Sports fans and RVers alike can look forward to MLB Spring Training games starting February 22, as the pro ballplayers get back out on the diamond for exhibition games before the regular season. While we’ve compiled these five baseball stadiums to add to your next RV road trip, we have more top picks for venues in Arizona and Florida that are great for snowbird RV owners, and a few ballparks that you might want to skip when taking a trip with a larger vehicle. Here is RV Trader’s advice for planning an RV trip for spring training baseball, including sites with RV accommodations, parking facilities, nearby attractions, and the overall quality of venues.
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The Best Picks for Spring Training Ballparks
When you travel for Spring Training, just like when you’re planning an RV trip to the Big Game, consider these top spots that offer RV parking, nearby campgrounds, entertainment for the family, and pristine venues for fans.
1. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick – Scottsdale, Arizona
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick is the Spring Training home for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies, and it’s celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024. It’s a top-seller for tickets, with shaded seating and high attendance numbers, panoramic mountain views, and an onsite resort and casino.
- RV Accommodations: There are excellent RV accommodations at Salt River Fields, including spacious parking areas and convenient hookups. It’s also an all-inclusive experience, combining the resort adventure with spring baseball.
- RV Parking: Salt River Fields has devoted RV parking spaces with easy access to the stadium. You’ll have plenty of space to park your rig before the game.
- Nearby Attractions: Scottsdale boasts a vibrant arts scene, upscale shopping, and outdoor activities to round out the trip.
- Venue Quality: It’s a top pick for a reason, as this 11,000-seat facility is both modern and well-maintained. Grab a hotdog from a vendor, take a stroll during the seventh-inning stretch, and enjoy the mountain scenery.
2. JetBlue Park at Fenway South – Fort Myers, Florida
It’s no wonder JetBlue Park at Fenway South is a favorite with fans since it’s home to one of the most popular teams in baseball, the Boston Red Sox. With 10,000 seats, a replica of the iconic outfield Green Monster, and nearby attractions, Fenway South is an ideal vacation destination.
- RV Accommodations: There are plenty of RV campgrounds and resorts in Fort Myers and the surrounding area to choose from, with easy access to the ballpark to enjoy the games.
- RV Parking: While parking is included in your admissions ticket, for each Spring Training game, check with the ballpark personnel for their parking accommodations based on the size of your vehicle.
- Nearby Attractions: Beautiful beaches, wildlife preserves, and historic sites—Fort Myers has it all. Plan a family outing for spring break, or enjoy the campgrounds during your stay.
- Venue Quality: It’s Fenway Park with a Florida twist, including natural scenery with greenery, entertainment, and updated facilities for an authentic baseball experience.
3. Hohokam Stadium – Mesa, Arizona
The Oakland Athletics might be moving to Las Vegas, but right now their Spring Training home is Mesa, Arizona and Hohokam Stadium. The facility might be older but it’s undergone excellent renovations with 10,500 seats, a large LED video board, and improved concession stands.
- RV Accommodations: Aside from RV access at the ballpark, Mesa has RV sites with hookups for longer stays. Explore the natural scenery, get out in nature, and tailgate with baseball fans prior to the games.
- RV Parking: Hohokam has parking for oversized vehicles and RVs for a small fee when attending Spring Training, with easy access to the stadium.
- Nearby Attractions: With museums, art centers, dining, nightlife, recreation, off-roading, and parks, Mesa is an eclectic mix of outdoorsy and adventurous. Cheer on your teams, then take a hike, or relax outside while it’s warm out.
- Venue Quality: Hohokam Stadium has comfortable seating and green space in the outfield, plenty of choices with vendors for concessions, merch, and sprawling views to get some sun while you watch the game. Just watch out for those foul balls.
4. Camelback Ranch – Glendale, Arizona
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox are the home teams at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, which is part of the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area, so you can expect plenty to do. With 13,000 seats, including 3,000 on the lawn, and updated facilities, it’s one more top pick.
- RV Accommodations: There’s no shortage of RV campgrounds and resorts near Glendale and Phoenix. Just plan your stay well in advance to grab a campsite closer to the field when it’s game time.
