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.
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
Strict rule enforcement, no sewer hook-ups
It was quite an adventure getting to the Campground. Following our GPS (which is set up to avoid roads that don't meet the specifications of our coach) it sent us on a fifteen-mile detour. It seems that most of the roads in the area have a 7-ton rating, except for a curvy, twisty road around two lakes which is a very popular bike route. (signs posted that bikes can use the full lane) A half-hour later and ten dollars of diesel we arrived at the campground.
We found later, that the shorter routes to the campground are just fine for big rigs. The roads are wider and there are no bridges warranting the weight restrictions. When we arrived at Morgan Hill, the first thing we found was that the campground management is very strict on rules. We needed to provide registration and proof of insurance on both the coach and the dinghy. Then a ranger walked around the coach and inspected it. We asked what exactly they were looking for and were told things like missing covers on running lights, body damage, cracked windshields or missing septic caps. Then we asked what if... they have a place to park the coach and would be expected to run to Camping World to buy parts to fix whatever. This hardly gave us a warm fuzzy feeling about the campground. The park doesn't have full hook-ups and charges $25 to $50 to pump tanks. On the plus side, the bathrooms and showers are very nice, we used them to avoid filling our black and gray water tanks. A lot of the campsites are subject to flooding, but we managed to find one that wasn't too muddy. I realize that I haven't painted a pretty picture of Morgan Hill. Overall, the park was nice enough and it looks like improvements are continually being made. In fact, the park is very popular and no longer has annual sites so that it can keep sites available for short term visitors. It does allow monthly stays for a cool $1300. The park's location is good and there are lots of things to do while there. I can't say that we wouldn't revisit the park in the future.
Campground number one hundred twenty-nine.
March 2, 2019
Morgan Hill RV Camping, a Thousand Trails RV campground in California, offers all of the famous views and vineyards that draw visitors year after year. Surrounded by the rolling hills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in the southern end of the Silicon Valley (Santa Clara County), this 66-acre RV campground preserve is a perfect home base in California for touring many of the popular attractions and destinations in the Central Coast. More than 20 wineries and vineyards inhabit the local area, and there is a train depot only six miles from Morgan Hill and the RV camping preserve. Additionally, Uvas Creek flows through the campground, offering scenic views.
At Morgan HIll RV Camping, you'll find plenty to do on-site as well as have access to nearby hiking trails and fishing areas that connect to our RV campground in California.
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Rental Check-In Time: 4:00 PM
Rental Check-Out Time: 11:00 AM
Our rental rates are based on 4 people. Extra guests are charged an additional $5 per person per night. Linens are not included. Linen packages that include bedding and bath towels for two people are available to rent. When booking your reservation, please apprise us of your linen requirement. 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.
These rentals sleep up to 6 and include a queen-size bed, a twin-size bunk, dinette, and sofa. They do not have an oven.
No pets in these rentals, please.
These 20 x 20 grass pad, 15 amp sites have a picnic table and a BBQ grill in a shaded area. Water available. Absolutely no RVs in tent sites.
No pets on these sites, please.
These 20 x 20 grass pad, 15 amp sites have a picnic table and a BBQ grill in a shaded area. Water available. Absolutely no RVs in tent sites.
The TT cabins sleep, 4 people. The bedroom has a queen bed and in the living area is a two-person futon. These cabins do not have an oven.
No pets in these rentals, please.
The TT cabins sleep, 4 people. The bedroom has a queen bed and in the living area is a two-person futon. These cabins do not have an oven.
This is a pet-friendly cabin. Pets are welcomed for an additional fee. Please apprise us of your pet requirement when booking a reservation.
Below is a link to the Thousand Trails Campgrounds that we have visited.
- Indicates Trails Collection Resort