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.

Rick

Rick

Monday, 20 May 2019 20:16

Hilltop RV ParkHilltop RV Park

Hilltop RV Park

     We stopped at Hilltop RV Park for an overnighter because it was on the freeway and just not a whole lot to see.  We were pleasantly surprised by how nice the park is.  The park is very well maintained and was a welcome change from our prior night camping off the freeway.  There are tiled patios, with picnic tables at each site.  They also have a small courtesy fence between your site and your neighbor’s utility connections.  The dog park was nice. There is a small pool and a community fire pit for people to share.  Plus there’s a discount for paying with cash.  Our nice 50amp site was $27 a night.  Also, Fort Stockton is just a couple of miles down the road where we took advantage of buying groceries and gas.  This is definitely a campground we’ll use again crossing Texas.

 

From the website:

We are the newest RV park in Ft. Stockton and the surrounding area. Our location is as unique as our park and the views of the plateaus, mountains and valley are truly awesome.

♦ All PULL THRU Sites 
     with picnic tables
♦ 50/30 Amp Service - ALL SITES
♦ FREE WiFi (it works great)
♦ Extra Long Big Rig Spaces ♦ Laundry Room Open 24 hrs 
♦ Beautiful Pool with 
     Spacious Covered Patio 
♦ Easy Access to Interstate 10 
♦ Enclosed Puppy Patch 
♦ Private Shower/Bathroom Suites  ♦ TV Lounge (for Adults) 
♦ Base Rates start at $30 per night  ♦ Free DVD Lending Library 
♦ Sunset Firepit for Evening Fires 
     and Great Conversation 
♦ 1 min. drive to Walmart, golf course, 
     dining or shopping
♦ Peaceful Desert Setting  ♦ West Texas Owners/Hosts
♦ Monthly/weekly rates, please call ♦ NO tent camping in the park
♦ 10% discount for cash, 
     on overnight rates
♦ Check in time is 2:00 pm 
♦ Full-service hook ups at all sites  
Monday, 20 May 2019 20:14

Highland Wood RV Park

Highland Woods Travel Park

     We decided on camping here in the city near Fort Lauderdale so that we could visit my cousin Loren Brown.  Breezy Hill & Highland Woods are next to each other and share ownership.  I originally picked Breezy Hill because it has a much nicer pool, but changed to Highland Woods because Breezy Hill doesn't allow pets.  Both parks this time of year are pretty much empty and with the rain, we didn't get a chance to use the pool anyway.  The park is old and is set up weird.  It has staggering sites, a short 30amp site next to a long 50amp site.  The other odd thing is that the septic connections are located directly under your RV.  We are not all that impressed with the park, it needs a lot of work.  When you are booked into Highland woods, you'll arrive here to find that there is no place to check in.  You have to know to check in at Breezy Hill then turn around and drive down the street to get to Highland Woods.  The gates here are placebos and have no code, just drive up and they open from either direction.  There are signs stating that it is patrolled by security, but I'm guessing those are placebos as well.  I think that I will avoid this park in the future.

     We did take a drive around town and checked out Pompano Beach, which was very nice.  After an hour or so we drove up A1A along the beach 20 miles or so but really couldn't view the beach from the road.  However there were very nice homes on the beach side of the road and beautiful yachts along the channel side, so it wasn't a bad drive.  After that, we met my cousin (who I hadn't seen in 40 years) for lunch.  That was great!

 

    Located in South Florida's Pompano Beach, Highland Woods Travel Park offers daily, weekly, monthly, and annual rates on 147 full-hookup sites. Each site features a lawn area and patio. Dining, shopping and sporting events are all located nearby.

 

A tropical Fort Lauderdale RV resort near the Atlantic Ocean
     Enjoy the shores of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean in South Florida when visiting Highland Woods RV Resort. Located in South Florida's Pompano Beach, we're a tropical RV resort boasting spectacular amenities and activities. Relax at the pool, play a game of horseshoes or snuggle up with a book at the library.

