Unlike the previous summers, where we boarded an airplane and ventured around Europe or rented an Airbnb house off the east cost of North Carolina, because of COVID-19 we are changing our game plan and making the most of it this summer during the pandemic.
This year we have decided to explore America in a recreational vehicle also known as RV, thanks Papi! This is something we have never done before and we are totally looking forward to. It is not a coincidence we decided to go this route but it is the best option for us right now in terms of being socially responsible.
Our plan is to venture out to the north east and stay at Campers Haven RV Resort in Massachusetts, Narrows Too Camping Resort right outside Bar Harbor, Maine, Riverside Camping and RV Resort in Lancaster, New Hampshire, and Lake George RV Park, in New York.
Our New England Adventure
Cape Cod, Massachusetts. We booked a 4 night stay at Campers Haven RV Resort at $105 per night and despite most of the amenities being closed, we were looking forward to swimming all day at the beach and indulging in some local seafood delicacies.
The kids couldn’t help it but head straight to the beach as soon as we arrived. Despite the the water being a little bit chillier than usual, it did not phase them.
They kept the camp ground pretty clean by sanitizing the common areas several times a day. The laundry and bath houses were very clean.
Next stop on our trip was Bar Harbor, ME. We have never visited Maine before but let me tell you, I adore it’s crystal clear water, beautiful nature, and awesome summer weather.
We initially booked 3 nights at Narrows Too Camping Resort at $131 per night, but ended up extending our stay for total of 7 nights. We simply couldn’t not get enough of Bar Harbor and the Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic Coast – Acadia National Park.
This RV slot was pretty small but we did not mind that for a million dollar view. On top of that we met really cool neighbors.
Top that off with Maine’s fresh lobster and blueberries and I see why they call Maine the vacationland. We started with a lobster boil and ultimately ended up with a full on New England clam bake; including the muscles that Leslie gathered that morning right on the beach. We simply couldn’t get enough of it and never got tired of eating fresh lobstah, every night.
It is worth mentioning that I love how serious Maine was about the Corona virus pandemic, especially for out of state visitors. We submitted a COVID-19 Liability Disclaimer before we checked in and were required to wear face masks while on the camp ground and in public.
We spent two days exploring Mt. Desert Island and we noticed everyone around obliged to their social responsibility.
In Maine, we meet Ron and Robin (the cool neighbors) who were also first time RVers. Right off the bat, we had so much in common, from road tripping in a RV, piloting planes, to graduating from SEC schools. We didn’t hold it against them that they were Florida Gators! SEC was the common thread that mattered.
No trip to Bar Harbor is complete without stopping for some blueberry chocolate or lobster flavored ice cream.
Lancaster, New Hampshire. To break down our trips and not drive 10 hours a day, Riverside Camping and RV Resort, located 1 mile away from Vermont state line, was the perfect stopping point on the way to Lake George, New York. We booked 2 nights at $40 per night for a full hookup site.
I have always heard about all the fun winter activities you can do in Vermont and New Hampshire; in fact Papi goes snowmobiling in New Hampshire every year and he loves it. Being able to see all the mountains surrounding the campsite in the middle of the summer, was simply breathtaking. It was nice waking up to a refreshing mountain breeze.
Our final stop on this tour of New England was Lake George, New York. We booked 4 nights at Lake George RV Park at $135 per night. This place felt more like a resort than a camp site. Sitting on 120 plus acres of land, there are endless activities for kids and adults; from fishing ponds to tennis courts, fancy swimming pools to ping pong tables. If I have to sum it up, everything about this place was top notch.
This was also the cleanest and most well run of all the campsites we stayed. While in our opinion, Lake George the town left a good bit to be desired, the RV park made up for everything else with all its attractions. The kids could have spent all summer at the pool and splash pad had we let them!
What made this place even more special was that we met up with Ron and Robin (neighbors from Maine) again and had such a great time together.
Late Summer Adventure
We couldn’t get enough of the whole RV experience so we are planning another trip around September or October. The plan is still a work in progress but we do have couple of spots picked out on the East coast and possibly West coast. We almost did a cross country vacation last year, so we might just go ahead and do it this year.
The RV park rates are going to be lower than what we paid in the middle of the summer and applying 10% Good Sam discount on top of that, we are looking at $40 to $60 per night depending on the location.
Either way, we’ll plug in the numbers, look at the calendar and go from there.
Conclusion
Epic summer so far, trying to make the most of it in an RV has been a great experience, one for the books. Minimizing public exposure and maximizing self isolation during the pandemic has been our number one priority, hence vacationing in 400 square feet RV.
To make it all work we covered roughly 2,000 miles of New England territory and spent $2,089 for full hookup RV sites, $598 on groceries, $349 on diesel, and $40 on laundry.
After such an amazing experience in New England, we are gearing up for another epic adventure. With school officially going virtual the first semester, we might even extend our summer vacation into a fall and winter vacation. I see fried turkeys and tabletop Christmas trees in our future!
So stay tuned!
