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It’s almost fall and you know what that means- leaf-peeping season! To help you prep your next trip, we’re sharing our top 5 national parks for fall RVing.
Acadia is one of the East Coast’s premier destinations for fall foliage, where vibrant, multicolored hardwoods and shrubs contrast with rugged heights, small islands, and the shimmering Gulf of Maine. Enjoy the display from the top of Cadillac Mountain, or try a kayaking excursion to see the autumn colors from the water. The best time to experience the fall colors in Acadia National Park is in October, with the peak typically occurring around mid-month.
As the most visited national park in the U.S., this Southern Appalachian wonderland boasts some of the East’s tallest and most breathtaking mountains, along with some of the world’s most diverse and well-preserved temperate forests. The park’s wide range of elevations creates excellent leaf-peeping opportunities from mid-September to early November, with October being the peak time.
Explore the vibrant fall colors by driving through Cades Cove, crossing Newfound Gap, or reaching the park’s highest point at Clingmans Dome. You’ll see a stunning display of color from maples, beeches, scarlet oaks, mountain-ash, and many other broadleaf trees. The park’s campgrounds provide convenient RV camping, and there are additional options in nearby national forests and a variety of regional RV resorts.
Rocky Mountain National Park attracts visitors from around the globe with the breathtaking beauty of the Front Range of the Southern Rockies, and the mountains are perhaps at their most spectacular in the fall. This is due to the expansive quaking aspen groves, whose golden autumn leaves—typically at their peak from late September to early October—create a stunning contrast with the darker conifers and snow-dusted peaks.
Scenic drives like Trail Ridge Road, Old Fall River Road, and Bear Lake Road offer spectacular views, while hikes to destinations such as Sprague Lake and Glacier Gorge, which are rich in aspen groves, are highly recommended. The park and its surroundings provide ample RV-camping options.
The world’s oldest national park is renowned for its stunning array of geysers, hot springs, and mudpots, its abundant large wildlife, and its impressive waterfalls. However, fall colors might not be the first thing that comes to mind for most visitors. Still, Yellowstone in autumn offers a unique and striking beauty. Some of the best spots to enjoy fall foliage include the Northern Range, with its numerous aspen groves amidst rolling steppe and forested areas, and the nearby Absaroka and Gallatin mountains, where huckleberries, thimbleberries, and other deciduous shrubs contribute vibrant yellows and reds to the seasonal palette.
Many park campgrounds accommodate RVs, though it’s important to check their seasonal closures, as winter arrives early in Yellowstone. Additionally, the surrounding national forests and welcoming gateway towns offer plenty of opportunities for fall RV camping.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant autumn hues of the High Sierra and marvel at the iconic granite landscapes of Yosemite National Park, where the peak foliage generally appears in late October. The diverse palette of colors is provided by bigleaf maples, oaks, quaking aspens, dogwoods, cottonwoods, and various broadleaf trees and shrubs. Yosemite Valley is a great spot for leaf-watching, as are Tioga Road, known for its plentiful aspens, and Glacier Point.
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