When it comes to love, lifelong friends, and a journey that lasts a forever, why settle for the ordinary? When it comes time for a bachelorette party, go big! Swap those stilettos for hiking boots and hit the open road with your favorite crew. A bachelorette RV road trip is the perfect way to mark the occasion with freedom, spontaneity and sisterhood. More than souvenirs, you will collect moments. Woven with adventure, connection, love, and support, road trips are one of the most intimate bonding experiences around.
Sold on the idea? Thought you might be. Here are some of our favorite bachelorette road trip ideas for brides and bridesmaids of all sorts.
Share a Mountaintop Experience (and Get the Selfies)
The Great Smoky Mountains will color the event with infinite shades of green — or brilliant foliage if you go in the fall. Some of the largest tracts of old growth forests reside here, in all of the eastern U.S. It is a profound ecosystem rich with biodiversity and natural history. Which means that you can expect the twin thrills of seeing wildlife together and walking peacefully under ancient trees with your closest friends at your side.
For the full experience, consider staying at Elkmont Campground. Inside the park, this is one of the largest campgrounds available. But be forewarned: You’re making a trade — luxury for location. (There are no hookups or showers.)
While you’re in this prime location, make these unbelievable experiences a part of your bachelorette party plan.
- Sunrise at Clingman’s Dome. Hike to the observation tower in the park, and witness the fog roll over layers upon layers of blue mountains. The view is guaranteed to astound you.
- Waterfall Hike to Laurel Falls. If you forgot your hiking boots at home, no worries! This 2.5 mile round trip trail is paved, making it perfectly accessible for everyone in the group. You will meander through lush forest canopies before arriving at an 80-foot cascade of white water.
Rock a Desert Road Trip (with a Perfect Starry Night)
Nothing gets me in the mood for thoughtful introspection like the long endless views of a desert sunset. The immense beauty has a way of stopping the clock, and slowing the pace. If you want an unconventional yet stunning backdrop to your bachelorette party, consider the adventure, solitude, and striking natural beauty of the desert.
Joshua Tree National Park
For a series of perfect photo ops, take your RV bachelorette party over to Joshua Tree National Park. The whimsical Joshua Trees that pepper the desert like biblical caricatures make for one of the most iconic backdrops in the American West. The wide array of campgrounds to choose from can be overwhelming. Pick the one that’s right for your crew.
Yucca Valley
Just minutes from Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley is nestled at the base of the national park. It offers colorful opportunities for more traditional bachelorette meandering. You can shop at an array of vintage stores in town, eat at local restaurants, and hit up some dive bars before you go back to your campsite for a jaw-dropping night of stargazing.
How to Make It a Road Trip
Day 1: Arrive in Joshua Tree and set up your RV. Enjoy the golden hours with a hike and sunset views.
Day 2: Explore the park: Hidden Valley, Skull Rock, Keys View, star gazing, and a group sound bath or fire pit night.
Day 3: Take a quick trip to Palm Springs, and choose from a plethora of RV parks to stay at for a night. Enjoy the retro vibe and take in some wellness checks at the resort pool or a spa.
Day 4: Head to Pioneertown for brunch and if you have the time, visit Salvation Mountain before you head home!
Hit the Sand and Waves (to Shop and Snorkel)
For sand, sun, and a salty breeze, how about taking the ladies to the coast? The only question is: What kind of watery adventure are you looking for? You have a couple solid options. It just depends what best suits your running crew.
Coastal Cities for the Romantics
Charleston, South Carolina or Savannah, Georgia are both dreamy destinations with waterfront charm, timeless architecture, and historic significance. Both coastal cities are pretty safe and walkable. Further, they provide delicious backdrops for memorable photos. You know, the ones where moss-draped oaks frame your those forever memories with your friends.
James Island County Park Camground is just minutes from downtown Charleston. The campground is draped in mossy delight on 634 acres of forest, creeks, and walking trails.
Just 20 minutes from downtown Savannah, Skidway Island State Park is also nestled beneath towering oaks with Spanish moss in abundance. Lush marshland offers nature trails and raised boardwalks for quiet walks, running, or biking.
The Keys for the Adventurers
If your group likes to push out of the shade and into the water, the Florida Keys are the perfect destination for a sun-drenched and salty adventure. If your friends want to kayak, swim, snorkel, scuba dive, or go sport fishing, the Keys will be their dream playground.
You’ll need sufficient advance notice, nut try to book a night or two at Bahia Honda State Park. And if you can’t secure an RV site, at least go visit for a day! The views are singular.
For a remote and rugged adventure, book a ferry to the Dry Tortugas National Park from Key West. This isolated island is home to pristine snorkeling, the historic Fort Jefferson, and incredible bird watching- all surrounded by impossibly blue water.
Don’t forget to wrap it up with a Key West bar crawl on Duval Street. For all the adventuring you’ve done, you can treat yourself to some seriously fancy cocktails. Take a 2.5 hour tour of the historic Duval Street, or go on a ghost tour! If you want to maintain the adventure while you drink, take an afternoon out on a boat snorkeling the reef with drinks included!
The Road Trip Together That You’ll Always Remember
Whether you’re chasing desert sunsets, hiking through old growth forests, or sipping cocktails by the reef, an RV bachelorette road trip turns the journey into the destination. For the bride who wants more than a party — the bride who craves connection, freedom, and a little wildness — this is the send off she deserves. Swap the overpriced cocktails for whisky by the fire, and stuffy clubs for a sky full of stars. These are the memories you will talk about for the rest of your lives.
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