Campgrounds where we have stayed
This is a list of campgrounds where we have stayed with a few comments on each. We have not listed the prices of the campgrounds because there are too many variables. Campgrounds change their rates by the season, discounts are given for extended stays and most campgrounds give discounts for memberships, Good Sam, Coast to Coast, Passport America, FMCA, Escapees, etc. Also, many campgrounds charge extra for 50 amp service, air conditioner use, sewer hookup, etc. We pay for only the hookups we will need for the nights we stay. Since we are self-contained we don't use the rest rooms, showers or laundries, so we don't comment on those facilities. Many of the Coast to Coast campgrounds are also members of RPI and other membership camping systems. The Smiley Face Ratings are as follows:
L - Skip
this campground
KK - OK
for an overnight stay
KKK - This
is a pretty good park
JJJJ - We
recommend you stay here
JJJJJ -
This is a Great campground
What we paid - (1999-2004) Inexpensive
($11 and under), Moderate price ($12-21), Expensive ($22 and over)
(2005-2010) Inexpensive ($15 and under), Moderate price ($16-25), Expensive
($26 and over)
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Athens, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, About one miles west of I-65, 24-hr SuperCenter, park on right side of store near truck loading zone. Free (06/09)
Dodge City / Good Hope, Rest Area, About mile marker 301, rest area is well off interstate, level paved parking, night security. (10/2006)
I-59, Rest Area on I-59N between Birmingham aand Gadsden. Level parking sites. Not too noisy. 24-hr security. Free
I-65, Visitor Center Rest Area, I-65 south about mile marker 366. Sign says Overnight Camping Prohibited, but it is OK to stay there. Security partols the parking lot and it is usually full of overnighters, mostly trucckers. Free. (10/08)
Montgomery, Flying J Truck Stop, I-65 exit 158, south of Montgomery, Separate area for RV parking so we have no noise from trucks. Free (02/2007, 10/09)
Montgomery, The Woods RV Park and Campground (Passport America), Just off I-65 exit 168, walking distance to restaurants. Long level pull-thru sites on gravel, full hook-ups (50-amp), cable (68 channels with HBO and Showtime), free WiFi. Washing RVs not allowed. This is a good campground for an overnight stay off the interstate or for a long term stay to visit Montgomery. (10/08) JJJJ
Shorter, WindDrift Campground, Off I-85 east of Montgomery, full hook-ups, long level gravel pull-thrus, small lake, modem hook-up in office, store and fuel. This is a good campground for an overnight stop. Moderate price. (10/99, 11/01) KK
Summerdale, Rainbow Plantation (Escapees Membership Park), Large level back-ins on grass, boondocking area, friendly staff, many daily activities in clubhouse, lending library and videos, modem hook-up available 24 hrs in clubhouse. WiFi($). Washing RVs OK. They even have a barn where you can do your own maintenance. Activities Director and Cook (three meals a week) on-site Nov-Mar. Near Gulf Shores, Mobile, USS Alabama, Pensacola Naval Station and many other attractions. This is a great park for extended stays. Inexpensive to Moderate price. (10/99, 11/00-01/01, 11/01, 11-12/05, 10-12/06, 2-5/07, 01-03/2008) JJJJJ
Hyder (See Stewart, BC)
Apache Junction, Lost Dutchman State Park, Located on Apache Trail between Apache Junction and Tortilla Flat, at base of beautiful Superstition Mountain, hiking trails and cactus garden. Boondocking area and campground with water and electric. We stayed in boondocking area for $10 a day. (03/01) KKK
Bellemont, Conoco Truck Stop, I-40, exit 185, north. Fuel, restaurant, store. Quiet level paved parking area away from trucks. Free. (02/04)
Benson, Cochise Terrace RV Resort (Passport America), Wide level back-ins on gravel, full hook-ups, cable and 50 amp available and some sites. Wash RV $5. Modem hook-up in clubhouse, heated pool and spa, daily planned activities, near Tombstone, Tucson, Bisbee, Mexico and many attractions. Very clean park with friendly and helpful staff. Moderate price with membership discounts. (01/01, 11-12/02) JJJJ
Camp Verde, Camp Verde RV Resort (Coast to Coast), Level back-ins on gravel, most sites have electric (30 or 50-amp) and water only, but some sites have sewer. The electric is very low. Some planned campground activities. Near Cottonwood, Sedona and scenic drives. The park rates themselves a Five Star Resort but I think a Three Star Resort is more appropriate. But it is a nice park to spend a week ot two. The sign at the entrance is confusing because it says Verde River RV Resort. Inexpensive. (05/06) JJJJ
Congress, North Ranch (Escapees Membership Park), Very friendly park with daily planned activities, full hook-up and boondocking sites, modem hook-up outside office, library. Near Wickenburg and the Western Museum. This is a nice park for short or extended stays. We only stayed one night but will return. Note: We returned in March 2006 and found they discourage boondocking. They have a very few boondocking sites and they are small. We were not allowed to extend the slides, put the awnings out or run the generator. Inexpensive. (04/01, 03/06) KKK
Cottonwood, National Forest Service, On Hwy 260 between Cottonwood and Camp Verde turn on Thousand Trails Road, go 1/2 miles and turn left of gravel. Find any level spot and park free for fourteen days. This is forest land and there are no hookups or dump stations. Hard packed rocks and sand, beautiful view of Valley and mountains. Nice quiet setting. Free (05/06) KKK
Gila Bend, Elks Club parking lot, very large level gravel parking lot. Donations accepted. (01/04, 01/06, 02/06)
Gila Bend, Augie's Quail Trail RV Park, (new park 2003), Large pull-thrus (100 ft) and back-ins (80 ft) on level desert sand, full hook-ups, one mile from downtown. (The club house and laundry had not opened when we stayed.) Regular price $15 a night. We stayed on Passport America discount for $7.50 a night. (02/04) KKK
Gold Canyon (near Apache Junction), Canyon Vistas RV Resort, This is a winter snowbird park, full hookups, wide back-in sites many with concrete patios, heated pool, daily planned activities, hot-phones at every site ($7.50 wk, $25 mo), free WiFi and modem hookup in office. RV must be no older than 10 years and one guest must be at least 55 yrs old. Moderate price with Passport America. (04/01, 01/04, 01/06) JJJJJ
Gold Canyon (near Apache Junction), Gold Canyon RV & Golf Resort, This is a winter snowbird park with mostly park models, concrete patios, hot-phones at site, pool, planned activities, golf course. We only stayed one night (free) so we did not rate the park. (04/01)
Holbrook, Root 66 RV Park (Passport America), I-40 exit 294, Long level pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel, water and electric, dump station. This park is OK for one or two nights and is an easy off/on from the interstate. Near Petrified Forest National Park and historic Route 66 town of Holbrook. Inexpensive. (05/06)
Mesa, Silveridge RV Resort, Large age 55+ adult park located on Southern Ave., mostly park models, back-ins on gravel, concrete patios, full hook-ups, cable, phone ($). All the amenities of a resort - pool, tennis courts, shuffleboard, billiards, lawn bowling, mini golf, crafts, special events. Rates vary widely depending on if one stays a day, week, month or season. Call resort for rates. (03-04/06) JJJJ
Mesa, Valle del Oro, This is a 55+ adult park with over 1800 sites, most have park models. Level full hook-up sites with concrete patios. There are about 22 planned activities daily including Theater Arts, photography, model airplanes, Bible study, stamp club, investment club, dancing, Spanish lessons, yoga, creative writing, ceramics, silversmithing, bridge, Dominoes, stained glass, sewing, lapidary, quilting, croquet, bowling, shuffleboard, hiking, biking, horseshoes, water aerobics, swimming pool, workout room, softball, billiards, tennis, computer classes, bingo, plus many others. Also, plays and musicals and tours are offered. Post office and lending library in office, weekly flea market. Short drives to area attractions, restaurants and shopping. Unbelievably, there is no facility to do e-mail in the park. Moderate price for stays of one month or longer. (02-03/01) JJJJJ
Parker (see Earp, CA, Emerald Cove RV Resort)
Quartzsite, BLM Land, This is not a campground, but is free boondocking on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land in the desert around the town of Quartzsite. The area where we stayed is 6.2 miles south of town and is free for 14 days. There are other BLM areas that charge a fee o stay but they have water and dumps available. Each January about 150,000 rigs descend on Quartzsite and camp in the desert. During this time there are hundreds of vendors in town, large gem shows, an RV show, car show and many other activities. Everyone should go to Quartzsite in January at least once. Free camping. (01/01, 01/04, 01/06, 03/06) KKK
Thatcher, Basha's Grocery / Wal*Mart parking lot, On Hwy 70, level parking lot, walking distance to shopping and dining. Free. (01/04)
Tonopah, Saddle Mountain RV Park (between Phoenix and Quartzsite), Level pull-through full hook-up sites, e-mail in office. The park is a good overnight stop 1/2 mile off I-10 between Phoenix and Quartzsite. (01/01) KKK
Why, BLM Land, Hwy 85 Mile Marker 55, west side of highway one mile south of town. Level desert land for boondocking. Dirt roads. 14 day max stay. Free. (01/04)
Winslow, Meteor Crater RV Park (Passport America), I-40 exit 233, 60' long pull-thrus on gravel, level sites, 30 and 50 amps, water, dump station, Free WiFi. Store, Subway and gas and diesel. Five miles to Meteor Crater. Inexpensive. (05/06) KKK
Yuma, Yuma Lake RV Resort, (Membership Park), Mostly level back-ins on gravel, some sites shaded, full hook-ups, restaurant and daily activities in park. Located several miles north of city. This is a Membership Only Park so the general public can not stay. We stayed three nights free for listening to a sales pitch to buy a membership in the park. Some of the downside of the park is 30-amp only, no electric heat, can not use washer and dryer in motorhome and no WiFi. (02/06) KK
Yuma, Paradise Casino, Located on west side of Yuma just into California. Take Winterhaven exit from I-8 and follow signs to casino. Free parking for two nights in large sand-packed parking lot. (02/06)
Yuma (see Winterhaven, CA - BLM Land)
Brinkley, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, Off I-40, store closes at 9:00 p.m., walking distance to restaurants. Free (01/00)
West Memphis, Tom Sawyer's Mississippi River RV Park, The campground has an older section, a new section and they are building an even newer section. Most short term stays are in the new parts which is right on the river. It is a quiet and clean park with a fabulous view of the Mississippi River and barge and boat traffic. Make advance reservations and ask for a site in the front row so you can watch the river from your RV. Very long level pull-thru sites, some on concrete and some on gravel, full hook-ups, 50-amp, free WiFi and FREE LAUNDRY. About 5 miles to the I-55 bridge into Memphis and 10 minutes to downtown Memphis and sightseeing and restaurants on Beale Street. Moderate price. (06/07) JJJJJ
Arcata, Mad River Rapids RV Park (Coast to Coast, Good Neighbor Park - They are no longer a GNP), Level pull-thrus and back-ins, full hook-ups, modem hook-up in office, hot phones at some sites, some permanent rigs on-site, washing rigs OK, dog owners don't clean up after their dogs. We were promised a long pull-thru site with 50 amps when we made reservations, but they only had a back-in with 30 amps when we arrived mid-afternoon. Moderate price with GNP discount; otherwise, expensive. (05/01) KKK
Bombay Beach, Salton Sea State Recreation Area, The eastern shore of the Salton Sea along Hwy 111 has several boondocking campgrounds between Bombay Beach and Park Headquarters. We stayed in Salt Creek Beach camping area nine miles north of Bombay Beach. We picked an area right on the water and then self-registered. Water and pit toilets available. Inexpensive. (02/04) KKK
Boron, Arabian RV Oasis MHP (Passport America), Highway 58 exit 199 south. Level pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel. Full hook-ups with 30-amp. This park is OK for one or two nights. Inexpensive. (05/06) KK
Coachella, Spotlight 29 Casino, Just off I-10 near Indio, Very large level paved parking lot behind casino. RV Friendly. Free (02/06, 03/06)
Coarsegold, Park of the Sierras (Escapees Membership Co-op), Beautiful park, full hook-ups including cable, some sites tight, if you have a big rig check site before parking, boondocking areas with water for every site, planned activities, large clubhouse, clean rest rooms, showers and laundry, 24 hr modem hook-up in clubhouse, WiFi($). One hour to Yosemite National Park. This is a very friendly park. Inexpensive boondocking and moderate priced full hook-ups. (05/01, 05/06) JJJJJ
Death Valley National Park, Furnace Creek Campground, No hook-ups, level sites, some shaded, near Visitors Center, centrally located to all Death Valley sights. Inexpensive (4/01) KK
Desert Hot Springs, Catalina Spa & RV Resort (Coast to Coast and other memberships), Mostly level and unlevel back-ins (pick your own site), full hook-ups, older section is 30-amp with cable $1 extra, new section has 50-amp and free cable, but cost $5 more. Pools, spas, many daily planned activities, small store and snack bar. Near Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Palm Desert. Washing RVs $5. Free WiFi. Inexpensive. (02/04, 03/06) JJJJJ
Dunmovin, Safety Rest Area on Hwy 395, Level pull-thrus, rest rooms, dump station, overnighting allowed. Free (04/01)
Earp, Emerald Cove RV Resort (Coast to Coast and other memberships), Large membership campground with about 400 sites. Pull-thru and back-in sites on gravel, level sites with full hook-ups, 30-amps, cable ($), some sites shaded and some sites on Colorado River. Many daily planned activities, cooked breakfast most mornings, several evening meals each week. On Colorado River with boat ramp, near Parker Dam and easy day trips to Quartzsite and Lake Havasu City. The only thing missing from this resort is no free (or any) WiFi. Inexpensive. (03/06) JJJJJ
Fairfield, Camping World Parking Lot, Just off I-80, level paved site with dump station. Walk to restaurants. Near tours of Stonehouse Olive Oil Company, Thompson Candy Company, Jelly Belly Candyland, Budweiser Beer. Can stay one night only. Free. (08/04)
Indio, See Coachella, CA, Spotlight 29 Casino
Klamath, Klamath River RV Park (Coast to Coast), Level back-ins, full hook-ups, cable ($), washing RVs OK, beautiful park on Klamath River with friendly on-site managers, planned activities, near coast, redwoods, fishing. The only downside of this park is they charge $1 for 10 mins internet access and $1 for cable. Inexpensive. (05/01, 08/04) JJJJ
Lincoln, Thunder Valley Casino, Large level parking lot across street from casino, just off highway 65 between I-80 and town of Lincoln. Overnighters welcome. Free. (09/04) KK Note: In 2006 I was told the casino no longer allows RV overnight parking.