- RV Parking: You should find RV parking at the ballpark, but as always, check ahead of the game to see what’s available for fans and what’s permitted when it comes to tailgating.
- Nearby Attractions: Check out the Westgate Entertainment District for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Or take a trip to Thunderbird Conservation Park for a hike outdoors.
- Venue Quality: It’s hot and sunny in Arizona, but you can still enjoy the game under the shaded awning. Camelback Ranch has a few more nice touches that make it stand out, like an orange grove, rock retaining walls, a bandstand, and luxury box seating.
Spring Training Ballparks You Might Want To Skip
While every ballpark has something unique to offer, we have a few you might want to avoid or take extra time to plan based on limited accessibility for RVs. Whether it’s limited parking, or lack of RV infrastructure, be careful when booking your trip.
1. LECOM Park (McKechnie Field) – Bradenton, Florida
Formerly known as McKechnie Field, LECOM Park is the host of Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training games. The park is over a century old, which explains why it might not be the most accommodating facility for RV travel.
- RV Accommodations: While the ballpark is older and has undergone renovations, expect there to be limited RV spaces and lack of hookups. While you’ll find RV parks and rentals so you could experience Pirates games, you might want to leave the vehicle at the campground and find another means of transportation.
- RV Parking: There’s limited dedicated RV parking may require early arrival for a suitable spot depending on the size of your vehicle, especially larger RVs. Check with personnel ahead of the game to see where you can find a space.
- Nearby Attractions: Despite the lack of RV infrastructure, you can still enjoy the great outdoors near Bradenton. Explore Everglades National Park, go hiking, plan a beach trip, kayak, or boat when it’s not game day.
- Venue Quality: You could say LECOM Park/McKechnie Field is a historic venue with a classic feel, including a Spanish mission-style facade. The park keeps going through renovations, and is considerably smaller than some other Spring Training stadiums, with room for 7,500 (and 9,000 when it comes to standing).
2. Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium – Jupiter, Florida
The Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals share their Spring Training home in Jupiter at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. While it’s considered a state-of-the-art facility for these teams, it is a smaller venue in terms of seating and accommodation for RVs.
- RV Accommodations: There are campgrounds near Roger Dean, so you can find some RV accommodations. Plan and book ahead though, as spaces might be limited for longer stays, especially considering that five major league teams host games within the vicinity of Jupiter for Spring Training outings.
- RV Parking: Check with the facility’s personnel on parking, as paid lots might be found near the stadium. You might be better off leaving the RV at the campsite.
- Nearby Attractions: Jupiter has plenty of pristine beaches, parks, and wildlife sanctuaries not far of a drive from Roger Dean.
- Venue Quality: While it’s smaller, the stadium does offer luxury seating, plenty of outdoor seating, an outdoor covered area to cool off, and new eating and drinking vendors. Since you’re not far from other Spring Training destinations, you could compare how Roger Dean stacks up to the other venues.
3. Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland, Florida
While it’s a historic field that’s hosted Detroit Tigers Spring Training games since 1946, it is a considerably older stadium that’s recently undergone a couple of much-needed renovations to modernize. Along with a smaller seating capacity compared to other ballparks and a simple outfield layout, you might find less nearby attractions between games.
- RV Accommodations: There are several options for RV parks for camping around Lakeland, but with a smaller and older facility with less seating capacity, it might be more difficult to bring your rig to the game.
- RV Parking: Check the park’s policies for parking based on the size or class of your vehicle for Tigers games this spring.
- Nearby Attractions: Dining, theaters, parks, and an animal reserve can all be found around Lakeland, but RVers might discover more to do outside of town for recreation and entertainment.
- Venue Quality: It’s old, so it has its history, but Joker Marchant might lack more modern amenities compared to other Spring Training ballfields.
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Mark your calendar for this year’s Spring Training games so you can catch the first pitch. Find an RV campground near the stadium and parking options, and explore nearby attractions for your family and friends after you take them out to the ballgame. When you’re ready to purchase your next new or pre-owned recreational vehicle, check out the nation’s largest network of RVs at RVTrader.com.
