12 Target Items You Need To Perfectly Organize Your RV Campsite

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Seasoned campers know that one thing that can make or break a camping trip is preparation — or lack thereof. A lot of equipment is involved, and although the pastime is all about connecting with nature and the open road, its simplicity can be deceiving. Of course, it's also a learning curve — there's a lot to figure out in terms of staying safe while camping and setting yourself up to fully enjoy to your trip. Fortunately, you don't need to head to a specialty outdoors shop to find a lot of helpful supplies. Target features a wide range of camping and travel products, from technical essentials like drinking water hoses to campsite amenities like folding camp chairs. And there's plenty to help with organization to ensure a stress-free experience in the great outdoors.

Below, discover 12 items currently available through Target that are great for making the RV campsite more organized. As an avid camper, I've used many of these items or equivalent RV finds from IKEA and other retailers. I love figuring out ways to use products in uniquely useful ways on the road. We've researched Target's website to find versatile items that can often be used in a variety of creative ways. We have reflected the cost of each item in this article as the typical full retail price, although as of this writing, many of the products listed below are on sale online and your local store may also be running promotions when you shop. Pro tip: Late summer and early autumn are great times to shop for camping equipment because stores tend to slash prices to clear seasonal stock. It's also worth noting that some of these items may only be available online or ship-to-store. Read on help plan your next Target run and get organizing.

Sometimes, nothing gets the job done like a taut line, whether it's to hold down items while the RV is in motion or maximizing vertical space by creating a handy place to hang things from. With five different lengths, including 10-inch mini cords and a pair of ball ties, the Cling 20-piece assorted bungee cord set ($14.99) is a great all-purpose solution for keeping things secure and storing essentials without all the clutter.

I've used bungee cords in the holding area of my camper trailer to keep larger items — such as a power station — in place. This helps to make sure that things don't slide around or get damaged while the trailer is in motion. Another helpful application is to suspend the cords across open shelving areas so whatever you store on them stays put. This may involve screwing in some eye-hooks or S-hooks to give the bungee cords something to link to, but the possibilities are virtually endless: It's a simple way to keep a trash can or other under-cabinet containers secure, create a lightweight curtain rod, or tack down items outside when the wind picks up. As one Reddit user said, "I put my tablecloth on and wrap bungees around both ends of the table. Hurricane proof." Another camper added, "I use the tiny ones to strap my eggs down on travel days. No more yellow drippy surprises."

It's hard to go wrong with a versatile storage solution that has plenty of space, comes with handles, and collapses down so you can easily stow it away when it's not in use. Camco's RV storage bag ($42.99) is billed as an all-purpose solution for keeping accessories organized. It's like an angular duffle bag with a large, zippered opening on top and internal pockets inside an otherwise open compartment. It would work for storing wheel chocks, a level, cables, gloves, or any other supplies you need to get parked and set up.

The best part about this style of bag is that it doesn't have to be just for RV bits and bobs — it could be used for storing towels and beach items, extra bedding, games to play at the campsite, or anything else you can think of. Its soft sides make it easy to wedge in among other objects in the hold, and the handles make it easy to lug out to the picnic table. I always appreciate a bag that has handles just long enough to heave onto your shoulders so you can carry other things at the same time.

A heavy-duty, permanent solution for exterior storage when interior space is limited, a trailer tongue box is great for storing things that are better kept outside anyway. Think wheel chocks, a tool kit, sewer hose support, stabilizers, or extension cords that might get dusty or need regular cleaning. RVers often carry a few tools and supplies they can't do without, such as duct tape, zip ties, a cordless drill, or a handsaw for helping to clear the site.

The 36-inch aluminum trailer tongue tool box, regularly priced at $239.99, is a handy addition for travel trailers if you have room between the body of the camper and the propane tanks. It's durable, so if your vehicle kicks up any gravel on the road, you don't have to worry about rips or tears like you would with a soft-sided bag or tarps. The organizer can carry up to 100 pounds, but the aluminum body itself is relatively lightweight at about 15.5 pounds. So, you don't need to worry about it adding too much to your GVWR, or gross vehicle weight rating — the amount the trailer and/or the tow vehicle can handle when fully loaded. Its latch also locks, so no matter where you're parked, your items are secure. 

