Favorite Campground

[crbatten]

Where is your favorite campground? Mine are Elk Meadows @ Troute Lake, Washington and Fort Stevens State Park @ Warrenton, Oregon. crb

[mar3656]

thats a good question ! I enjoy the Myrtle Beach KOA in South Carolina and Salt Springs in Ocola National Forrest in Ocala Florida.

[moosemom]

I guess that would depend on what State we are in. In Tennessee, between Memphis and Nashville, I would say, Natchez Trace State Resort Park & Forest, Exit 116 off I-40. In Texas, Sea Port Village in Rockport, Texas and you can't miss at any of the Texas State Parks, besides the people of Texas are great. In NW, South Carolina, Devil's Fork State Park on Lake Jocassee. In Utah, just outside of Zion National Park in Springdale, the Zion River Resort is super nice. In Louisana, just off I-20 in Ruston, Lincoln Parrish Park and don't miss eating at Cajun Cafe just up the road.

[ironbyron]

Hillman Ferry in Grand Rivers, which is at Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky. Great folks and facility.

Byron Oost in Owensboro, KY

[lemi1]

We Spend at least 4- 10 day stay's a year at Terrible's Lakside R.V. Resort & Casino. Beautiful Park,Great Food at Casino.

[norjact60]

One of ours would be the "Red Apple" in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Another is Beverly Beach, right ON the ocean in Beverly Beach, Fl.

[hickbran]

I really enjoy Anastasia State Park in Florida. Great sites, close to beach and St. Augustine. Most of Florida's state parks are nice.

[jarnocan]

the area - Allegheny County NC is really nice.
I am curious about more recommendations especially in NC, Tenn and VA- especially ones that allow dogs, and are on lakes.
thats a good question ! I enjoy the Myrtle Beach KOA in South Carolina and Salt Springs in Ocola National Forrest in Ocala Florida. thanks-

[lcblevins]

One of our favorite spots was the Lake Fairfax County Park in VA. We stayed there several nights when we were touring Washington DC. The only drawback was that there were no water hookups...otherwise it was a great place and cheap too.

[borisgump]

would say, Natchez Trace State Resort Park & Forest, Exit 116 off I-40.

...Does this park have full hook-ups? Near I40? Nightly rate?


.......Thanks Boris

[campkrazy]

IN Tn we like Fall Creek Falls state park.Between Chat,-Nash.
Florida.St Andrews state park
Ga.FDR state park
Al. Desoto Falls state park

[wileycoyote46]

My wife and I like Beverly Beach SP, Newport, OR and Schwarz Park (COE), Cottage Grove, OR. Also, Sunset Bay SP, Coos Bay, OR and Nehalem Bay SP, Manzanita, OR

[aghfl]

So far we have 2 favorite campgrounds, they are Jekyll Island Campground in Georgia, and Beverly Beach in Florida. This year we hope to explore many more. Any Ideas for great campgrounds in Florida or Geogia would be much appreciated

[reverie]

Two answers:

1. Our favorite campground is Longhollow on Lake Lanier, north of Atlanta. It's private and doesn't have lots of ammenitites, but it is small and warm and our kids love it.

2. The BEST campground we have ever stayed at, hands-down, is Topsail Hill near Destin, Florida. Everything you want, flat, wide, private campsites, full hookups, reasonable price and a beach that cannot be beat.

Reverie

[jonesrvers]

Tybee Island GA. beautiful place in the spring.

[moosemom]

This is a great park. Yes, it has full hookups and is exit 116 off I-40. I can't remember rate right off hand but very reasonable. You can eat at Lodge which is usually a buffet - ask your camp host. It's a ways back off the Interstate but nice and quiet; most site with lake view.



would say, Natchez Trace State Resort Park & Forest, Exit 116 off I-40.

...Does this park have full hook-ups? Near I40? Nightly rate?


.......Thanks Boris

[lemil]

Would like more info on LonghollowTwo answers:

1. Our favorite campground is Longhollow on Lake Lanier, north of Atlanta. It's private and doesn't have lots of ammenitites, but it is small and warm and our kids love it.

2. The BEST campground we have ever stayed at, hands-down, is Topsail Hill near Destin, Florida. Everything you want, flat, wide, private campsites, full hookups, reasonable price and a beach that cannot be beat.

