Where We Are Now

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.

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Where to Next

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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Natchez Trace RV & Camping Resort, Hohenwald, TN

Our Visit

Thousand Trails      Our original thought on choosing Natchez Trace to camp at was to visit Nashville, but we never made it there.  We had planned on staying for six days and moving on toward Memphis, but the couple (Bud and Melanie) next to us at Diamond Caverns were heading there the day after us so we added four more days to spend more time visiting with them.  (Also, Melanie was sewing us new curtains.)

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Another couple (Ron & Glenda) that we had met at Diamond Caverns also joined us a week later.  On our first day there we checked out the store/cafe and met some of the local people who invited us to join them at their table for breakfast.  That wound up being a daily thing.  We also met three other couples there, one park ranger and his wife (Thomas & Pam), the other two (Bob & Debi) & (Rick & Kim) had also been at Diamond Caverns while we were there but we hadn't met them yet.  With all the truly great people there, we added another four days to our stay.

     When we arrived at the campground we went off in search of a full hook-up with 50 amps, but the only one available was in a bad location in the sun and at the time our AC wasn't working.  So we then looked for a 30 amp full hookup site and found only a few of them, but they were also in full sun.  So we found a great spot under the trees (I had to trim some branches while standing on the motorhome for us to back in)  It was 30 amps and no septic hookup, but it was a great spot and there was a full hookup 30 amp spot that Bud and Melanie could use when they came the following day.  Our park ranger friend (Thomas) set us up with a pumping service, so after five days we ponied up $10 bucks and got pumped out.  When Ron & Glenda showed up, there were a few full hookup sites at the beach and we all moved over there.  We occupied four of the seven beach sites for the Labor Day weekend.  It was camping at its best.  Thomas offered up his pontoon boat to use while he was working and once we took him up on his generous offer, we drove it back to the beach and picked up the rest of the clan and enjoyed a couple of hours out on the lake.

    The weekend before Labor Day the campground hosted a charity auto show which featured mostly "Rat Rods".  It was an interesting take on restoring old cars.  The campground is also located right next to the Natchez Trace.  The Natchez Trace is a 444-mile long national park.  It's a road starting from Natchez, Mississippi extending north almost to Nashville.  No commercial vehicles are allowed on the road and it has a 50 mph speed limit throughout.  It followed a trail that pioneers used as they traveled north through the area.  The site where Meriwether Lewis is buried is pretty close to the campground.  That, and the Amish community nearby are just about the only thing to see near the campground as Nashville is about an hour and a half drive.  

    From what we understand about the campground is that the previous owners were going bankrupt when Thousand Trails picked it up.  There are over 500 sites and it's very spread out.  Because of the park's age, most of the sites are 30 amp without septic.  Most of the facilities are run down and are in need of a lot of work.  There are only seven sites at the beach that are near the lake that are available for "transients", the rest of the lakefront sites are annual sites.  Hopefully, with enough annual sites, the park will be able to make the improvements that it desperately needs.  The campground also has a lot of cabins, which we didn't learn much about.  I think the number one draw to the campground is the people who live there, work there, and live nearby.  Everyone we met was so nice.  The other nice feature is the cafe that serves three meals a day with the best prices.  Jackie and I both ate breakfast there every day for around six dollars together.  I'm sure that the campground will continue making improvements and we're looking forward to our next visit.

Campground number one hundred twenty-one. 
  • August 21, 2018 - (14 days)
  1. Resort Information
  2. Their Description
  3. Amenities
  4. Policies
  5. Rentals
Website:
  www.rvonthego.com
Type: Thousand Trails
Address: 1363 Napier Rd, 
  Hohenwald, TN 38462
Phone: (931) 796-3212

Thousand Trails

Natchez Trace RV Camping is a beautifully wooded RV camp in Tennessee that offers camera-worthy lookouts and a relaxing getaway environment. Located right off the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway, Natchez Trace makes RV camping an adventure. Its position within an 830-acre forested preserve means fewer crowds and more privacy. This nature-focused RV camp features some of the best outdoor resources and recreation in Tennessee: a large 3 mile long lake, pontoon tours, and excellent fishing for bass, shellcracker, crappie and more.

Getting outside of Natchez Trace RV Camping can be just as exciting. Nashville offers many sports and entertainment attractions including music, theme parks, and interesting museums. Other noteworthy day trips include Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch in Hurricane Mills and the home of President James Polk in Columbia, both of which can be easily accomplished from your home base at Natchez Trace RV camp in Tennessee.

