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.
Looking for a fun trip away from it all? Fishing, hiking trails, family activities, and pristine waters await you at Kenisee Lake RV Camping. Surrounded by breathtaking foliage and water views, this RV campground in Ohio offers the perfect getaway for couples, friends, and families.
With plenty of campsites, guests can take their pick at their ideal setting. Choose from heavily wooded sites, clear and open camping, or scenic sites with a water view. Like to fish? Then Kenisee Lake RV camping couldn't be more perfect. Home to a beautiful lake and three ponds, guests can spend the day fishing and create memories by the water.
GENERAL POLICIES:
RESERVATION & PAYMENT POLICIES:
HELPFUL INFORMATION:
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.
Our drive into Niagra's Lazy Lakes was a long one from Vermont. We opted to take I-90 to save some time knowing it was a toll road. It set us back $45 dollars to do so. Driving into the campground coming from the east was a bit tricky as we had to watch bridge heights and weight limits. Once at the campground all was good. We were able to pick a site (in half the park as we're not members of the park, but can camp here for free through our Coast to Coast) a found a good one with plenty of grass and shade. Also, not being a member caused us to cut our visit shorter than we would have liked. The weekend we hoped to stay was a Canadian Holliday and the campground was blocked out for non-members. The campground itself is beautiful with nice sites, two pools, two lakes, and all the amenities you would expect to find in a camping resort. (no pickleball) It also only has 30amp sites with no septic available to non-resident campers. The park is located just twenty minutes from Niagra Falls which was very convenient for us.
Having just two days to explore, we decided to first visit the Canadian side of the falls. It is much more touristy and built up than the American side. So we took a tour to the base of the falls and behind it. We also went to the Imax theater to see "Legends of the Falls" (it was disappointing) We took a few minutes out for lunch and tried our luck in a Casino and didn't do very well. On the second day, we stopped off at Whirlpool State Park on our way in. We learned quite a bit of history about the falls and the Niagra River from a park volunteer. Then we drove back to the falls and visited Niagra State Park. The park is exceptional and is worth a visit. We got out to the observation tower to see both falls, then made it to Goat Island (which is between the two falls) From there we could get right up to the edge of the Canadian falls. We decided that we would walk around the island and took a few minutes to walk out onto the three sisters islands which are small islands above the Canadian falls, where several signs were posted for the really stupid. On the other side of Goat Island, you can walk out onto "Hell's Half Acre". It's another island right above the American Falls which divides the river forming Bridalvale Falls. Below Bridalvale, people can walk out onto decks and get the full falls experience. I sort of wished we had taken the time to do so, maybe on our next visit.
Address:4312 Church Rd. Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: (800) 874-2957
Fax: (716) 433-2625
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Resort Information: Niagara's Lazy Lakes Resort is in the heart of Niagara and is known as "Western New York's Best Kept Secret". Only 15 minutes from the Canadian border, plan on visiting many of the local and Canadian attractions such as Niagara Falls, Lake Ontario (salmon fishing) and Old Fort Niagara, Toronto.
Web Site:lazylakes.com
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Partial Sites: 265
Pull-through Sites: 25
Check-In/Check-Out Times: Noon - 6:00 p.m./ 11:00 a.m.
RV Site Minimum Stay: 1 night
Open: May 1 to Oct 31
Open: Nov 17 to Dec 31
Maximum Electrical Service: 50 amps
WiFi Available: Yes
Maximum RV Length: 45 feet
Elevation: 300.0000
Amenities: Recreation Hall, laundry, dump station, boating available, paddle boats, horseshoes, outdoor pools (heated), fishing available (catch & release), shuffleboard, canoes, ice available, RV supplies, propane, grocery store, picnic tables, group activities, fire rings, beach, church service, gift shop, game room, hot showers, playground, handicap access, firewood, basketball, boating nearby, shopping nearby, golf nearby, fishing nearby, casinos nearby, tourist attractions nearby.
RV Notes: Additional charges: 50 amps $4/night, Arrival dump station fee $25, honey wagon $10. No sewer sites.
Rental Notes: Rental units available. Trip Points not accepted. Contact the resort directly.
Accepts Pets: Yes
Pet Restrictions: 2 pets per site. Must show vaccination papers.
Visitor Mail Accepted: No