Porterville, Success Lake / Tule Campground (COE), Level pull-thrus and back-ins on asphalt, paved roads, some sites have water and electric, view of Lake Success. Near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Inexpensive to Moderate priced. (05/06) KKK
Rocklin, Camping World (north of Sacramento), Level paved parking lot with plenty of room for overnighting. (We stayed two nights.) Short drive to restaurants and shopping. Free. (05/06)
Sacramento, CAL Expo RV Park, At California Exposition and State Fairgrounds, level pull-thru sites, full hook-ups, modem hook-up in office, near historic Old Town Sacramento, California Railroad Museum, California State Capitol, Sutter's Fort and Museum, within one hour to many wineries. This campground is basically a paved parking lot, but is convenient to the many attractions of Sacramento. Moderate to expensive. (05/01) KK
San Diego, Mission Bay RV Park, I-10 exit 22, On water of Mission Bay, full hook-ups on level asphalt including (limited) cable 50-amp and free WiFi, plenty of room for big rigs, gated park with security, friendly staff. Park is centrally located to all San Diego attractions (too many to name) and shopping and restaurants. With most campgrounds in San Diego being expensive it was nice to fine a very good park for only $15 a night Passport America rate. Of course the sites will cost more if you want a site on water and are not a member of PPA. Inexpensive. (02/06) JJJJ
Trinidad, Redwood Trails (Coast to Coast), Back-in level shaded sites, full hook-ups, friendly and helpful staff, modem hook-up in office, poor electric, some planned resort activities. Park is affiliated with several membership systems. $2 extra electric charge. Inexpensive with membership; otherwise, expensive. (05/01) KKK
Ukiah, Lazy Boys Furniture Store Parking Lot, Next to Wal*Mart, level paved parking, walk to shopping and Applebee's restaurant. Free. (08/04)
Ukiah, Redwood Empire Fairgrounds RV Park, Level pull-thrus and back-ins, full hook-ups, no modem hook-up available. Moderate price. (05/01) KK
Vacaville, Neil's Vineyard RV Park, Level pull-thrus and back-ins, full hook-ups, most sites shaded, modem hook-up in office, friendly staff. Near factory tours in Fairfield - Jelly Belly Candyland, Budweiser Beer, Thompson Candy Company, The California Olive Oil Company and Suisun Bay Soap Company. Expensive (05/01) KKK
Winterhaven, BLM Land, There are many boondocking places near Yuma, AZ and Winterhaven, CA. Some are Long Term Areas that cost $140 for up to seven months, some are Short Term Areas that cost $35 for up to two weeks, some sites near water cost $5 a day and then there are areas that are free for fourteen days. We always chose the free areas. We stayed at exit 164 (Sidewinder Road) off I-8, turn south and take the paved road beside the Shell station. Go 3.1 miles on the road to the fourteen day free area on the south side of the road. Just pick a spot, park and enjoy. Free. (02/04) KKK
Cripple Creek, Eagles Landing RV Park, Level pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel, full hook-ups, WiFi($). Sites are just big enough for Big Rigs, but park is expanding. Small store on-site. Two block walk to casinos in downtown. Many sightseeing trips on scenic drives, old and new gold mines, train ride, mine tour, etc. Park has discounted rates for weekly and monthly stays. Inexpensive. (07/06) KKK
Durango, Alpen Rose RV Park, level pull-thrus on gravel, full hook-ups including 50-amp and cable, free WiFi, some sites in the open and some in trees, store, heated swimming pool, very helpful and friendly staff. Some planned activities. Located on US 550 just north of city. Take all day scenic train ride from Durango to Silverton and back. Expensive. (06-07/06) JJJJ
Estes Park, Blue Arrow RV Park (In 2002 the park will be under new ownership and will be renamed Elk Meadows Lodge & RV Park), Level pull-thrus and back-ins, full hook-ups, cable, modem hook-up in office, planned campground activities, friendly staff, no washing RV or car. Near Estes Park shopping and dining, wildlife watching and Rocky Mountain National Park. This is a great park to spend several days visiting the area. Expensive. (07/01) JJJJ
Greeley, Greeley RV Park, Level pull-thrus, but some sites are tight with trees, mostly shaded, full hook-ups, modem hook-up in office, friendly and helpful staff. No washing rigs or cars. Nice park. Moderate price. (07/01) KKK
Gunnison, Stevens Creek Campground (National Forest Service), Located on U.S. 50, 10 miles west of Gunnison. Level paved sites, most very large, both back-ins and pull-ins. No hook-ups. Campground is located on Blue Mesa Reservoir with boat ramp, boating and fishing. Our site was a pull-in right on the water with a beautiful view of the lake and mountains. Inexpensive. (07/06) KKK
Limon, Conoco Parking Lot, Level gravel parking area behind fuel station. Walk to dining. Free. (09/04)
Montrose, Centennial RV Park (Passport America, Happy Camper, C2C GNP), Very large pull-thrus on gravel, level sites, full hook-ups including 50-amp, free WiFi. Located 10 miles south of Montrose on U.S. 550. Many scenic day drives in area including Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Inexpensive. (07/06) KKK
Salida, National Forest, One and a half miles east of town on U.S. 50. Free boondocking for 14 days, easy entrance from highway, short gravel road to camping area, some sites in shade and some in open, all sites are spacious and close to Arkansas River. Free. (07/06) Note: I heard the land is being given to the Colorado State Parks and they will install a porta-potty and start charging to stay there.
Sterling, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, 24-hr SuperCenter, Large open lot with plenty of room on right side of lot, paved and level. Free (07/06)
Uncasville, Mohegan Sun Casino, Free parking for seven days. Get a pass from security. When entering casino complex turn right at first traffic signal (has sign for big rigs to turn there) and drive down hill and back up to top of hill. Mostly level parking for maybe 100 rigs. We parked along the river side for a beautiful view. This summer (2009) on Wednesday nights they have a band and food for $1 a person on top of a parking garage and at dark a fireworks display set off on top of another parking garage. Take your lawn chairs. The fireworks is top-notch. If it rains on Wednesday the events take place on Thursday. Shuttle bus runs from casino to RV site every few minutes. This is a very large casino complex with three casinos under one roof and a total of 36 restaurants, snack bars and lounges, a shopping center, name entertainment, etc. Free. (07-08/09)
Lincoln, Cedar Creek Landing Campground, New campground (in 2008), Large sites, full hook-ups including cable and free WiFi. Swimming pool, snack bar, store. Sites are back-ins on grass and some are unlevel. We were able to level the motorhone OK, but our neighbors had their front wheels off the ground. Suggestion - pick your site and park before registering. We had a coupon to pay for 2 nights and get the 3rd night free, but it was still expensive. (07/09) JJJJ
Bushnell, Sumter Oaks RV Park (Escapees membership park), Level pull-thrus and back-ins, full hook-ups, concrete patios, most sites shaded. Very friendly park with daily planned activities. Indoor swimming pool, clubhouse, free e-mail on pay phone behind clubhouse. Near Webster flea market and many central Florida attractions. Escapees had owned the park only two weeks when we stopped. The park was needing lots of work, but Escapees will have it in shape before long. They plan to have cable at all sites. Inexpensive to moderate price. (11/01) JJJJ
Chattahoochee, East Bank Campground, Lake Seminole, Corp of Engineers, Mostly level sites on gravel, most sites are wide, many sites on Lake Seminole, beautiful setting, water and 30/50-amp electric, boat ramp, fishing and boating. Campground is two miles north of town and across the state line in Georgia. $16 a night or $8 with Golden Age Pass. (11/05) JJJJ
Chiefland, Wal*Mart, 24-Hr Super Store, large level parking lot, well lighted, on main highway through town. Free (11/01)
Christmas, Christmas Airstream Park, (Between Orlando and Titusville), Large level pull-thrus and back-ins on grass, full hook-up and water / electric only sites, mostly shaded, modem hook-up in office. Clean park. Poor electric. Near Kennedy Space Center and Orlando attractions. Moderate price. (03/03) KKK
Clermont, The B's RV Resort, Inc., (Coast to Coast), Back-in sites, many tight sites, Coast to Coast members get the bad sites, free modem hook-up at pay phone, restaurant on-site. This is a nice park, but there are many, many rules with a dollar amount on each one. Their penalties run from $10 to as high as $100 for breaking a rule so read the rules very carefully. We must have been good because we were not charged penalties at check-out. Inexpensive (11/00) KKK
Clewiston, Okeechobee Landings, Inc., (Coast to Coast), All sites are level back-ins on grass, full hook-ups, security gate, daily planned activities, near fishing and ninety minute drive to Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Modem for e-mail ($2), mandatory cable charge ($10.50 week, plus tax), sales tax (7%) on C2C coupons. Wash RV $7.50. Mail not accepted. Inexpensive (11/00, 02/03) KKK
Clewiston, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, Large level parking lot, SuperStore. Free (03/03)
Crystal River, Encore SuperPark, (We have found most Encore SuperParks to be excellent and we recommend them.) All sites are large level back-ins on grass, full hookups, some with concrete patios. Daily planned activities, friendly staff, clean park. Free modem hook-ups in club house and laundry. Wireless internet available. Heated pool. Mail accepted at park. Near fishing, boating, manatee sightings, snorkeling, scuba diving, golfing. Washing RVs OK. This is a great resort park for extended stays. For short stays they are a Coast to Coast - Good Neighbor Park. Normal prices are moderate. (01/02, 01/03, 11-12/03) JJJJJ
Davenport, Deer Creek RV Golf Resort, (Coast to Coast), Level back-in sites with concrete pads, all sites full hook-ups, near Orlando / Kissimmee, Walt Disney World and many central Florida attractions. Some sites on golf course. Gated park. Modem hook-up in office limited to five minutes. Mandatory $2 daily charge for cable. Wash RV $5. Inexpensive. (10/00) JJJJ
Davenport, Theme World RV Resort, (Passport America) Intersection of I-4 & US 27, Frontage Road, Pull-thrus and back-ins, grass and paved, some sites water and electric and some full hook-ups, free WiFi. Some sites are tight and unlevel. Our site was listed as a pull-thru, but there was a steel post in the rear and two large low trees. It was difficult getting in the site with the car unhitched and then I had to move the motorhome four times to get the slides open. I also could not get the motorhome level without raising the rear wheels off the ground so I left it unlevel. The woman in the office did not have a clue about our site and she promised to send a maintenance man to trim the tree limbs so they didn't rub our motorhome. He never showed up. Planned activities in campground. 30 minutes from Walt Disney World. Moderate price. (1/08) LL
DeFuniak Springs, Sunset King Lake Resort, (Coast to Coast), Large level sites, most are pull-thrus, full hook-ups, cable, concrete patios, clean park. Washing rigs $5. Fishing lake, many planned activities (pot-lucks, church service, games, crafts, movie night, outings, etc.). This is a very nice resort and the owners are continually upgrading the park. In addition to the C2C nightly fee of $8 we paid $10 for WiFi for a week. The park is also a member of Passport America and other membership discount groups. Inexpensive. (11/05, 01/07) JJJJJ
Destin, Camping on the Gulf - Holiday Travel-Park, (Coast to Coast, Good Neighbor Park), Park is located on the beautiful white sand beach east of Destin, level sites, some with concrete pads, full hook-ups, free modem hook-ups in Activities Building, near deep sea fishing, shopping, restaurants. Daily planned activities in park. Cable and hot-phones available. No washing RVs or cars. Non-C2C members pay anywhere from $10 to $70 dollars a day depending on season and if site is on the beach, near the beach or away from the beach. For our GNP coupons we stayed just yards from the beach on a concrete pad. Gated park. Inexpensive. (11/99, 11/01) JJJJJ
Everglades National Park, Flamingo Campground, Big rigs get very large level paved pull-thrus, medium and small size rigs get very large level paved back-ins. No hook-ups, fresh water and dump available in campground, near boat trips, fishing, canoeing, hiking, biking, bird watching, nature trails, Park Ranger walks and talks. We stayed five days and never saw a mosquito in the campground. Moderate price. (01/02-02/02, 02/03) JJJJ
