Willard Bay South Marina & Campground, Willard, Utah

     After pricing Willard Bay State Park Campground, we opted for the $25 a night Willard Bay South Marina and Campground.  It was pretty much one big parking lot, but the sites were well spaced, most having a covered picnic table in the grass.  There was plenty of shade trees so it was a lot better than I imagined from the satellite view.  Each site had full hookups, which was nice, however, the sewer system ran below the parking lot and there was a vented manhole cover just a few feet from our door.  This was two problems, the smell, and the number of bugs that circled around it.  Since we were staying for just two nights and weren’t planning on sitting outside much because of the mosquitos, we didn’t change sites.  We probably should have, judging by the number of gnats that found their way into the coach by the second night.

      While there we drove down to the historic 25^th Street in Ogden, only to find that everything was closed on Mondays.  So, after looking at the map, Jackie suggested that we check out Antelope Island State Park. It was a great park which featured antelope, buffalo, and lots of birds.  There was a couple of campgrounds a visitor center, and a burger stand, which featured buffalo burgers.  We were assured that the buffalo came from South Dakota.  We didn’t go for the buffalo, but both our hamburgers were outstanding.  We learned the history of the island and of the Great Salt Lake and how the level of the lake changed over time.  Perfect, if you’re into that sort of thing like we are.  The Visitor Center also had this cool birdhouse.

       Overall, the park nice enough and would be great if you had a boat.  (just don’t park near a manhole cover) On the upside, we did see a pair of great horned owls and a couple of beautiful sunsets.  On the way out, you exit through the park gate and then there is about a mile of straight two-lane road and halfway down the road is a second gate which has two concrete bollards sticking up right in the middle of the road splitting the lanes.  If you’re not paying attention….

    (from Utah State Parks)   Boat, swim, water ski, and fish on the warm waters of Willard Bay.  Camp under tall cottonwood trees that frame the night sky. During winter months, Willard Bay is a wildlife watching area for nesting eagles. Two areas, North and South Marinas, offer all the amenities for a weekend at the Bay.

Skyline Mountain Resort, Fairview, Utah

    When we arrived at Skyline Mountain, we were directed to which campsite to park in.  As soon as we saw it, we realized that there was no way for us to fit.  Jackie walked back to the office and they assigned us another site.  There only three other campers in the whole campground.  Anyway, once we pulled in, I get into a conversation with the folks next door.  Unfortunately, I did this before I got things set up with our coach.  Needless to say, I was in the doghouse.  They did have nice grassy sights with gravel drives and a small concrete pad for a picnic table.  The campground features a nine-hole golf course and a driving range.  It has a nice pool with a long tube slide, from which I was told by another camper was only opened on weekends and was closed for the season when we got there in mid-November.  

     There are a couple of small towns nearby which are nice, but not really touristy.  While we were there we made a loop to the east up into the mountains into coal country.  On the drive, we found a museum in the town of Helper which gave us a nice history of the area's coal miners and railroaders.  While on our drive we reach a spot where the bones of a mammoth were discovered above 9000 feet.  The drive was scenic and worth the time, but outside of that we didn't find much else to do while we were there.

Type: Classic

Good Sam Rating: 6.5/9*/8.5

Address: 
22130 North 11750 East
Fairview, UT 84629

Phone: (435) 427-9590

Fax: (435) 427-9505

Reservations Phone: (435) 427-9590

Resort Information: 1,500 acres of mountain beauty next to Manti LaSalle National Forest. Waterslide and public pool available for fee. 9-hole golf course with cart rentals, pro shop, driving range.

Web Site: skylinemountain.com

EMail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Full Sites: 22

Partial Sites: 10

Pull-through Sites: 3

Check-In/Check-Out Times: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m./ 11:00 a.m.

RV Site Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open: May 1 to Oct 31

Maximum Electrical Service: 30 amps

WiFi Available: No

Maximum RV Length: 40 feet

Elevation: 6100

Amenities: BBQ grills on site, basketball, dump station, fire rings, outdoor pool with a water slide (pay-per-use), snack bar (golf shop & pool snack bar), horseshoe, tennis, playground, golf available (9-hole pay-per-use) , driving range (pay-per-use), putting green, handicap access, Clean restrooms with hot showers (closed after office hours please check out a restroom card with office need a $20.00 or Driver License for deposit), ice available ($1.50 a bag 8lb), meeting room, pavilion (pay-per-use if available), picnic area, pull-through sites, tenting, volleyball, winter sports nearby (snowmobiling). Nearby fishing, hiking, rock climbing, ATV trails, drive-in movie theater, restaurants, scenic views, museums, shopping, horse arena. Maps available in the office (ATV & Hiking).

RV Notes: Rate includes 1 RV, 1 vehicle, 4 people, 2 pets, 30 amp. Additional charges: Extra adult $3/night, extra child $1/night, 50 amp $3/night, late check-out early check-in $5 plus tax, utility fee $3.50/night, pets over 25 lbs $3/night. Pool fee $5 swim & $7 swim/slide. Water shut off in Oct. Limited winter facilities. Mail accepted please use 22130 N 11750 E SMR RV Spot # Fairview, UT 84629.

Rental Notes: Rental units available. Trip Points not accepted. Contact the resort directly.

Restrictions:

Accepts Pets: Yes

Pet Restrictions: Animals are only allowed if leashed at all times. Clean after pets. No animals around the pool area. Cabin #1 pet-friendly only.

Visitor Mail Accepted: Yes