Off to the Races: The Best RV-Friendly NASCAR Speedways

If you’re a die-hard NASCAR racing fan, we probably don’t have to tell you that many racetracks have enormous campgrounds where you can stay in your RV. After all, some of the biggest tracks have RV camping right in the infield, which is impossible to miss as you watch the cars whiz by on TV.

But if you’re newer to RVing or just looking for more family-friendly events you can take your kids to, you may not realize just how fun camping at a racetrack can be. With up-to-date facilities, crowds of fellow campers, and enormous capacity campgrounds, taking your RV to a track can be an experience you remember for a lifetime.

NASCAR Racetracks to Visit with RV in 2024

Our parent company, THOR Industries, has partnered with Speedway Motorsports in 2024 to offer a number of exclusive perks for people who attend any of the NASCAR Cup races. At any of the 15 participating Speedway Motorsports locations, you’ll enjoy special events, promotions, sweepstakes, and complimentary RV support services, all thanks to THOR.

Participating tracks include:

• Atlanta Motor Speedway
• Bristol Motor Speedway
• Charlotte Motor Speedway
• Circuit of the Americas
• Dover Motor Speedway
• Las Vegas Motor Speedway
• Nashville Superspeedway
• New Hampshire Motor Speedway
• North Wilkesboro Speedway
• Sonoma Raceway
• Texas Motor Speedway

Here’s what you can expect at each one.

Atlanta Motor Speedway

Just 25 miles south of the city, Atlanta Motor Speedway is located in Hampton, Georgia, and has 850 acres of land, hundreds of campsites, and tram service to get around. It’s home to the Quaker State 400, which is happening this year on September 8 and will kick off the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.

If you’re traveling with younger kids, grab a spot at one of the family campgrounds, which enforce quiet hours from 10 pm to 7 am each night. If you’re looking for a luxury experience, book a spot right inside the infield, where you can watch the race and every thrilling detail up close.

 

Atlanta Motor Speedway campgrounds offer:

• Multiple sizes of level-gravel surface sites
• 50-amp hookups (in some campgrounds)
• Water hookups or water delivery
• Sewer hookups, pump-out service, or a dump station
• Pet-friendly camping in exterior campgrounds, including a fenced-in pet area for off-leash animals
• In-ground fire pits with firewood available for purchase
• Modern shower facilities
• Ice available for purchase
• Propane exchange
• Portable restrooms for rent
• Free THOR-provided camper repair service for campers at Atlanta Motor Speedway campgrounds during the NASCAR race weekend

Campsites range from $75 for the race weekend to $1000 or more for a premium experience. Plus, Atlanta Motor Speedway offers year-round camping for non-race weekends at $50 a night with full hookups – making it a great place to visit anytime.

Bristol Motor Speedway

On September 21, Bristol Motor Speedway will host the famous Bass Pro Shops Night Race, which starts at 7:30 pm. Located in Bristol, Tennessee, the speedway offers camping across three campgrounds, including both full hook-up and dry camping.

Bristol Motor Speedway campgrounds offer:

• Multiple-size campsites, up to 30’x60’
• Level asphalt and gravel surface sites
• 30 and 50-amp electrical
• Water hookups or water service
• Sewer hookups or pump-out service
• WiFi
• Pet-friendly campsites
• Shower facilities
• Ice for purchase
• Additional vehicle parking
• Signature campsites with concrete pads, fire pits, stainless steel grills, and patio furniture
• Free THOR-provided camper repair service for campers at Bristol-owned campgrounds during NASCAR weekends

Bristol Motor Speedway campgrounds start at $100 for race weekend camping and from $45 per night for non-race weekend camping from March to October.

Charlotte Motor Speedway

Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, is regularly mentioned as a favorite track for camping by many RVers. There’s still time to book your spot for the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 on October 13, 2024, even in infield campsites. There are family-friendly campgrounds, ADA-friendly campgrounds, and dry and full hook-up camping.

Charlotte Motor Speedway campgrounds offer:

• Multiple-size campsites, including 30’x100’ pull-through sites
• Level gravel, grass, and paved site pads
• Water hookups and water service
• Sewer hookups and pump-out service
• Electric hook-ups
• Free WiFi
• Pet-friendly campsites and a fenced-in pet area for off-leash activity
• Modern shower facilities
• Firewood and ice for purchase
• Propane exchange
• Laundry facilities
• Large playground and volleyball court
• Business center with internet, phone, shredding, and printing
• Next door to Camping World of Concord

Charlotte Motor Speedway campgrounds start at $150 for race weekend camping. Year-round camping is available in the Camping World Racing Resort campground, which holds 380 full hook-up campsites starting at $45 per night.