Flagler Beach, Bulow Plantation RV Resort, Large level sites on grass, pull-thrus and back-ins, full hook-ups including cable, modem hook-up in office, small store on-site. Clean park. Washing RVs OK. Some planned activities. Near fishing, boating, a few miles from beach. Moderate price. (03/03) JJJJ
Florida City, Camp Sites and R.V. Park, (Coast to Coast, Good Neighbor Park), This is a city park. Most sites are level back-ins on grass, some are pull-ins, full hookups for most sites. Free modem hook-up in office during office hours. The park is located between Everglades National Park and Key West, near shopping and restaurants in Homestead, near boating, fishing and attractions. This park was laid out by park workers and not RVers. Sites are various sizes, hook-ups are not located where they should be, office allows RVers to select their own site and figure out how to get in and hook-up. Many permanent residents. The streets are wide so maneuvering a large rig is easy. $1.25 per night extra for electric for GNP. Moderate price. (02/02, 02/03) KK
Fort Myers, Camping World Parking Lot, Large level parking lot with pull-thrus behind Camping World store. RVers are welcome to spend the night. The night we stayed there were 13 rigs overnighting. Free (01/02)
Homosassa Springs, Nature's Resort, Large campground, large back-ins, near Homosassa Springs, fishing, biking, modem hook-up in campground store. Moderate price. (11/99) KKK
Key West, Boyd's Key West Campground, Very tight and small back-ins on grass and sand, some sites on water, most sites have hook-ups, some have sewer, cable included, daily planned activities, friendly staff, city bus near entrance, modem access 24 hrs, No washing rigs or vehicles. Near boating, fishing, and all Key West activities and attractions. Our site was so short the motorhome's mirrors were in the road, we had to pay for a full hook-up site (W/E/S) but we had no sewer. Office said they would send truck to pump us out. We could not use our washer. We checked out the other campgrounds in Key West and Boyd's was the best. VERY EXPENSIVE. We paid $56 a night plus 11.5% tax for a total of $62.44 a night. The most we had paid in our 2 1/2 years of fulltiming was $26. (02/02) JJJJ
Kissimmee, Destiny's Secret Lake, Large campground and sites, near Walt Disney World and other Orlando attractions. No modem hook-ups unless you rent a prime site for several dollars extra and then pay extra for telephone service. The large campground office has a lounge with telephones and they have 800 number office phones, but campers are not allowed to do e-mail from the phones. Gated park. Expensive, but we used Passport America to get half-off. (12/99) KKK
Lake City, Oaks 'N Pines RV Campground (Passport America), Long level pull-thrus on grass or gravel, full hook-ups including 50-amp and cable, concrete patio with picnic table. Free WiFi. Short term sites are in the open and long term sites are shaded. Helpful and friendly on-site owners. Campground gives discounts for many memberships (Good Sam, Escapees, FMCA, Passport America and others). Moderate price. (01/08) JJJJ
Lake Placid, Sunburst RV Park, We had reservations but could not confirm our reservation since the park did not answer their telephone during our 20 calls. We drove into the park anyway and found the office closed with no instructions on how to find a site. We could not find an on-site manager. After looking over the park we decided to "get the heck out." Park is 80% old trailers, narrow streets, low hanging limbs. (01/02) L
Mexico Beach, Rustic Sands Resort Campground (Passport America), Level pull-thrus and back-ins on packed sand and gravel, all sites full hook-ups, some with 50-amps, excellent cable, free WiFi. Pool and planned activities, but we only stayed one night. Friendly and helpful staff. Moderate price. (01/08) JJJJ
Moore Haven, Robin's Nest RV Resort (Coast to Coast), Level back-ins on grass, many sites on water (watch alligators from your RV), full hook-ups, modem hook-ups available 24 hrs, daily planned activities, five free catch and release fishing ponds, free four hole golf course, gated park, near fishing and boating. Inexpensive. (02/03) JJJJJ
Nokomis (Sarasota), Encore SuperPark Sarasota South, Mostly level back-ins on grass and sand, full hook-ups, free cable, modem hook-up in office until 5 p.m. (every time office ran credit card I was asked to log off), very large park with narrow streets, lots of trailers and park models, several planned activities daily. Near fishing, boating, Sarasota attractions. Various pricing structures, most moderate priced. We stayed one night free with coupon, our site had very low tree limbs. (01/02) KKK
North Fort Myers, Sunburst RV Park, Level back-ins on grass, paved patios, many shaded sites, full hook-ups, daily planned activities, 24 hr. modem hook-up in office. Mail accepted. Extra charge for washing RV or car. Moderate to Expensive. (We stayed a week for $89 with a coupon) (02/03) JJJJJ
Okeechobee, Big "O" RV Park (Passport America), Age 55+ park, level paved back-in sites, some by water, concrete pads with patios, full hook-ups, modem hook-up in office, daily planned activities, gated park, mail accepted, no washing vehicles. Friendly staff and park. Some sites tight. Near Lake Okeechobee, boating and fishing. Moderate price. (01/03) JJJJJ
Old Town, Original Suwannee Campground, Campsites are under large trees, most sites are large, we stayed in a beautiful site facing part of the Suwannee River, free cable. Friendly on-site owners / managers. Moderate price. (11/99) KKK
Orlando, Encore SuperPark, (We have found most Encore SuperParks to be excellent and we recommend them.) Park is located near intersection of highways 27 and 192, near Walt Disney World. Pull-thrus and back-ins, large level sites, full hook-ups, cable, concrete pads and many have concrete patios, pools, planned activities, nice clean friendly park. Near Walt Disney World, shopping and all Orlando attractions. Mail accepted. Washing RVs OK. Modem hook-ups in clubhouse. This is a great park to spend the winter. We stayed one month for $99, plus electric. For short stays they are a Coast to Coast - Good Neighbor Park. Normal prices are moderate. (11/01 - 12/01, 01/03, 11/03) JJJJJ
Perry, Nafee Campground, (Passport America), Back-ins and pull-thrus on grass, mostly level and shaded, water and electric (30-amp) and some sites have sewer. Excellent cable and free WiFi. This is an OK cmpground for a day or two. Inexpensive. (1/08) KK
Perry, Southern Oaks RV Campground, (Coast to Coast, Good Neighbor Park), Long level pull-thrus on grass, friendly staff, modem hook-up in office. Inexpensive with GNP discount. (11/99) KKK
Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas Camping Resort, We planned to stay in this park, but did not. Narrow soft sand roads in park, low tree limbs. Sites are listed as 35 x 60 feet, but office worker got mad because we attempted to drive our 38 foot motorhome into her park. It took a while, but we got turned around and out of the park. Skip this park. Staff unfriendly and park looks like a dump. (11/01) L
Port St. Joe, Presnell's Bayside Marina & RV Resort, Level grass sites facing St. Joseph Bay, just feet from water, electric and water, dump station, modem hook-up in office, boat rentals on-site. Near St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, boating, fishing, white sand beaches. Great park for a few days. Moderate price. (11/01) KKK
Port St. Lucie, P.S.L. R.V. Resort, (Coast to Coast, Good Neighbor Park and Passport America Park), New park (2001), clean park with level back-ins, concrete pads and patios, all sites full hookups, cable and hot-phones available at each site, No washing rigs. Walk out back of park to shopping center, Wal*Mart, Winn-Dixie and other shopping. Pricing varies by season - check with office. We got 3 nights on membership discount and paid 3 nights regular price. Some of staff is grouchy. (We have been informed (02/03) to get a membership discount for 3 nights you have to pay full price for a week.) Expensive. (02/02) KKK
Silver Springs, Colby Woods, (Coast to Coast), Pull-thru level sites, restaurant on-site, friendly staff, modem hook-up at pay phone on porch. Near, Silver Springs and other central Florida attractions. Gated park. Very nice park. We returned in Nov 2000 and found the restaurant had closed and the new park owners were not friendly. Inexpensive. (11/99, 11/00) KKK
St. Augustine, Indian Forest Campground, Level pull-thrus and back-ins on sand and grass, some shaded and some in the open, full hook-ups, cable, modem hook-up in office. Near all St. Augustine attractions and beaches. Expensive. (10/00, 03/03, 01/07) KKK
Sugarloaf Key, Sunburst Park, Level back-ins on gravel, most sites and roads tight, some sites on lake, full hook-ups including cable, modem hook-up in office, daily planned activities. Near fishing, boating and 20 miles north of Key West. We stayed on a coupon special of $89 a week. Normally very expensive. (03/03) JJJJ
Thonotosassa, Happy Traveler RV Park, (west of Tampa), (Coast to Coast, Good Neighbor Park and Passport America, during off season), Fairly level back-ins on grass, some sites tight, most are shaded, full hook-ups, planned daily activities, modem hook-up in clubhouse. Across road from flea market (Sat/Sun), walk to Winn-Dixie, near Lazy Days, Florida Fairgrounds, Busch Gardens, South Florida University. Moderate price. (01/02) JJJJ
Titusville, Willow Lake RV & Golf Resort, A 55+ resort community. Large level backins on concrete, full hookups and cable. WiFi to some sites. This is a gated resort community with a large clubhouse, swimming pool, billards room, restaurants, nine-hole golf course and is a very clean resort. About 12 miles to Kennedy Space Center. Expensive. (01/07) JJJJ
White Springs, Kelly's RV Park (Passport America and most other membership discounts), Level pull-thrus and back-ins with full hookups, some sites on concrete pads and patios, some sites in shade and some mostly in the open. Friendly park with scheduled activities. FREE WiFi. Moderate daily price and inexpensive monthly rates. (01/07) JJJJ
White Springs, Suwannee Valley Campground (Coast to Coast, Good Neighbor Park and Passport America), Level pull-thrus on grass/sand, full hook-ups, shaded sites, daily planned activities, friendly staff, modem hook-up in office, wash rigs for a fee. Located on Suwannee River and near Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park. Inexpensive with memberships; otherwise, moderate price. (02/02) JJJJ
Wildwood, Three Flags Resort, (Coast to Coast), Very nice campground with level pull-thrus, all sites full hook-ups, daily planned activities. One hour or less to Busch Gardens, Citrus Tower, Cypress Gardens, Daytona Beach, Disney World, Sea World, Silver Springs, Weeki Wachee Springs. Phone hook-up for e-mail four days a week, one hour a day. ($1.50 for 15 minutes) This campground would be five smiley faces with free e-mail facilities. Inexpensive. (10/00) JJJJ
Winter Garden, Stage Stop Campground, (Passport America Park), Level back-ins on grass, full hook-ups, wide sites, pick your own site, some planned activities, washing rigs OK, modem hook-up in office only two hours a day (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.). Near shopping, restaurants, RV dealers. Near Orlando and many central Florida attractions. Moderate price. (02/02) KKK
Zolfo Springs, The Resort, Florida SKP Co-Op, (Escapees Co-Op park), Beautiful park, friendly residents, all sites full hook-ups, back-ins, some on concrete slab, planned activities, free modem hook-up in clubhouse. Both times we stayed in level grass boondocking area, first night free, $2.50 per day thereafter, dump for boondockers $2. Inexpensive (10/00, 01/02, 01/03) JJJJ
Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park, Large campground, some sites on lake, all sites under pine trees, all back-ins, some sites small and most unlevel. (Drive into the campground and pick your site first, then take the RV in, report to campground office which site you took.) Plenty to do in park, boating, fishing, tram ride, tour plantation, museums. Park admission required. Modem hook-up in office, $1 for 10 minutes. Expensive. (10/99) KKK
Austell, Arrowhead Campground, (This campground has closed)
Bambridge (See Chattahoochee, FL)
Brunswick, Golden Isles Vacation Park Inc., (Coast to Coast, Good Neighbor Park), Off I-95, level pull-thrus, near Brunswick, Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island, Okefenokee Swamp. Inexpensive with GNP or other membership discounts. (10/00) KKK
Jackson, Flying J Travel Plaza, (I-75 exit 205) We parked overnight in the paved lot on the left side of building with many other RVs. Free (11/05)
Lake Park, Eagle's Roost, An overnight campground on I-75 just north of the Florida state line. Moderate price. It was reported to me they updated their park in 2002. (12/99) KK
Riceboro, Riverfront RV Park, (As of 2006 this campground is closed and condos will be built on the site.)
