RV Camping

RV camping can make for a great trip almost anywhere, but I think it is best in the west. In many areas, you can just drive into the desert, and stay free for up to two weeks. It's true of most BLM (Bureau Of Land Management) and national forest lands, and many state forest lands too. You have to move every two weeks, but how far is open to interpretation, and mostly yours will be accepted.

Long known as the family beach is Surfside Beach on the south side of the island. There is parking, bike paths and a shuttle that runs to this beach. The only danger is strong under toes. This unfortunately is the danger for all of the beaches along the south coast of the island. Beaches on the northside, or on the Nantucket Sound have much calmer waters. There are lifeguards on duty at Surfside Beach.Ocean Spray is an agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 cranberry growers in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and other parts of Canada as well as more than 50 Florida grapefruit growers. Ocean Spray was formed 80 years ago by three cranberry growers from Massachusetts and New Jersey. Florida grapefruit growers joined the Cooperative in 1976. Ocean Spray is North America’s leading producer of canned and bottled juices and juice drinks, and has been the best-selling brand name in the canned and bottled juice category since 1981. Ocean Spray posted fiscal 2010 gross sales of $2.05 billion and net proceeds of $340 million.No matter what the personality there�s a Nantucket beach to match.To honor American tradition during Memorial Day celebrations and throughout the summer, Ocean Spray provides recipes and tips for planning perfect picnics, blazing barbeques or functions with flair. Treat guests to a delectable feast that only the sweet, tangy, unique flavor of the cranberry can provide.There is a lot to do on and near the water on any Nantucket beach also. There is boating, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and of course fishing. There are many places on the shore that will rent out motor boats, sailboats, kayaks and windsurfers. Fishing is also popular right from the beach. That�s right, in late spring and early fall the fish come close enough to shore where fishing is as enjoyable as it is successful. There are bait and tackle shops that both sell and rent fishing equipment. There are also charter boats that will take fishers out to sea for a few hours or a full day.For the surfers there�s Cisco Beach. With big waves, this beach is the best place to surf or catch a surfing lesson. Life guards are available there, but surfers are still urged to be cautious because there can be strong riptides and under toes.

For information on other areas, contact the Bureau of Land Management. They can tell you what's available under their jurisdiction. Also, the Woodall's campground guide lists campgrounds that are free. Keep your eyes open for other RVs parked out in the desert or forest. Finally, ask around. Other RVers will give you the best information on RV camping.

Author: Steve Gillman