Reverie

[hunter03872]

1 of mine is Kelly's in Calahan Fl. Price is right and the owner Pat is one heck of an Irishman

[shae6969]

Can anyone tell me a good plce to camp in the Seattle area. We want to go there for spring break, but we dont want to stay in town.

Thanks,
Sharyl

[mdvaden]

I've been to Ft. Stevens, but its a bit shady for me, and it seems like I've needed to drive to the beach, rather than walk.

South a bit, is my favorite, Nehalem Bay State Park...

www.mdvaden.com/nehalem_bay.shtml

I like it better than Harris Beach, which is a favorite southern coast campground.

[viking1470]

anything that is run by the Army Corps of Engineers -- great sites and great people to deal with ---

[rcracer05]

hi copper harbour is great in upper michigan, they have a nice fort there and so peaceful and quiet right on the point!
lisa - rcracer05

[justruns]

Prairie Creek Redwood State Park, CA

[crbatten]

I have seen a lot of interesting post here to check out while traveling, I am also going to add a 3rd favorite which is "Apache Wells RV Park" in Mesa, Arizona. We Plan on spending some time there next winter. Glad to see all these favorites, keep on post them. crb

[rvinmantim]

This is my favorite weekend park.
www.jellystonewarrens.com


I have stayed at so many nice parks during our travels it's hard to pick just one.

[garycool]

My favorite campground is at Rend Lake in Southern Illinois.

[viking1470]

any thing ren or owend by Corps of Enginners.. give 'em a a try -- u'll always be lookin for em

[leeman]

I don't think that I really have a favorite. I love to travel from place to place and see a lot, but plan to visit a lot of the Thousand Trails resorts soon.
After rv,ing for many years, sold my camping trailer while kids were into all their school activities. Now that they are grown and gone, we will be getting a new rv and hit the road again.
I am retired now and wife has six more months, then it's bye-bye Louisiana.
We are actually starting our limited travels before she retires. We will be at a Thousand trails in North Texas the end of this month, then on to Illinois for a week.
Hope to see some of you on the road. Happy Trails!

Leeman

[seerockcity]

Favorite campgrounds-my favorite topic!
Georgia: For hiking and views-Cloudland Canyon S.P.; for fishing Elijah Clark S.P.; for visiting the amazing Cumberland Island stay at Crooked River S.P.and take ferry from St. Mary's!
Florida: Henderson Beach State park and Topsail Hill Resort in Destin
North Carolina: Cascade Lake Recreation Area in Pisgah Forest
Alabama: DeSoto State Park

[timkelmom]

Our favorite campground is Fort Wilderness resort and campground in FL at Walt Disney World. I am a Disney lover and would rather be there than any other place in the world.

[golden]

When we are craving the mountain scene, but only have time for a short run, we go to Rock Crusher Canyon RV Park in Crystal River, Fl.

[ccintrigue]

Other than Fort Wilderness, that everyone loves, my favorite is Ocean Lakes in Myrtle Beach. Also like the Outdoor Resorts - Port St Lucie, FL, and Hilton Head, SC.

[familyfun]

Lake-in-the-Woods Pa, Spring Gulch Pa, Virigina Beach KOA, Frontiertown Ocean City, Maryland, Tall Pines YoggiBear NJ.

[cindy27]

My husband and I have only been traveling in our motor home the past two summers. We really enjoyed a campgrounds called Willow Tree in the north end of Myrtle Beach. It is only a few years old and is about 20 minutes away from the main drag. The sites are spacious and the setting is very relaxing.
cindy27

[jimbo]

We really enjoy the Rifle River state forest Campground in Michingan. Sites have electricity, and dump station available. Newer bath house and decent sized sites. There is a lot of beautiful scenery within the park as well as some excellent fishing and hunting. There are several campgrounds within the recreation area with the Grousehaven campground is the modern one. The rest of them are primitive with vault toilets. This recreation area used to be a private hunting retreat used by many notable people including Fred Bear,several astronauts, and Arthur Godfry. It is still pristeen and wildlife is abundant.