Savannah, Skidaway Island State Park, Level back-ins and pull-thrus on sand and grass, water, electric and basic cable, dump station, heavily shaded, no modem hook-up. Fifteen miles from downtown Savannah. Expensive. (03/03) KK
Thomasville, City of Roses RV Park, Mostly permanent RVs with long pull-thrus on grass on shorter stays, full hookups with cable, Free WiFi at office, washing RVs OK. Rates were $24 a day, $100 a week and $240 a month. We used Passport America and paid $12 a night for $84 a week. Inexpensive to moderate price. (11/05) KK
Tifton, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, 24 hr Superstore, west from exit 62 off I-75. Free (01/03,12/03, 1/08)
Unadilla, Southern Trails RV Resort, (Coast to Coast), Mostly level back-ins and pull-thrus, full and partial hookups, cable at some sites, just off hwy I-75 (exit 121), a good place to overnight or spend a couple of days. Daily activities. Free daily pancake breakfast and coffee. Modem hook-up $2 for 15 mins. No washing RVs or cars. Near Andersonville Civil War Prison and Museum and Jimmy Carter Historical Site. Inexpensive. (11/03) KK
Valdosta, Hess Truck Stop, I-75 exit 11 (east), Level parking in rear, truck pumps, restaurant. Noisy. We spent the night here when we had an engine failure in the motorhome. Free (01/07)
American Falls, Indian Springs Resort, (Coast to Coast, Good Neighbor Park), Full and partial hook-ups, large sites on grass, hot pools, natural spring fed pool (90 degrees all year, $5), planned weekend activities, near fishing and boating, modem hook-up in office. Inexpensive with GNP discount. (07/01) KKK
Cascade, Arrowhead RV Park, Some pull-thrus, mostly back-ins, level sites but very narrow, full hook-ups including cable, concrete patios, modem hook-up in office. Nature trail with totem poles, butterfly garden, birds and large ant-hill. Fishing on bank of river. Near fishing, boating and skiing. No membership discounts. Our site was so narrow we could not extend the slideout. We got manager to cut tree limbs that rubbed motorhome entering our site. Moderate price. (07/01) KKK
Kamiah, Lewis and Clark RV Resort, (Coast to Coast), Mostly level back-ins, most sites shaded, full hook-ups, restaurant and store on-site, near fishing, historic Nez Perce Indian sites, scenic drives. Some sites have free hot-phones, otherwise modem hook-up in office is $1 for 15 minutes. Wash RVs OK. Planned activities. Inexpensive. (07/04) JJJJ
Lewiston, Hillview RV Park (See Clarkston, WA)
Carmi, Burrell Park Campground, City park and campground outside of town, follow "Camping" signs and don't worry about the narrow roads and trees - just keep going. Some sites shaded and some in open, full hook-ups with 50-amp. Some sites gravel and unlevel, some sites are long, level and concrete. Washing RVs OK. Nice clean and quiet setting. Pick a site and park, someone will come to collect money in a day or two. Inexpensive. (09/05) KKK
Champaign, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, I-74, exit 181, go one mile north. Large level paved parking lot with large overflow parking area in front side. Super store open 24-hrs. Gas and diesel. Walk to shopping and restaurants. This Wal*Mart opened July 2005. Free. (07/05, 06/08)
Champaign, Rest Area, I-74 Westbound, about 20 miles west of Champaign. Large level paved parking area and there were many trucks, but it was fairly quiet. Free. (08/09)
Du Quoin, Du Quoin State Fair Campground, Large disorganized campground with water, electric and a dump station. On grounds of Illinois State Fair. Inexpensive. (10/05) KK
East St. Louis, Casino Queen RV Park, Mostly level paved pull-thrus, full hook-ups including cable (phone $), modem hook-up in office, convenience store, shuttle to casino. New casino to open August 2007. Metro station by casino for rides downtown to Arch, museums, Busch Stadium. Near all St. Louis attractions. Campground is clean and fenced with security. Get meal and slots discounts at campground office and at casino. Expensive. (05/04, 06/07) JJJJ
Grafton, Pere Marquette State Park, Beautiful park with treed and open sites, park on gravel, some sites are 30-amp and some are 50-amp, water and dump station available. Lots of walking and biking areas. About half of the sites are reservable and half are first come - first served. Both short and long sites and level and unlevel sites. Inexpensive. (06/07) KKK
Joliet, Leisure Lake Membership Resort (Coast to Coast, Passport America), Level back-ins on grass and concrete pads, partial and full hook-ups, 30-amps, pretty park-like setting, security at entrance. Poor and weak electric, can only run one item at a time or circuit breaker trips, no washing RVs or cars. One/two hours from downtown Chicago. Inexpensive. (05/03, 08/06) KK
South Beloit, Flying J Truck Stop, I-39 exit 1, Level pull-thru parking sites on front-side, away from trucks. All Flying J services. Free (07/07)
Thomson, Thomson Causeway (Corp of Engineer), Beautiful park along Mississippi River, paved roads and easy access, concrete and gravel sites, patios, most sites are back-ins and some sites are very long, mostly shaded, 30/50-amp, water available, dump station. This is a beautiful and relaxing campground with 131 sites. Inexpensive. (06/07) JJJJ
Utica (LaSalle), Hickory Hollow Campground (Passport America & Happy Camper) , Large level pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel, full hook-ups, some sites in shade and some in open, free WiFi reaches most sites. Inexpensive. (07/06) KKK
Auburn, Auburn / Ft. Wayne North KOA, Long level pull-thrus on gravel in the open, full hookups. I-69 exit 126. Near five world class museums, Auburn Cord Duesenbery Museum, Kruse Automotive and Carriage Museum, WWII Victory Museum, Hoosier Air Museum, National Automotive and Truck Museum of the Untied States. This campground is open year round and has swimming pool and propane. Expensive. (9/06) L (Note: I planned to give this campground a very good rating until the morning we left. The on-site owner/manager cussed Linda out several times and accused her of being a spy from KOA Headquarters sent there to write a bad report on the campground. The woman was insane, irate and continued spitting out cuss words.)
Clarksville, Louisville Metro KOA. One mile north of Louisville, Kentucky, next to large RV dealer Tom Stinnett RV, Cummins Coach Care and Camping World, pull-thrus and back-ins, all sites paved, but very narrow, mostly shaded, full hook-ups, cable ($), friendly and helpful owners on-site. Mini-market store, laundry, gas, diesel and propane on-site. Near riverboats, Churchill Downs, Slugger Museum, Kentucky State Fairgrounds, shopping malls and restaurants. This campground is just off Interstate 65 and near Interstates 64 & 71. Free modem hook-up in laundry (7 am - 11 pm). Good for overnight stops to a month or more. Daily rate is expensive, monthly is inexpensive. We stayed six months while Norm had two surgeries and the owners and staff were very nice to us. They now have FREE WiFi. (10/99, 08/00, 09/01, 03-09/02, 10/02, 12/02, 04/03, 06/03, 09-10/03, 12/03, 03-04/04, 09/04-03/05, 05/05, 08-09/05, 10/05, 08-09/06, 10/06, 01-02/07, 07/07-01/08, 03/08, 05-06/08, 09-10/08, 06-07/09, 09/09, 06-07/10) JJJJ
Columbus, Woods - N - Waters Kampground, Mostly wooded level back-in sites on grass and gravel, some with sewer, modem hook-up in office, weekend activities. Staff not friendly. We had reserved two full hook-up sites two months in advance and when we arrive they told us they did not have any full hook-up sites. We we told them again we had reserved a full hook-up site they got mad and "asked" us to leave. They finally found a site for us but our traveling companions had to settle for a lesser site. Expensive. (06/03) L
Corydon, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, 24-hr Superstore, Off I-64, 24 Hrs, large parking lot, walking distance to restaurants. Free (05/00)
Elkhart, Elkhart Campground, Mostly pull-thrus, level gravel sites, full hook-ups. Near RV manufacturing and repair facilities, Notre Dame University, Amish country. Modem hook-up in office. Moderate price. (09/00, 09/01, 06/05) KKK
Geneva, Amishville U.S.A. Campground (Passport America), Narrow road to campground, some low tree limbs in campground, sites fairly level on gravel, weak electric, water is orange and dirty. Most of park has old permanent trailers. Campground is on site of an old Amish farm and in season has home tours, buggy rides and a restaurant. No Amish work in the campground or any of the facilities. There are many Amish farms near the campground so watch for horse drawn buggies as you drive. Inexpensive with PPA. (04/08) L
Goshen, Elkhart County 4H Fairgrounds, Several campsites at fairgrounds, pull-thrus and back-ins, everything from boondocking sites to full hook-ups, dump stations. Near Amish country and RV facilities. Moderate price. (09/00) KK
Haubstadt (Evansville), Flying J Parking Lot, I-64 exit 25B. Level parking area for RVs away from trucks and traffic. Free. (09/04)
Kokomo, Johanning Civic Center Parking Lot, Level paved parking lot at Civic Center, Visitors Center and Auto Museum, on Hwy 31 north side of city. Check in office for permission to overnight. Free (09/02, 09/03, 05/05, 10/05, 09/06, 05/08, 07/10)
New Lisbon, New Lisbon Family Campground (Passport America), I-70 exit 131. Long pull-thru sites in back of campground, sites are in the open on gravel and mostly level, full hookups with 30-amp. OK for a night or two. They give discounts to most RV memberships. Inexpensive. (05/08) KK
Terre Haute, I-70 Rest Area, eastbound just east of the IL/IN state line. Separate parking for RVs. Free. (10/05)
Whiteland, Flying J, Parking for RVs in front. Free. (08/06)
Amana, Amana Colonies RV Park, (Passport America) Long (100 ft) level pull-thrus, full hook-ups, no trees, friendly staff, washing RVs ($). Near Amana Colonies, crafts, museum, theater with plays, biking and walking trail, great German food restaurants. Free WiFi and modem hook-up in Rec Room. Moderate price. (08/00, 07/06) JJJJ
Davenport, Interstate RV Park, Pull-thrus and large back-ins, very clean park, friendly staff, modem hook-up in office. Near Quad-Cities, Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf, riverboats, casinos, John Deere Pavilion. Near I-80, Flying-J, Cummins and Cat services. Moderate price. (05/00) JJJJ
Decorah, Decorah Municipal Campground, Park-like setting on creek, large back-ins, beautiful and clean park, near Luther College, Norwegian Museum. Modem hook-up in office during office hours. Electric hookup sites are inexpensive, full hookup sites are moderate priced. (06/00) JJJJ
Des Moines, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, Large level lot with open parking in front right. 24-hr SuperStore. Security. Free (06/08)
Dubuque, Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino, Free overnight parking in west parking lot, dog races, casino games, buffet, near Mississippi River Parks and activities. (Note: In July 2005 they were enlarging the casino and building a hotel. Part of the parking lot was closed for construction so the boondocking area was much smaller.) Free. (05/03)
Dubuque, Dubuque Yatch Basin RV Park, A very dirty campground and not RV friendly, no modem hook-up, noisy at night. Skip this park. (We later found a city park campground across the highway on the Mississippi River that has inexpensive rates.) Moderate price. (06/00) L
Ft. Dodge, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, 24-hr Superstore, large parking lot, east side of town, walk to Golden Corral restaurant. Free (08/00)
Keokuk, Hickory Haven Campground, Long level sites on gravel, full hook-ups, 50-amp, most sites shaded, friendly and helpful owner. Just north of the interesting city of Keokuk - beautiful riverfront houses, lock and dam #19, short beautiful drive to Nauvoo, Illinois (original village of Mormons) and Fort Madison (old fort). Inexpensive. (06/07) KKK
Little Sioux, Woodland Camp (Coast to Coast), Level pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel, some site shaded and some in the open, water and electric, dump station. Washing RVs OK. Near rivers and Loess Hills Scenic Byway. Inexpensive. (05/04) KK
Onawa, Interchange RV Park, Level gravel pull-thrus, full hook-ups. Easy off and on from I-29. Good park for overnight stay. Moderate price. (08/01) KK