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  • Clubhouse
  • Shuffleboard
  • Swimming Pool
  • Store
  • WiFi
  • RV Storage
  • Pets Welcome
  • Restaurant
  • Store
  • Nature / Hiking Trails
  • Mini Golf
  • Restroom/Shower Facilities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Picnic/BBQ Area
  • Playground
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Horseshoes
  • Game Room/Billiards
  • Dog Park
  • Tennis Court
  • Picnic/BBQ Area
  • Library
  • Dog Park

General Policies:

  • RV Check-In Time: 11 AM
  • Rental Check-In Time: 4:00 PM
  • Check-Out Time: 11:00 AM
  • Upon check-in, you may be asked to provide a valid ID and a certificate of insurance and registration for your unit. Members should also have their membership card on hand.
  • Minimum Check-In age is 21 years old.
  • Pets are allowed.
  • The rates displayed do not include any applicable service fees or charges for optional incidentals.
  • Ranger Station Hours: August-May: 8am-5pm CST; June-September: 8am-8pm CST.
  • For late arrival arrangements, please call (931) 796-3211.

Reservation & Payment Policies:

  • Your credit card will be charged Itinerary Total prior to arrival, up to a maximum deposit of $250.00. Any remaining balance will be due on arrival.
  • If you cancel your reservation 14 or more days prior to arrival, you will be charged a $25 administrative fee.
  • If you cancel your reservation within 14 days of arrival, you will forfeit your deposit, up to a maximum of $250.
  • In the case of multiple sites booked, cancellation penalties apply to each site that is canceled or changed.
  • Prices and site type are subject to availability.

Helpful Information:

  • All of our sites are 30amp only.
  • Country Store: (931) 796-3422
  • Business Office: (931) 796-3212

We do not allow pets in some accommodation types; however, we do allow service animals and a service animal may have stayed in a non-pet rental.

We currently offer the following rental accommodations:
Alabama Cabin (Sleeps 4)

The Alabama cabin is the perfect getaway for the Crimson Tide fan. This newly remodeled cabin has everything for you to completely unwind. This cabin has 2 full beds and a nice size bathroom with a shower and is nicely decorated in Alabama colors. Be sure to enjoy the wildlife here while sitting on your deck.

  • Linens
  • Fully stocked kitchen
  • Refrigerators
  • Stove
  • Microwaves
  • Coffee maker
  • toaster. AC/heat
  • Flatscreen TV
Deluxe Cabin (Sleeps 4/No Pets)

The deluxe cabin sleeps 4 people and is located near the beach. These rentals include two full size beds. The back porch has a ceiling fan and patio table and chairs overlooking the lake. No pets.

  • Full bathroom
  • Dinette set
  • 19' color TV with satellite
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffeemaker
  • Toaster
  • Pots and pans
  • Silverware and dishes for 4
  • Heat/AC
  • Back porch
  • Patio Table and chairs
  • BBQ grill
Deluxe Cabin (Sleeps 4/Pet Friendly)

The deluxe cabin sleeps 4 people and is located near the beach. These pet-friendly rentals include two full-size beds. The back porch has a ceiling fan and patio table and chairs overlooking the lake.

Fishing Cabin (Sleeps 6)

Welcome to the Fishing Cabin! Your perfect getaway for making memories. Screened in deck overlooking Chief Creek Lake right next to Natchez Trace Parkway. Fully stocked cabin: Towels, linens, pots, pans, stove, refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV. Sleeps 6 and 1 1/2 bathrooms

Hunting Cabin (Sleeps 6)

The newly remodeled Hunting Cabin is a perfect place for the family. It sleeps 6 and has 2 full bathrooms and the deck on the cabin overlooks Chief Creek Lake. Pack up the kids and food. The rest of your supplies is furnished in this cabin. A fully stocked kitchen, linens and towels, stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, and a flat-screen TV are here waiting on you. You and kids will make lifetime memories here.

Lodge (Sleeps 15+)

Gather up the family and friends for a one of a kind experience at our lodge. Overlooking Chief Creek lake, this huge lodge has five bedrooms and three baths. With eight full-size beds, you can sleep 16+ people. Be sure to spend time out on the large gazebo right on the lake. With the gazebo's gorgeous, wrap-around deck, the lodge is the perfect place for outdoor weddings, family reunions or just making memories.

  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Pots
  • Pans
  • Dishes
  • A flat-screen TV with Dish Network satellite
  • Outside deck for entertaining
  • Gazebo
  • Small fishing dock
  • BBQ grill
  • Picnic tables
  • Ample parking
  • Secluded wooded area on the lake

Phone Reservations Only - Please Call 888-551-9102 to Reserve Today .

