As full-time RVers living on the road, we can't move around and stay at gas stations all the time; eventually we must find somewhere to park. However, as we pull into an area, the debate begins: Do we go public, or private?
Public campgrounds are usually a great choice for the short-term stay. These usually come in the forms of state parks, county parks, and sometimes municipal or national parks. The prices are usually going to be a bit lower because these departments run by their respective government are non-profit organizations. However, they do come with some drawbacks. Usually you won't find all the site amenities a private park may have, and the park amenities may be limited. For example, if you receive mail from a service, you likely won't be able to have it delivered to you. Furthermore, they're typically limited to a short-term stay, with maximums anywhere from a couple of weeks to a month. These are great for the in-between.
Private campgrounds are another beast in and of themselves. They may have more amenities, but the prices will be slightly higher owing to the need to make a living. You have to be careful about the "fine print" when reserving, as some of the owners may be unscrupulous and seek to nickel-and-dime you. Most private campgrounds are very receptive to the full-time RVer, though. They'll be willing to let you stay for a month or two at a time provided you pay for electric, and they'll also have instructions on how to get your mail. Price isn't always bad, either, as they will partner with discount houses geared towards the RVer.
When it comes time for workamping, going public or private is also a question. With public, you're almost guaranteed to be working for site only, but the terms aren't always as long. Salaries are more likely, but are not always available, at private grounds. Sometimes, you may not even be staying in a campground at all. Some salaried positions will have you doing odd yet interesting jobs, such as managing a storage facility or selling Christmas trees. The possibilities are endless, and can also bring potential investment ideas to not give yourself passive income, but to give a chance for other prospective full-time RVers to live this life.
So whether it's public or private, both have their advantages and should be considered as you Follow your Internal Compass.
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