Winter road trips don’t have to mean piling the family in the car to get to grandma’s house for the holidays. Instead, it can mean seeing the northern lights, driving on an ice field, or even surfing.
The cold winter season might not be for everyone, but there’s magic to be seen in the drastically different landscapes that destinations transform into this time of year. Sure, you’ll need to take some extra precautions and be flexible, but that’s part of the fun. Here’s how to plan for a winter road trip, from safety tips to the best snowy destinations to escaping the cold.
Everything you need to know to take a winter road trip
With the right planning and preparation, every season is road trip season.
Winter road trip destinations
From frozen waterfalls to ice skating on an urban canal, here’s where to travel this winter season.
Winter camping
Don’t pack up your tent or rig just yet—here’s how (and where) you can become a four-season camper.
![How to have a successful winter camping trip [Campendium]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/winter-road-zion-500x680.jpg)
![How to get your rig winter ready [Campendium]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/van-in-winter-snow-500x680.jpg)
![Cold weather camping gear: What to pack for a winter RV adventure [Togo RV]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Winter-Camping-500x680.jpeg)
![How to celebrate the winter holidays in your RV [Togo RV]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/christmas-decorated-airstream-500x680.jpeg)
![How to stay safe and comfortable when boondocking in winter [Campendium]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/winter-boondocking-1-1920x1281-1-500x680.jpeg)
![8 campgrounds near epic holiday light displays [Campendium]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/TN-Winterfest-500x680.jpeg)
![The best RV campgrounds for winter [Togo RV]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Winter-RV-Campgrounds-500x680.jpeg)
![41 ski resorts where you can camp in the parking lot [Campendium]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ski-resort-parking-lot-500x680.jpg)
![The best campgrounds to experience a dark sky park [Campendium]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/dark-sky-campground-500x680.jpg)
![The best RV campgrounds near dark sky destinations [Togo RV]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/RV-Campgrounds-Near-Dark-Sky-Reserves-10-500x680.jpeg)
![Where to camp to see the northern lights [Campendium]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/northern-lights-alaska-500x680.jpeg)
![The best national parks for stargazing, and where to camp [Campendium]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1_Isle-Royale-National-Park_Lane-Cove-1536x1140-1-500x680.jpeg)
![7 campgrounds perfect for winter camping [Campendium]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/winter-boondocking-3-1536x1152-1-500x680.jpeg)
![The best national forests for winter camping [Campendium]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/teton-500x427.jpg)
![The best campgrounds for celebrating the holidays [Campendium]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Stone-Mountain-Entrance-Holiday-Decor-800x533-1-500x533.jpg)
![Get cozy and embrace the off-season at these 5 winter glamping locations [Campendium]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eastwind-Lake-Placid-500x680.jpg)
The RVer's guide to national park campgrounds
The 10 best national parks for winter camping
Warm weather destinations
If you’re chasing warmer weather in the winter months, these guides are for you.
![The ultimate guide to snowbirding with your RV [Togo RV]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/snowbirding-with-rv-500x680.jpeg)
![The best locations and campgrounds for snowbirds [Campendium]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/south-forty-rv-ranch-500x680.jpeg)
![Top 6 of Florida’s fantastic beach campgrounds [Campendium]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gamble-rogers-memorial-state-recreation-area-500x680.jpeg)
![9 best campgrounds for beach camping in California [Campendium]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/beach-camping-california-500x680.jpg)
![The best RV camping in Baja California [Campendium]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/baja-rv-camping-500x680.jpg)
![A beginner’s guide to camping in the Baja Peninsula [Campendium]](https://roadtrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/baja-peninsula-camping-500x680.jpg)
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