Pretty much exactly what it sounds like, the Unique Bargains sewer hose storage bag is purpose-designed to hold unwieldy hoses and keep them contained, regularly priced at $33.69. There are a couple kinds of hoses that RVers typically use: a drinking water hose and a larger one that's used for flushing out used water (gray water), and waste from the toilet (black water). The drinking water hose is smaller and narrower, usually white or blue, and it can be coiled up much like a typical garden hose. The gray/black hose, however, is usually a kind of ridged plastic and can be harder to contain, although many trailers are designed with a hollow rear bumper that holds the hose. In the absence of that, such as with a toy hauler, having a dedicated storage option outside is ideal and feels more sanitary.

The wide format of this storage bag comes in handy, featuring waterproof material and a mesh top with a drawstring. The lightweight fabric helps the contents "breathe," dry easier, and avoid trapping moisture inside the container. And, of course, the bag doesn't only have to be used for hoses. Its design makes it ideal for hauling laundry or keeping extra bedding contained. It should go without saying, but only do that if you never stored the hose in it before!

Target is known for its storage options, so no list of RV campsite organization ideas would be complete without at least a couple of versatile options for storage bins. This soft-sided, collapsible storage bin from Brightroom ($12) is ideal for when you want to be able to stuff things into a container but also want to be able to squish it a little more than in a hard-sided bin. "It looks stylishly and has strong foldable reinforcement. So it holds its shape comparing to regular plastic zip bags," shared a customer in a review on the Target website.

At 14 x 26 x 17 inches, this collapsible version is ideal for soft items like extra blankets, towels, and clothes, and the handles make it easy to pull out of a cabinet. My travel trailer has one large, wardrobe-style cabinet at the front of the unit, but it's totally open inside. This is where I store bulky extra bedding, hiking gear, and other items I don't need all the time but like being able to access easily when I do. Being able to stack a couple of bins like this efficiently also means there's no wasted space.

A cheap yet durable all-purpose bag with two sizes of straps is easily one of the most useful items any RVer or camper can have. And the best part? They're actually affordable. This type of bag was first introduced as an essential item from IKEA, called the FRAKTA, and it remains a prominent feature in the Swedish company's stores today. Its success spurred many other brands to create their own versions — and Target's 32.5" reusable XL tote is a prime example at $5 a pop. It's essentially made of a plastic tarp material, so the bag is lightweight, waterproof, and easily folds up and packs away without taking up much room or creating extra weight in your camper. "Large, very sturdy and holds a lot more weight than it seems like it would. Folds up nicely so easy to keep in car," shared a customer in a review on the Target website.

I've used this style bag for a wide variety of things, from hauling laundry and pillows to carrying firewood from a park's shed to the campsite. I probably have half a dozen. They're also great for lugging extra bedding, shoes, cooking equipment and more. As someone who tows a trailer, I find them immanently useful for moving things between the back of my vehicle and the camper. I also typically travel with my dog (who, I swear, has more equipment and food than I do), so these bags are great for transporting her blankets, bed, and other supplies between the camper and the site. In essence, the uses are virtually endless, making it a durable travel essential.

We'd be remiss if we didn't mention one of the most useful RV organization items out there: the clear plastic storage container. Bonus points if it's stackable! In my experience, lightweight fabric bins are great for storing dishes and other kitchen supplies, small games and activities, and whatever else you want to be able to grab quickly off a shelf. Their only drawback is that you have to rely on memory to know where everything is. It may look tidy but it's more efficient to be able to see right through the container and not have to pull down every bin to remind yourself of what's inside.

Brightroom's 5-liter stacking clear bins with lids are only $7 each, and they're a manageable size that's perfect for making use of deep spaces in cabinets, tucking inside the fridge, or storing within other roomier bins. There are also options for different dimensions, like the 4-liter version that's approximately 10 x 7 x 4.5 inches ($6), or larger. You might also opt for a basic bathroom organizer with handles ($5 to $7), which would work well for storing bottles under the sink, for example, or making the snacks easy to grab out of a high cupboard.

One thing that comes at a premium when camping, especially when traveling with a group or family, is privacy. Even as a solo traveler, I usually want to carve out space away from campground neighbors. One never knows when the sites will feel a little too close for comfort. As an aside, it's worth checking your specific RV park's rules since they may not allow tents. However, if you're in a national or state park campground, for example, some spots may allow room for additional tents (within reason) without a problem. This is entirely dependent on where you are and what kind of site you've booked, though.

