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.
Since there were no membership campgrounds alone my route through Vermont, we looked at other options. (I typed in "campgrounds along Route 9 in Vermont" on Google Maps) I reserved a couple of nights several months ahead of time and had to mail a check because they don't accept credit. It seemed like a hassle, but I'm glad that I did. We arrived at the campground in the early afternoon and were shown which site was ours. It an excellent site so I don't mind that I didn't pick it. I'm sure I could have changed if I wanted to. First of all, I have never been in a campground where the owners took so much pride in it. Every campsite was nice, there are acres of green grass and three ponds to canoe in. All of the sites are very well maintained as well as all of the roads. The tent sites were secluded but with views over-looking the ponds. Each one having both a garbage and a recycling can all with very nice picnic tables and fire rings. The lodge is used for showers and bathrooms. None of the RV sites have septic, but there is a free dump station. The campground is located pretty much at the summit of route 9 next to a ski resort and surrounded by forest. The owners have made walking trails and built bridges and even an RC track and obstacle course. I just can't say enough how beautiful and well maintained this campground is.
We were there for just two nights so we just had time to check out the local towns, parks, historic sites, and covered bridges. Vermont is beautiful, worth spending more time here. Oh and we bought some Vermont maple syrup.
311 Greenwood Drive, Woodford, VT P.O. Box 246 Bennington, VT 05201
Phone: (802) 442-2547 | Fax: (802) 442-2547
May 20 to October 26
Owned or Managed by Ed, Ann, and Chris Shea
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Web: https://campvermont.com/greenwood
Sites: 40 Overnight / 8 Pull-thrus / 20 No Hookups / 20 E & W / Max. Length: 70
Rental Units: Rooms - 4
Amenities: Store Close by / Boating / WiFi / Dump Station / Firewood / Recreational Hall / Pavilion / Hot Showers / Flush Toilets / Universally Accessible / Pets Welcome
Recreation: Fishing / Hike & Bike / Swimming: Pond
Nearby Attractions: Bennington Museum, Car Show, Garlic Festival, Old Castle Theatre. Wilmington Flea Market, Mt. Snow, Bromley Slide, Mass Moca, Rockwell Museum, Tanglewood
Nearby Cities / Towns: Bennington, Wilmington Manchester, and Wilmington
Description: Clean, well-maintained, up-to-date facilities. Scenic Green Mountain setting. Hostel w/dorms, private bedrooms. Separate, spacious tent/RV campsites, Big Rigs Welcome, blue-boy loaners. All-inclusive facilities cost. $ Firewood. Mountain biking trails and river-walk. For everyone's enjoyment camping guidelines are enforced to provide a peaceful, uncrowded, friendly atmosphere. Quiet, non-aggressive pets welcome w/restrictions.