Plan the Ultimate Golf Course RV Road Trip

With spring currently arriving, it’s only natural to start dreaming up the ultimate getaway plans. No worries, day-to-day responsibilities, just you and the open road. You’ve likely already started or completed the de-winterizing of the RV and now its time to chart a course. While planning your upcoming trip or multiple outings with America’s greatest vehicle, use this guide to ‘tee up’ the perfect combo: RVs and golf courses. No matter which direction you plan to travel toward, pair up the trip with a prime golf course for the ultimate trip.  

Read on for more insight into the ultimate golf course RV road trip that will have you teeing off across America in no time! 

Many of the golf courses listed here have all been included in the Golf.com top 100 courses in the U.S. (2024-2025) and  

Way Up North 

Upstate New York’s roads not only provide a beautiful spring drive but leads to Turning Stone Resort.  The year-round Sportsplex features more than 16,000 square feet of short-game space as well as 36 hitting stations. Of course, there’s also three public golf courses that ranked in the top 10 of Golfweek’s Best courses: Kaluhyat, Atunyote, and Shenendoah. Toss in a golf superstore, pickleball, racquetball, and tennis courts and there are plenty of ways to stay busy while residing at The Villages at Turning Stone. 

If scenic views are at the top of your ‘must-have’ list, then Benton, Pennsylvania’s Mill Race Golf & Camping Resort is for you. Three seasons of golfing are available upon its beautiful 18-hole championship golf course. There’s no size limit on RVs and with full-service sites that include 50 amp electric, this destination is a one-stop paradise for golf lovers. 

In New Jersey, the Shore Gate Golf Club is calling you! A top-ranked 18-hole course awaits, along with beautiful landscapes and challenges along the way. Mere minutes away from the greens is the Ocean View Resort, which is family-friendly and welcomes the fur babies as well.  

Way, way up North, in Maine, is the Palmyra Golf Course and Campground, a seasonal RV campground. Open May through October, the golf course features an 18-hole, par 72 championship course, along with practice chipping and putting areas and a driving range. A club house is onsite, with drink and snack options to restore your energy. An indoor golf simulator allows you to virtually play some of the most famous courses, such as Pebble Beach and PGA National.  As far as the RV resort extras, plan on taking a dip in the pool, get lost in the shuffleboard opportunity and purchase any missing supply items at the camp store.  

Way Down South 

Florida is absolutely on the list, as it is quite popular with both the golf world and RVers. Take Ocala, for instance. A beautiful scenic location, surrounded by national forests and state parks, the Grand Lake Golf & RV Resort was named ‘One of the Top Nine Resorts in the United States’ by USA Today.  In addition to the nine-hole golf course that features a backdrop of lush greenery, the luxury stay at this resort provides pickleball and tennis courts, shuffleboard and boat and kayak opportunities.  

Across the state border, Ashburn, Georgia provides more southern hospitality. At the Wanee Lake Golf and RV Resort, guests can enjoy the 9-hole golf course that is surrounded by pine trees and sparkling lakes. After finishing the course, relax at one of the large pull-thru RV sites and relax at the fire ring, fire up the grill or just spend some time star gazing.  

Cross over another state line and discover the beauty of an Alabama golf course and RV resort. The Joe Wheeler Resort State Park in Wheeler Lake, AL. features an 18-hole championship golf course, complete with rolling hills and rivers in the background. This fun yet challenging course welcomes the four-legged guests on and around the course, as they wander over at times from the game sanctuary that surrounds the entire course. With 110 sites that accommodate most RV sizes, guests can benefit from full hookups, fire grills and picnic tables at each site.  

A trip to the south wouldn’t be complete with a mention of Hilton Head. The Hilton Head National Golf Club and RV Resort is nestled among the beauty and peacefulness of Bluffton, South Carolina. A bit of trivia: this course was the site of the first nationally televised Amoco-Central PGA Championship Golf Tournament. In addition to the challenging yet fun layout of the greens, let the nearby lagoon at the 6^th hole refresh your soul. Take in the nearby wildlife and relax at the clubhouse before heading back to the RV.  

Go West, Young Man 

The adventure in this region starts out in Mesa, Arizona. At the foot of the Superstition Mountains, the ViewPoint RV and Golf Resort is described as being a ‘desert oasis’. For a luxurious stay teamed with an 18-hold championship course and a smaller, 9-hole executive course, this resort should be on everyone’s bucket list.  There are more than 40 bunkers plus plenty of water hazards to make the mountain view courses challenging.  

The RV resort offers a dog park, fitness center and pickleball and tennis courts for plenty of fun. Toss in a pool to complete the fun, beautiful and relaxing atmosphere at this year-round resort.  

In the Northeastern corner of the nation sits the Mallard Creek Golf Course and RV Resort. Located in Lebanon, Oregon, the resort is considered to be the state’s ‘most visited’ destination for the camping and golfing combo. There are 43 pull-thru and back-in sites available, each with a private lawn. The 8^th hole in the course is referred to as ‘Geometry’, based on its almost 90-degree slant. Test your skills at this pristine yet challenging golf course and relaxing RV resort.  

Midwest, in the Middle 

Thunder Bay Resort in Hillman, Michigan is a stand-out throughout the nation, for both the golf course and the RV resort. Reserve one of the 23 paved pull-thru sites and enjoy the free wi-fi while chilling at the patio table with Fido of Fluffy. The pet-friendly resort borders the golf course and combines comforts of home with the peacefulness of camping.  Before showing up for your tee time, discover the state’s Rocky Mountain Elk via a horse-drawn sleigh or carriage ride. Be transported through the woods to the Elk Preserve and see the majestic creatures up close.  

Thunder Bay Resort’s 18-hole course offers beautiful scenic views of the rolling terrain, interchanging open fairways to tree-lined holes. Each hole brings a new picture-worthy backdrop. This is likely one of the most beautiful resorts with amazingly unique amenities and well worth the drive.  

Another great resort to consider for your golf course/RV road trip list is the French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana. Strange name, but stunning views. Consider the golf resort  housing 45 holes amid rolling hills. Of interest is the fact this course hosted the 2015 Senior PGA Championship at the Pete Dye course.  

 The resort casino offers RV parking with hookups, allowing amenities such as gambling trips to the casino, along with its restaurants, trolley service and spas.  

FORE! (Closing) 

No matter which corner of the nation you choose, there is a luxury resort that perfectly provides the golfing and RV combo vacation you’ve been dreaming of. So, complete that wish list, get the RV road-ready and you will be hollering ‘Fore!’ before you know it.  

FAQ: 

What is the most remote golf course in the US? Three golf courses in the US are considered to be the most remote. They are the Dismal River Golf Club in Nebraska, Furnace Creek Golf Club in Death Valley, and the Lajitas Resort & Spa in Texas.  

What state has the hardest golf courses? 

There are three states considered to have the hardest golf courses: Montana, Hawaii, and Texas. Montana rates at the top, with an average course rating of 70.68, followed by Hawaii with 70.65 and Texas with 70.36.  

Where is the best place to golf in the US? Based on most golf rankings, the best place to golf is the Pine Valley Golf Club in New Jersey.