other RVs. Manufacturers are working on more lightweight models and models that will work with small to mid-size cars, thus expanding their audience. RV companies aren't the only ones going green. Campgrounds are becoming more progressive in their design and customer service.

Eco-friendly campgrounds are popping up all of the place with campers and Class B Motor home enthusiasts soaking up the new green amenities. One organization, the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has set up a list of criteria for campgrounds to qualify for their green certification. The program, named Plan-it-Green, offers advice in how to go green and has set up a standard for the industry.

For a campground to be approved by ARVC, they have to comply with at least none of the listed standards:

1. Park uses motion sensors for lighting in the bathroom and club house
2. Park has switched to energy efficient light bulbs
3. Park uses non-toxic biodegradable cleaning products
4. Park uses water saving shower heads and/or auto turn-off tabs
5. Park provides recycle bins for cans, paper, glass and plastic
6. Park uses energy saving products in their campground
7. The campground educates guests about Leave No Trace ethics and eco-friendly tips
8. Soil erosion is minimized with the use of wood chips or grass paths
9. Park encourages guest to reduce water usage with signs
10. Park has one or more of the following: Lighting, heating or cooling timers
11. Park uses Solar of Wind Power
12. In states were it is permitted, Grey Water is used
13. On-site composting is used
14. Park uses Low Flush toilets
15. When possible, email conformations are used over paper confirmations
16. Geo-thermal heating/cooling is used
17. Trees are planted often
18. Tank-less water heaters are used

Having a green RV park is a great way to differentiate from the thousands of campgrounds around the U.S. This is how they are putting the new edge to attract RVers like you.


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