Several national clubs and organizations offer campground discounts. Our national parks offer a special rate to seniors. If you are 62 or over, ask for the Golden Age Passport. They work a few hours a week helping the officials with administrative tasks, facilities maintenance, or visitor assistance. In return, for this enjoyable experience, they are often given free camping in some of the most desirable RVing areas in our country.
Some locations even provide propane and a small stipend.
I recently met some RVers who spend several months every year dry camping on vacant government land in the west. One of the best things about RVing is the fact you have many options available to control the expense of camping. It is not a recreation for only the wealthy. Take advantage of these suggestions and listen to the full timers you meet on the road. You too will be saving money you can spend on other, more important things, like presents for your spouse.