Tri Mountain RV Park

      We lived at Tri Mountain for a month while trying to get settled back in the Portland area.  I thought that the photo from Google Maps would best describe the park.  Actually, it is a very nice, clean, well kept park.  The owners are extremely nice and the monthly rent was very reasonable which included electricity.  We would definitely return there again.  The obviously drawback is the freeway noise.  The actual freeway isn't bad, just the jake-braking trucks that use the exit. There is a nice coffee house and a pizza place right next to the park.  Also, just to the north (within walking distance) is a decent family restaurant featuring breakfast food and a convenience store with a Redbox.  

TLC Wolf River RV Campground

     TLC Wolf River is a nice campground a couple of miles from the Gulf of Mexico.  We arrived and the camp host loaded us into his golf cart and drove us around to find a site.  The sites were labeled A & B, (A sites faced the alley and B sites face the Bayou) we found a 50 amp 'B' site.  (an extra $5 a night for 50 amps)  The campground had a small pool (not heated) a mini-golf course, some horseshoe pits, and a clubhouse, most of which showed neglect and wasn't very inviting.  Our site had a nice view and was shaded so we did enjoy the park.  After meeting and becoming friends with the couple next door, the campground was more enjoyable.  I'd say we'll visit again in the future.

     While we were there we took two drives.  The first one, we drove to the Gulf and then headed East twenty-five miles to Biloxi.  The beach along that stretch of the Gulf was a beautiful white sandy beach for miles.  On the other side of the road facing the water were beautiful homes and six Waffle Houses.  While in Biloxi we checked out one of the many casinos.  (we came out ahead)  On our second drive, we went west.  This time we found more beautiful beaches and ended at another casino, the Silver Slipper.  By joining their member club we got a couple of free nights at their campground (good for 30 days).  Actually, the campground wasn't pretty nice with many sites viewing out over the Gulf.  Just to say we did it, we had lunch at a Waffle House.  It wasn't bad, but not really what we expected.

TLC Wolf River Resort

Type: Premier

Good Sam Rating: 7/8/8

Address: 

23098 Freddie Frank Rd
Pass-Christian, MS 39571

Phone: (228) 452-9100

Fax: (228) 452-9190

Reservations Phone: (228) 452-9100

Reservations Fax: (228) 452-9190

Resort Information: Waterfront campsites along a private bayou with a private beach on the Wolf River. Five minutes from Mississippi's 26-mile sugar white sand gulf beach! Resort casinos line the coast, located only 10 minutes from Wolf River Resort. Charter fishing opportunities available along with excursions to barrier islands. Less than an hour from the New Orleans French Quarter.

Web Site: tlcwolfriverresort.com

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

Full Sites: 140

Pull-through Sites: 30

Dry Sites: 50

Check-In/Check-Out Times: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m./ Noon

Open: Jan 1 to Dec 31

Peak: Nov 1 to Mar 31

Maximum Electrical Service: 50 amps

WiFi Available: Yes

Maximum RV Length: 45 feet

Elevation: 0

Amenities: Recreation Hall, wading pool, bayou and river, beach, boat launch, boating available, volleyball, pavilion, fishing available, hot showers, propane, horseshoes, playground, laundry, tenting, ice available, picnic tables, mini golf, outdoor pool, fitness center, tourist attractions nearby, shopping nearby, gambling casino nearby, golf nearby. Nearby: Jefferson Davis Home, beaches, deep sea fishing, New Orleans French Quarter.

RV Notes: No check-in after 5 p.m. Central Time. Additional charges: Internet $1/night, 50 amp $5/night, Wi-Fi access in campground $1/night.

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

Accepts Pets: Yes

Visitor Mail Accepted: No

Timothy Lake Lake South RV Resort, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

      On our drive from Cape May to Timothy Lake South, we decided that driving past the house I lived in in the early seventies, wasn't too far out of our way.  This took us off the interstate and put us on some back roads.  After our quick visit to Bridgewater, New Jersey, I set the GPS toward East Stroudsburg.  Unfortunately, I decided to use Google Maps vs. the Garmin that was set up for the Motorhome.  This put us on some very iffy roads until it came time to cross the Delaware.  Once we got to the bride we say that it had a max weight limit of 8 tons.  We are well more than double that.  When I got close enough to the bride the bridge tender came running out to stop us.  It was a simple matter to quickly disconnect and back into the local park driveway and turn around.  But the bridge attendant insisted that she call the police and have them open the gate to the park so that I could pull in and turn around.  Fun, fun, fun.  