Spirit Lake, Cutty's Okoboji Resort Club (Coast to Coast), Level grass pull-thrus, most are shaded, full hook-ups with cable (53 channels), two modem hook-ups in clubhouse (24 hrs), indoor pool, mini-golf, laundromat (24 hrs), tennis courts, paddleboats, large playgrounds for children, daily planned activities, Sunday church service, plus much more. Staff is friendly and helpful. (We arrived without reservations and the campground was full. They let us boondock one night, then moved us to a full hook-up site.) Near West and East Lake Okoboji, Spirit Lake, boating, fishing, museums, water park. Inexpensive (08/01) JJJJJ
Topeka, I-70 Rest Stop, West of Topeka about mile marker 340 eastbound, level pull-thrus, dump station. Free. (09/04)
Berea, Walnut Meadow Campground, Pull-thrus and back-ins. Near Berea College, Boone Tavern, downtown shops and crafts. Park is under new ownership and is building additional facilities. Modem hook-up in office. Good for one or two nights stay, friendly staff. Moderate price. (10/99) KK
Columbus, Columbus-Belmont Battlefield State Park, Very large back-in sites on pavement, water and 30-amp electric, dump station, trees. Satellite didn't work with trees and we had a weak cell phone signal, but we didn't care. All sites are large and many are unlevel so pick your own site before parking and select a site overlooking the Mississippi River. This is a beautiful and well manicured state park with camping on a bluff overlooking the river. This was the site of a Civil War battle for control of the river the Confederate dug trenches are now hiking trails. Cannons and a chain that spanned the river are on display along with a museum. This is a beautiful and relaxing park. Moderate price. (06/07) JJJJ
Corbin, Levi Jackson State Park, Pull-thrus and back-ins, paved sites, water and electric, dump station, beautiful shaded campground, planned activities in season, near town of Corbin with shopping and restaurants. Moderate price. (10/01) KKK
Franklin, KOA Franklin, Pull-thru sites, friendly staff, clean sites. Modem hook-up in office. This is a good over-night campground on I-65. Near restaurants and Flying-J. Moderate price. (01/00) KKK
Lexington, Kentucky Horse Park Campground. North of Lexington, Kentucky. Beautiful open campground with large paved back-in sites, water and electric with dump station. Modem hook-up in office. Washing RV OK. No reservations. Select and park in a site, then register at office. Campground loops for biking and walking. Near Kentucky Horse Park, University of Kentucky, Toyota Manufacturing Plant, Keeneland Race Track, State Capitol, Kentucky History Museum. This campground is a must if in the area. (In season $25 a night, $20 for seniors - Off season, no water, $19 a night, $16.50 for seniors.) (10/99, 09/02, 10/03, 03/05) JJJJ
Louisville, Louisville Metro KOA (see Clarksville, IN)
Louisville, KOA Louisville South (located in Shepherdsville, Kentucky), Pull-thrus and back-ins (if you pay a discounted price you do not get a pull-thru), unclean sites (paper, cans, broken glass, cigarettes butts), $3 for each visitor to your site payable in advance, modem hook-up is $1 for every 3 minutes. This campground is not recommended, it is not RV friendly and is very expensive. I talked to the owner about cleaning the campground and changing some of the rules. He said it was his campground and he would change "Nothing." (12/99, 05/00) L
Park City, Diamond Caverns Resort and Golf Club (Coast to Coast), Mostly level pull-thrus and back-ins, some paved sites and others gravel, full hook-ups, full facilities resort, inside Mammoth Cave National Park, near cave tours, cave attractions, National Corvette Museum, Corvette plant tours. Inexpensive. (10/01) JJJJ
Vine Grove, City Park, Level back-ins on grass and gravel, water and electric with dump station. Most sites shaded, two or three large sites and several small sites. Washing RVs OK. Park is usually empty. Pay at City Hall. Moderate price. (09/04) KK
Abbeville, Betty's RV Park, Owned and operated by Betty Bernard, nine full hook-up sites in her side yard, level back-ins, cable, modem hook-up on her back porch, some boondocking sites. Betty plans pot-lucks for campers, join Betty and other campers on her back porch for afternoon and evening chats. If you do not enjoy meeting people and talking, do not visit this park. Located in the heart of Cajun Country. Short drives to Abbeville, Lafayette, Avery Island, New Iberia. Tours of Tabasco Brand Pepper Sauce, Jungle Gardens and Bird City, Konriko rice and Cajun seasonings, Acadia Museum. Inexpensive with discounts from Escapees RV Club, Happy Camper, Coast to Coast Good Neighbor Parks, RPI, FMCA. (11/02) JJJJJ
Abita Springs, Abita Springs RV Resort (Coast to Coast), Level back-ins on gravel, most sites have full hook-ups, mostly shaded, free fishing lake, pool and spa, several planned activities daily, meals, pot-lucks, games and socials. Friendly staff. One hour to downtown New Orleans. Modem hook-up in office. Inexpensive. (11/02) JJJJJ
Crawley, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, I-10 exit 82 south, 24-hr SuperStore, level paved parking lot. Free (12/05)
Monroe, Shiloh RV and Travel Resort (Coast to Coast), Level pull-thrus and back-ins, full hook-ups, mostly shaded, lake, e-mail in office $1. Near restaurants and shopping. This park is also Happy Camper and RPI. Inexpensive. (10/02) KKK
Monroe, Wal*Mart, Superstore, open 24 hrs, large parking lot, security keeps check on RVs. Free (01/00)
New Orleans, Mardi Gras RV Park & Campground, Level back-in and pull-thrus on asphalt, full hook-ups, fenced and gated at night, convenience store. About 5 miles and 15 minutes to the riverfront in New Orleans. WiFi available. This campground is just a paved parking lot and when we were there it was full of FEMA trailers, but we felt safe. There were only 3 sites for RVs. Expensive. (05/07) KK
New Orleans, River Boat Travel Park, (Passport America, Happy Camper), Level back-ins on gravel and concrete, tight sites but can handle 40 footer, full hook-ups, cable, poor electric, convenience store, modem hook-up in office. This campground is downtown and near interstate, but is on bus route. Easy off and on interstate. Buy tour tickets in office. Five miles from French Quarter and Riverfront. (In 2007 it was full of FEMA trailers.) Moderate price. (11/02) KK
Vidalia, (Natchez, MS), River View RV Park and Resort, Very large level sites most on concrete pads, full hook-ups, (limited) cable, WiFi near office. A very clean campground with view of the Mississippi River and barge traffic. They have a nice clubhouse, showers, laundry and swimming pool. Historic Natchez, Mississippi, mansion tours and a casino are just over the bridge and this is the only place to stay when visiting Natchez. We got a Passport America discount one night and 15% off other nights with an Escapees discount. Other membership discounts are available. Moderate price. (05/07) JJJJJ
Brunswick, Brunswick Family Campground, A city owned campground on the bank of the Potomac River. Cross railroad tracks and drive .8 mile down a narrow dirt and gravel tree-lined road to the campground. The campground host told us to call before driving the road and he would block traffic and when we left Linda drove to the entrance and blocked traffic, but there was no traffic either time. Beautiful wooded campground on the river with very large sites, pull-thru and back-in, on grass. Water, 30-amp electric and a dump station. A few miles from Harper's Ferry, WV, Atietam Civil War Battlefield and other historic sites. The road to the campground is the old B&O Canal tow road that has been covered with gravel. Different rates for week days and weekends, with several discounts. A little expensive. (07/09) KKK
Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor Campground, Very unfriendly and rude woman at registration, all sites unlevel. No credit cards or checks, cash only. Expensive. (09/03) L
Boothbay, Little Ponderosa Campground, Level pull-thrus and back-ins on grass, mostly shaded, full hook-ups including W/E sites, cable, modem for email in office, summer activities, friendly staff, near Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, shopping, restaurants, boating, fishing. Expensive (07/03) JJJJ
Houlton, My Brother's Place Campground, Large, level and long pull-thrus on grass, full hook-ups, off I-95 near Canadian border. This was a very nice campground, but we could only stay one night. Moderate price. (07/03) JJJJ
Trenton (Bar Harbor), Narrows Too Camping Resorts, Mostly level back-ins on gravel and grass, full hook-ups including cable, modem hook-up in office, daily newspaper delivered to campsite. Nice clean campground. No washing RVs. Near Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, shopping, restaurants, boating, fishing, ferry to Nova Scotia, shuttle bus to town and park. Expensive (09/03) JJJJ
Yarmouth, DeLORME Parking Lot, I-95 exit 17. DeLORME makes maps, mapping systems and GPS systems. They allowed us to boondock in their large parking lot over the July 4th weekend. Other than Eartha at DeLORME it is near Freeport and L.L. Bean. Free (07/03, 09/03)
Bernardston, Travelers Woods Campground (Passport America), Level pull-thrus and back-ins on grass, some sites have water and electric and some have full hook-ups. Free WiFi, but it didn't reach the campground. Friendly and helpful staff. No washing cars or RVs. Beware: Do not follow you GPS or mapping system because it will take you under an 11' clearance. Follow driving directions on campground's website and drive very slow and carefully. We drive a 41' motorhome and tow a Honda CR-V and if we had been a few inches wider or longer we we could not have made it. Inexpensive. (08/09) KKK
Alpena, Walmart Parking Lot, 24-hr Supercenter, level parking on left side of paved parking lot with room to extend slides if needed. Short walk to restaurants. Free. (08/02/10)
Baraga, Ojibwa Casino Resort, Level back-ins on pavement, full hook-ups, 30-amp electric was poor, but some sites had 50-amp. Campground is installing cable. Washing RVs OK. RV sites are on the side of the parking lot for casino. $10 a night. Inexpensive. (06/05) KK
Christmas (Munising), Kewadin Casino, There is free parking with electric for RVs on the back of the parking lot. RVers are welcome to stay a few days so we stayed three. Short drive to Picture Rocks boat rides. Free (06/05)
Dundee, Cabela's Parking Lot, This is one of the largest Cabela's in the country and they have a dedicated parking area for RVs behind the store and I mean way befind the store. Parking is on level pavement. We stayed there three nights and drove up to Detroit two days (44 miles) to tour The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. Free. (07/10)
Hartford, American Campgrounds (Coast to Coast), Mostly large sites, back-ins on grass, most sites shaded and some unlevel, full hook-ups and water / electric only sites, some planned activities, wash RVs OK, mail accepted, no modem hook-up for email. Inexpensive. (06/03) KKK
Houghton, City RV Park, Level paved back-ins, full hook-ups including 50-amp and cable. Many sites are only a few feet from water, patio on water's edge with cover over picnic table. Beautiful setting. Free WiFi near campground office. Paved walking train along shore to town. Houghton is located in the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula with scenic drives, lighthouses, waterfalls, historic tours and a laid-back lifestyle. We had such a beautiful site and view we have to rate the campground very high. $20 a night. Moderate price. (06/05) JJJJJ
Iron Mountain, Summer Breeze Campground, Large grass and gravel pull-thrus and back-ins, full hook-ups, most sites shaded, modem hook-up in office. Moderate price. (08/01) KKK
Mackinaw City, Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping, Medium size back-ins on grass, many shaded, full hook-ups though 30-amp can be weak during hot weather, Tengo internet ($), no washing autos or rigs, on Lake Huron. Near Fort Michilamackinac, Bridge Museum, fishing, boating, beaches, ferry to Mackinac Island with Fort Mackinac, historic buildings, Grand Hotel, shopping and dining. This is a big campground with 600 sites including tent sites. There are a lot of families camping here so drive slowly. Moderate price. (08/01, 08/10) JJJJ