Circuit of the Americas

Located in Austin, Texas, Circuit of the Americas (COTA) claims a prime location in one of America’s coolest cities. Although they’ve wrapped up their NASCAR races for 2024, they’re open year-round, and COTA hosts tons of other entertainment events throughout the year. Plus, you can always get a head start on planning your visit to the next EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix in 2025.

Circuit of the Americas RV Park offers:

• Five different campgrounds where you can spend up to four nights on race weekends
• Multiple-size campsites including pull-in sites
• Water hookups and water service
• Sewer hookups and pump-out service
• 30 and 50-amp electric hookups
• Pet-friendly camping
• ADA-friendly camping
• Restroom and shower facilities
• WiFi and cable TV
• Gated pool and lounge area
• Kiddie playground
• Annual ATX BBQ Showdown during EchoPark weekend

You can learn more and book your site on the COTA RV Park website.

Dover Motor Speedway

In Dover, Delaware, close to the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, you’ll find Dover Motor Speedway, home of the Würth 400 in the spring. In late 2023, they added nearly 1,000 new RV campsites, giving them a total of 3,000 spots for RVs, pop-up campers, and tents.

Dover Motor Speedway campgrounds offer:

• Multiple-size campsites up to 60’x45’
• Paved or grass campsite pads
• 24-hour security
• ADA-accessibility in all 11 lots
• Electric hook-ups
• Water hook-ups, water service, or
• onsite water fill
• Sewer hookups or pump-out service
• Ice sales
• Portable restroom rentals
• Shower facilities
• Courtesy shuttle to the racetrack

Although they don’t offer year-round camping, you can check this page for more information as they release the dates of the 2025 Würth  400.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Just outside the glittering “Sin City” in Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, you’ll find the considerably more family-friendly Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It’s home to the upcoming South Point 400, held on October 20 this year.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway campgrounds offer:

• Multiple-size campsites, including pull-through and back-in sites
• Family-friendly lots
• Paved surface sites
• 30 and 50-amp electric hook-ups
• Water hookups and water service
• Sewer hookups and pump-out service
• Portable restroom rentals
• Propane service
• Shower facilities
• 24-hour security and hosts onsite 24/7
• Pet-friendly lots and pet relief areas
• Fire pits
• Ice for purchase
• RV washing and detailing service for purchase

Event camping starts at $299 for the weekend, with infield sites and luxury options available.

Nashville Superspeedway

On June 30, 2024, the Nashville Superspeedway will host the Ally 400, complete with driver appearances, live music, and an exclusive Camper Party hosted by THOR Industries. Located in Lebanon, Tennessee, less than an hour from the heart of the city, Nashville Superspeedway features campsites across nine lots for a variety of budgets.

Nashville Superspeedway campgrounds offer:

• 25’x50’ campsites on grass or gravel pads
• Family-friendly camping
• Pet-friendly camping
• Free shuttle to the racetrack
• Free public showers
• Mobile ice service
• Electric and water hookups at select sites
• Water service
• Pump-out service
• Campfires permitted

Camping for the Ally 400 starts at $329 for the weekend, and sites with premium infield viewing go for up to $3,500 for a more luxury experience.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Home to the USA Today 301 happening on June 23 this year, the New Hampshire Motor Speedway has mostly sold out its campgrounds for the event. But this spot in Loudon, New Hampshire just 80 miles from Boston is worth a mention so you can plan for a future race.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway campgrounds offer:

• Multiple-size campsites up to 20’x50’
• Paved, dirt, grass, and gravel camping pads
• Electric hook-ups
• Water hookups and water service
• Sewer hookups and pump-out service
• Portable restroom rentals
• Shower facilities
• Firewood for purchase
• Ice for purchase
• Tram service
• Pet-friendly camping

If you’re looking for memorable camping opportunities on the East Coaster, check back with the New Hampshire Motor Speedway to plan your trip to the USA Today 301 in 2025.

North Wilkesboro Speedway

The North Wilkesboro Speedway is already planning for the next NASCAR All-Star Race in May 2025. That means you can get your pick from the campsites at this track, which is in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

North Wilkesboro Speedway campgrounds offer:

• Multiple-size campsites up to 20’50’
• Grass campsite pads
• Water service
• Pump-out service
• Shower facilities
• Campfires permitted
• Pet-friendly camping
• 24-hour security

RV camping for race weekend begins at $500, and they have four lots to choose from.

