February is one of the best months for skiing across the country. At this time of year, you’ll be treated to plenty of fresh snow and optimal conditions minus the holiday crowds. Whether you are a winter sports newbie or a complete powder hound, we recommend a thrilling ski resort getaway this February.
Looking to take your vacation to the next level? Consider RV camping on the mountain. You’ll get to après-ski in the comfort of your own cozy home on wheels. Plus, this style of accommodation is affordable and often situated right in the heart of the action.
If this all sounds like your cup of cacao, read on for six noteworthy ski resorts across the U.S. that offer RV camping. We’re sharing details on the skiing and snowboarding facilities, camping amenities and costs, and other nearby attractions. Your winter wonderland adventure awaits!
Grand Targhee Resort, Wyoming
You’ve probably heard of Jackson Hole as a skiing destination. However, just across the mountains, you’ll find Grand Targhee. This resort is far less busy than Jackson Hole yet features similar conditions and scenery. Along with its lack of crowds, Grand Targhee is known for its deep, plentiful powder and wide open spaces.
The RV camping area is conveniently located just a short walk from the ski lifts. Dry camping in Grand Targee’s lot costs $39 a night, although those with a rig longer than 25 feet will need to book two spots. Upgrade your amenities with the “pool add-on,” which will allow you to luxuriate in the resort’s hot tub, showers, and fitness cabin.
Besides alpine skiing, snowboarding, and soaking, you can spend your days here Nordic skiing, fat biking, or enjoying an on-mountain massage. Then head over to Jackson Hole for lively mountain town attractions. Or seek solitude and serenity in the nearby landscapes of the National Elk Refuge, Grand Teton National Park, and Yellowstone National Park.
Hoodoo Ski Area, Oregon
Whether you’re itching to connect with others through exciting programming or disconnect from everything by immersing yourself in nature, you can do it here. Hoodoo Ski Area, located in Oregon’s Willamette National Forest, has something for everyone.
Looking for excitement? You’ll enjoy Hoodoo’s night skiing and riding followed by live music. All ages will enjoy the thrills of the Autobahn Tubing Park, sledding, and snow play. Speed demons can get a taste of professional alpine racing by participating in the races held every Friday evening.
Prefer peace? Consider exploring Willamette National Forest beyond the ski area. Despite the remote feeling, there are multiple snow shelters with wood-burning stoves for cross-country skiers to warm up and even stay overnight. Or traverse the Narnia-like landscape of snow-covered Douglas firs on snowshoes. Explorers will also be rewarded with a soak in the beautiful Terwilliger Hot Springs.
At Hoodoo Ski Area, the something-for-everyone approach extends to the skiing and snowboarding terrain with an even distribution of difficulty levels from beginner to advanced. Make your home base at the onsite RV park, where campsites with electric hookups run just $65 a night.
Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, New Mexico
Sipapu is similar to Hoodoo in several ways. Both destinations are budget- and family-friendly hidden gems. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort also runs its own RV campground with electrical hookup sites starting at $65 a night. However, the campground here is especially scenic thanks to its riverside location.
Sipapu is the fastest-growing ski resort in New Mexico for good reason. This small yet formidable spot is known for its top-notch tree skiing, many promotional deals, and beginner-friendly amenities. In fact, the resort offers a free “never ever” class for first-time skiers and snowboarders. With lift tickets starting as low as $9, this resort combats the perception that skiing is a prohibitively priced activity.
Sipapu is well located between Santa Fe and Taos, two of the most popular destinations in New Mexico. Santa Fe, as the oldest capital city in the United States, is bursting with history. For the perfect après-ski evening, stroll through the narrow streets surrounding the Santa Fe Plaza and pop into shops, galleries, and restaurants. The town of Taos features similar attractions on a smaller scale.
Appalachian Ski Mountain, North Carolina
Looking for a skiing destination in the Southeast? Although this region isn’t known for its slopes, the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina can provide some frosty fun for RVers. Head to Appalachian Ski Mountain, a small resort with an impressive array of runs, terrain parks, and winter sports events.
Appalachian Ski Mountain pairs with major brands like Roxy, Oakley, and Volcom to put on entertaining events for its visitors. Looking to hang out with other women who shred? Don’t miss the Ladies Park Night on February 3rd, free with your ski ticket. Or get inspired watching competitions like the Shred for the Cup Slopestyle Finals on February 4th. Then head to the quaint Blowing Rock downtown village with the new friends you made at the resort. For dinner, choose between options from casual to fine dining.
The Appalachian Ski Mountain motorhome camping area offers ten dedicated RV sites. With views over the slopes and the Blue Ridge Mountains, these sites are a steal at just $30 a night. Each of the ten spots offers electrical hookups for an additional fee. If you don’t snag a spot here, you can still dry camp in the general parking lot on weeknights.
Powderhorn Mountain Resort, Colorado
Colorado is one of our country’s most iconic skiing destinations. However, if you’re new to the sport, the crowds and conditions at the uber-popular resorts can be intimidating. Enter Powderhorn Mountain Resort. Here, the majority of the runs are beginner to intermediate, making the resort perfect for casual winter sports hobbyists and families. Aside from the ski slopes, you’ll find two well-groomed terrain parks.
The resort is located on the unique terrain of Colorado’s Grand Mesa, which is the largest flattop mountain in the world. Thanks to this topography, there is also ample cross-country skiing across the mesa. Powderhorn Mountain Resort is in harmony with its natural surroundings in another way–it is taking steps to be more sustainable. As participants of the National Ski Areas Association Climate Challenge, the resort has tracked and reduced its carbon emissions through multiple clever initiatives.
If that isn’t enough to sell you on a getaway here, perhaps the RV camping options will. This is the only ski resort on our list to offer completely free accommodations. Powderhorn allows overnight parking for motorhomes just steps from the lifts. Call ahead for availability details.
Gunstock Mountain Resort, New Hampshire
Looking for a storybook stay? You’ll love this picturesque New England ski destination. As you glide down the slopes of Gunstock Mountain Resort, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee. Visit again in the summer for their adventure park, complete with ziplines, a canopy tour, and a mountain coaster.
Come winter, the resort’s nearly 50 ski runs cater to every skill level. The terrain parks do the same–starting with small and extra small features for those just getting a feel for freestyle tricks and advancing to large features for practiced visitors. These parks are also open at night, along with 22 trails and a snow tubing hill, earning Gunstock the title of most night-accessible terrain in all of New England!
After a thrilling night in the snow, retire to the resort’s wooded campground. Unlike the other resorts on this list, Gunstock allows RVers to choose between water and electric hookup sites or full hookup sites. If you have a smaller Class B RV, you can also opt for a basic dry campsite. Prices range from $35 to $65 per night. Well-maintained restrooms and showers round out the campground’s offerings.
Whichever resort you choose to visit, be aware that skiing and camping prices, minimum stays, and crowds are likely to increase around holidays. If you want to avoid these surges, we recommend spending Valentine’s Day relaxing at a natural hot spring instead. Then take advantage of the flexibility of the RV lifestyle to head to your ski resort of choice on a calmer day. Looking for the motorhome to take you there? Read “Top 8 Luxury RVs That Won’t Break the Bank”and browse our inventory at La Mesa RV.
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