Nashville Cabin (Sleeps 4)

The Nashville Cabin is the perfect place to get away and just relax. It has all the amenities of a home decorated in the music industries motif. Fully stocked kitchen, stove, refrigerator, towels, linens, microwave, and a flat-screen TV. Screened in the deck for you to enjoy the scenery and wildlife surrounding Chief Creek Lake located next to the famous Natchez Trace Parkway. Sleeps 4 with a large handicap bathroom.

Pavilion by the Pool (Seats 75)

The Pavilion has tables and chairs to seat 75. With a kitchen area, sink, refrigerator and more, it is an ideal location to host your wedding, reunions or party.

Premium Cabin (Sleeps 8/No Pets)

These three-bedroom cabins sleep 8 people and include two queen beds, two full-size beds in each room as well as one twin bunk. The large screened back porch has a patio table and chairs. Linens included. No pets.

Red Barn (Holds 75)

Steps away from the lake and near a large grassy expanse, the big red barn is a great option for your wedding, reunions or party. This unique barn comfortably holds 75 and has a bonus loft space.

Route 66 Cabin (Sleeps 4)

Venture back to the days of Route 66. This newly remodeled cabin takes you back to when times were more relaxed but has all the modern amenities. Lay back and relax on the 2 full-size beds that sleep 4 people, while watching your favorite movie on the flat-screen TV. After your shower in our spacious bathroom, go out on the screened-in deck and enjoy your favorite beverage.

  • AC/heat
  • Fully stocked kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Toaster
Standard Cabin (Sleeps 4/No Pets)

These rental cabins sleep 4 people and are complete with linens and kitchens. Numbers are limited, so reserve one today. Call for availability.

  • Kitchen
  • Linens
Standard Cabin (Sleeps 4/Pet Friendly)

These rental cabins sleep 4 people and are complete with linens and kitchens. Numbers are limited, so reserve one today. Call for availability.

  • Kitchen
  • Linens
Tennessee Cabin (Sleeps 4)

Escape to the newly remodeled Tennessee cabin next to Natchez Trace Parkway. Perfect for the dedicated Vols fan!! Decorated with official orange and white Vols furnishings. The Tennessee cabin has 2 bedrooms with queen beds and sleeps, 4 people. The extra-large bathroom includes a full-size closet and a large handicap walk-in shower. This beautiful cabin features, AC/Heat, full kitchen, w/refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker and all necessary utensils to cook up a meal. After watching the game on the flatscreen TV, gather on the screened-in deck overlooking Chief Creek Lake. Memories made here will lure you back again and again.

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 04:42

Yumas Lakes RV Resort

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Yuma Lake RV Resort

     Yuma Lakes is a private RV campground owned by Colorado River Adventures.  It is also a Coast to Coast campground and typically we are the mercy of the campground to chose our site.  On arriving we asked at the gate to be near friends who were already in the campground and it wasn’t a problem.  The campground had the same feel as Emerald Cove but without so many boats and ATVs.  Most of the campground is gravel with some asphalt streets that have no defined edges.  With the exception of the sites that are leased, all the camping sites are 30 amps.  Like most campgrounds, people are friendly and easy to meet.  The campground puts on many activities from breakfasts to dancing.  From what we were told, Internet is available, but far from good.  Our AT&T Internet worked well and we were able to stream most of the time.  Pedestrian access in and out of the campground available so it was easy to walk the dogs outside of the campground versus using the single dog walk on the far side of the park from where we camped.  Overall, we liked the campground, it has plenty of shade for the Yuma sun.  I think that the biggest drawback that I had to the park was that it is a ten plus mile drive to get to anywhere. 

 

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Type: Deluxe

Good Sam Rating: 7.5/8.5*/7.5

Address: 
6275 South Ave 8 1/2 East
Yuma, AZ 85365


Phone: (760) 663-4968

Fax: (760) 663-4945

Reservations Phone: (760) 663-4968

Reservations Fax: (619) 663-4945

Resort Information: In the southwest corner of Arizona, located just 6 miles from Yuma. On a refreshing lake offering canoeing, row boating and fishing as a contrast to the desert beauty of the area. Yuma offers shopping and dining. San Luis and Rio Colorado in Mexico are a short drive away for additional touring opportunities.

Web Site:coloradoriveradventures.com

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Full Sites: 180

Check-In/Check-Out Times: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m./ 11:00 a.m.

RV Site Minimum Stay: 1 night

Peak: Dec 1 to Apr 1
Open: Sep 15 to May 14

Maximum Electrical Service: 30 amps.

WiFi Available: Yes

Maximum RV Length: 40 feet

Elevation: 0

Amenities: Recreation hall, outdoor pool, hot tub, dock fishing available, boating available, hiking trails, horseshoes, shuffleboard, canoeing nearby, row boating nearby, fishing nearby, shopping nearby, restaurants nearby, tourist attraction nearby. Internet and Wi-Fi access in clubhouse only.

