From angling in a secluded stream to dropping a line from a boat on a well-stocked lake, fishing is a big part of the RV experience. Indeed, almost half of RVers cast lines when they go on their RV travels, according to a recent study by PKF Consulting. These sporting enthusiasts range from seasoned anglers with fully loaded tackle boxes to folks who rent their rods for a day.

To help recreational vehicle enthusiasts find the best fishing spots, the editors and consultants of the Good Sam RV Travel Guide and Campground Directory have compiled a list of the top RV Parks for anglers. Boasting parks from across North America, the list is tailored for RV travelers seeking campgrounds with fishing on the property or located within a short distance to prime fishing sites.

The Good Sam RV Travel Guide’s top RV parks for anglers are:

Willow Beach RV & Campground, Willow Beach, Arizona
Tom Sawyer’s RV Park, West Memphis, Arkansas
Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, Santee, California
San Carlos RV Park and Islands, Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Redrock RV and Camping Park, Island Park, Idaho
Follow The River RV Resort, Florence, Indiana
Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries, Jackson, Mississippi
Walker River Resort, Smith Valley, Nevada
Marval Resort, Gore, Oklahoma
Oasis Campground, Chamberlain, South Dakota
Ripplin’ Waters Campground & Cabin Rental, Sevierville, Tennessee
Lake Ridge RV Resort, Hillsville, Virginia

Dropping a Line

RVers can choose from a variety of fishing experiences when they plan their trips. At Idaho’s Red Rock RV and Camping Park in Island Park, guests can cast a line in Lake Henry, home of “trophy winning” trout. Also nearby is the Madison River, known for stellar fly fishing.

Other parks offer a more sedate fishing experience. Follow the River RV Resort in Florence, Indiana, boasts a catch-and-release lake right on the property. No license is required for this activity, which is a great way for novice anglers to familiarize themselves with the sport. In Florida, San Carlos RV Park and Islands in Fort Myers helps guests make reservations with deep sea fishing charters at one of the most popular fishing hot-spots in the Gulf Coast.

Good Sam Guide

RV travelers can find more information about RV parks for anglers in the 2013 Good Sam RV Travel Guide and Campground Directory, which combines two of the RV industry’s most popular and respected brands—the Trailer Life Directory and Woodall’s Campground Directory—into one comprehensive volume. The guide contains detailed information more than 8,000 private RV parks across North America; each campground is personally inspected and rated by the Good Sam’s consultant teams.

The guide also includes lifestyle features, regional trip guides and essential travel facts. Readers can get vital tech tips, learn about must-see points of interest in all of North America’s states and provinces, follow a meal and fitness planner and get Road Ready with a special products section. Also included are guides to RV-related state laws and information needed for trouble-free trips into Canada and Mexico.

For more information about the 2013 Good Sam RV Travel Guide and Campground Directory, click on www.goodsamcamping.com