Deer Run RV Park in Troy (Alabama) has been named a 2025 RV LIFE “Best of the Best” Campground Award winner, placing it among the top 25% of RV parks and campgrounds nationwide based on verified guest reviews and engagement data.
The designation highlights the growing role of third-party, data-driven platforms in influencing traveler trust and booking decisions across the outdoor hospitality sector.
The award is issued by RV LIFE, a North America–wide mobile application used by RV travelers for trip planning, campground discovery and peer-to-peer reviews.
The recognition is based entirely on recent ratings, real reviews and verified engagement from RVers over the past year, positioning it as a performance-based signal rather than a marketing-driven accolade.
Deer Run RV Park office manager Maria Baubach said the award reflects consistently high ratings from app users rather than a one-time evaluation. She described the RV LIFE app as comparable to TripAdvisor, noting that users rely on it to plan routes, exchange feedback and document campground experiences.
“We had some of the highest rated reviews on the app and that’s how we received this award,” Baubach said.
Baubach said Deer Run attracts a significant number of travelers from northern states heading toward Florida, while also serving guests from other regions.
“This recognition means a great deal to us, as it reflects the support of our guests and the surrounding community,” she said, as reported by The Messenger on January 22.
According to its website, Deer Run RV Park in Troy, Alabama offers more than 118 campsites, cottages and newly developed tiny homes, providing flexible accommodations for both short-term visitors and long-term guests.
The pet-friendly park features spacious RV sites with 30- and 50-amp service, full hookups and select pull-thru options.
Amenities include a climate-controlled, 24-hour coin-operated laundry facility and two spring-fed fishing ponds, supporting a comfortable stay for travelers passing through or guests settling in for a season amid a quiet Southern setting.
For campground owners and RV park operators, the recognition underscores how sustained guest satisfaction and digital reputation management can translate into measurable visibility within high-traffic planning tools.
RV LIFE reports that millions of trips are planned through its platform annually, making strong review performance a potential driver of occupancy and rate stability.