About Sarah
Sarah is BestRV's Chief Content Officer and a former travel journalist who wrote for The New York Times and Travel + Leisure before going full-time in an RV in 2015. She has personally stayed at 300+ campgrounds and is a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association. Sarah leads destination guides, campground reviews, and city pages.
Areas of expertise
- Destination Guides & City Pages
- Campground Reviews
- Family RV Travel
- Itinerary Design
- Travel Journalism
Articles by Sarah
- 10 Best National Parks for RV Camping in 2026 Discover the top national parks for RV camping this year, with campground details, reservation tips, and what makes each park perfect for RV travelers.
- RV Towing Guide: What You Need to Know Before Towing Everything you need to know about towing an RV, including tow ratings, hitch types, weight distribution, and essential safety tips for first-time towers.
- Christmas RV Camping: Festive Campgrounds & Holiday Ideas Discover the magic of Christmas RV camping! Explore the best festive campgrounds and get holiday ideas to make your RV trip extra special this season.
- RV Renters Camping Essentials: The Only Packing List You Need (2026) What to pack for your RV rental, what's already included, and what you can skip. Plus the camping essentials I learned about after 15+ RV trips.
- 10 Essential RV Road Trip Tips Every Renter Should Know (2026) Planning your first RV road trip? These 10 proven tips will help you avoid common mistakes, save money, and make the most of your RV rental adventure.
- Best RV Destinations in the Southwest: 7-Day Adventure Route (2026) The ultimate Southwest RV road trip route covering Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. Includes campground recommendations, must-see stops, and insider tips.
- Is Full-Time RV Living Right For You? Real Costs & Honest Truths (2026) Thinking about full-time RV life? Here's what it actually costs, what no one tells you, and how to know if the RV lifestyle is right for you.
RV type guides by Sarah
- Class B Camper Van Rentals — The Best Format for Solo Travelers and Couples Class B camper van rentals run $175–$300/night and have become the most-rented format for solo travelers, couples, and digital nomads. Here's where to rent one and what to expect.
- Pop-Up Camper Rentals — The Lightest, Cheapest Towable RV Option Pop-up campers (also called tent trailers or folding campers) are the lightest towable RVs — most weigh 1,500–3,500 lb. Rental rates run $65–$125/night. Here's when this format makes sense.
State guides by Sarah
- RV Rentals in California — Where to Rent, What Trips Make Sense California has the highest RV rental volume and the widest selection of any state. Rates run $135-$285/night depending on class and metro. Here's the state-level breakdown.
- RV Rentals in Florida — Year-Round Camping and Snowbird Capital Florida runs the longest RV camping season in the US — November-April is peak. Rates run $125-$225/night. Here's the state-level rental breakdown plus the seasonal pricing dynamic.
- RV Rentals in Georgia — Blue Ridge, Coastal Camping, and Atlanta Base Georgia has strong rental inventory in metro Atlanta, the Blue Ridge mountains, and the coast. Rates run $115-$195/night. Here's the breakdown by region and trip type.
- RV Rentals in Idaho — Underrated Mountains, Sun Valley, and Sawtooth Access Idaho is one of the least-crowded Western RV states with dramatic mountain landscapes. Rates run $135-$215/night. Boise is the launch point for most trips.
- RV Rentals in Maine — Coastal Camping and Acadia Access Maine has Acadia NP plus 3,500 miles of coastline. Rates run $155-$225/night. Portland is the primary rental hub; Bangor is closer to Acadia.
- RV Rentals in Oregon — Pacific Coast, Cascades, and the Wettest State Math Oregon has rental hubs in Portland and Eugene plus the best Pacific Coast camping in the country. Rates run $145-$235/night. Full-service gas is a quirk you'll notice.
- RV Rentals in North Carolina — Blue Ridge Parkway, Outer Banks, and Smokies Access North Carolina has the best Blue Ridge Parkway access of any state plus coastal Outer Banks rental options. Rates run $115-$185/night. Here's the regional breakdown.
- RV Rentals in South Dakota — Black Hills, Badlands, and Family-Friendly Camping South Dakota has Mt. Rushmore, Badlands NP, Custer State Park, and the Black Hills. Rates run $135-$205/night. Rapid City is the primary rental launch.
- RV Rentals in Virginia — Shenandoah, Skyline Drive, and the Mid-Atlantic Base Virginia has Shenandoah NP plus the Blue Ridge Parkway start. Rates run $135-$205/night. Richmond and Charlottesville are the rental hubs.
- RV Rentals in Washington — Pacific Northwest Trips and Olympic Access Washington RV rentals concentrate around Seattle and Spokane. Rates run $145-$245/night. Best base for Olympic, Mt. Rainier, and North Cascades national park trips.
National park guides by Sarah
- RV Rentals for Acadia National Park — Maine Coast Camping and Length Restrictions Acadia is the Northeast's iconic NP. Blackwoods caps at 35 ft, Seawall at 35 ft, Schoodic at 35 ft. Here's the Maine rental strategy and seasonal timing.
- RV Rentals for Crater Lake National Park — Mazama Campground and Length Limits Crater Lake has the deepest lake in the US and a short summer-only camping window. Mazama Campground caps at 50 ft. Here's the rental plan.
- RV Rentals for Mesa Verde National Park — The Ancestral Puebloan Cliff Dwellings Mesa Verde preserves 600+ ancient cliff dwellings and 5,000 archaeological sites. Morefield Campground accommodates 40 ft. Here's the rental plan from Durango.
- RV Rentals for Mt. Rainier National Park — Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh Campgrounds Mt. Rainier is the Pacific Northwest's iconic alpine NP. Cougar Rock caps at 35 ft, Ohanapecosh at 32 ft. Here's the rental plan from Seattle.
- RV Rentals for Olympic National Park — Three Ecosystems, Three Decisions Olympic is unique: rainforest, mountains, coast. Hoh, Sol Duc, and Kalaloch are different RV experiences. Here's the rental plan for each.
- RV Rentals for Shenandoah National Park — Skyline Drive and Eastern NP Access Shenandoah is the Northeast's iconic NP with the 105-mile Skyline Drive. Big Meadows accommodates 35 ft. Here's the rental plan from Washington DC.
- RV Rentals for Yosemite National Park — Length Limits, Reservation Math, Launch Cities Yosemite has the strictest RV length limits of any major Western NP. Most campgrounds cap at 35 ft, some at 24-27 ft. Here's the rental decision and reservation strategy.