     A variety of local activities are available within minutes of this Fort Lauderdale RV park. Deep sea fishing, dining, shopping, gaming, and golf are all popular pastimes among our guests. Our sites can accommodate motorcoaches up to 40 feet, and all 147 sites feature full hook-ups. We also offer daily, weekly, monthly, and annual rates.

     Come and take in the sights and shops of South Florida or stroll along our miles of beaches while enjoying the warm tropical breezes of the Atlantic Ocean.

Monday, 20 May 2019 20:10

Hidden Valley Mountain Park

Hidden Valley Mountain Park, Tijeras, New Mexico

      After a very long drive from Oklahoma, we finally reached Hidden Valley Park.  We were assigned a site (after a $6.45 charge per night for 50 amps) and pulled forward to disconnect only to find the car battery was dead.  So I drove the motorhome up to our site and got the AC running for the Yahoos (the dogs) while Jackie found someone to jump the car, only then did I remember that I had the car keys.  In short time, we got the car going and set up camp.  The park was just that, a place to park with utilities, it had neither the feel of a resort or a campground.  The roads are all dirt and gravel while the sites are tight and not well maintained.  There was hardly room to walk down the right side of the coach, so forget about setting up chairs or the barbecue.  We walked around the park and found the pool drained and the pet area to be a small space alongside the road behind a sign.  

     We did have the good fortune to meet some nice folks that invited us to sit and chat.  They had an end site so they were able to set out chairs.  However, it was located on a busy corner with clouds of dust everytime someone came around the corner faster than 5mp (which was pretty much everyone)  Again, good company made up for the dust issue.  We also made a trip down into Albuquerque to run some errands, visit the National Museum of Nuclear History and Science, and have lunch at Whataburger (our new favorite fast food burger place since we discovered them in South Texas).  Albuquerque is a beautiful city and we would enjoy spending more time here.

     Back in the park, the staff and the people we met while there were very nice, but I think that in the future, we'll probably pass on a second visit.  

Address:

844B State Hwy 333
Tijeras, NM 87059
Phone: (505) 281-3363
Fax: (505) 281-2026
Reservations Phone: (505) 281-3363
Reservations Fax: (505) 281-2026
Resort Information: Resort is 10 miles east of Albuquerque, a short distance from the Sandia Crest Ski and Recreation Area. Nearby: national forest, ghost towns, Indian pueblos, Rio Grande Zoo, Coronado Ruins, and Monument. Albuquerque's western edge reveals a history page of petroglyphs, volcano cliffs, and the Folsom Man Site.
Web Site: hiddenvalley-rvpark.com
EMail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Full Sites: 104
Partial Sites: 2
Pull-through Sites: 59
Check-In/Check-Out Times: 1 p.m.-4 p.m./ 11:00 a.m.
Open: Jan 1 to Dec 31
Peak: May 1 to Oct 15
Maximum Electrical Service: 50 amps
WiFi Available: Yes
Maximum RV Length: 45 feet
Elevation: 6607.0000
Amenities: Recreation Hall, outdoor pool (seasonal), playground, nature hiking trails, basketball court, fitness room, tenting, gift shop, hot showers, picnic tables, dump station, mountain setting, terraced sites, laundry, TV room, full kitchen for groups, library, tourist attractions nearby. Nearby: National forest, ghost towns, Indian pueblos, Rio Grande Zoo, Coronado Ruins, and Monument.
RV Notes: Coast rate not honored in Oct during Balloon Fest. June is in high demand, make a reservation as early as possible. Rate includes 2 people. Additional charges: 30 amp $3.23/night, 50 amp $6.45/night. After hours check-in box. Internet access in clubhouse, Wi-Fi access in lower level sites only.
Accepts Pets: Yes
Visitor Mail Accepted: Yes

Monday, 20 May 2019 20:04

Harbor View RV & Camping Resort

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!

