14 Million Americans Plan To Go RVing For Upcoming Solar Eclipse

On Monday, April 8th, a total solar eclipse will pass over a large part of the United States and millions of Americans are planning to head to locations along the “path of totality” to take in the rare event firsthand. 

According to a recent survey from Cairn Consulting, 29% of all leisure travelers, representing 22.6 million households and 56.4 million individuals, are planning to travel to view the eclipse. Of those people planning to travel to view the eclipse, 14.1 million of them are planning to travel or stay in an RV for this rare event.

The incredible number of people planning to go RVing for the eclipse was highlighted in a recent Forbes article which noted U.S. states along the 115 miles wide path of totality—including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Pennsylvania—are experiencing a “remarkable” spike in popularity, with some states seeing a 700+ percent increase in bookings compared to April 8, 2023, according to RVshare. In Ohio, it's over 1,000 percent.

While car rentals and hotels are becoming difficult for travelers to secure at this point, campgrounds are also an accommodation option offering a premium viewing experience. "Travelers who are still planning a trip to watch the eclipse have time, but they could have to be scrappy with their planning," says RVshare Travel Expert, Maddi Bourgerie. "Consider renting RVs from cities outside the path like Houston or Louisville. Prospective renters can weed through available campgrounds on sites like Harvest Hosts or Hipcamp for alternative options."