      We arrived at the campground with no other issues.  The campground was very nice with paved roads throughout.  Most of the sites were on the narrow side, but not right on top of each other.  I believe this was because the sites were built up and leveled leaving a ditch between sites.  The campground was sort of broken up into three parts.  The area where all the sites were annual sites, the area that had few trees with good satellite reception and the treed area with lots of nice shade.  There was annual site intermixed throughout the campground.  I think that eventually, Thousand Trails will be all annual site and "Transients" like ourselves with being left out.  I hope that they will put a limit on the percentage of annual sites for all their campgrounds.  Overall the campground was above average, with nice amenities and friendly helpful staff.

     While we were there we saw that there was a dozen of so close-by waterfalls.  The campground is located in the Poconos and the Delaware Water Gap Recreational Area is very close.  We took off one morning with hopes of visiting as many as we could only to find almost all of them closed.  After talking to locals, we found out the severe winter had taken down lots of trees and it was a summer-long project to get trails cleared.  We did, however, find Bushkill Falls to be open so we stopped and found that it was a $`14.50 charge each to walk down and see a few falls along the creek.  It was hot so we opted to pass until the next morning when it was cooler.  Expecting that Bushkill Falls was going to be a typical tourist trap, but I was for the most part wrong.  We paid the $29 and started down a very well maintained trail.  When the trail steepened, it turned into a very nice wooden network of stairs and bridges.  I honestly think that was more impressed with the trails than the falls.  We made a three-mile hike and took in several waterfalls.  When we got out we checked out the small museum and gift shops.  All the buildings were very well maintained.  It was obvious that most of the ticket price went back into building and maintaining the park.   Overall, it was well worth the price.

     On another excursion, we decided to drive into Jersey City and tour Ellis and Liberty Islands.  We purchased tickets online so there was no wait when we arrived at Liberty State Park.  We hopped on the first ferry which took us to Ellis Island.  Jackie immediately went to the registry archives to see if she could locate where her great great grandfather Jacob Kammerer, wife and five children registered.  It took some time and with the help of a couple of the park rangers, Jackie was able to find him with Kammerer spelled Kammorer.  It was pretty cool.  From Ellis Island, we took the ferry to Liberty Island.  We didn't purchase tickets early enough (at least a month) to get to climb up to the crown but did make it to the top of the pedestal.  Then we took the ferry back to Jersey and tried to get out of town before rush hour.  The drive to and from Jersey City was about two hours each way, but the trip was well worth the trouble.  I think for a New York City visit, we will need to find a campground much closer.

     One of our most popular campgrounds, Timothy Lake South RV Campground is a modern version of a traditional campground. Located just one mile from our sister property, Timothy Lake North, this RV campground in Pennsylvania is designed to accommodate the largest of Class A motor coaches and fifth wheel travel trailers.

     Timothy Lake South RV Camping is a fan favorite with those who appreciate the opportunity to enjoy the peace and quiet nature has to offer. Relax at our outdoor pool, take the kids to the play area, and find the conveniences of home with our on-site general store and laundry facilities. Guests at this RV camp in Pennsylvania also have access to additional amenities at nearby Timothy Lake North, allowing them to enjoy twice the fun!

Timber Lake Campground

     Timber Lake is a nice RV/tent campground with only one thing missing... The lake.  We found that there were plenty of nice RV sites, both back in and pull-through.  The campground made a loop and in the center of the loop were hike-in tent sites.  It was really layed-out nice and looked like it was continuing to grow.  From what we saw, a good number of the campers were boaters.  It is just a short drive down to the Columbia River.  For us non-boater / hiker types, we found no trails, so we hiked around the loop several time and visited with other campers and chatted with the hosts.  Overall, it is a nice campground with a childrens play area and a rentable rec center for family gatherings or such.  We liked it and will go back again.

Thousand Trails Las Vegas RV Park, Las Vegas, Nevada

     According to what Thousand Trails is saying about this park “This isn’t your typical Las Vegas Trip!” they are correct. Every other trip to Las Vegas we have stayed in a nice hotel or one of our timeshares in a nice resort or in our motorhome in a nice RV Resort. So, staying in a mostly residential mobile park isn’t typical. I’m guessing that since fifty or so spaces are under construction that there seems to be a much high percentage of broken down RVs here full time. From the moment we drove in we wanted to find another park, which we did, but it will only fill one week of the two weeks that we had planned on staying here.