Monday, 20 May 2019 20:01

Greenwood Lodge & Campsites

Greenwood Lodge & Campsites, Woodford, Vermont

     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

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

Monday, 20 May 2019 20:00

Grayland Beach State Park

Grayland Beach State Park

     Our visit to Grayland Beach State Park was picture perfect!  It was very hot in the city and the beach was wonderfully cooler at 75 degrees.  We had been told by Jackie's sister that the park was really nice, in fact, her favorite.  We got there and found out why.  The park was beautiful.  All the sites were paved, level and very clean.  The site with yurts also had very long driveways with room for large RVs.  There are three loops along the beach and a few pull-through sites along the road between them.  The photo here is what woods is like along the beach.  There are a couple of loops as you enter the park before you get to the beach area that is also paved and clean, but the woods are denser and I notice that there were more bugs further from the beach.

      Jackie's sister Tammy and her husband Eric were at the campground already when we arrived.  They joined us for a hike out on the beach which was wide and flat.  Just north of the park, there is a beach access where people can drive onto the beach.  Not sure how I feel about that.  After dinner (in town at the local tavern) we came back and spent the evening sitting around the camp fire listening to Eric tell stories about their Africa trips. 

     Overall, I can't say enough good things about the park.  According to Tammy and Eric, it is one of the best birder campgrounds around.  We are looking forward to our next trip back.  To get the better sites along the beach you need to reserve way ahead of time.  We got lucky this go round.  When I go back, I'd be happy to get the same site again. 

     It's nice to have long arms when taking a "selfy"  Jackie and me on Grayland Beach Washington.

Monday, 20 May 2019 19:58

Grandy Creek RV Campground

Grandy Creek 1000 Trails/KOA Campground, Concrete, Washington

       Grandy Creek is a combined Thousand Trails / KOA campground.  Half the sites have a blue electrical connection for TT and the other half yellow for KOA.  I stopped to put diesel in the motorhome and Jackie drove ahead and got to the campground to find a site before I got there.  This actually worked well.  It was a Saturday morning and the campground was pretty full.  Being that it was a beautiful sunny summer weekend, we expected it to be full and to be full of kids, it was.  The park was perfect for that with a huge inflated play area and lots to keep kids busy.

 

     Our site had a full hookup, but not all the Thousand Trails sites did.  The campground had just a small rec-room for kids and a store, but no other clubhouse or lodge like a lot of the Thousand Trails campgrounds have.  The pool was nice, it had an adults only hot tub and an hour a day for adults only.  Most of the campsites are wooded but there a couple of very large fields.  Kite flying seemed to be very popular when we were there.
      Another big plus to the campground is its location.  Just to the east is the Northern Cascade National Park.  We drove up to Baker Lake one day and Diablo Lake the next.  Both lakes are a beautiful aqua blue color from glaciers.  This is one of the most beautiful and scenic areas in the state.  It is worth the short drive up to check out the mountains and lakes so close by.  Stop at the Visitor’s Center in Concrete to get a map of the area and then stop at the North Cascades Visitor Center in Newhalem for complete information about the area.  
      On a side note, we saw three different campsites that had mesh cat "tents" at La Conner and so we thought we'd get one for Abbott because he wants to be outside with us but refuses to go on a leash.  It's working fine for him now, but at first, he didn't care for it much.  However, the dogs love to be in it.  We might need a second one.  
 

     Enjoy a beautiful natural setting at the base of Mount Baker with easy access to North Cascades National Park, Baker Lake and of course our very own Grandy Creek running along the edge of the campground.   Take a day trip to Bellingham, the San Juan Islands or British Columbia -  the beautiful Northwest is at your disposal.

     This campground features long Pull-Thru RV Sites (up to 90 feet) as well as Tent Sites and Camping Cabins. Enjoy a game of mini golf, volleyball or basketball, swimming, a hayride and the Jumping Pillow. Hike the campground trails and make new friends in the Family Center or at a pancake breakfast or an ice cream social.

