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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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Tuesday, 21 May 2019 04:36

Williamsburg RV & Camping Resort

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Williamsburg RV & Camping Resort, Williamsburg, Virginia

      After a two and a half hour drive from Virginia Beach (70 miles), we were happy to finally get to Williamsburg.  There's an unmanned gate with a keypad to let you in.  Once the arm lifts, you follow the arrows on the road to the very center of the campground to the office.  The office gave us a choice of a couple of sites that didn't work out and then another couple.  On the second go-round, we decide on the least sloping site.  We still wound up with tires off the ground to level. The campground was fine, but felt crowded and could use work on some of its sites.  The office staff was extremely nice and very helpful.  The pool was nice and the lodge was fine, but the games all cost money to play.  Being there in June, the humidity was such that it wasn't comfortable to sit outside.  But with it being so close to Williamsburg, Yorktown Battlefields, & Jamestown, we really didn't spend much time in the campground.

 

      Williamsburg was very educational.  They offer 50% off on their annual passes for veterans, so it was cheaper to buy an annual pass than a three-day pass without the discount.  They also give 10% off on everything for veterans.  Colonial Williamsburg is separate from the town, there are no cars and everyone working there is playing a 1776 character.  Some of the actors were outstanding, especially the barber.  We did find that eating there was very expensive ($7 for a hotdog) and sit-down dining was even more expensive.  However at the end of the Colony is a William & Mary College store that has a coffee shop/cafe in it, which was very reasonably priced.  I visited Williamsburg in the early 70's and sent my sister a photo of me in a tri-cornered hat and she sent me a photo from that trip.

      We also visited the Yorktown battlefield.  It is a national park so with your park pass it's free.  I believe it was $14 per person without one.  We took the free one hour "Ranger Tour" in which a Park Ranger walked you outside the visitor's center and told you the story of the Battle of Yorktown.  This was very well done and interesting.  Then we took the driving tour of the park that shows the locations of earthworks, redoubts (outposts) the surrender field, the home where the surrender was signed and other interesting historic spots.  We also walked the town of Yorktown that has a nice beach waterfront area along the York River.  After Yorktown, we decided to drive over to the site where the Jamestown settlement was.  We checked out the glass blowing demonstration where the glassworks ruins were found, but when we got to the settlement, it was raining so we opted to skip it.  With your national parks pass it was only $5.  I guess we will have to come back.

 

Outdoor World RV Campground in Virginia
     Experience RV camping at its finest with a Williamsburg RV camping trip. Just minutes from the popular Colonial Williamsburg, historic Jamestown and Yorktown, outlet shopping and Busch Gardens, Williamsburg RV & Camping Resort is your headquarters for family fun. Additionally, camping at Williamsburg RV & Camping Resort positions you in the heart of Virginia’s historical center while enjoying the comforts of Williamsburg’s finest RV camping resort.
     After having fun visiting local attractions, our indoor and outdoor pools are the perfect places to relax and unwind. Nearby championship golf courses host another popular Williamsburg activity. But let's not forget what camping is all about -- just spending time reconnecting with family and friends. Our host of services and amenities make this campground a true gem. Daily, monthly and annual sites are available at this Outdoor World RV campground in Virginia, as well as fully equipped park model rentals ready to accommodate you for your next Williamsburg vacation.
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Monday, 20 May 2019 20:23

Indian Cove RV Resort

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Indian Cove RV Resort (The Cove), Virginia Beach, Virginia

      From our last campground in Newport, NC, the drive to Indian Cove was crazy.  I can't imagine how anyone could possibly make the trip without GPS.  The roads are narrow with no aprons on either side, but after hours of white-knuckle driving, we made it to the resort.  Other than the surprise of a $9 per night resort fee, we were very impressed with the park.  The sites had concrete pads to park on and lots of green grass to get out and enjoy.  Most every site backed-up to water and are spaced enough so that you aren't camping on top of your neighbor.  The pictures can far better describe the park than I can.  It has three pools, one is open every day and two are open just on the weekends until the middle of June and then they are open every day as well.  Our visit included a beautiful June weekend, so the park was filled with kids.  Saturday night they had a DJ and a big graduation party.  If you're a boat owner, you tie your boat up at night right at your site.  The park is very well laid-out and all the sites are very nice.  This is definitely a park for us to return to.

     While we were there, we made a couple of trips to the beach at Virginia Beach.  We had to try out my daughter's suggestion of Chick's Oyster Bar.  On the weekend we were there, there was a boardwalk art show/sell.  The boardwalk (paved) runs between the beach and the hotels, there is even a separate path for bicycles just a few feet away.  Virginia Beach is beautiful with lots to see, do, and eat.  When we visit here in the future we will plan on staying longer.

