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Make your next vacation a lgbtq+ camping trip in an RV
Whether to soak up nature or budget thought, your next best vacation may be a same-sex attracted camping trip in a tent or RV. Here’s how to plan and save today for that fabulous road trip.
Why should you plan a lgbtq+ camping trip?
Gay travel is a popular and profitable niche within the journey industry. A good percentage of LGBTQ influencers on Instagram and YouTube are gay travel bloggers and gay travel vloggers. A niche within the lgbtq+ travel niche that’s often overlooked is gay camping and gay RVing, which are the perfect vacations for these unique times.
No doubt, you miss your international travel, too. We hear ya! But there’s much to love at home in the fine ol’ US of A. With the CDC still cautioning about air move and the expectation that COVID may be with us to some degree for the next two to three years, the best way to watch the good ol’ US of A is on the road.
What’s a recreational vehicle or RV?
The cold kids abbreviate “recreational vehicle” as RV. An RV is anything on wheels, suc
CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF Queer CAMPING AT ITS BEST
At Jones Pond we are more than just camping! We offer over acres in Western New York State, a stunning place to enjoy nature and our first class facilities. Whether you are spending the day at the pool, taking a trek on one of our hiking trails, joining in a quick game of volleyball or enjoying our weekend dances, at Jones Pond there's something for everyone. Each weekend brings a different themed event so that no two weekends are the equal. We offer a roomy array of accommodations including full service tent sites, cabins, bunk houses, a fully equipped rental RV and our fully renovated 3 bedroom guest home for those who truly want to "rough it"!
Celebrating our 35th season as a gay-owned, member's-only, adult-male campground, at Jones Pond it's all about entity yourself. Come enjoy the beauty of nature, spend moment with old friends and make some new ones.
We look forward to welcoming you to our park!
Matt & Bryan
Camping as a Homosexual Person of Color
Hipcamp proudly supported the first-ever LGBTQ Outdoor Summit in October in Seattle, WA. Hipcamp Photographer Roz Posley attended on behalf of Hipcamp to share her experience as a queer person of color in the outdoor space. This is her story. Thanks for sharing, Roz!
Spending time outdoors should always be an opportunity to sit back, unwind, and enjoy the natural world. Philosophers like Henry David Thoreau, Rachel Carson, John Muir, and many others advised humans to receive outdoors and interact with the instinctive world. In reality, they found the outdoors to be a safe haven. Nonetheless, for people who identify as LGBTQ, enjoying the outdoors isn’t always easy. As a queer polyamorous person of color, I have firsthand exposure feeling outcasted, frightened, and judged while attempting to search the outdoors. However, with years of experience, excessive explore skills, and outdoor organizations that are aware of the lack of LGBTQ inclusion, it’s doable to have a good time!
Growing up, I was always outside. I loved playing in the mud, roll
For many members of the Diverse community, the most important campground features are less about amenities and more about feeling sound and welcomed during their reside. While the camping community in general—regardless of orientation—is typically a friendly crowd, having a place to camp where you’re not always in the minority can be a welcomed change of pace. That’s why there are LGBTQ+ campgrounds throughout the U.S. where the gay community can relax, connect with the outdoors, and feel free to be themselves.
But what exactly is an LGBTQ+ campground?
These campgrounds are just like any other campground in the U.S., with the exception of being exclusively catered to or openly inclusive of the gay community and its allies. Some offer LGBTQ+ events (especially during Pride month), while others simply provide peace of consciousness for campers looking to become outside in a safe space.
From queer-owned RV campgrounds to luxe camping resorts with nightclub options, here are 10 gay-friendly destinations across the U.S. that promote inclusivity for all members of the LGBTQ+ community.&n