RV Notes: Drive-ups not accepted.

Accepts Pets: Yes

Visitor Mail Accepted: No

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 04:38

Winter Quarters Manatee RV Resort

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Winter Quarters Manatee RV Resort

     I arrived at the resort and was invited to hop in a golf cart and ride with a host to pick a site that would work best for us.  The campground is basically a loop around a lake, so I picked a site near the pool and not next door to anyone else.  We walked around the park a bit, there are two pools, a hot tub, and a lodge.  The park host was very nice and the park seemed well maintained, but we weren't there long enough to get much more than that.  People who we had met at a previous park visited at the park and the next day we spent it with them at there home, so we didn't get much of an opportunity to go explore the area, other than to find a post office.

 

Centrally located in Florida

     Water views and activities abound at Winter Quarters Manatee RV Resort! This beautiful RV resort in Florida boasts a fantastic central location near Anna Marie Island, Siesta Key, St. Armand's Circle, Ringling Museum and Busch Gardens. This unbeatable area also offers the finest restaurants, beaches and a wide range of water activities including sport fishing.
     Winter Quarters Manatee RV Resort provides convenient access to local culture while also offering all the comforts of home within the resort. Come stay at one of the finest RV resorts in Florida. The outstanding facilities of Winter Quarters Manatee RV Resort and our fun staff will make your vacation one to remember.

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 04:37

Willow Bay RV Campground and Marina

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Willow Bay Campground & Marina, Nine Mile Falls, Washington

     We pulled into Willow Bay on a Friday morning and were greeted by a friendly young lady who checked us in.  She pointed out the four sites that had septic connections and said we were welcome to choose one or any other site for that matter.  The four full hookup sites had concrete pads, but there was quite a drop off to back in that our trailer hitch hit the ground preventing us from using any of them.  (Later we saw a motor home pulling after dark and simply drove through the grass from another road and pull forward into a site with septic) However, the site we did pick was much better, but since the campground has no dump station, we first tried on of those.  Most of the sites are in the grass and are very wide.  There is a “green area” along the river to prevent campers from parking too close to the water, which is nice.

 

      If you are looking for a nice place to sit and watch the sun set over the lake, this is the campground for you.  While the area is forested with mostly Ponderosa Pines with little underbrush and very dry, the campground is acres of green grass with Willow trees throughout.  The sites all have water and electricity and are really nice.  There is no AT&T cell service and Verizon is very weak.  The campground has no Internet what-so-ever and we couldn’t pick up local TV.  This gave us lots of time to kick back enjoy the lake, the view, a gas campfire, and our fellow campers. 

       While there we drove into Spokane to shop and visit Northern Quest Casino and Resort.  (they are currently building a new RV campground there) Also, we followed the lake / Spokane River to the dam which formed the 23-mile-long lake.  The dam was built in 1915 and at the time had the highest dam spillways in the country, however, didn’t allow for salmon to pass further up river to Spokane and Lake Coeur d’Alene. 

Willow Bay Resort - Advance Resorts of America

Resort ID: 2175

Type: Classic

Good Sam Rating: 4/4.5/6

Address: 
6607 Hwy 291
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026

Phone: (509) 276-2350

Fax: (509) 276-5320

Reservations Phone: (800) 445-9519

Reservations Fax: (360) 466-1398

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

Resort Information: Willow Bay Resort is located on Long Lake. The resort features on-site boat launch, multiple docks, boat storage, clubhouse with HD satellite, hiking trails, boathouse, laundry facilities and 24-hour security. At Willow Bay Resort and Marina swimming, waterskiing, and trophy bass fishing are right in your front yard.

Directions: I-90 at Spokane take Division Ex 281. Follow 3 mi N to Hwy 291 (W Francis Ave). Turn L and continue approx 20 mi to resort.

Web Site:araresorts.com

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Partial Sites: 100

Pull-through Sites: 20

Open: Jan 1 to Dec 31

Maximum Electrical Service: 50 amps

WiFi Available: No

Maximum RV Length: 45 feet

Amenities: Activity center, picnic tables, beach, game room, hot showers, ice available, laundry, library, movie rentals, recreation hall, tenting, TV lounge, badminton, boating available, boat ramp, paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, fishing available, horseshoe, hiking trails, volleyball, water skiing, gambling casino nearby, shopping nearby, tourist attractions nearby, boating nearby, fishing nearby, golf nearby, winter sports nearby.

Accepts Pets: Yes

Pet Restrictions: No aggressive or barking dogs

Visitor Mail Accepted: Yes

 Below is a link to the Thousand Trails Campgrounds that we have visited.

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