RVshare announced the winners of its Campers’ Choice Awards, known as “The Campies.” Now in their third year, the awards recognize campgrounds and content creators in the RV travel industry, as chosen by voters from across the United States.
Nominations for this year’s awards, which spanned 18 categories, closed on August 2. The 2024 edition introduced nine new categories to highlight standout social media influencers and creators, alongside campgrounds known for providing seasonal escapes. After selecting three finalists in each category, voting opened, and over a thousand participants cast their votes by the September 8 deadline.
Among the content creators recognized this year, TheEverywhereFamily was named the Best RV Family Travel Content Creator of the Year and took home the Best RV and Camping TikTok Creator award.
According to a press release, RV Lifestyle earned dual honors as Best RV and Camping YouTube Vlog and Best RV and Camping Blog, while the RV LIFE Podcast was named Best RV and Camping Podcast. Other social media-based categories included Best RV Travel Content Creator of the Year, which went to RVMiles, and Best RV and Camping Instagram Creator, awarded to CampinErin.
In the campground categories, Harvest Hosts was recognized as the Best Alternative Camping Experience, while Camp Margaritaville Auburndale in Auburndale, Florida, stood out by winning three awards: Best Luxury RV Resort, Best Campground Features and Amenities, and Best Winter Escape Campground.
Elkmont Campground in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, was named Best National Park Campground, while Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah, Georgia, took the top spot for Best State Park Campground.
Mendota Hills Campground in Amboy, Illinois, was recognized as the Best Family Friendly Campground, and Cape Hatteras/Outerbanks KOA Resort in Rodanthe, North Carolina, won for Best Waterfront Campground. RiverWalk RV Park in Jonesville, North Carolina, secured titles for Best Pet-friendly Campground and Best Summer Escape Campground. Meanwhile, Jellystone Park Golden Valley in Bostic, North Carolina, was awarded Best Campground Views.
Maddi Bourgerie, RVshare’s travel expert, reflected on the significance of the awards. “The 2024 Campies marks the third consecutive year of this esteemed awards program. This annual event serves a dual purpose: helping travelers across the U.S. discover the best RV camping experiences while acknowledging the dedication and creativity of campgrounds and content creators who inspire countless individuals to explore the outdoors,” she said.
Bourgerie emphasized RVshare’s role in recognizing, supporting, and promoting these campgrounds and outdoor influencers, underscoring the collaborative effort to help renters make informed travel decisions.