[blackwolf]

Although I like Epcot better. I love the campground and bus service.
Black Wolf

[campkrazy]

Tn-Fall Creek Falls SP
Ga-R Shaffer Heard COE WEst Point Lake
North Ga.Any SP
Fl-St Andrews SP


Camping anywhere would be better than being at home

[ozarker]

If you like warm weather, bike riding, birding and have a dog this park can't be beat, it is the cleanest, best maintained park I have ever used, large spaces, all concrete, it is next to the state bird park and 1/2 mile to the national butterfly area, both of which are free for residents of the park. A 5 mile bike paved bike pathe and inside the bird park, where no motor vehicles are allowed you can ride all over. There is at least 1 acre of fenced in area for your dog to run loose, with an obstacle(sic) course. Very little outside traffic.

[rvguy333]

Northeast Ga Mountains

Tallulah River
Yonah Mountain
Mountain Lakes

AOR & RPI

[happikamper]

We like Sturgeon River campground in Wolverine. It offer electric and water. Also Wild Cherry Resort in Leland, full hookup including sewer! Plus they pick up your garbage every day and bring you a morning paper! Its also not too far from Fishtown in Leland. Anybody have some recommendations for campgrounds in Northern Michigan?

[timkelmom]

If you like warm weather, bike riding, birding and have a dog this park can't be beat, it is the cleanest, best maintained park I have ever used, large spaces, all concrete, it is next to the state bird park and 1/2 mile to the national butterfly area, both of which are free for residents of the park. A 5 mile bike paved bike pathe and inside the bird park, where no motor vehicles are allowed you can ride all over. There is at least 1 acre of fenced in area for your dog to run loose, with an obstacle(sic) course. Very little outside traffic.

Our good friends are spending the winter here right now. They are due to leave on March 24. They absoloutely love it and are encouraging us to wintger there with them next year.

We have wintered in south Texas before in Harlingen, but we are seriously considering Bensten Palm Village.

Glat to hear another good review.

[northerngal49709]

This is a really nice state park in northern michigan (the upper half). It has 2 campgrounds but we like the Lower Falls View. Lots of trees and scenery and you can walk to the falls. Watch out for the mosquitos though. They're bad in May.

[paulo]

One of the best RV, Parks we love to visit, Camp Hatteras, NC
is a Coast Coast, and Indian Rocks FL, this one is closed.

[colocamper]

After camping for about a year with my wife, I would have to say that our favorite campground would have to be Garden of the Gods Campground in Colorado Springs. The location is perfect for all recreation activities and the facilities are spottless.

[flagypsy]

thats a good question ! I enjoy the Myrtle Beach KOA in South Carolina and Salt Springs in Ocola National Forrest in Ocala Florida.


Now were talking, Salt Spgs is the bomb, been going there since the "old days" if you know what I mean, when will you be there next maybe we could say Hi?

[dave4957]

thats a good question ! I enjoy the Myrtle Beach KOA in South Carolina and Salt Springs in Ocola National Forrest in Ocala Florida.

Next time u r in fl try Silver Springs State Park. Beautiful new park, big sites, trails along the Silver River. Rt 40 & Rc 35

[frank]

We have several! We love Clearwater CG in Meredith, NH and have been going there many years. We also like Myrtle Beach Travel Park and have been going there for 20 years. In Florida we like the Red Coconut becuase we have a site right on the Gulf. This is one of the few CG's on the west coast that has waterfront sites. We also like Candy Hill in Winchester, VA and stop there often.

Enjoy!!

[lee28]

If you can handle paying $105.00 a night for a campsight you really need to
try Bluewater Key in the Florida Keys. Most sights are on the water and
each has it's own Tiki bar and grill area. It's awsome!

[vikingcamper]

Our favorite is Mclain State Park, right on Lake Superior in Hancock, MI. Nice sized lots, clean bathhouses, great scenery and spectacular sunsets. Nice beach at the bottem of the bluff but the water is extremely cold.


Next would be Tahquamenon Falls State park in Paradise. Beautiful scenery with lots of waterfalls that you can play in. Large sites. newer modern bathhouses.

The following pic is from Mclain State Park and Tahquamenon Falls State Park.

[donbar]

Lake Conroe Thousand Trails is one of our favorites, just north of Houston.

[colleen]

Mine is Ocean Lakes Family Campground in Myrtle Beach.
We have been going there for 15 years and never get
tired of it.
Colleen

[ccintrigue]

Colleen, maybe we'll meet in Ocean Lakes one day -- or maybe we already have ?!?!? We're usually there several times a year.