Manistee, Little River Casino Resort, Large level paved pull-thrus and back-ins, full hookups including cable and free WiFi. No washing RVs. Shuttle bus to casino and restaurants. Free cash to new casino members and discounts for seniors (+55). Expensive (06/05) KKK
Mt. Pleasant, Soaring Eagle Casino, Very large paved parking lot for RVs. Walk to casino or ride shuttle bus. Security patrols parking lot. RVs welcome. Free. (09/08)
Ontonagon, River Pines RV Park, Large level pull-thrus on grass, some sites shaded and some in open. Full hook-ups with some sites having cable TV and hot-phones. Free WiFi was not working when we were there. Friendly owners / managers onsite. Near scenic drives and Porcupine Mountains. Moderate price. (07/05) KKK
Paradise, Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Back-ins and pull-thrus on gravel and grass, mostly shaded, electric only, dump station with fresh water. Paved roads and trees are trimmed to not drag on RVs. See Tahquamenon Upper and Lower Falls, hiking trails. As with most Michigan State Parks, it is very expensive to camp. The camping fee was $21 a day, plus $8 a day for the motorhome and $3 a day for the car for a total of $32 a day. Expensive. (06/05) KK
Sault Ste. Marie, Soo Locks Campground, Mostly level pull-ins and back-ins on gravel, electric and water, dump station, premium sites face water to watch freighters and sailboats. No washing RVs. Near Soo Locks, Soo Lock boat rides and museums. Campground a short distance from downtown. Some planned activities in summer. Free WiFi. Reservations needed for premium on-water sites. Moderate to Expensive prices. (06/05, 08/08) JJJJ
St. Ignace, Kewadin Casino, Overnight RV parking welcome in any of three large paved parking lots. We stayed three nights the first time and one night the second time. Walking distance to casino and a short drive to down town. Near Mackinac Bridge and Mackinaw City. Free. (06/05, 09/08)
Tawas, Elks Lodge / Tawas Creek Gold Course, We planned to spend a weekend at the Elks Lodge, but when we arrived we found the parking lot was small and not level. The golf club was next door and they gave us permission to spend the weekend in their parking lot. It was mostly level grass and gravel. Free. (07/10)
Tecumseh, Indian Creek Campground, (Passport America), There are site in the rear of the campground with level sites and 50-amps, but we were parked in the front where most sites were unlevel and had weak 30-amp with full hookups. But overall it was a rather nice campground and well suited for families. We drove up to Chelsea and toured the Jiff Mix plant, a very good tour. Inexpensive with Passport America. (07/10) KKK
Vassar, Berwagana Campground, (Passport America), Most of the campground has permanents with an area in front for travelers. The sites have 30-amp and full hookups and are level on grass. Most sites are shaded, but we got a site partially in the open and got out DirecTV satellite. This campground is well suited for families with playgrounds and ponds for fishing and swimming and the "old folks" and families camp in separate areas. Friendly staff. LP for motorhomes. Free WiFi. Frankenmuth, a German village, is 20 minutes away. Inexpensive with Passport America. (07/10) JJJJ
Austin, Big K Parking Lot, North of exit 177 on I-90, large level lot, walk to shopping, grocery and restaurants. Free. (05/03)
Clearwater, St. Cloud - Clearwater KOA, Tight campsites with low tree branches, very dirty campground, loose and barking dogs, campers dumping gray water on ground, smoke from campfires covers the campground. Skip this campground. Expensive and there is a charge for e-mail and visitors. (06/00) L
Duluth, Lakehead Boat Basin, This is a marina and campground with the camping sites on pavement like a parking lot. All sites are back-ins. There are sites in the front and sites in the rear with a better view of the boats, the big freighters going through the canal and the large lift bridge. At night everything was lit including the city of Duluth on the hill across the water. To get to the campground we had to drive through narrow city streets and we found the RV sites tight which made it a challenge to park. Some sites are W/E and some are W/E/S, free Wifi. Our site had a beautiful view day and night. Near downtown shopping, restaurants and museums. Lots of places to walk. I give this campground a high mark for its location and the view from our site. Expensive. (08/08) JJJJ
Federal Dam, Leech Lake Corps of Engineers, Large campground with medium to large sized back-in sites, mostly level, 30 and 50-amp sites, water available in some areas and a dump station. Most sites are shaded. Many of the sites are very big, but the roads are narrow and the are sharp turn. We drove very slowly and carefully and made it OK in our 41-ft motorhome towing our Honda CR-V. Boating and fishing in area. Inexpensive. (07/07) KKK
LeSuer, Pleasant Valley Campground (Passport America),
New Ulm, Target Parking Lot, Large level paved parking lot. Near restaurants, shopping and all New Ulm attractions. Free (08/01)
Red Wing, Treasure Island Resort & Casino RV Park, A few miles NW of city. Level pull-thru sites on pavement/gravel, mostly like a parking lot, full hookups with 30/50-amp. Casino and restaurants within walking distance or ride their shuttle bus, many sightseeing day trips from campground. Moderate price. (07/07) KKK
Rochester, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, (south side of city, 1 mile east of Hwy 52), Large level lot, 24-Hr Superstore. Free (05/03)
St. Cloud, St. Cloud Campground and RV Park (Coast to Coast, Good Neighbor Park), Some pull-thrus and some large back-ins, modem hook-up in office, near Mississippi River, Gardens, St. Cloud University. Inexpensive with GNP discount, but sewers not available with discount. (08/00) L (Update 05/03, we have family in St. Cloud and would love to use this campground when visiting the area. The last three years we have called the campground many times to make reservations and every time they tell us that are unable to accept the Good Neighbor Park discount because they have a big rally coming in for the weekend. In May 2003 after being told the same story again we drove to the campground on the weekend and found it to be less than half full. We will ask Coast to Coast to remove this park from their discount park system. Note: This park is no longer in the Coast to Coast system.)
Wells, Pihl's Park (County Park), Mostly level pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel and grass, mostly shaded, electric only with water reachable from most sites, dump station, picnic area, fishing pond. Very pretty park and campground. On gravel road one mile south of I-90 exit 138. Moderate price. (05/03) KK
Greenville, Warfield Point Park, This campground is a gem. The entrance road is rough and tree lined, but once inside the park there are paved roads and the trees are trimmed so they don't hit large RVs. The county bought the park from the Corp of Engineers. Enormous sized back-in sites on asphalt, water and 50-amp electric, dump station, most sites shaded, several sites right on the Mississippi River. Washing RVs OK. We enjoyed sitting in the shade relaxing and watching barge traffic on the river. $12 a night for under age 50 and $10 a night for over age 50. Inexpensive. (05/07) JJJJ
Jackson, Swinging Bridge RV Park (Passport America), South of city just off I-55, level pull-thrus and back-ins, some on lake, concrete pads and patios, full-hookups, some sites have hot-phones, small store, modem hook-up in office, very friendly and helpful staff, nice park. Inexpensive with PPA membership. Hot-phones $1. (10/02) JJJJ
Jackson, Rest Area, east of Jackson, I-20, near MM 75, level parking area. Free (01/04)
Natchez (see Vidalia, LA, River View RV Park and Resort)
Pass Christian, Five Star RV Resort (Coast to Coast), Level back-ins on grass, full hook-ups, dirt and gravel roads, muddy after rains. There is a mandatory sales pitch all non- members of their park must attend. Inexpensive. (11/02) L
Robinsonville (Tunica), Sam's Town Casino Campground, Large level pull-thrus and back-ins on concrete with picnic table on pad, full hook-ups, 50-amp, cable. Walking distance to casino and restaurants in casino. Also, walking distance to Hollywood and Harrah's casinos and there are six more large casinos within a short drive. We paid $12 a night with Good Sam discount. Inexpensive. (06/07) JJJJ
Shannon (near Tupelo), Natchez Trace RV Park, (Coast to Coast, Good Neighbor Park), Just off Natchez Trace between Mile Markers 251 & 252, small park with level pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel, some sites with sewer, very clean park, helpful on-site owners, modem hook-up in office, LP available. Inexpensive (10/02) KKK
Vicksburg, Isle of Capri Casino RV Park (This campground has changed owners and have doubled their price.), All sites level pull-thrus on concrete with patios, full hook-ups with cable and telephone, LP available, clean park, shuttle to casino. Near casinos, Civil War Battlefield, Coca-Cola Museum, Antebellum homes, historic downtown and Mississippi River. Maximum stay one week, no washing rigs. Moderate price. We paid $14.55 per night for full hook-ups, 50 amp, cable and telephone. (10/02, 12/02, 12/03)
Vicksburg, River Town Campground, (Several membership discounts) Very large level pull-thru sites on gravel, full hook-ups including cable, free WiFi. Owners / managers on-site and very friendly and helpful. Located six miles south of Vicksburg and near casinos, Civil War Battlefield, Coca-Cola Museum, Antebellum homes, historic downtown and river walk. Moderate price. (05/07) JJJJ
Branson, Turkey Creek RV Village (Escapees Park), Very nice park, friendly staff, some pull-thrus, some back to back sites, near all Branson shows, restaurants, shopping, Museum of the Ozarks, washing RVs OK, modem hook-up in club house, daily campground activities. We stayed 12 days and loved the park and area. Inexpensive (04/00) JJJJJ
Cape Girardeau, Cape Camping & RV Park, Level parking on gravel, long pull-thru sites, full hook-ups, 50-amp, free WiFi to entire park. Near shopping and restaurants. Friendly staff. Expensive. (06/07) JJJJ
Caruthersville, Casino Aztar (6/2007 sold to Isle of Capri Casino), Long level paved pull-thru sites, full hook-ups, 50-amp, free WiFi, view of Mississippi River. Friendly staff and 24-hr security. Walk to riverboat casino, restaurant and lounge. Discounts for both casino card and Good Sam. Moderate price. (06/07) KKK
Hannibal, Mark Twain Cave Campground, Pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel, some sites shaded and some in open, full hook-ups. WiFi near office. Cave and restaurant on-site, Hannibal Trolley Tours stop at campground, near Historic Hannibal, Mississippi River. Friendly and helpful staff. Moderate price. (08/00, 06/07) JJJJ
Jefferson City, Osage Campground & More, Hwy 50 east of Jefferson City. Long level pull-thrus and back-ins, on grass/gravel, water and electric, free fishing. (05/04) KKK
Ozark, Ozark RV Park, A few miles north of Branson, Missouri, pull-thru sites, this campground has no facilities or activities. Instead of staying in this park drive a few miles south to Branson. Moderate price. (04/00) L
St. Joseph, Beacon RV Park/MHP, Mostly level back-ins on pavement or gravel, full hook-ups, cable ($), modem hook-up in office, walk to restaurants. The campground is in town which makes it convenient for sightseeing nearby Patee House Museum, Pony Express Museum, Jesse James' House, Glore Psychiatric Museum and other places. Moderate to expensive. (05/04) KKK
St. Louis, Casino Queen RV Park (See East St. Louis, IL)
Anaconda, Fairmont RV Park, (Passport America Park), Located between Anaconda and Butte. Large level pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel, full hook-ups, store and fuel, near historic mining town of Butte. Clean park. Fee to wash RV. Modem hook-up in Rec room. Park advertises free WiFi and a high speed line for internet, but neither worked and park was not interested in fixing them. (Park offers several discount memberships) Moderate Price. (07/04) JJJJ
Billings, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, 24-Hr Superstore, level paved parking lot, 24-hr security, walk to restaurants. Free. (07/08) [Note: there are two Wal*Marts in Billings and we stayed at the one on highway US 87/312 which is also known as W. Main St.]