Sonoma Raceway

Less than an hour’s drive outside of San Francisco, the Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California, is where you’ll find the Toyota/Save Mart 350. A visit here is the perfect place to kick off a longer trip since you’ll be in the heart of wine country (for your adult travel partners) and surrounded by West Coast wetlands and wildlife preserves (for the kids).

Sonoma Speedway campgrounds offer:

• Nine campground lots
• Dirt, grass, gravel, and paved campsite pads
• Family-friendly camping
• Pet-friendly camping
• Water service
• Pump-out service
• Public restrooms and shower facilities
• 24/7 security
• Shuttle service
• A family-friendly race zone

Prices for camping weekends range from $275 to $2500+, including sites that overlook the track.

Texas Motor Speedway

On the edge of Forth Worth, Texas, the Texas Motor Speedway provides a home for the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500. With 1,500 acres of land, they can accommodate more than 4,500 RV campsites, proving that the adage is true – everything really is bigger in Texas.

Texas Motor Speedway campgrounds offer:

• Multiple-size campsites up to 32’x60’
• Paved, gravel, and grass campsite pads
• Family-friendly camping
• Pet-friendly camping
• Water hookups and water service
• Sewer hookups and pump-out service
• Electric hook-ups at select campgrounds
• Public restroom and shower facilities
• Shuttle service
• Stays of up to 10 nights at the speedway
• Onsite entertainment, BBQ cookoffs, and parties

Although event camping has wrapped for the season at Texas Motor Speedway, they’re already taking deposits on reservations for the 2025 Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500.

There are more tracks in the U.S. than we can cover here, including regional and state racetracks running more local races. Many of these facilities have camping options, just like the bigger NASCAR venues – so be sure to research the best options near you for year-round fun!

Tips for Camping at a NASCAR Racetrack

If you're getting ready to plan your first camping trip to a NASCAR racetrack, we've got a few tips for how to make the most of your experience.

1. Prepare for Dry Camping

Although most tracks featured here offer camping options with hook-ups, we’ve found that the vast majority of campsites at racing facilities are off-grid. Prepare to bring in your own water, arrive with empty black and gray water tanks, and consider renting a port-a-john if you’re traveling with a group. Many tracks offer pump-out service and water fills, but with so many campers there for the same event, the lines may be long. Generators are often allowed, but check each track’s website for rules around their use.

2. Choose Your Campground Wisely

We don’t have to tell you racing fans out there that NASCAR races are boisterous events. In other words, if you’re traveling with kids, remember other people at racetrack campgrounds may be looking for a more adult experience. People will be drinking, campgrounds may be a bit louder than your average KOA, and some people may want to party all night long.

That’s why most tracks have family-designated campgrounds. They offer longer quiet hours, a more G-rated atmosphere, easier access to playgrounds, and a place where you can relax among other families.

Bring the Dog - But Follow the Rules

Most NASCAR track campgrounds are pet-friendly, with some even offering off-leash areas where dogs can run free or pet relief areas in lots that may otherwise lack green space. However, pets are typically not welcome into the grandstands (except service animals, of course), which means you’ll need to leave Fido behind while you watch the race.

In hot weather, make sure you have a way to keep the climate inside your RV cool for them, especially if the campground doesn’t offer an electric hookup. If you’re running your A/C with a generator, consider springing for a temperature monitoring system that will notify you if the temperature inside the RV starts to climb when your pet is alone.

4. Make Food

During races, there are often limitations to what you can and can’t bring into the stands. Often, hard and soft-sided coolers, beverages in glass bottles, and even pre-packaged snack items are prohibited. But when you camp at the track, you can do better than sandwich picnics and bagged chips. You can make all your favorite campground meals before and after the race and even set up a slow cooker to have dinner hot and ready when you get back.

Concession food can be fun – but if you’re traveling with a bigger group, kids, or on a limited budget, you’ve got better options than an unimpressive $12 burger.

5. Make Friends

If you’re cooking, why not make a little extra and offer some to your RV neighbors? Everyone who’s there has at least two interests in common – camping and racing – and it’s easy to make friends in such a fun, joyful atmosphere. This is definitely one occasion where “the more, the merrier,” so extend a warm welcome, turn some strangers into buddies, and enjoy the thrill of connecting with your fellow human beings over a delicious meal.

You don’t have to be a full-time NASCAR fan to have a good time camping at a racetrack. And although it may take some extra planning and patience to get a good campsite and get set up when thousands of other campers are in attendance, we can promise that this is one camping experience that will become the kind of memory your kids tell their grandkids about someday. So campers, start your engines. It’s time to plan the trip of a lifetime.