[mrsgeek]

A great winter destination. Great people, nice nature trail, good kayaking on the Peace River.

[liboondocker]

Locally we love Shinnecock East and Smith Point CG'S here on Long Island, the first is beach camping 4x4 only no hookups, Smith Point has hookups in the campground if beach camping is open there then we prefer to take that.

Florida we like Ft.Desoto in St.Petersburg and this year will spend 2 weeks at Ft. Wilderness in Disney can't wait we go to Disney every year just never have brought the TT. As a kid my parents use to take our family every weekend to the Keys I think it was Sunshine Key if that sounds right to anyone.

[jconnor55]

Our favorites are Watkins Glen SP NY. Sampson SP NY. Four Mile Creek SP NY. Webster Park CG, Webster NY. Ive's Run, Tioga PA.

[bigdog]

I like Henderson Beech And Santa Rosa (Topsail) on the gulf coast of Fla

[gmcwhitewolf]

Scout, what can you tell me about G.O.G. campground in Colo.
Is it OK for bigger rigs?

[supernavywife]

So far we have 2 favorite campgrounds, they are Jekyll Island Campground in Georgia, and Beverly Beach in Florida. This year we hope to explore many more. Any Ideas for great campgrounds in Florida or Geogia would be much appreciated

Katherine Abbey Hannah State Park in Jacksonville, FL is a wonderful campground. It is on the ocean, has mountain bike trails, a water park, and great campsites. A must if you are on the eastern part of Florida.

[durhamcutter]

a couple of our favorites are Moon shine creek in North Carolina and Fairview Riverside in Madisonville Louisiana

[lensmanicu]

I have two favorites both in Mississippi the first is a corp of engineers campground near Meridian on Okatibbee Lake The Camp Ground is Twiltley Branch. The second is A Mississippi State Park.. Tishaminga nice little park peaceful and quite it used to be a CCC park complete with a swinging bridge and pioneer farm and plenty of hiking and fishing.

[desertrose]

The Fountain of Youth in Thermopolis Wyoming---Most relaxing with an olympic size pool of fed from mineral sping. very nice

[stampgirl]

My favorite campground is Petoskey KOA, MI. SUPER nice staff, great activities, Squeaky Clean (restrooms, store, grounds, etc). And I like the fact all roads and sites are PAVED. Upon check-in, you follow a staff member (who is driving a golf cart) directly to your site, they help you "park" your rig, they ask if you need help with anything, etc. If you need/buy firewood, they bring it to your site and unload it right at your fire pit. We so enjoy this CG!

[bubbabod]

One of my favorites is the Indian Campground in Buffalo, Wy. It's family-run and sits under about 200 huge cottonwood trees, so there's plenty of shade during the warm summer months. Full hookups, small pool, laundry, clean restrooms. I like it because it makes a good home base when I'm up there meeting friends who I study the Indian Wars with. Buffalo is my favorite small town anywhere, nestled in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains, it's a very history city, with the Indian Wars, the Bozeman Trail and the Johnson County Cattle Wars all taking place in the vicinity.

[anchors]

we have also camped at Beverly's campground on the beach and yes it was great and not far to drive into daytona and the boardwalk area. Also i luv Fort wilderness in Disney. we have been there already 2x within the last month. but then we are Floridians and not far from Disney
brenda

[sparkplugrandy]

for weekends ,cedar ridge at lake belton tx.for vacation it's acorn acres in branson mo.

[disneycamper]

Our absolute favorite campground is Fort Wilderness in Walt Disney World, Florida. It's just perfect for us. We spend quite a few nights there through-out the year and would highly recommend it to anyone.

[tnsue]

Jekyll Island in Georgia!!! My favorite place!

[stacyb]

Top 5

1)Pirateland -Myrtle Beach,SC
2)Claboughs-Pigeon Forge,TN
3)Great Smokey Mt. Yogi Bear-Gatlinburg,TN
4)Cherokee KOA-Cherokee,NC
5)Warriors SP-Kingsport,TN

[familyfun]

In Ocean City, Maryland
Frontiertown, the waterpark is included in the price, they have a pool and playground, boat slips, campstore is well packed and they also have a mini golf that is included. You can rent the golf carts but it is better to bring your bikes. They have cabins for rental. They have sites that run along the boat ramps but no trees near the water. There is a food store about 5miles down the road, and about 10minutes is the inlet you can go to the beach, fish and walk downtown Ocean City.

