Campground Destinations That Will Make any Spring Training Getaway a Home Run

Each spring, throughout the month of March, nearly 4 million people converge on Florida and Arizona as Major League Baseball’s Grapefruit League (FL) and Cactus League (AZ) seasons get underway. In 2023, spring baseball in these states also includes the World Baseball Classic, a professional international tournament featuring 20 countries from around the world. With hotels and AirBnBs getting even more expensive during this time, visitors may want to think outside the box to find reasonably priced accommodations that can make this year’s spring training vacation even more memorable.

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Reserving accommodations at nearby RV resorts can be both within your means and more fun, as onsite amenities frequently include swimming pools, sports courts like basketball and pickleball, fitness centers, and even planned events and activities. In addition to their RV sites, many of these resorts feature rental accommodations like colorful cottages and cozy cabins, so you don’t need to own an RV to enjoy the resort. Those who don’t own an RV but want to have that spring training RV experience can take their pick of RVs with a peer-to-peer RV rental company like Outdoorsy. The platform has hundreds of RVs in all shapes and sizes available for rent throughout both Arizona and Florida.

Whichever accommodation you choose when planning your spring training adventure, there is a fantastic RV resort near the training facility of your favorite team.

Tropical Palms in Kissimmee is convenient to the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays. Enjoy the swimming pool with splash fountain, fitness center, dog park, mini golf, bocce ball and more. Retreat to one of the beautiful and spacious vacation cottages, complete with private deck, full kitchen, flat-screen TV, sleeper sofa, and available in a variety of floor plans.

Lake Magic in Clermont is convenient to the Detroit Tigers. When not checking out spring baseball, you’ll enjoy being just a short drive from Central Florida’s best attractions, including golf courses, shops, restaurants and only six miles from Walt Disney World®. The resort offers cottage rentals that sleep up to six, a beautiful swimming pool, tennis and pickleball court, dog park and so much more.

Winter Quarters Manatee in Bradenton is convenient to the Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles. Winter Quarters Manatee is a Florida Gulf Coast gem that provides guests easy access to local culture and is conveniently located near Anna Maria Island, Siesta Key beaches, St. Armand’s Circle, Ringling Museum and Busch Gardens. For a day at the resort, enjoy a workout at the fitness center or kayaking and paddle boating right on site, or relax by the swimming pool or casting a fishing line.

Sunshine Travel in Vero Beach is convenient to the New York Mets. This Treasure Coast resort sits in the quaint seaside city of Vero Beach near a major outlet mall and upscale shopping. There is plenty to do after catching some baseball with the nearby beaches, lots of restaurants and plenty of golf courses. Brush up your golf game at the resort with a round of mini golf or try your hand at horseshoes or shuffleboard. Cap it off with a dip in the swimming pool.

Vacation Village in Largo is convenient to the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays. This extended-stay RV resort community in the Tampa region is well positioned for a relaxing stay when not catching the excitement of Spring Training. With sunny beaches, hiking and biking trails, as well as onsite activities planned by the courteous staff, guests are well positioned to have a fantastic experience.

Sunshine Holiday in Fort Lauderdale is convenient to the Houston Astros, Miami Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals. With onsite amenities such as a swimming pool, shuffleboard courts and clubhouse, Encore Sunshine Holiday in Ft. Lauderdale provides one of the best spring values in the area and perfect location to relax before catching some baseball!

Paradise* in Sun City is convenient to the Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers. Not only easy access to Spring Training when staying at Paradise RV Resort, guests are surrounded by an abundance of retail store, restaurants, parks and gorgeous hiking opportunities. Also nearby are the Heard Museum and the Musical Instrument Museum. On site you’ll enjoy a swimming pool and hot tub with expansive pool deck area, pickleball courts, a restaurant and more.

Mesa Spirit* in Mesa is convenient to the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. Located just west of the beautiful Superstition Mountains, Mesa Spirit offers extensive activities and special events programs into the spring season. The pet friendly resort is ideally located near many of Arizona’s best attractions. When baseball isn’t on the schedule, enjoy the resort swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, mini golf, bocce ball, fitness center and dog park.

Salome KOA Journey in Salome is convenient to the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians. Northwest of the Valley, the surrounding desert provides breathtaking views and unbeatable access to 300 miles of ATV trails. Onsite, relax at the pool or head over to “Diamond Jim’s Game Room” for some competitive fun.

Monte Vista RV Resort* in Mesa is convenient to the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels. Perfectly positioned within the Mesa metro area, Monte Vista is surrounded by renowned shopping, historical attractions, water parks, and plenty of fabulous golf courses. After the ballgame, enjoy the beautiful Arizona sunsets, desert flora, scenic lakes and rugged mountain ranges. You’ll find a dizzying array of activities at the resort, including water aerobics, silversmithing, lawn bowling, line dancing, craft and wood shop, ceramics and so much more.

ViewPoint RV & Golf Resort* in Mesa is convenient to the San Francisco Giants. Don’t forget your golf clubs! Just outside the Tonto National Forest, ViewPoint offers scenic views as well as an 18-hole championship golf course and a 9-hole executive golf course. Enjoy two beautiful swimming pools, ten tennis courts and nine pickleball courts. There is also wonderful shopping, dining and entertainment establishments just outside the resort.

Countryside* in Apache Junction is convenient to the Oakland Athletics. This Apache Junction resort is close to shopping, sightseeing, ghost towns, and is a perfect location to be around it all. The resort offers a well-appointed fitness center, swimming pool, billiards room, putting greens, and so much more.

Verde Valley in Cottonwood is convenient to the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners. Rich in geological and cultural history, the area surrounding Verde Valley RV Campground offers hours of exploration, hiking and sightseeing. The campground offers a variety of cabins that sleep up to four guests and cottages that sleep up to six, with several pet-friendly options. Guests can also go tiny this spring with two rentable tiny houses named Finn and Rose located in resort, just a short drive from the Red Rocks of Sedona. The whole family will enjoy the campground swimming pool and hot tub, playground, mini golf, pickleball, volleyball, game room and more.

*55+ age qualified resort