Last-Minute RV Road Trips

Above, at the Holbrook, Arizona KOA Kampground during my Petrified Forest National Park trip. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Over the years, I've made a few last-minute road trips in my RV.

Most recently, I took a jaunt into neighboring Arizona to see the petrified forest at the Petrified Forest National Park on the spur-of-the-moment. I had seen the painted desert section already. Last year, I took a last-minute road trip to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. 

The only thing different between planned trips and last-minute ones are making campground reservations within two days of hitting the road. Those trips are usually to places I had thought about visiting but hadn't gotten around to them.

RV Life has some tips on taking last-minute RV road trips.

They begin with:Who doesn’t love a last-minute weekend RV getaway? The thrill of setting out without hours of meticulous planning can be invigorating. With a bit of forethought and some organization, you can set the stage for many impromptu adventures. Here are five key tips to keep you ready for any spontaneous road trips.

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