Vagabond Camps

10/27/2021

07/11/2021

Top 5 RV Camping stops chosen by our guest ! If you are looking for some ideas for your next rv trip go check the link in our bio to read her top choices!

06/10/2021

Thanks for featuring our very own as owner of the week! (Link in bio)

It’s a fun story how we ended up in the RV rental business. And what is most exciting is what we have on the horizon. We have been working hard on a new project and we hope we can share some details with you soon. Stay tuned!

04/23/2021

Are any of these on your list this summer?

04/22/2021

📣TEEEETONS!

If you read earlier in the week our logo and are history have roots in The Tetons.

But it is also just an incredible place to visit which is why we are celebrating it on and .

The nature scene that I am most relaxed in is a beautiful mountain lake and there is no shortage of that here. And not to mention the spill over of wildlife you expect from Yellowstone that you can also find here. Bison, Moose, Elk, and Bears (oh my!)

We recommend staying at Colter Bay! Book REALLY early if you want to snag a spot that has hookups. Or prepare for some dry camping and show up early for awesome first come first serve RV spots. The layout is unique and you get a fully wooded semi private space to enjoy. And the best part is there is a small trail from the campground to this spot here with stunning views in Jackson Lake with a pretty rock beach to take a swim.

And if you fancy and sans RV.... splurge and stay at Jenny Lake Lodge!

04/22/2021

Check is out the the RVShare ad and let us know if you are interested in booking!

04/19/2021

Gather around for story time my friends 😊

We are continuing our celebration of with the park nearest to our hearts

If you aren’t familiar with the history of let me take you back to 1972.

It was the original vision of my Papa Charlie to create a camp where kids could actually camp and experience our country’s and the beautiful places in between in a traveling summer camp. After taking out one ad in the he had the 1972 camp filled. He still calls that summer the best time of his life and if you know my Papa Charlie you know the campers felt the same.

Unfortunately there was an oil crisis in 1973 and gas for a cross country trip was going to be impossible. So he had to make the tough decision to walk away from the camp.

We wanted to recreate this camp in 2020 but like my Papa before we were also hit with our own crisis. Hello

So I’m still keeping the core value of helping others get outside we pivoted to renting RV’s and helping people with their trip planning.

The Tetons are my papa’s favorite place which is why you will find the range in the original ad and logo. Staying true to the origins of the camp we also use the mountain range in our logo today.

If you swipe right you will see the original books my papa used to plan the trip. Before google maps, , , etc.

He sent them to me prior to our scouting trip last year and they are absolute treasures to me.

The pictures we have been sharing to celebrate national parks are mostly from our trip across country last year where we did our best to follow his original routes and campgrounds that he meticulously documented.

We will share more about the but had to share why it is so important to us!

04/17/2021

Happy National Park Week!
Don’t forget that today is a fee free day so take advantage if you can!

We are celebrating today with the nations first National Park, Yellowstone!

A place so nice the Vagabond team did it twice!

We had such a magical experience in 2013 watching the sunset at Lewis Lake (swipe right 👉when camera phones pics were nothing like today 😥) that we planned our second trip to insure we were there again at Sunset and it didn’t disappoint!

Yes go see Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic, pull over for wildlife sitings - it’s all incredible. But also make sure you find the special and quiet spots that move you while your there.

04/15/2021

What am going to try to convince you to go next?

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💙Why we love it: Second only to Yellowstone for wildlife viewing. (We honestly got a little too close to an Elk heard after being still for 20 min as they got closer and closer)

🏕Where to stay: Book REALLY early and get a spot at Aspen Glenn in the park! And take the because you have to be under 30 ft. If not, it is popular to stay in Estes Park but we really prefer staying on Grand Lake on the other side of the park. The lake and views are beautiful and it is more quaint and quiet. There is an RV park called that is probably a mile from the entrance to the park. And they have horses and horse rides! If not RVing we also love

🥾What to do: Drive Old Fall River Road for breathtaking views up above the tundra. Stop before you get to the Alpine Visitors Center to listen to the chatter of the Yellow Belly Marmots and take in the views without the tourists.

