We landed this afternoon at Ely KOA Journey, pretty much right in the middle of Nevada, elevation, 6500 ft. This is just a stop-over for a night, but it really is a nice campground. We plan to drive around this after and check out the town.
From here we're heading north to Idaho. Our first stop is a place called Anderson Camp. We plan to spend a couple of days there so we can check out Shoshone Falls and what's left of Twin Falls
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Our drive from Niagra to Kenisee Lake was an eventful one. Our "stop engine" light and buzzer came on and it was almost an impossible find to locate an auto/RV/truck mechanic that had the equipment to analyze our trouble. We finally did, got the issue resolved and was able to make the 173-mile drive in just a bit under eight hours. The other thing we found is that if you're using Google Maps as your GPS coming from I-90, it will direct you to go under a ten-foot bridge just before reaching the campground.
Once we got to the campground we found that they had already chosen our site for us. (not the norm for a Thousand Trails park) Fortunately, it was a 50 amp site as we found that there are just a few of them. I'm guessing that the assignment was to prevent RV's without 50 amps from using the available sites. The campground is very nice, the sites are large and all have grass lawns with full hook-ups. There are tent sites with just water and electricity as well. Like with most campgrounds that rent out annual sites, the better locations we filled with people who don't travel. The campground is only open half the year. The other half power and water are turned off, but people can keep their RV's in their sites. We found that most of the annual sites are just used on the weekend. The campground is very well kept up and has decent amenities. The pool could be bigger and the shared sports court could be split up so that you didn't have to set up a net every time you wanted to play pickleball. The small lake is fine for boating but swimming isn't allowed. There is also a good number of folks with ATV's and they drive them from the campground to go mudding somewhere nearby. Overall the campground is one of the better ones we have visited, the people are very friendly and the feel of the campground is welcoming to traveling RV'ers.
While here at the campground we didn't find a whole lot of excitement in the surrounding area. We drove to Geneva by the Lake, (the local tourist area) then followed the road east along the lake for twenty miles or so. Unfortunately for the town, since the 70's the lake has eaten up the beaches and businesses who once had nice beaches to draw customers in no longer have them. We drove through town around eleven on a Monday and found most stores and attractions to be closed. We also stopped at a couple of parks along Lake Erie and had a chance to wade out into the lake. It was surprisingly warmer than I expected. The problem is that the geese and seagull population at the parks is so numerous that most of the grass and beach areas are minefields and not very pleasant to hang out in.
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Park Model w/ Screened Porch/6 No Pets
Sleeps 6. Two bedrooms/One full bath.
Master bedroom has a queen-size bed. Second bedroom has a bunk bed with double on the bottom and single on top.
Living room has a sofa that turns into a single bed.
Fully equipped kitchen. Linens NOT included.
No pets permitted.
We were informed that there was no way that we could check-in before noon, however when we arrived well before that, there was no problem at all. A camp ranger loaded us up in a golf cart and took us out to pick a site. Friends we had met in Florida were there and we were hoping to camp close to them. The campground has a section of 50 amp sites and a section of 30 amp sites with one row of 50's in the middle. Of course, our friends were in that row. The campground was booked solid so we had the choice of the only 50 left (at the far end of the campground) or take a 30 near Jim & Fen. We opted for the 30. The site we picked ran parallel to the road which was a first for us. It actually worked out fine, but it was very tight. It also put us with our door away from the road so that we when we sat outside we were hidden from everyone. We enjoy meeting new people so this arrangement wasn't the best for us. We did, however, meet the folks camping on the next road sharing the same yard. All in all, it was fine. The campground has a nice pool and a lot of the usual amenities for a Thousand Trails park, but most were very run down and not used. (no pickleball) Overall, the campground was pretty good, the 30 amp sites were all in the trees so that there was enough shade so that only running one AC was fine.
The location of Moody Beach is great. I believe they offer a shuttle to the local beach, there is a fun center just outside the gate and the small town of Wells is a touristy town with lots of shops and restaurants. On our first night in Maine, we went out for a lobster dinner. The lobster was the best, but the restaurant wasn't what we expected. For that kind of money, I expect to be waited on and served on real plates. However, we were with good friends so it was a fun memorable experience. One day, we explored the coast to the north up to Portland and one day to the south down to Portsmouth. We had a couple great days exploring parks, lighthouses, small towns, and taking photos along the way. At Dyer Point, the rocks looked so much like wood I had to grab a small piece to be sure. While at Portland Head Lighthouse we spotted a small whale, but weren't able to get a photo of it. The coast of Maine is absolutely beautiful. On our next visit to the state, I hope to explore the rest of the coast.
Coastal RV Camp in Maine
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