Want to experience a warm December? Consider heading to these warm weather campgrounds that offer sun, fun and a respite from any cold weather you may be experiencing!
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Average temps in Alabama’s Gulf Shores in December sit around 55 with highs in the low 60s so spending time outdoors is definitely a possibility. Book a camping reservation at Gulf Shores RV Resort and enjoy December sun in the south. Holiday events include the annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade (December 13); Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens & Home (through January 6); or ice skating at the Wharf in Orange Beach. Take a Dolphin Cruise (yes, they can be spotted year-round), visit Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge to stroll the sand dunes while birdwatching, or check out the activities at Gulf State Park that include hiking, geocaching, and fishing.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Offering daytime highs of 60 degrees, December in Myrtle Beach can be a warm weather getaway option before the chill of winter sets in. Book a camping stay at Carolina Shores RV Resort.Winter Wonderland at the Beach, which runs through January 4, offers opportunities each night to celebrate the holiday spirit including live music, carolers, holiday-themed inflatables and a whole lot of twinkling lights. Ripley’s Festival of Trees features themed Christmas trees representing each state and is also located in the Ripley’s Aquarium and is included with the cost of admission. Outdoor activities can include horseback riding on the beach; birdwatching at Huntington Beach State Park or hiking in Myrtle Beach State Park.
Nashville, Tennessee
December weather in Nashville is warm enough to enjoy the outdoors without dealing with high heat and humidity. Book a stay at Thousand Trails Natchez Trace and explore the nearby hiking trails, find the perfect holidays in the charming shops of the small towns like Franklin and Leipers Fork and enjoy holiday events like Holiday Lights at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. Nearby Franklin hosts its 40th Annual Dickens of a Christmas December 13-14 which features live music, dancers and favorite Dickens’ characters including Ebenezer Scrooge, Fagin and Jacob Marley. A crispy winter hike can be enjoyed on the Fall Hollow Falls Trail or the Old Trace Trail, both located right in Hohenwald near the campground.
Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs comes in as the warmest city during the month of December with daytime temps averaging 70 degrees. Plan a camping stay at Thousand Trails Palm Springs and see what’s hopping for the holidays in this desert city. HOliday-oriented activities can include a visit to the Palm Springs Holiday Market Extravaganza (December 4, 11 and 18) which offers plenty of gift-buying opportunities, plus live music; WildLights at The Living Desert Zoo with millions of twinkling lights and the Tunnel of Lights, or a special holiday dinner on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (visit pstramway.com for details). For outdoor activities, hike the trails in nearby Joshua Tree National Park,
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