Bozeman, Sunrise Campground, Level pull-thrus, friendly on-site owners, modem hook-up in office, near Museum of the Rockies, American Museum of Computer. Free large video library. Moderate price. (07/00) KKK
Coram, North America RV Park & Campground, Level pull-thrus, hot phones at site ($2 day), five miles from west entrance of Glacier National Park. Friendly on-site owners. Moderate price. (07/00) KKK
Fort Benton, D&R RV Park, Level pull-thrus and back-ins on grass, full hook-ups, modem line available 24-hrs, in historic town of Fort Benton, near Missouri River and canoeing, a relaxing place to spend a few days. Friendly on-site owner. Moderate price. (06/04) KKK
Great Falls, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, Mostly level paved large parking lot. 24-hr Superstore. The first time we stayed there were about 20 RVs spending the night and the second time about a dozen. Free (06/04, 07/08)
Helena, Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds, Boondocking anywhere you can park, no hook-ups, near Montana State Capitol, trolley rides, Gate to Rocky Mountains boat rides. In 2003 boondocking at the fairgrounds was free, in 2004 it cost $10 a night to park and in 2005 the plans are to have some hook-ups and charge $15 a night. (06/04)
Helena, Big K-Mart Parking Lot, I-15 exit 193 west, large level paved parking lot. Walk to restaurants. Free. (06/04)
Havre, Holiday Village Shopping Center, Hwy 2 west side of town, large level paved parking lot, walk to shopping and restaurant. Good for overnight stay. A prairie dog village was beside our motorhome - very entertaining. Free. (06/04)
Lolo, Chief Looking Glass Fishing Access, Level back-ins on gravel by Bitterroot River, no hook-ups, near trout fishing. Inexpensive. (07/04) KK
Philipsburg, Flint Creek Campground (Dearlodge National Forest), Free boondocking campground on creek in a beautiful valley. Near trout fishing, old ghost mining towns, Museum of Ghost Towns, Anaconda, Crystal Park. Free (07/00) JJJJ
St. Mary, Johnson's of St. Mary Campground, Campground has lower level back-in sites with W/E, most sites long but narrow, on grass/gravel, fairly level, dump station, BEAUTIFUL view of Glacier National Park. Upper level sites are somewhat level with W/E/S, pull-thrus on gravel, most sites are narrow with trees making parking hard, some have a nice view, some have no view. Store and cafe on-site. Can walk to town for shopping and eating. WiFi and modem hook-up at office. One mile from east entrance of Glacier National Park. Expensive. (06/04, 07/08) KKK
Three Forks, Missouri Headwaters State Park, Level back-ins on gravel, near many sightseeing trips and fishing. No hook-ups. $12 a night. (07/04) KKK
Virginia City, Virginia City Campground and RV Park, Level pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel, full hook-ups and W/E sites, dump station, scenic view, near historic gold mining town of Virginia City, Nevada City, Ennis. No cell phone coverage. Expensive. (07/04) KKK
West Yellowstone, Grizzly RV Park, Long level pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel, full hook-ups including cable, paved patios, store, modem hook-ups at pay phones around park, washing RVs OK. This is a very clean park with a friendly and helpful staff. Easy walk to downtown shopping, restaurants, museums. Located 4 blocks from west entrance of Yellowstone National Park. This is the best park in West Yellowstone, is expensive, but worth it. (07/04) JJJJJ
Wisdom, Fishtrap Fishing Access, Located on highway 43, about mile marker 50, between towns of Wise River and Wisdom, free boondocking on Big Hole River, pick a spot on gravel along the river and park, great trout fishing. Free (07/04) KKK
Carroll, Big-K Parking Lot, Manager said we could park overnight on the left side of building by the garden center. Mostly level and paved. Free. (07/06)
Elm Hill (near Kearney), Sunny Meadow (Coast to Coast, Good Neighbor Park), Level soft gravel pull-thrus, some full hook-ups, no phone for e-mail. OK for overnight stop. See area attractions below. Inexpensive. (08/01) KK
Kearney, Fort Kearny Recreational Area (State Park), Back-ins on grass with electric only, dump station, some shaded, large campground, first come - first served, pick your own site. Near Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Pioneer Village (a must see). Inexpensive, but $2.50 daily park pass required. (08/01) KK
Kearney, Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Overnight parking in large level parking lot. RVers welcome to spend the night. Great museum. Free. (07/06)
McCook, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, Large level parking lot, 24 hr. Superstore. Free (07/01)
North Platte, Buffalo Bill Recreation Area (State Park), Long level gravel back-ins, 30/50 amp electric with water at two sites, quite park, self check-in. Buffalo Bill Ranch and Museum is next door ($2.50 to tour). Inexpensive. (07/01) KKK
Yutan, Woods Landing (Coast to Coast), Level gravel and dirt pull-thrus and back-ins, 1 1/2 mile gravel road to park, no laundry, no sewers, but has dump station, No washing rig or car, No phone line for e-mail. Swimming pool is rented to local kids. 20 miles west of Omaha. Inexpensive. $1 a day extra for electric. (08/01) KK
Carson City, Camp N Town RV Park, Level pull-thrus on gravel with full hookups including cable, free WiFi in sites near office. The older part of the park is for long term stays and the new part is for short stays. There is a lot to see and do in the area including Lake Tahoe, the Nevada State Capitol and State Museum, ride an old steam engine drawn train, visit the old mining town of Virginia City, casinos and restaurants. Stay a while and enjoy the area of the old west. If you watched the old western TV show Ponderosa this is it and the scenery is beautiful. This campground is OK for a week but I would not want to spend a season here. Moderate price with discounts for most everybody. (05/06) KKK
Ely, Prospector Hotel and Casino RV Park, Level pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel, full hooks including 50-amp. Located in Ely next door to hotel and casino and many other casinos and restaurants. This campground is OK for a few days. Moderate price. (05/06) KK
Eureka, 18-Hr Rest Area, On US 50 south side of town (US 50 E), allows overnight parking for 18-hrs, picnic tables, grill and water available. Asphalt parking are big enough for 3 or 4 big rigs. One mile to downtown sights, restaurants and casinos. (05/06)
Las Vegas, Arizona Charlie's RV Park, Nice new clean park with wide roads and concrete pads, full hook-ups includes telephone line, back-ins and pull-thrus, next door to Arizona Charlie's Casino and Hotel, short driving distance to all Las Vegas attractions and Hoover Dam. This is one of the nicest parks in Las Vegas. Moderate price. (04/01) JJJJ
Las Vegas, Thousand Trails (membership park), Tight roads and back-in sites, older campground, full hook-ups, small activity building, modem hook-up in activity building, planned activities. Short driving distance to all Las Vegas attractions and Hoover Dam. Members stay free, others pay $20 a night if sites are available. (04/01) KKK
Laughlin, Riverside Casino, Free RV overnight parking in paved lot on south side of casino. Easy walk to casinos, restaurants and shopping. We took a day trip to Oatman, AZ. We stayed three nights. Free (03/06)
Laughlin, Riverside Casino RV Park, Level gravel and concrete sites, pull-thrus and back-ins, full hook-ups including 50-amp and cable. WiFi ($). Shuttle pickup at sites. RV park is on the strip. Moderate price. (05/06) JJJJ
Pahrump, Preferred RV Resort (Coast to Coast ), Pull-thrus and back-ins, full hook-ups, many on-site facilities, planned activities, modem hook-up in service center, walk to casinos and restaurants. Inexpensive. (04/01) KKK
Valley of Fire State Park, (60 miles north of Las Vegas), two campgrounds in park, one is in beautiful rock setting, no hookups, need to spend one day touring park. $5 entrance fee for park, $7 a day camping. (04/01) KKK
Winnemucca, Parking lot between Flying-J and McDonalds, mostly level parking lot. Free. (09/04)
Newport, Northstar Campground, located down a dirt and gravel road, heavily treed, watch for trees while driving the campground, mostly level pull-thrus and back-ins, full hook-ups, but 30-amp is low voltage. About 95% of the RVs were permanents. Very friendly staff. Expensive. (08/09) L
Clarksboro, Timberlane Campground, Level sites on gravel and most are pull-thru sites. Full hook-ups with excellent cable and many channels with the roof antenna. Most site are in shade, but we were able to shoot between trees and get satellite. Campground is off I-296 and about 15 miles from Philadelphia and that is the reason we stayed here. Many historic sites in Philly. Expensive. (07/09) JJJJ
El Paso, Texas, New Mexico Rest Area and Info Center on TX/NM border west bound on I-10. Level sites. 24-hr limit. Free. (01/04)
Lakewood, The Ranch (Escapees Park), Level back-ins with full hook-ups plus boondocking sites, all on gravel. Friendly staff and park. Planned activities in clubhouse, modem hook-up in library. This is a desert campground with nearest towns of Artesia, Carlsbad and Roswell. Inexpensive. (11/02) JJJJ
Las Cruces, Rest Area (East Bound I-10), Level paved area, rest rooms, quiet for a rest area, 24-hr limit. Free (12/02)
Lordsburg, Rest Stop and Information Center, Overnight parking is allowed in this rest stop on I-10 exit 20 North, 24-hr limit. Nearly level pull-thrus, rest rooms. Free (11/02, 01/06)
Accord, Rondout Valley Camping Resort (Coast to Coast), Some level sites on gravel and many sites on grass, some level and some unlevel, some full hook-up sites and some water / electric only, modem hook-up in office. Dump station. Most sites shaded. No washing RVs. This is a family park with many activities. Located in Catskill Mountains near Kingston. Inexpensive. (09/03) JJJJ
Lake George, Ledgeview Village RV Park, Large mostly level pull-thru sites on gravel in heavy trees. Full hook-ups with cable. Many permanents, but campground is clean and quiet. This is a resort area and there are many thing to see and do. No Dogs Allowed. No washing RVs or cars. All campgrounds near Lake George are very expensive. (08/09) JJJJ
Middletown, Sam's Club, Off I-84 Exit 4W, Large level paved lot. Store closes at 08:30 p.m. Free (07/03)
Camden, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, 24 Hr Superstore. Large parking lot. Free (09/00)
Bismarck, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, Medium size level parking lot, walk to restaurants and shopping. Open 24-hrs. Free (06/04)
Bismarck, General Sibley Park, Beautiful large campground in shaded park, large sites, many paved, electric with available water and dump. Lots of walking and biking roads. Free loaner bicycles. On south end of city. Tour State Capitol, Fort Abraham Lincoln and other historic sites. Moderate price. (06/04) JJJJ
Devil's Lake, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, Large parking lot with easy off/on US Highway 2. Store closes at 9:00 p.m. Free (08/00)
Washburn, Northview RV Park, Very large level back-ins on grass, full hook-ups with 50-amp, wash RVs OK. Near Lewis and Clark Interpretative Center, Fort Mandan, Moderate price ($15 a day or $75 a week). (06/04) KK
Williston, Prairie Acres RV Park, Large level pull-thrus
on grass, full hook-ups, near Fort Buford Trading Post and Interpretative
Center at Missouri / Yellowstone Rivers. OK for a night or two. $15 a night.
(06/04)
KK
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Smithville, Fort John Riverfront Resort (Coast to Coast Park), This park filed for bankruptcy in 2001 and is now closed.
