The Road to Relaxation: An RV Journey Through Camp Margaritaville

Six Stops. Endless Ways to Find Paradise.

There's a certain kind of magic that happens the moment you hitch up, roll out, and point your rig toward the horizon. Paradise, as it turns out, is more than a single pin on a map — it's wherever you decide to park it. And this season, Camp Margaritaville is inviting you to prove that theory across six of the most laid-back, island-inspired resorts in the Southeast. 

Grab your keys, queue up the playlist, and let's hit the road. 

First Stop: Camp Margaritaville Resort Orange Lake, Citra, FL 

Every great road trip needs a launch pad, and this year, ours is brand new. Tucked between Ocala and Gainesville in North Central Florida's horse country, Camp Margaritaville Resort Orange Lake is the newest addition to the family. 

Spread across 150 sun-soaked acres on the shores of Orange Lake, this waterfront escape offers 430 RV sites and 60 cottages, giving every kind of traveler a comfortable place to call home base. The centerpiece is Fins Up Falls Water Park, where a legendary water slide, lazy river, and splash pads keep the whole crew entertained from morning until golden hour. When it's time to slow down, Orange Lake itself is one of Florida's most celebrated bass fishing spots, so cast a line right from the resort and see what bites. 

Round out your stay with a golf cart cruise past the palms, a bite and a frozen concoction at Fins Bar & Chill or the Tiki Bar, live tunes at the Six String stage, and a well-earned tail-wag stop at the Bark-aritaville Dog Park. With freshwater springs and national parks just minutes away, Orange Lake is proof that paradise has something for everyone. 

Next Up: Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Auburndale, FL 

Point your rig south and you'll land on the shores of Lake Myrtle at Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Auburndale, perfectly positioned between Tampa and Orlando for easy access to Central Florida's biggest attractions. This resort brings the fun with a main pool and waterslide, the Jolly Mon Splash Pad, and Parakeets Kid's Park, making it a favorite for families looking to balance theme-park energy with resort-style downtime. 

Then: Camp Margaritaville Resort Lanier Islands, Buford, GA 

From there, the route continues north into Georgia, landing less than an hour outside Atlanta at Camp Margaritaville Resort Lanier Islands. Set along the sparkling shores of Lake Lanier, this stop offers several ways to stay, including peaceful, wooded RV sites, comfortable glamping tents, and inviting lakefront cabins. 

Named Campspot’s 2026 Top Mid-Size Campground, the resort offers something for every kind of traveler. Spend warmer days making a splash at Fins Up Water Park, relaxing at LandShark Landing, renting a boat or watersports equipment, playing a round of golf, or exploring miles of hiking trails. When winter arrives, the destination transforms into a seasonal wonderland featuring Snow Island tubing and the Magical Nights of Lights, proving this lakeside escape knows how to keep the party going all year long. 

Rolling On: Camp Margaritaville RV Resort & Lodge, Pigeon Forge, TN 

Next, the road winds into the Great Smoky Mountains, where Camp Margaritaville RV Resort & Lodge Pigeon Forge blends beautiful mountain scenery with laid-back island ease. Guests can roll into one of the spacious RV sites or settle into a comfortable room at The Lodge. Whichever way you stay, you’ll have easy access to the resort’s lineup of family-friendly amenities. 

Float your cares away in the lazy river, cool off at the resort pool, or grab an island-inspired meal and refreshing cocktail at Fins Bar & Chill. When you are ready to pick up the pace, try your hand at some duckpin bowling and billiards, challenge the family to a round of pickleball, or wind down beside the fire pits after a day exploring the Smokies. It’s the kind of stop where adding an extra night to the itinerary feels like an easy decision. 

Westward: Camp Margaritaville RV Resort, Breaux Bridge, LA 

From the mountains, the trip heads west into the heart of Cajun country at Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Breaux Bridge. Travelers can find a spot at one of the resort’s spacious RV sites—including covered and premium buddy-site options—or settle into a newly renovated cabin, with layouts suited for families, couples and larger groups. 

With three pools, a hot tub, waterslides and a swim-up bar, this stop knows how to keep things cool, while live music nearly every weekend keeps the good times rolling well past sundown. Nearby, Cajun Fast Track and Prehistoric Park offer even more family-friendly adventure just steps from the resort. 

Last Stop: Camp Margaritaville RV Resort, Crystal Beach, TX 

Finally, the road leads to the Gulf Coast and Camp Margaritaville Resort Crystal Beach. Travelers can pull into a spacious RV site, enjoy the outdoor lifestyle without bringing their own rig in a fully equipped RV rental, or settle into one of the resort’s colorful Surf Bungalow vacation rentals, located just steps from the sand. 

At every turn, resort-style perks, including beachside concerts, poolside relaxation and on-site dining delivered directly to your site or bungalow, make this the perfect place to let the road trip’s momentum melt into pure, sandy-toed relaxation. 

Planning Your Own Road to Relaxation 

Here are a few tips to help you map out your route and make the most of the road ahead:  

• Book early for peak season. Water parks, splash pads, and lakefront sites fill up fast in the warmer months, so reserve your spot as soon as your route comes together. 
• Pack for every season. Between mountain air in Tennessee and Gulf breezes in Texas, layers are your best friend. 
• Let the dog ride along. With Bark-aritaville Dog Parks and pet-friendly sites at every stop, your four-legged co-pilot is always welcome. 

Your Paradise Awaits 

Six resorts, one unforgettable stretch of road and endless ways to make it yours, that’s the beauty of “Paradise is where you park it.” 

At Camp Margaritaville, the best days begin outside. Wake up in your RV, cabin, cottage, glamping tent, bungalow or lodge room, then step into a day filled with fresh air and family adventure. Chase the next waterslide, float along a lazy river, cast a line from the lake, follow a wooded trail or cruise back to camp with the whole crew. When the sun begins to set, gather around the fire, catch live music, share stories from the day and start planning tomorrow’s fun. 

Every Camp Margaritaville destination offers its own setting and local flavor, but they all bring together the freedom of a camping getaway with the comfort and amenities of a resort. That means more ways to stay, more room to play and more opportunities to reconnect, with nature, with family and with the carefree side of yourself. 

Whether your road leads to Florida sunshine, lakeside in Georgia, the Great Smoky Mountains, Cajun country or the Texas coast, there’s a Camp Margaritaville stop with your name on it. Pack up, book your spot and round up your favorite travel crew. Paradise is waiting, and this time, you get to park right in the middle of it.