🦌Wildlife Viewing: Go sit near Holzwarth Historic Site just before dusk for a chance to see the elk heard like we did. And a moose family if your lucky!

🎣We had a guide from named Jim we loved!

🧂What to eat: to eat just feet from the River Rapids. So peaceful!

03/20/2021

Your own bathroom > Campground bathrooms

03/16/2021

Breakfast with a view in our a Big Bertha trailer at Palo Dura Canyon.
Important note: This campground was devastated a few days ago by tornados but thankfully no one was injured thanks to a nearby tornado shelter. The RV’s were a different story. Those can be replaced but lives cannot and for that we are grateful. If anyone knows any of the campers impacted we would love to help if we can. Maybe we can offer a camper free of charge for their next trip while they wait on a replacement? Insurance takes time and their is a shortage of campers to purchase out there so I don’t anticipate they will be able to quickly replace. Let us know if you know someone we can personally help! Hoping we can make social media work for good!

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03/15/2021

Camping is better with friends. Bunk up!
Our trailer, Big Bertha, has her own private bunk room perfect for friends or family to have their own space to sleep. Bonus! Custom bed rails so no one falls out.

03/11/2021

Quick Dallas Escape: Glenrose, TX

One of our favorite quick getaways from the city is Glenrose, TX. Only 1 1/2 hours from the metroplex. What to do?

📍Dinasaur Valley State Park - roam where the dinosaurs roamed and see the dinosaur tracks preserved in the Paluxy River bed

📍Fossil Rim Wildlife Center - Drive through and get up close and personal with their friendly animals. Our favorite was the giraffes!

📍Dinosaur World -stroll the trails and see life size dinosaurs then pan for gems

📍Paluxy River - set out on your own hike, dip your toes in, skip some rocks, and see if you can find your own dinosaur tracks

📍Big Rock Park - bring a picnic and your bathing suit and splash in the river

📍Creation Evidence Museum -check out a replica of Noah’s ark and other cool artifacts

Where to stay:
📍Dinosaur Valley RV Park - sits on the Paluxy river with their own hiking trail into Dinosaur Valley State Park. Across the street from Dinosaur world with great RV sites and lots of amenities like fire pits, pool/hot tub, playground, and outdoor movies on the weekends!

02/20/2021

Dreaming of spring and warmer weather 🥶❄️

Where is the first place you want to escape to when things warm up?

02/01/2021

What is your favorite campground? Would love to hear so we can expand our list!

👆That’s Big Bertha at our favorite to date!

Sometimes KOA’s get a bad wrap but the one at is particularly awesome if you have kiddos and glamping with all of the amenities is more your style.

We were camping at at and another family told us, “just do it.” And we were so glad we did! We wanted to stay longer.........

Taking a long cross country trip? Ask us about our campground locator, route planning, and itinerary building support!

01/25/2021

This is Texas 🤔

When I think of Buffalo I think of places like but did you know we have our own Buffalo herd right here in Texas that roams at ?

They have great camping in the park and during dusk and dawn will come right into camp so be careful but also sit back and admire!

your playground

01/22/2021

Because everyone is doing it. 😂

01/19/2021

Buffalo Easy Tow Bungalow - the newest member of the Vagabond fleet is officially live and available to rent.

Link in bio to see more pictures and to request a booking 👆

01/10/2021

Meet the newest member of our fleet! We just picked her up yesterday and she already got to see her first snow.

This doesn’t happen very often in Texas so don’t get used to it 😉

She is awesome just how she is, brand spanking new! But she has some really fun designer upgrades planned to make her the coziest home one wheels you ever did see.

Today was supposed to be paint day but I guess it will have to wait. We will post updates as she gets her new special touches.

Contact us if you want to be the first to take her out!

She has a lot to offer in an easy to tow package. Full kitchen and bathroom, queen bed, and bunk beds! Everything you could ever need and can be pulled by any 1/2 ton truck and most full size SUV’s.

01/07/2021

One of the best parts of renting RV’s is when we get the opportunity to deliver and see the new places around Dallas our renters discover to camp. You would be surprised how many great places there are within an hour or two and even in the heart of the cities.