     The sites here are gravel and very narrow. We don’t have room to open our awning without hitting the RV next to us. This is partially due to the year-round people on our other side park their work truck alongside their 5th wheel preventing us from using the full width of our narrow space. They are nice people and have to live here full time so we will give them their space. Needless to say, I doubt that we will ever return here.

Desert RV Camp in Nevada
     This isn't your typical Las Vegas trip! This tranquil RV camp in Nevada is quite a contrast to "The Strip" of Las Vegas just six miles away. A Las Vegas RV camping trip is more than just nightlife and stage productions; it's rediscovering the outdoors. Soak up views of the mountains, cliffs, and valleys that surround the grounds of Las Vegas RV Resort. Relax in our swimming pool and soak in our hot tub.
Off-site, fishing on Lake Mead might be just the ticket for you. Or take a tour of the famous Hoover Dam. And of course, the Las Vegas Strip is just a few quick miles away, allowing you to truly have it all when visiting our Las Vegas RV Resort. The possibilities are endless!
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Resort News
Pardon Our Dust - Improvements Underway At TT Las Vegas
     October 6, 2017: We are always looking for ways to enhance your experience at TT Las Vegas RV Resort. We have begun renovation on approximately 50 sites and expect the work to continue through December. While this project is sure to enhance your stay when completed.  Until that time it will reduce the number of available sites to 150. We apologize for any inconvenience, thank you for your patience while the work is underway and look forward to enjoying the upgraded sites with you.

The Oaks at Point South, South Carolina

      I don't even know where to begin with this campground.  It is a Thousand Trails park so that we figured it was nice enough to book for a week giving us time to visit Savanah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina.  Because of a visit to the hospital in Florida, we cut two days off the front of our stay, then after getting there, we cut two more days off of the end of our stay.  We stuck it out for three days so that we had time to spend a day in Savanah and a day in Charleston.  Both cities are beautiful and worth a long visit, but not while at this campground which is halfway between the two cities.  When we arrived at The Oaks, it was flooded.  A lot of the campsites were underwater and not usable.  Some were underwater and had RV in them.  A few like ours had enough gravel that we could get in and out of the coach without swimming.  But if you stepped off the gravel...  (like when I hooked up my utilities) you sank in the muck.  With so much standing water, the mosquitoes ruled the day preventing you from staying outside longer than necessary.  There are RV's that have been there for years rotting away, some partially covered with plastic tarps. The lady who worked in the office was very friendly but seemed clueless to the condition of the park.  When we asked about it, she said that the park was located in the "lowlands" and that was to be expected.  (We drove to the KOA park next door and it was very nice)  One positive note, the small pool was well maintained and looked inviting. Thousand Trails needs to do a lot more than just adding gravel to this park.  We will never return there.  

     While we were there we drove an hour south to Savanah and took a free walking tour of part of the city.  The young lady that was giving us and four others the tour was very knowledgeable about the city and its history.  I can't say enough about how beautiful the city is.  The squares, parks, and buildings are amazing.  We definitely want to return and spend more time in the city.  The stairs in this photo were typical of the many row houses throughout the city. I can't express enough my good impression of this city.  The following day we drove an hour north to Charleston.  It too has a fascinating history, only we didn't do a tour.  (next time we need too)  We walked down Market St. then turned onto "Rainbow Row" (a street lined with colored row houses)  At the end of the street was a seawall that paralleled some of the nicest biggest homes that I've seen.  This led us to White Point Gardens, a public garden beside the water that offers paved paths, military statues, canons & picnic areas.  At the southern tip of the gardens is Oyster Point where locals gather daily to fly large Confederate flags (and other flags as well) in protest of something.  I'm not sure what though.  The people on the other side of the street protesting the protesters told us that it was because 12 years ago South Carolina removed the Confederate flag from the capital building.  However, I think there is more too the story than that.  

Lowcountry RV camp near historic Savannah

     Experience the beauty, relaxation and the perks of nature at The Oaks at Point South RV Resort. Within 45 minutes of this Lowcountry RV camp, you'll find attractions like Hilton Head, historic Savannah, Georgia, and the Atlantic Ocean. Our campground also boasts a convenient location near Interstate 95, allowing all of our guests to enjoy everything South Carolina has to offer.