 

Type: Deluxe

Good Sam Rating: 9.5/9*/9

Address: 
1053 Sandbridge Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Phone: (757) 426-2601

Fax: (757) 721-6029

Reservations Phone: (757) 426-2601

Reservations Fax: (757) 721-6029

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

Resort Information: Two minutes from the Atlantic Ocean at Sandbridge Beach, 20 minutes from Virginia Beach. Wooded and open campsites border a freshwater channel leading to the wildlife refuge at Back Bay, with largemouth bass, speckled perch, and channel cat. Nearby: Festival Park, Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Directions: From I-64: I-264 E to Ex 17A, Independence Blvd S, bear R. L on Princess Anne Rd. L to 2nd light where road becomes Sandbridge Rd. Approx 3 mi to resort. Sandbridge Rd is a narrow, twisting rural road.

Reservation Requirements:

Web Site: indian-cove.com

EMail: jlivingston@indian_cove.com

Full Sites: 300

Check-In/Check-Out Times: 2:00 p.m./ 10:00 a.m.

RV Site Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open: Mar 2 to Dec 31

Maximum Electrical Service: 50 amp

WiFi Available: Yes

Maximum RV Length: 40 feet

Elevation: 0

Amenities: Recreation Hall, outdoor pool (3), adult lounge, shuffleboard, horseshoes, tennis, basketball, boating available, boat ramp with kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, general store, playground (2), tenting, firewood, handicap access, ice available, grocery, fire rings, ping pong, laundry, picnic tables, group activities, pool table, propane, hot showers, game room, beach, tourist attraction nearby, golf nearby, fishing nearby, boating nearby. Nearby: Festival Park, Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, beaches. Outer Banks of NC, a wildlife refuge.

RV Notes: Additional charges: Park fee $9/night collected in cash or credit card. No gas powered golf carts. No pull-through sites. Drive-ups not accepted.

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

Restrictions:

Accepts Pets: Yes

Pet Restrictions: Not in rental units.

Visitor Mail Accepted: No

Visitor Mail Restrictions: Fed Ex or UPS allowed.

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Monday, 20 May 2019 20:04

Harbor View RV & Camping Resort

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Harbor View RV & Camping Resort, Colonial Beach, Virginia

     The trip to Harbor View is another fun-filled nightmare of no-shouldered backroads, but very doable.  The campground assigns you a site and escorts you to its location.  It probably wasn't the site I would have chosen, but the next day really great people moved in across the way which made the site perfect.  The campground is nice, but like a lot of the Thousand Trails parks, it could use some work.  It looks like projects that got started years ago never got finished and things like the tennis courts were just let go.  The very small game room was the only "Rec Center" available.  There was a larger room that was locked up for special events.  Repaving the main road and adding more gravel to the camping loops and sites would go a long way.  Sometimes I get too critical of these membership campgrounds, but they are what they are.  Overall the campground had a good camping feel, lots of trees, green grass, and friendly people.  We would certainly return there in the future. 

     We chose Harbor View because it was the closest campground in our network of membership campgrounds to Washington DC.  It was sixty-some miles to a Metro station and a quick train ride into the city.  On our visit to the capital, we spent four and a half hours of our day traveling to and from the city.  Once in the city we walked a little over six miles and took in as much of the city as we could during our short visit.  To see the city, you really need to stay in the city and take a week or two.  We did manage to visit several memorials, spend part of an hour in the American History Museum (Smithsonian), eat off a "roach-coach" with an albino squirrel (probably the most photographed squirel in the city) and join the poor people's march. (Fight Poverty, not the Poor) It's too bad the drive kept us from spending more than just the one day.  

     Just five miles down the road from the campground is Popes Creek, Washington's birthplace.  It's a 500 plus acre park with a nice visitor's center and offers an hour or so walking tour with a park ranger.  It is well worth the visit.  We learned quite a bit.  The one thing that stuck with me was that King George would give colonial farmers three free acres for every slave that they owned in hopes of controlling more land than Spain or France in the Americas.  We also visited Westmoreland State Park which has a nice campground, a beautiful pool and a beach along the Patomic River that was great for hunting shark teeth fossils.  Finally, on our last day, we checked out the town of Colonial Beach.  Along the beach road, were osprey nests every other block and we got to see about a dozen osprey in about a half-mile strip.

 

 

Explore historic towns from a Harbor View RV Campground
     Historic towns are at your fingertips when booking your stay at Harbor View RV resort. Quaint waterside towns, nearby wineries and an array of on-site amenities make staying at this Harbor View campground a memorable experience.

     Become one with nature and soak up the beauty of the Virginia countryside. Nearby colonial towns offer a look into American history while access to the nation's capital is well worth a visit. A pristine location combined with endless recreation make Harbor View Resort a vacation you won't want to pass up!

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