RV Resorts with Pickleball Courts: Where to Park and Play

An RV resort with pickleball courts is a campground or park-model community that keeps dedicated courts on the property for guests and residents, usually alongside a pool, a clubhouse, and an activity calendar. The ones worth driving to also run an organized pickleball club with scheduled play by skill level, which is how a newcomer finds a game without knowing anyone.

That last part matters as much as the court count. Plenty of parks have two courts and no schedule. The resorts below publish one.

Which RV resorts have the most pickleball courts?

Several of the largest RV resort pickleball facilities are in Arizona.

• Palm Creek Resort & Residences, Casa Grande, AZ. 32 courts. The resort’s pickleball club describes running round robins by skill group on 24 of them and holding 8 for challenge and open play. A 55 and over community with an 18 hole golf course; the club is for residents and requires membership.
• Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort, El Mirage, AZ (Glendale area). 26 courts, 24 in a dedicated pickleball complex and 2 by the pool, with organized play listed during most of the year. Also 55 and over.
• Voyager RV Resort, Tucson, AZ. The resort’s club page lists 16 courts available year round, 4 of them lit. In high season (January through March) the club posts scheduled open play, skill level play, clinics, drills, and lessons.
• Oak Alley RV Resort, Webster, FL. 12 courts on a 570 site resort with full time activity staff. It sits between the Withlacoochee and Van Fleet rail trails and a mile from a large flea market.
• RiverBend Motorcoach Resort, LaBelle, FL. 8 lit courts open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with shaded pergolas and fans. The resort’s club page reports more than 140 members, free intro lessons with paddles provided, and an annual RiverBend Classic tournament. Note the name: this is a Class A motorcoach resort, so check the rig requirements before booking.

A note on court counts: they change. Resorts add courts between seasons, and third party court finders often show stale numbers. The counts above come from each resort’s own site or club page. Confirm before you commit to a month.

What should you check before booking an RV resort for pickleball?

Check five things, in this order.

1. Age policy. Many of the largest pickleball resorts are 55 and over, and the rules can differ for residents, owners, and short term guests. If you’re under 55 or traveling with kids, filter for all ages parks first and read the fine print.
2. Organized play. Look for a pickleball club page, a round robin schedule, or skill level sessions. If you can’t find a schedule, call the resort and ask about typical attendance, guest access, and organized sessions.
3. Season. Arizona, Florida, and South Texas resorts run their full programs from roughly January through March. Show up in July and you’ll find heat, thinner crowds, and in some cases summer closures.
4. Fees and access. Court access may be included in the site rate, covered by a separate club fee, or limited by guest and membership rules. Ask when you book.
5. Loaner gear. Camp Margaritaville in Pigeon Forge, TN lists equipment at the Lodge front desk. Talona Ridge in Ellijay, GA lists a limited supply at the Welcome Center. If you’re traveling light, that’s worth knowing, and worth a phone call to confirm.

One practical line most snowbirds learn the hard way: court count alone doesn’t predict wait time. Ask how many players typically show up for the sessions you plan to use.

Which campground chains have pickleball courts?

Three national chains make it easy to search by amenity.

KOA says on its own blog that more than 40 of its campgrounds have pickleball courts, and keeps a running list by region. KOA properties are often all ages, but amenities and age policies vary by location.

Sun Outdoors (the same company that owns Palm Creek) promotes lit courts, competitive teams, and tournaments at resorts including Sun Outdoors New Orleans North Shore in Louisiana and Club Naples in Florida, and keeps a pickleball page on its site that lists properties with courts.

Thousand Trails has a pickleball landing page and offers loaner equipment at some locations, with availability varying by park. Thousand Trails is membership based, so factor that in.

The chains are the fastest way to find a court on a road trip. The big independent resorts are where you’ll find the largest court complexes and the busiest club calendars.

Are there RV resorts with pickleball outside Arizona and Florida?

Yes.

• Camp Margaritaville RV Resort & Lodge, Pigeon Forge, TN. Courts in front of the Lodge, listed as open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Minutes from Dollywood and the Smokies, with a lazy river and an indoor entertainment center for rainy days.
• Talona Ridge RV Resort, Ellijay, GA. Four purpose built courts in the North Georgia mountains.
• Llano Grande Resort & Golf Club, Mercedes, TX. A 55 and over Rio Grande Valley resort with more than 300 sites, a golf course, and pickleball and tennis courts. The Valley is the Texas snowbird capital; Winter Texans arrive in November and stay through March.

For winter outdoor play, Arizona, Florida, and South Texas offer more predictable conditions than colder regions. Mountain and northern parks have shorter outdoor seasons, though some run summer programs and a few have indoor options.

How do you find RV resorts with pickleball near you?

Search the chain pages above first, then cross check on a court finder. Pickleheads, the court finder USA Pickleball points players to, lists most resort courts, including whether they’re private. Then open the resort’s own site and look for a pickleball club or activities page. No page doesn’t mean no play; it means call and ask.

For a bigger picture of where to play on the road, the guides to the best pickleball resorts in Arizona and the best pickleball resorts in Florida cover the non-RV options in the same two states, and the best pickleball resorts in the US rounds up the rest of the country. Anyone new to the sport should read what pickleball equipment beginners need before packing the rig.

The pickleball travel and lodging listings in the directory are the place to compare resorts side by side, and the gear and accessories shelf covers paddles that fit in an RV cabinet.

FAQ

Do RV resorts charge extra to play pickleball? It varies. Court access may be included in the site rate, covered by a small club fee, or limited to residents and members. Palm Creek’s club, for example, is a resident membership. Ask the office when you book.

Are RV resort pickleball courts open to the public? Usually not. Most resort courts are for registered guests and residents, and many list as private on court finder apps. Some resorts sell day passes; call ahead rather than assuming.

What’s the best time of year for pickleball at RV resorts? January through March in Arizona, Florida, and South Texas. That’s when the clubs run full schedules and the courts are busiest. Summer play in the desert is limited to early mornings, and some resorts scale back or close.

Are most pickleball RV resorts 55 and over? Many of the largest are. Palm Creek, Pueblo El Mirage, Voyager, and Llano Grande all describe themselves as 55 plus communities. KOA and Camp Margaritaville are all ages, and Sun Outdoors runs both types. Check each property’s current policy, since rules can differ for guests versus residents.

Can I borrow paddles at an RV resort? At some. Camp Margaritaville lists equipment at the front desk, Talona Ridge lists a limited supply at the Welcome Center, and Thousand Trails offers loaners at select parks. RiverBend provides paddles for its free intro lessons. Bringing your own is still safer.

How many pickleball courts does Palm Creek have? 32, all outdoor, hard surface, with lights. The resort club describes running round robins on 24 of them and keeping 8 for challenge and open play.

Do RV resorts host pickleball tournaments? Yes. RiverBend runs an annual RiverBend Classic, Voyager’s club page lists an all ages tournament in December and a residents only event in January, and Sun Outdoors advertises tournaments at its properties. Dates and entry rules change yearly, so check the resort’s calendar.

How many people play pickleball in the US? About 24.3 million in 2025, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, which calls pickleball the fastest growing sport in the country over the past three years.

Written by the Pickler Junction Team.