Whenever you hit the road on a RV adventure, knowing where you'll park and getting the best spot possible is the start of a great vacation. However, it's easier said than done getting that perfect spot each trip. For some RVers, being close to an entrance or exit is key. For others, being near the water, the rear of the park or near amenities the park has to offer is more important.

As a RVer, you'll find where you like to park and that's where you'll always want to park when you visit a particular campground or RV park.

Let's look at how you can choose the perfect RV parking spot.

Choosing the Right RV Parking Spot

There are several factors to consider when choosing perfect RV parking, some of them include:

• Distance from the entrance or exit of the park
• Ease of backing up and physically parking
• Access to hook ups, including cable or satellite TV
• Space between you and your neighbors
• How close the spot is to amenities, such as the pool and fire pits

Depending on the RV park you're heading to, the importance of where you choose to park will change. Some parks offer lake views, others offer you the opportunity to be near a tree line. It's important to do thorough research on parks and campgrounds before you reserve a spot so you know exactly what you're getting yourself into, especially with the spot you choose.

Not all RV parks will offer the same luxuries, so it's important to know what you're looking to get out of a trip. If you bring your family along, you may be looking for community events, barbeques and recreational activities to do together.

If it's just you and the wife, perhaps you're looking for nearby restaurants or activities you can do as a couple. If you're with your friends, you might want to fish, barbeque or even go hunting. Choosing the right RV parking spot can help make all your adventures more exciting no matter who you head out with on the road.

Reserving a Spot for the Future

When you make a reservation for a RV parking spot, you'll be given a list of choices. Most RV park web sites will have a map so you can see exactly where the spots are located within the park. You can choose a spot from there but depending on what time of the year you reserve a spot, you may not get you first pick. It's important to book early in the RVing year to ensure you get the spot you want.

Some RV parks will let you reserve a spot year-round; some will let you reserve a spot for the season. Other RV parks or campgrounds let you put a deposit down so that you can reserve a spot year after year. When you have the opportunity to pay in advance for a RV parking spot you love, do it. Don't delay. The right RV parking spot can make all the difference for your enjoyment of a trip, especially if you’re heading back to the same place repeatedly.

While many RVers choose to throw caution to the wind and show up unannounced at a trailer park, expecting a space to be available, this isn't the best course of action. Not only do you make yourself a nuisance for the park, you're never going to get the best spot by showing up whenever you want. By reserving a spot ahead of time of your choosing, you can get the most from the place you choose to park during your vacation.