It’s even better when we have some time to actually explore and enjoy them ourselves.

This is probably our most popular rental destination in the area and you can see why. Expansive lake views plus a marina with boat, canoe, and kayak rentals. All in Frisco, TX in the heart of the metroplex. You would never know you are just a couple of miles from city life.

We pulled together a short list of our favorite RV camping spots around DFW we have camped ourselves or our renters have camped and enjoyed.

Link in bio!

If you have others, we want to know! Comment and tell us so we can add it to our to-do list.

01/05/2021

Need to get away? Finding escapes near home in an RV can be a safe socially distanced way to find peace and relaxation.

For those near our home in Dallas, TX we pulled together or favorite RV camping spots. Take a look and let us know if there are any you loved me missed!

https://www.vagabondcamps.com/post/the-best-rv-campgrounds-around-dallas-ft-worth

When we first decided to get our own RV and travel we dreamed of the ultimate road trip out west to visit the iconic National Park spots like Yellowstone, Glacier, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia, Yosemite, Grand Canyon. And we did that and it was awesome (we can help you plan your ultimate road trip too).....

01/01/2021

👋 Hi! I am Laura - the owner of Vagabond Camps for those of you I have not had the pleasure of meeting!

So that 2020 was a doozy huh? Yep, for me too. A year that started as the hardest of my life but caused me to really reflect on what brought me joy and try to pivot my life toward that.

A business was never even part of the plan. I initially just had a crazy idea to take the kids and start traveling in an RV. After telling my crazy idea to my papa he said the words that kickstarted it all, “I guess this never came up in conversation before but...” Then he went on to tell me about this amazing camp he started in 1972.

The camp is on hold until 2022 but we have other exciting things happening as we kick off 2021.

To read the full story check out my first blog post. Link in my stories.

https://www.vagabondcamps.com/post/laura-tells-how-vagabond-camps-started-and-what-is-in-store-for-2021

08/14/2020

Summer 2020 sucked. Make sure 2021 doesn’t and get on the list before it fills up!

08/14/2020

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

One of the longest stops on the Vagabond Camps adventure is Yellowstone National Park where we set up camp for a few days to experience the vast land, waterfalls and wildlife like Bison, Elk, and Bears. We will hone our fly fishing skills and of course visit the hypothermal and geological wonders like the geysers including Old Faithful. We will also spend time at neighboring Grand Teton National Park where we will float down the Snake River. Yellowstone National Park

08/14/2020

REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK

When we reach Northern California campers will measure up to the some of the tallest trees on earth when we visit Redwood National Park. Park rangers will share their vast knowledge and take us on a kayak tour and a hunt for tide pool creatures. Redwood-Nationalpark

08/14/2020

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

A stop in California's Sierra Nevada mountains will bring 6-week campers to Yosemite National Park with its breathtaking granite cliffs and ancient sequoia trees where the campers will tour the valley floors, waterfalls, and the infamous El Capitan and Half Dome with plenty of time for relaxing and downtime in between to really soak it all in. Yosemite National Park

08/14/2020

BANFF NATIONAL PARK

Our 6 week campers will venture across the boarder into Canada to visit their oldest national park in Alberta's Rocky Mountains. Picturesque mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, ice fields, and abundant wildlife make this a location campers will never forget. A dip in the natural hot springs will be icing on the cake. Banff National Park

08/14/2020

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

We could not miss our very own natural wonder of the world whose layered bands of redrock carved out by the Colorado River reveal millions of years of geological history. Campers will take a mule ride to the canyon floor to spend an evening camping away from the crowds. Grand-Canyon-Nationalpark

08/14/2020

ARCHES NATIONAL PARK

Our 4 week campers will see the world's largest concentration of natural stone arches and be able to hike and explore two iconic national parks. Here you can see for 100 miles with breathtaking panoramic views. Arches National Park

08/14/2020

Check out the original The Wall Street Journal ad for Camp Vagabonds for the 1972 session. You can see the Tetons were always at the heart of the camp and is found in our new logo which still pays homage to the camp’s 1972 roots!