      Back at the resort, guests can look forward to an array of activities. Test your hand at mini golf, go for a swim, enjoy fishing or hit the trails for a hike. We're pet-friendly, so don't forget your four-legged friends!

The Cove RV Resort

     To make our schedule work we decided to do an overnight stop on our way to Emerald Cove. As it turned out our choice of campgrounds was pretty good. The Cove RV Resort is a small campground located right along I-10 where it crosses the Colorado River going from California to Arizona. The campground is located in California. We were assigned a large 50-amp grass site. It was really very nice. There is a pool, a hot tub, and a rec-room. When we checked in we were escorted to our site and the installed a cable box and connected the RV free of charge. Walking around the park, we noticed that the long-term people were in an area closer to the freeway leaving the quieter sites to visitors. For the most part, the park was very well kept with the exception of a few of the full-time residents who have spread their sites out with covered metal awnings and of course junk to go under them. While we were there the River was so low that the cove was pretty much muck and the docks were sitting on land, but I imagine it is quite different when the river is higher. On the peninsula that makes the cove is a large grass picnic area and a nice size dog run. Overall the feel of the park is very nice and wouldn’t mind staying there longer. It is very close to Quartzsite and would be a great alternative to dry camping in town during the big January events.

From their website...

WELCOME TO THE COVE
(formerly Riviera RV Resort)

     Whether you’re looking for the perfect spot to camp or a place to take advantage of the fresh waters of the Colorado River, The Cove RV Resort is the river haven you’ve been searching for. Located just off the I-10 Freeway on the California side of Blythe, we’re a central destination for travelers from Arizona, California and beyond. Load up the RV, pack your tents, and hitch your boat trailer-our boat ramp welcomes guests as well as day use. Backpacking instead of traveling by RV? We have sites to accommodate every kind of traveler, whether by bike, camper, bus or RV.

Space Coast RV Resort

     Space Coast RV Resort is located right off I-95 and is about twenty-five minutes from Cocoa Beach.  The campground is an Encore park and we used our Trails Collection membership to stay free.  We were assigned a site and escorted to it.  The resort is a mixture of park models, permanent trailers and RV's  Most of the RV sites seem to be pull-throughs, but there are a few back-in.  I'm not sure how your site is selected, but our was fine although it was in the very back of the park.  While walking the dogs, everyone was friendly and said hi.  It seems like a silly way to judge a park, but it works.  The pool is small but nice.  Nice ponds and lots of grass.  In the park, there are raccoons, bunnies, ducks, & turtles (as far as what we saw).  One turtle swam up to us and climbed up on the bank.  On other visits to his pond, we brought lettuce, but he wasn't interested in eating.  

      From the park, it's about a thirty-minute drive to the beach.  If you drive south of Cocoa Beach a couple of miles parking to access the beach is free.  The beach was nice and we walked it a couple of times during our week visit.  The one morning that drove to the beach before sunrise, it rained very hard so I couldn't get any sunrise photos over the Atlantic.  We also took a day to drive west to Orlando to meet up with friends for lunch at Disney Springs.  It's a tough drive with Friday traffic, construction, and trying to avoid tolls, but it's all about friends, so it's worth it.

       Space Coast RV Resort is your perfect location to explore Florida’s beautiful Space Coast! Close to Cape Canaveral, we have large campground sites, 50 amp service, wifi, laundry facilities, and lots of activities.

       Visit the Kennedy Space Center, go fresh and saltwater fishing, shop til you drop and then come home to relax. What more could you ask for? Make your Space Coast RV park reservation today and come stay with us for as long as you would like!

South Jetty RV Campground

     South Jetty is another Thousand Trails campground and this is their description:

Comfort, relaxation & enjoyment at an Oregon Coast RV campground

Sommerville Almond Tree RV Park, Coalinga, California

     Sommerville Almond Tree is an RV park located right off the I-5 freeway just about halfway between Sacramento and Los Angeles. We chose it because it was just about a hundred miles short of San Benito and we figured it would be an easy drive there, it wasn’t. There isn’t really anything near the park so it’s good for an overnight visit on your way somewhere else. However, the campground does offer two small pools. The sites are full hookup pull-throughs which is a plus for a quick stay. We did see some residential sites, but they we kept up. The park was experiencing mole issues so there are holes everywhere and with a water shortage, not much grass. The campground is open to the public but we did get a small discount because it is a “Coast to Coast Good Neighbor Park”

From their website.  (https://www.sommervillerv.com/)