Holiday Getaways: Planning Your End-of-Year Trip with Streamside

Family enjoying the holidays at a Streamside RV Park

The holidays no longer have to mean crowded airports or expensive hotel stays. This year, trade the stress for scenic views, cozy campfires, and the joy of the open road.

Streamside Parks offer the perfect mix of comfort and adventure for your Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s or other holiday getaway. Whether you’re visiting family, taking a stress-break, or starting a new RV travel tradition, our parks make it easy to celebrate your favorite holiday.

Thanksgiving on the Road

There’s something special about gathering around a picnic table under a canopy of trees, swapping stories and passing around the turkey. The scent of campfire smoke mixes with the crisp autumn air, and laughter carries across the campground. Thanksgiving hits differently when you’re surrounded by nature. Life is slower, simpler, and full of gratitude.

Tips for a Memorable Thanksgiving Getaway:

Host a campsite feast.
Many Streamside parks offer spacious RV pads and outdoor areas perfect for frying turkeys or smoking your turkey. Bring your favorite recipes, a portable grill, or even a slow cooker for easy campsite sides. Don’t forget the folding tablecloth, string lights, and a touch of fall décor to make your setup feel festive.

Stay connected to nature.
Start the day with a morning hike or scenic drive, and soak in the late-fall beauty before dinner. You might catch a glimpse of migrating birds, vibrant sunsets, or a few last golden leaves clinging to the trees. It’s the perfect reminder of how much there is to be thankful for.

Reflect and reconnect.
The quiet rhythm of the campground invites you to slow down, unplug, and truly be present. Share what you’re grateful for around the campfire, call loved ones, or simply sit back and enjoy the peace that comes when life’s distractions fade away.

Christmas in the Great Outdoors

Christmas doesn’t always need snowflakes and shopping malls. Sometimes, the best memories come from unplugging and surrounding yourself with nature’s quiet beauty. At Streamside Parks, you can celebrate the holiday season at your own pace, without the rush, noise, or stress.

Ideas for Celebrating Christmas Streamside-Style:

Deck your site. Guests love bringing a touch of holiday spirit to their campsites. Hang twinkling lights, set out a small tree, or wrap garland around your awning.
Explore nearby traditions. Venture into nearby towns for holiday concerts, carriage rides, or nativity displays that showcase each region’s local charm.

Create quiet moments. Sometimes, the most meaningful gifts aren’t wrapped. They’re the moments you take to simply be together.

Ring in the New Year with a Change of Scenery

Imagine ending the year on an adventurous note, surrounded by fresh air, friends, and the kind of peace you can only find under an open sky.

Toast under the stars.
There’s something magical about counting down to midnight beside a crackling fire, stars overhead, and laughter all around. Gather at your campsite, share your resolutions, and raise a mug of hot cocoa (or sparkling cider) to the year ahead.

Start the year right – outdoors.
On January 1, step outside and greet the new year in motion. Bring your fitness resolutions to life with a sunrise hike, a lakeside stroll, or a peaceful bike ride. It’s a refreshing, symbolic way to begin anew.

Extend your stay.
Spend the days in between Christmas and New Year’s exploring local towns, cozying up in your RV or cabin, and soaking in the quiet beauty winter brings. By the time the clock strikes midnight, you’ll be starting the year with clarity, calm, and a full heart.

Celebrate RV Style In America’s Most Festive Towns

Our parks are located near some of the most charming and festive towns in the country, places that truly come alive during the holidays. Whether you love light displays, small-town parades, or cozy local cafés decked out for Christmas, you’ll find that holiday magic is never far from your Streamside stay.

Here are just a few of our many destinations near festive towns:

Indian Point Campground / Eddyville, Kentucky
Just a short drive from Paducah, this area lights up with charm during the holidays. Downtown Paducah’s Christmas in the Park features thousands of twinkling lights, carriage rides, and festive music along the riverfront. Stop by the holiday market to browse handmade gifts and local art before heading back to your lakeside campsite for a quiet night by the fire.

Northern Kentucky RV Park / Dry Ridge, Kentucky
Celebrate the season near Cincinnati, where you’ll find dazzling displays like the Cincinnati Zoo’s famous Festival of Lights. Closer to home, explore Dry Ridge’s small-town cheer with Christmas parades, church choirs, and community tree lightings that make you feel right at home.

Twin Oaks Campground / Elko, Georgia
Located just outside Macon, Twin Oaks is the perfect home base for southern holiday fun. Macon’s Main Street Christmas Light Extravaganza turns downtown into a glowing wonderland synced to music every night through December. Pair that with a holiday concert or a trip to a local pecan farm for a true Georgia holiday experience.

Natalbany Creek Campground & RV Park / Amite City, Louisiana
Enjoy the season just north of New Orleans, where Cajun holiday spirit meets small-town warmth. Just a short drive takes you to New Orleans for the famous Celebration in the Oaks in City Park, one of the most spectacular holiday light displays in the country.

Plan Your Holiday Getaway Today!

Streamside Parks has destinations for every kind of traveler, whether you prefer a snowy mountain view, a lakeside escape, or a Southern retreat. Each park offers a welcoming community, festive surroundings, and easy access to nearby celebrations.

Book today to secure your favorite spot and make this year’s holidays the most memorable yet.