Virigina Beach, VA
KOA on General Booth Blvd
About 10 minutes to the beach, Norfolk is about 1/2hour ride.

[faith]

Ocala National Forest - Juniper Springs-great canoeing, Salt Springs-fishing, also Swanee River Music Park in Live Oak, good camping, fishing, and music too.

[monikamcgillicuddy]

Bar Harbor KOA...we go every year and have a great spot right on the shore.
Awesome location.

[billcolleen]

Just returned home from S. Lake Tahoe, Ca. (see previous post re: Camp Richardson- - ugh). We stayed @ the new RV park off of I-5, exit #99, In Canyonville Oregon. The Park is operated by the 7 Feathers indian Casino. It is a beautiful park w/concrete level pads, full hook-ups, very well maintained landscaping, Very courteous, helpful staff. and several amenities such as pools, cable tv, wifi, etc. I was amazed the morning befor we left, a park employee stopped in front of the MH, walked to the front, and pulled both wipers out & away from the windshield. I started to go out and confront the employee, when I realized that he was preparing to wash my windows, (they were covered w/bugs). This ws a first for us. The employee had a badge on that identified him as a "guest services" person. He said that this park was recently rated as the 6th best park in the country. If this is true the other 5 must really be something. Oh, I almost forgot, Upon arriving, and after ck. in, we were escorted to the site by an employee in a golf cart. All this for only $28.35. We will definately return to this park, and if you are in the area we encourage you to stop here also, you won't regret it.

[germanbrave]

We like a campground in Stockbridge,Mi just north of Jackson,Mi about 17 miles it is called Heartland woods rv resort they are about 30 miles north of Michigan international speedway and they have a website they are worth checking out if you get into this area.
www.heartlandwoodsrv.com

[ibhome]

Our favorite in AL is Wind Creek State Park. Nice paved pads, roads. Clean park and bath houses and has a new air conditioned bath house-rare!. Park activities and on beautiful Lake Martin in Alexander City. Will surely spoil you!
In FL-we love Fort Wilderness at Disney.

[golden]

Rockcrusher Canyon in Crystal River, Fl. If you want to go to the mountains but, can't get there, this is the next best thing. Love it!

[barbiegirl]

One of ours would be the "Red Apple" in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Another is Beverly Beach, right ON the ocean in Beverly Beach, Fl.

We have been to Beverly many times. Did they ever get their water pressure fixed? Last time , and previous times there, we had to use our water pump in the rig due to the lowness of it.

[oldguybc]

In Bothell, at the north end of Lake Washington, there is a park called Lake Pleasant, very scenic, around small (2-3 acre) lake, back- in sites, accomodations are pretty good, not too many parks around Seattle, this is the one we use when we go there

[bobeaton149]

This one's been taken over by a big corporation that is moving in on the "quality" campgrounds and really raising the fees. It was great but I wonder if the cost will go up too much.

[antiqfreq]

I love Stephen Foster Cultural Center in White Springs, FL - you can canoe the Suwanee. Also I love Juniper Springs (drycamping) in Ocala Nat'l Forest in FL.
And on the west coast of FL, I like Fort Desoto in Tierra Verde........

Jo

*we'll be at Salt Springs in October.........yea.........*

[pocannie]

Top 5

1)Pirateland -Myrtle Beach,SC
2)Claboughs-Pigeon Forge,TN
3)Great Smokey Mt. Yogi Bear-Gatlinburg,TN
4)Cherokee KOA-Cherokee,NC
5)Warriors SP-Kingsport,TN
I was wanting to know about the campground,Outdoor Resorts. Have you been there and coming off i-40 which is the best road to take into there.:)

[blima]

If you are ever in North Idaho, the Blackwell Island Rv Park is a great place to camp. Great facilities, nice beach on the river and the people who run the place are great too. Also a place in Northern Calif. that we stayed in one time called Benbow RV Park. It is up near the giant redwoods.

[barbslamps]

;) We have been on the road for five months and Railside RV Park, Williams, AZ has the most friendly and helpful people. They go out of their way to help and are always available. It is in a good location and the bath facilities are extreemly clean. They even have a nice continental breakfast.

[duane]

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Duane