 

      Located at the base of Mount Baker, Grandy Creek RV Campground offers a gorgeous natural setting just a short distance from North Cascades National Park. Complete with planned activities, hiking trails and super, friendly staff, we're confident you will feel right at home at this Puget Sound RV campground. Saturdays are especially enjoyable for the kids - as we offer all-day activities including the popular Jumping Pillow!
      Off-site adventures are at your fingertips! Take a day trip to Bellingham, the San Juan Islands or British Columbia. Don't wait! Book your stay at Grandy Creek RV Campground. We offer a variety of accommodations, including long pull-thru RV site, as well as tent sites, and two-room cabins.  Thousand Trails
Monday, 20 May 2019 19:57

Grande Hot Springs RV Resort

Grande Hot Springs RV Resort

     We picked this campground as a halfway stop between Deschutes River and Boise.   The campground has more of a parking lot feel than a campground, but it is still nice.  The grounds offer a heated pool and spa tub.  There is a small store and a 24-hour laundromat.  We also found a nice treed grassy area for picnics & tent camping.  I think that what I most like about the park is the birds.  On the grounds were a pair of osprey and a pair of geese with a gaggle of goslings following close behind.

From their website

Grande Hot Springs Resort is the place to stay in the scenic Grande Rhonde Valley of northeast Oregon. We’re situated 8 miles south of downtown La Grande.

Our facilities will impress you, with 100 grassy, pull-thru sites, 30 & 50 amp service, tent sites, sparkling clean resort-style restrooms and much more.
The perfect stop on your vacation!

Grande Hot Springs Resort is the perfect destination for all types of travelers and offers you clean and comfortable RV and tent site accommodations. Our pool & spa are available to all registered guests (open seasonally May to September, and sometimes longer/call for availability).

We have two Yurts with private soaking tubs. And a vintage Airstream Trailer available for over-night stays.

Conveniently located beside historic Hot Lake Springs as well as on the Oregon Trail, the park is only a short drive from downtown La Grande and Union. Open year-round, it is also a great place to be if your desire is to explore ANTHONY LAKES or the EAGLE CAP WILDERNESS AREA of Wallowa County. Stay here once and you will always remember Grande Hot Springs Resort as your home-away-from-home in La Grande.

Monday, 20 May 2019 19:56

Grand Canyon Trailer Village

Grand Canyon Trailer Village RV Park

    Trailer Village RV Park, what can I say.  The best thing about the RV park is its location, right in the middle of the West Grand Canyon Rim National Park.  The RV park and the National Park are better described separately.  The RV park has over 100 pull-through sites of varying length and facilities.  We did manage to reserve a site long enough for our coach, but we had to cheat and park the dinghy off the driveway and in the camping site.  Actually, most of the sites had about ten feet before the next site began and it sort of felt like a parking lot, although there were trees.  The biggest issue I had, (and I’m sorry to admit this) is that there was no cell or Internet service.  At least not via AT&T.  However, we did find plenty to do without the internet.  But at the end of the day, it would have been nice to send pictures back to friends and family.  (with 5 million people visiting the Grand Canyon every year, you might think that the Internet would be a no-brainer) But like I said, the park’s greatest asset is its location.   From there, we could walk to the rim and follow it to the west to the end of the “tourist area” and take the free shuttle back to the campground.  On the second day, we walked the east end of the rim trail from the campground.  If you have a couple of days to spend in the park I would very much recommend this RV Park for its convenience.

     The one thing I can’t express enough about the Grand Canyon is its overwhelming awe power.  When we saw the canyon for the first time, it was truly intense.  The size and the beauty that just can’t be caught in a picture.  This is a place that everyone should put on their bucket lists.  We couldn’t get enough of it and fortunately the rim trail is several miles long.  Long enough to get out of the public from time to time and just enjoy its beauty for ourselves.  Not only is its beauty a great part of its attraction but the history of the canyon itself is very interesting as well.  We also took our car along the rim to the east twenty-five miles to Desert View Watch Tower.  Along the way we found several spots to stop and take photos of the canyon.  Unfortunately, we got there too late in the evening for things to be open, but just in time for the sunset.   The park is well maintained, most trails are paved and except for the east end of the rim trail, bicycles are not allowed.  The one thing I did notice about the tourists in the park is that they were more than willing to step off the trail and hang out over the canyon for the perfect photo shot.  It was pretty scary to watch at times.  The other thing about the park is that they don’t sell bottled water.  You have to buy their twenty-dollar souvenir water bottles and fill them with spring water from several different locations throughout the park.  However, they are not working until summer, so while there, in late May we were hard-pressed to find drinking water short of going back to the campground.  Overall, we loved the park and plan on returning often.  I would recommend buying $80 one year National Park pass that’s good for four people.  It’s $30 to enter the park each visit.

