Many full-time RVers travel on the fly, embracing spontaneity. In our first months living in an RV, however, we discovered that planning most of the year’s routes and stays ahead of time works best for us. That said, we remain flexible — if somewhere doesn’t feel right when we arrive, we can always move on. After all, our home is on wheels.
After months of research, comparisons, and booking, our 2021 itinerary is largely set. Throughout the year I intend to share stories and photos from our trips here on the blog. I also hope the schedule provides useful ideas and inspiration for others who are planning long-term RV life or seasonal travel.
For an overview of how we plan our routes, organize reservations, and choose boondocking spots and campgrounds, see our RV trip planning guide and tools referenced elsewhere on this site.
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Our 2021 Travel Schedule
January
After the holidays with family, we’ll head south in search of warmer weather. The plan for January includes a period of dispersed camping in Ironwood Forest National Monument in Arizona, followed by a longer stay in Desert Hot Springs, California.
- Boondocking in Ironwood Forest National Monument (mid-January).
- Extended stay in Desert Hot Springs for the remainder of the month.
February
February will be a mix of coastal city time and desert boondocking. We’ll spend the first half of the month exploring San Diego and getting to know the neighborhoods and food scene. For the second half we’ll move inland to boondock in the greater Phoenix and Scottsdale areas.
- Two weeks based around San Diego to explore the city and coast.
- Boondocking near Phoenix and Scottsdale for the latter half of the month.
March
March brings us back to Colorado. We plan to use a familiar campground near Lyons as our base for much of the month. Toward the end of March we’ll continue west into Utah for some dispersed camping and to explore public lands in the northeastern part of the state.
- Home-base style camping near Lyons for the first three weeks.
- Boondocking near Green River and the Ashley National Forest area late in the month.
April
April will be a mix of lakeside and mountain landscapes. We’ll return to Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake area to explore trails and wildlife, then travel north through Idaho for a short stay before moving on to Oregon and the Mount Hood region.
- Visit Antelope Island for hiking and wildlife viewing.
- A week in Caldwell, Idaho, followed by boondocking at the base of Mount Hood, Oregon.
May
May will be coastal, with most of the month spent in Nehalem, Oregon, enjoying ocean views and coastal trails. At the end of the month we’ll make our way north to Seattle for the beginning of June.
- Three weeks in a campground on the Oregon coast near Nehalem.
- Move on to Seattle at the end of the month for city time and nearby day trips.
June
June continues in Washington state. After a short stay in Seattle, we’ll head to Rockport to spend time in the North Cascades area and then travel on to Republic for the latter part of the month, enjoying mountain scenery and outdoor recreation.
- First week in Seattle, then an extended stay in Rockport.
- Finish the month in Republic, Washington.
July
July includes family time and a short flight away from the RV. We’ll spend early July in Republic, then fly to Alaska for a week with our daughters. On return, we’ll head east toward Montana, positioning ourselves near Glacier National Park for summer exploration.
- First half of July based in Republic, Washington.
- One-week family trip to Alaska, then travel to Polson, Montana, near Glacier National Park.
August
August will be devoted to Glacier National Park and nearby landscapes. We’ll spend several weeks at campgrounds around Glacier, then move to Henry’s Lake State Park in Idaho for a quieter stretch into early September.
- Multiple campgrounds near Glacier National Park for the first part of the month.
- Late August into early September at Henry’s Lake State Park, Idaho.
September
In September we’ll return to Colorado, settling back into our Lyons campground for most of the month. We’ll finish September with a scenic week at Dillon Reservoir, enjoying mountain lakeside camping and fall colors.
October
October will split between the orchards and vineyards of Palisade, Colorado, and a boondocking visit to the Little Grand Canyon area in Utah. We look forward to fall colors, local produce, and a bit of rugged outdoor camping at The Wedge Overlook.
- First half of October in Palisade to enjoy orchards and vineyards.
- Mid-October boondocking near The Little Grand Canyon in Utah.
November and December
As the year winds down, we’ll spend the first half of November at Dead Horse Point State Park in Utah before returning to Lyons, Colorado, where we’ll finish the year. This cadence gives us a mix of desert vistas, mountain scenery, and a reliable home base for holidays and winter planning.
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