A portable pop-up privacy tent ($103.99) comes in handy when you need to create a convenient place that's away from prying eyes. Whether you use it for changing into your beachwear, taking a solar-heated camp shower, or keeping the portable composting toilet so there's a convenient "outhouse" right in your campsite, it's easy to use with a simple, zippered door. It also collapses down into a 2-by-2-foot disk that's 5 inches thick and weighs less than 4 pounds, so it's easy to store. One thing to keep in mind is that because these pop-up tents are tall, they can be susceptible to wind. If it's getting batted around, you might consider just having it handy as-needed. "I tend to just throw it up for a few minutes when I need it then take it down after, since its a popup its easy to put up/take down quickly," said one Reddit user who uses a similar tent for showering.

Many standard campsites come equipped with a picnic table, but not all RVers end up at campgrounds. Some may boondock — staying in a place without hookups of any kind, also known as dry camping — on public lands. Others might post up in a parking lot at a small business by way of Harvest Hosts or on someone's private property via Hipcamp. Some of the most spectacular campsites I've had the pleasure to visit didn't come with any bells or whistles at all — just the space. Since amenities always vary, one way to ensure that you have a place to put your drinks and food outside is to have a portable folding camping table.

The wooden table available at Target is regularly priced at $129.99 and comes with a carrying case for easy hauling. The whole thing collapses down, with a tabletop that can be removed from the frame and rolled up, and legs that fold into the frame, so it all fits into a compact bag. For ages, I used a good hard-sided cooler as a table, which I'd set up between the camp chairs, but it was always a pain to have to remove things from atop the lid in order to get inside it. Having a small table freed up the cooler, and it works well for staging ingredients when cooking over a campfire.

All-purpose storage is key in RVs and at the campsite. It's always preferable to have the ability to reuse items, stow them wherever you can find space, and be able to see what's inside easily. Target's set of 5 zippered pouch organizers ($9.99) from Up&Up checks all these boxes. "I love these organizing bags! They are the perfect, large size to fit camping cutting board, kitchen gear, etc for camping," shares a customer in a review.

I use reusable pouches for a range of things, including a basic, homemade first aid kit, writing utensils, toiletries, spare batteries, and things that might otherwise end up in the "junk drawer" at home. I use a small one to collect quarters if I end up at a campground where the washing machines or showers still require coins, and I have another that I keep with all of my other RV accessories, which holds small things that could easily get lost, like a spare cotter pin for my hitch. The PVC material is waterproof, so they're handy for transporting items to the beach, for example, and the zippered closure keeps things secure. 

One of the most versatile objects I've ever used while camping is a soft-sided shower caddy, which are often marketed to university students who live in dorms and need to take their shampoo and everything with them to the communal bathrooms. For camping, they work much the same, but they're not limited to just shower items. A mesh shower caddy, such as the $10 version from Room Essentials, is ideal for packing dishes, silverware, and other items to take outside. Alternatively, it could be used for keeping kids' activities contained or used as a small tote to take to take sunscreen and a book to the lake.

The mesh pockets around the side provide a surprising amount of storage. It has the benefit of a strap for looping over your arm, plus the ability to collapse and be stowed easily when not in use. Hard-sided versions like a plastic portable shower caddy (J&V Textiles' version is a bit more expensive) are also great for storing cleaning supplies under the sink, for example, if you need solutions for limited bathroom storage.

Thanks to its soft sides and limited length, a three-compartment closet organizer is a handy addition to tall, open RV cabinets. Brightroom's hanging three-shelf closet, which is a deal at only $9, fits well into storage spaces equipped with hanging rods. "I used it in a coat closet for hats, gloves and find it to be sturdy enough. Definitely worth the money for lightweight items," shared a customer in a review. I use one in a double-door, all-purpose cabinet at the front of my trailer that has a hanging rack, and the organizer's open compartments are ideal for storing towels, sweatshirts, sandals, and other items that are soft and not too heavy. Because it's not very long, there's room beneath it to store additional bins. Every RV layout will be different, but the compact size is key with this product.

The Brightroom version also comes with mesh pockets on the sides — something I actually wish mine had. The unit also collapses down into a nearly flat profile, making it easy to store if you don't need to use it all the time. Because it features a hanging system, it can also come in handy outside at the campsite, especially if you have a taut laundry line or bungee system.