GRAND CANYON RV'ING AT ITS FINEST

This is the trip your RV was made to go on. Trailer Village® RV Park is the only in-park RV park with full hookups and it's incredibly close to the Grand Canyon's South Rim. Set within a high desert landscape, the Trailer Village RV Park is a paved pull-through site perfect for vehicles up to 50 feet long. Best of all, it's open year-round.

FULL RV HOOKUPS INSIDE THE GRAND CANYON

Important information:

  • Check-in time: 12 p.m.
  • Check-out time: 12 p.m.
  • Quiet hours: 10 p.m. - 8 a.m.
  • Charcoal fires only. No wood fires allowed.
  • Pets must be kept on a leash at all times. Please clean up after them.
  • Due to water shortages, washing your vehicle is prohibited.
  • All trash must be placed in dumpsters.
  • Satellite users: The Grand Canyon's ZIP code is 86023

Hours of Operation (Registration Kiosk)

Jan. 1 to March 25 = 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
March 26 to Oct. 21 = 7 a.m. - 9 pm.
Oct. 22 to Dec. 31 = 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For guests arriving after the Registration Kiosk has closed for the day:

  • If you have a guaranteed reservation, a notice will be posted on the welcome building door with your last name, reservation number, and the site number you are assigned to.
  • If you do NOT have a reservation, there will be a sign posted at the welcome building with available sites listed (if any).
Monday, 20 May 2019 19:54

Gateway to Cape Code RV Campground

Gateway to Cape Cod RV Campground, Rochester, Massachusetts

      Gateway to Cape Cod falls in the category of a campground vs. a resort.  The camping sites were large, treed, and all have fire rings and a picnic table, so it gave you the camping feel from the get-go.  The section that we camped in was mostly people camping and not residing in the campground, which added to the camping feel.  The campground also has many resort-like amenities, like a pool, tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts. (although the courts were far from level)  There is a snack bar/restaurant opened for three meals on most days and there seemed to be plenty of activities going on.  On the downside, the rec-room and the mini-golf course might need of some TLC and the dirt roads had several potholes that you could swim across.  Overall, the campground had a warm welcoming feel to it and is definitely one we would return to.  As it happened it was also a great place to meet new friends.

     The campground is located at the base of Cape Cod and is only a half an hour drive from Plymouth to the north and New Bedford to the south.  Both towns are rich in history, which is always fun for us.  While we were in Plymouth the Draken was in town our tour.  The Draken is a replica of a Viking ship used a thousand years ago.    We also drove out to Provincetown (P-town) at the very tip of the cape.  (the spot where the Pilgrims actually first landed in Nov. of 1620)  As it turns out Provincetown is home to and a destination point to a large LGBT community which made for a very enjoyable if not colorful visit.  We will have to return when we have more time, we made the mistake of driving out there on a Saturday and the slow traffic ate up most of the day.

 

A peaceful hidden gem Cape Cod RV resort
      Explore The Cape with a visit to our Cape Cod RV Resort. Conveniently located near ocean beaches, Gateway to Cape Cod features RV Camping access to beautiful, wooded sites and an array of amenities and activities to enjoy. Explore the scenery along bike paths, spend a day splashing in the ocean, fish along the shores or get out on the water in a kayak or canoe.

   Gateway to Cape Cod RV Resort is a true hidden gem. It's close to attractions like Plymouth Rock yet away from the hustle and bustle. Our friendly staff looks forward to helping you create a memorable vacation, whether you prefer to unwind by the campfire or pursue more adventurous activities. Our Cape Cod RV Resort encompasses the essence of a true Cape Cod vacation.

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