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Every listing on this site uses a handful of terms that are second nature to experienced RVers and confusing to everyone else. This page explains them once, in plain language, so the actual park and repair listings don't have to stop and explain themselves every time.

Hookups

"Hookups" means the utility connections available at a campsite. Full hookups means electric, water, and sewer are all at your site. Electric/water only means no sewer connection, so you'll need to use a dump station before you leave. Dry camping (also called "no hookups" or "primitive") means none of the three; you run on your RV's own batteries, fresh water tank, and holding tanks. A "mixed" park has some sites with hookups and some without, so it matters which specific site you book, not just which park.

Amp service (20/30/50 amp)

This is the electrical capacity at the site. Small trailers and pop-ups often run fine on 20 or 30 amp; larger rigs with air conditioning, residential fridges, or multiple AC units usually need 50 amp. If a listing states the amp service, that's telling you what your rig's electrical system needs to match.

Max rig length

Some campgrounds, especially older or more rustic ones, have physical size limits on the access road or the site pad itself. If a park states a max rig length and your RV (including any towed vehicle, for some parks) is longer than that, call ahead before you commit a travel day to it. When a listing says this isn't publicly stated, that usually means smaller or mid-size rigs are safe but you should call to confirm for anything over about 35 feet.

Reservation systems

Recreation.gov handles bookings for most federal (national forest, BLM) sites. Colorado's state parks use their own state agency reservation system. Private RV parks and resorts almost always book directly through their own website or by phone. First-come-first-served means exactly that: no advance booking, arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.

Shop vs. mobile RV repair

A shop has a fixed physical location you tow or drive your RV to. A mobile tech comes to your campsite, storage lot, or driveway, useful when your rig isn't easily driveable or you just don't want to tow it anywhere. Many providers offer both. Mobile techs often charge a trip fee on top of labor; check the price note on each listing, and when it isn't published, ask before you book.

What "not publicly stated" means on this site

It means we could not find that fact published anywhere on the park's or shop's own site or its managing agency's site, not that the answer is no, and not a guess dressed up as a fact. Always confirm anything important (pet policy, exact fees, rig length limits) directly with the park or shop before you book, the same way you would with any first-time reservation.

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