Texas Hill Country Facility Claims Top Spot in 2026 North American Campground Rankings

Texas Hill Country's Camp Fimfo takes the #1 spot in Campspot’s 2026 awards. Discover why Southern campgrounds dominate the list of best outdoor stays.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 7, 2026, 8:22 AM EDT

Source: Southern Living

The Evolution of the "Resort-Style" Campground

The 2026 Campspot awards signal a definitive departure from traditional "roughing it" toward high-amenity outdoor hospitality. Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country, the top-ranked facility, exemplifies this trend by integrating hotel-style comforts with riverfront recreation. Located along the Guadalupe River, the park features "Red Carpet" RV sites with concrete pads and Coyote Cabins equipped with private hot tubs. This evolution into "utilitarian luxury" is designed to capture a broader demographic, including families who prioritize interactive water playgrounds and adrenaline-based activities like ziplines and alpine coasters over basic tent sites.

Southern Dominance in the 2026 Rankings

The South’s dominance in the 2026 list underscores the region's climate advantage and its aggressive investment in RV infrastructure. Out of the top 10 campgrounds in North America, seven are located in the Southern U.S., reflecting a high density of high-quality, year-round destinations. The top 10 list includes:

Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country (New Braunfels, TX)

Sun Outdoors Myrtle Beach (Conway, SC)