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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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. 

 

Coast to Coast burned

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

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

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

 

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