Hubbard, Flying J, I-80 Exit 234B eastbound, Exit 234 westbound, 60 foot long level pull-thrus, easy in and out. Free (04/03, 07/03, 09/03)
Jeffersonville, Flying J, I-70, exit 69. Level pull-thru sites in front separate from truck parking. Free. (05/08)
Loundonville, Wally World Resort (Coast to Coast Park), Level pull-thrus and back-ins on grass, water and electric, most sites shaded, some on creek, dump station, modem hook-up in office, gated park. Near Amish country, Mohican State Park, rivers, canoeing, biking. Park had 3 full hook-up sites and we got one of them. Inexpensive (09/02) JJJJ
Medina, Wal*Mart, Large parking lot. Free (09/00)
Middle Point (near Van Wert), Huggy Bear Campground, Level gravel pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel, some sites with sewer, some sites shaded, many permanent rigs, campground store, modem hook-up in office, planned activities, lake, pool, miniature golf. Just off old Lincoln Highway. Moderate price. (09/02) JJJJ
Seville, Chippewa Valley Campsites, Level pull-thrus on grass, full hookups, bad water. This campground has many permanent residents, but they are separated from the campers. Moderate price. (09/02) KK
Springfield (see South Charleston)
South Charleston (Springfield), Tomorrow's Stars Resort, I-70 exit 62, Long level pull-thrus and back-ins, full hookups, some site in open and some in shade. This is a family campground with a full schedule of activities. The campground is very clean and well manicured. Short drive to Dayton and to visit Air Force Museum and Wright Brothers sites. Expensive (05/08) JJJJ
Van Wert, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, SW side of town near fairgrounds, store closes at 9:00 p.m. Free. (05/03)
Cascade Locks, KOA Kampground, Level pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel, mostly shaded, full hook-ups including cable, store, free WiFi, modem hook-up in laundry open 24-hrs, no washing RVs. Located in middle of scenic Columbia River Gorge with many miles of scenic drives. Expensive. (08/04) JJJJ
Coos Bay, Mill Casino and Hotel, Boondocking in a large gravel parking lot next to casino, security monitors lot, we parked overlooking the bay in 2001. In 2004 we stayed with about 100 other rigs. Free. (06/01, 08/04) KKK
Florence, Lakeshore RV Park (Passport America Park), Level pull-thrus and back-ins, full hook-ups, small clean park with friendly staff, free cable, modem hook-up in laundry. Near Old Town Florence, seafood restaurants, fishing, Oregon Dunes and seashore. Inexpensive. (06/01) KKK
Gold Hill, Cypress Grove RV Park (Coast to Coast, Good Neighbor Park), Level pull-thrus and back-ins, gravel sites, full hook-ups, very clean park, free cable, modem hook-up at pay phone in front of office. Moderate price (05/01) KKK
Newport, Pacific Shores - Outdoor Resorts of America, Level concrete back-ins and pull-ins, all sites 35 x 70 feet, full hook-ups including cable, modem hook-up in office, many sites face ocean, walk-way to beach, indoor swimming pools, spas and saunas, 5-hole chip and putt golf course onsite, washing rig and car OK. Near Oregon Coast Aquarium, Oregon Coast History Center, Bayfront Historic District, old lighthouses, fishing and seafood restaurants. This is a resort park for motorhomes only. Expensive, but we paid for one night and got two nights free - a great deal. (06/01) JJJJJ
Newport, Port of Newport Marina & RV Park, Mostly level back-ins on grass, full hook-ups, cable ($), no washing RVs, no modem hook-up, no laundry. Near Oregon Coast Aquarium, Oregon Coast History Center, Bayfront Historic District, old lighthouses, fishing and many seafood restaurants. Expensive. (08/04) KK
Rufus, John Day Dam Boondocking Area, Level sites along the Columbia River. Get off of I-80 at exit 109, turn toward to river and then turn right. There are many gravel parking areas along the river, free for 14 days. Of course there are no hook-ups. Beautiful views in every direction. This is "not" the John Day Corps of Engineering campground east of the dam that has hook-ups for a fee. Free (08/04) KKK
Tillamook, Pleasant Valley RV Park, South of Tillamook. Long level pull-thrus, all sites shaded, full hook-ups includes cable, modem hook-up in office. Near Tillamook Cheese, Tillamook Naval Air Station Museum, Debbie D's Sausage Factory, Three Capes Scenic Drive, Lighthouses. Moderate price. (06/01) JJJJ
Tillamook, Tillamook Bay City RV Park, North of Tillamook. Level pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel, full hook-ups including cable, free WiFi. A small very clean park. Near Tillamook Cheese, Tillamook Naval Air Station Museum, Debbie D's Sausage Factory, Three Capes Scenic Drive, Lighthouses. Expensive. (08/04) KKK
Porter Township, Flying J, I-80 Exit 25, 60 foot long level pull-thrus, easy in and out. Free (05/03)
Greene, Hickory Ridge Campground, This is an older campground with many permanent campers. But there are several large back-in sites in the open and on grass for large rigs. Full hook-ups with 30-amp that is weak. Campground is OK for a couple of nights. Expensive. (08/09) KK
Florence, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, East of I-95 Exit 160, small level parking lot, not a SuperStore. Free. (03/03)
Hollywood (near Charleston), Lake Aire RV Park & Campground (Coast to Coast, Good Neighbor Park), Level grass pull-thrus, some with sewer hook-ups, modem hook-up in office, near historical Charleston. Moderate price with extra charge for electric ($2 per day) with membership discounts. Since we stayed there the campground is under new ownership and they have spent lots of money and energy upgrading the campground. (10/00)JJJJ
Myrtle Beach, Briarcliffe RV Resort (Coast to Coast), Nice clean resort park with shade trees not in the way, near beach, restaurants, entertainment and shopping. All sites full hook-ups, phone hook-ups at site ($2 a day). Gated park. This is a great park for a week's stay. Mandatory $15 (plus tax) per week cable charge. Inexpensive. (09/00) JJJJJ
Hill City, Horse Thief Campground and Resort, Campground is on Hwy 87 a few miles south of Hill City. Road to campground is narrow, but OK, just drive slow. Campground is on a hill with many trees and we drove very slow and carefully to get to our site. Sites have some gravel and can by muddy after raining. Sites mostly level. Full hook-ups and we had 50-amp. Free WiFi works in some sites. Campground is close to shopping in Hill City, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, and many scenic sites. Expensive. (06/08) KKK
Kimball, Parkway Campground, Off I-90, OK for overnight stay. Moderate price. (06/00) KK
Mitchell, Cabela's Parking Lot, Exit 332 off I-90, south to E. Spring St., turn right and go two blocks. 31 overnight sites, all sites 70 feet long, 17 feet wide and paved pull-thrus, dump station, near stores and Wal*Mart, 3 miles to Corn Palace. This is a GREAT boondocking place. Free (06/04, 06/08)
Pierre, Griffin City Park, Level sites on pavement and gravel in beautiful downtown park on Missouri River, electric with water available and dump station. Over six miles of paved walking trails by river, walk to downtown and even to State Capitol. Fishing, boating, tour Capitol, take scenic drives. Park's personnel said they may enlarge and upgrade campground and start charging $10 a night. For now camping is FREE for three days. (06/04) JJJJ
Rapid City, Hart Ranch (Coast to Coast), This may be the best RV park in the Coast to Coast system, on-site restaurant, service station, horseback riding, swimming pools, spas, tennis, basketball, etc., concrete patios, large back-in sites. Near Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Black Hills. Washing RVs OK, modem hook-up in office. 24-hr security. The only problem we had was a hail storm damaged our motorhome and car. We understand they have hail fairly often. Inexpensive. (06/00) JJJJJ
Vermillion, Lions Park (Vermillion City Park), Located in Vermillion on Business Hwy 50. Beautiful small park with eight back-in sites on grass, 30-amp electric, water available, dump station. Near National Music Museum and day drives to other interesting and historic sites. Three nights FREE then $5 a night. (05/04) JJJJ
Wall, The Arrow Campground, Pull-thru sites, beside railroad tracks, modem hook-up in office, washing RVs OK, two blocks from famous Wall Drug Store, near Badlands National Park. (Suggestion: The small town of Wall has a large paved parking lot for RVs and free dry camping is allowed. The RV lot is one block from Wall Drug Store. Enter town and follow signs to RV parking lot.) Moderate price. (06/00) KK
Chattanooga, Holiday Travel-Park, Just off I-75, large pull-thrus, friendly staff. Near Lookout Mountain, Rock City, Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga Choo-Choo, River Walk. Modem hook-up in office. A good park if in the area a few days. Moderate price. (10/99) KKK
Cornersville, Texas "T" Campground, I-65 Exit 27, I can not rate this campground because we pulled in just before dark and left early the next morning. It had been raining and the campground was muddy, but I think the campground is OK for a day or two. (03/2008)
Heiskell, Raccoon Valley Campground (Escapees Membership Park), One mile off I-75 north of Knoxville, Level gravel pull-thrus and back-ins, full hook-ups, cable, near Oak Ridge Energy Museum, Gatlinburg and Smoky Mountains, Museum of Appalachia, Norris Dam. Friendly staff, 24 hour modem hook-up in laundry. Scheduled activities. Washing RVs OK. We recommend you spend at least a week in this park. Inexpensive to moderate price. (10/99, 10/01, 10/03, 03-04/05, 10/09) JJJJJ
Hohenwald, Meriwether Lewis Campground (National Park), On Natchez Trace at Mile Marker 385.9, mostly level paved pull-thrus and back-ins, heavily wooded, can accept 40 ft motorhomes, no hookups, but water, showers and rest rooms available, maximum stay 14 days. Free (10/02, 12/02) KKK
Kimball, Wal*Mart, Superstore, Off I-24, 24 Hrs, large parking lot, walking distance to shopping and several restaurants. Free (12/99, 02/02, 12/02, 10/05, 1/08)
Memphis (see West Memphis, AR, Tom Sawyer's Mississippi River RV Park)
Nashville, Two Rivers Campground, Large gravel back-in sites, full hookups, concrete patios, FREE WiFi, modem hook-ups in office and laundry, some sites shaded, camp store with free coffee, next door to RV dealer and nearby Camping World. Free live entertainment (country music) behind office some nights. Nice clean park with friendly and helpful staff. Mail accepted. No washing RVs. Two miles from Opryland and short drives to Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, State Capitol, Music Row, The Hermitage (home of Andrew Jackson) and many other sights. Tour bus pick ups and drop offs at campground. Campground sells tickets to all area tours and shows. Expensive (04/05) JJJJJ
Oneida, Wal*Mart, Superstore, On Hwy US 27, Open 24 Hrs, medium size paved parking lot. Walking distance to other stores and restaurants. Free (12/03)
Alpine, Lost Alaskan RV Resort, Level pull-thrus, full hookups, friendly staff, modem hook-up in office. This is a nice park for a stay while traveling between Big Bend National Park and Fort Stockton. Moderate price. (03/00) KKK
Austin, Oak Forest RV Park (Passport America Park), Level pull-thrus and back-ins on concrete, some sites open and some in shade, full hook-ups including 50-amp and cable. Nice clean park with friendly staff. Free WiFi near office. In Austin visit the Texas State Capitol and History Center. Moderate price. (01/06) JJJJ
Austin, Lone Star RV Resort, We stayed at this park in April 2000 and found it to be a nice campground. But the last several years I have heard from many campers who said the park has changed for the worst and is very unfriendly to some campers and almost hostile to others. I recommend you stay away from this campground.
Big Bend National Park, Rio Grande Village Store and Trailer Park (Also, see Study Butte), Level back-ins on asphalt, full hook-ups, sites are fairly wide but not deep and have concrete barriers in rear, poor electric. We had to remove the rear mud guard from our 38' motorhomes before parking. There were also 40' motorhomes in the campground. This is the only campground with hook-ups in the park. Store, service station, laundry, pay phones on-site. On the other side of the store is a nice campground among trees that has no hook-ups. It is a much nicer campground than the campground with hook-ups. During most of the year the campgrounds fill daily and they do not take reservations so try to arrive before 11:00 a.m. Moderate price. (11/02) KKK
Del Rio, Holiday Travel Park, some nice sites, some not so nice, (A maintenance man told me the park had cut back on park upkeep to save money.) Near many Del Rio and Rio Grande Valley activities, near Mexico shopping, free modem hook-up at pay phone in front of office. Moderate price. (03/00) KK
El Paso, Wal*Mart, Off I-10 in town. Large lot with security. This is not a Superstore but they are open 24 hrs. Next door to Sam's. Free (01/01)
Fort Davis, Prude Ranch, This is a working ranch, turned Dude Ranch with meals in a large dining room, near Fort Davis, McDonald Observatory, Davis Mountains. Modem hook-up in office. Level sites with some pull-thrus, full hook-ups. Best campground in area. Moderate price. (03/00) JJJJ (In 01/05 we received a report the campground is dirty with noisy campers. Consider staying at Fort Davis State Park.)
Fort Stockton, Parkview Campground, (Coast to Coast, Good Neighbor Park) Large level pull-thrus, but not any scenery, modem hook-up in office between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Near Fort Stockton and Annie Riggs Museum. Inexpensive as they accept any membership discount. (03/00) KK
Fort Stockton, Wal*Mart, Level parking lot with section for RVs on left side of lot. Store closes at 9:00 p.m. Free (01/01, 01/06)
Fredericksburg, Oakwood RV, (Coast to Coast, Good Neighbor Park), This is a Winter-Texans park, some level pull-thrus, some very tight back-ins (look at your site before paying), full hook-ups. See below for area attractions. Modem hook-up in office and hot-phones at site ($2 a day). Moderate price. (04/00) KK
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg RV Park, Large level pull-thrus, 30/50 amp full hook-up sites with cable. Near Nimitz Hotel and Museum, George Bush Gallery of the Pacific War, Peace Garden, Pioneer Museum, Enchanted Rock, and other museums. Fredericksburg has a unique downtown shopping area and many fine German restaurants. Plan to stay at least a week in Fredericksburg to see the sights or plan to stay a month or more to tour the Hill Country. This is a new park and they are still completing the facilities. Very friendly and helpful staff, modem hook-ups in recreation rooms. We even received a daily newspaper at our doorstep. When the park is completed it will have some hot-phone sites. Moderate price (01/01) JJJJ
Harlingen, Tropic Winds RV Resort, This is a Winter-Texans park, large level sites with concrete patios, near all Valley activities and Mexico shopping, a fairly new park with activities limited to mostly dancing. An additional activities building is being built. Washing RVs OK. Modem hook-up available in small library/game room if room not in use. (Most of the time room is in use.) Gated park. Moderate price. (01-03/00) KK
Hondo, Escapees Lone Star Corral (Escapees Co-op Park), Level back-ins, most sites paved, activities building. No modem hook-up. No washing RVs unless you are a lot owner. Many rules for park guests. They tell guests if they break any rules they will be kicked out. Inexpensive. (04/00) L
Hondo, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, Large level parking lot, easy in and out off US 90, store closes at 9:00 p.m. Free (11/02)
Kerrville, Picnic Area, west of Kerrville, I-10, MM 500. Level parking area. Free. (01/04)
Kingsville, Country Estate Mobile Ranch, Large pull-thru sites, near King Ranch, friendly staff. Moderate price. (01/00) KKK
Kingsville, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, Level paved lot with security. 24-hr Superstore. Just off Hwy US 77. Free (12/02)
Langtry, Boondocking Parking Lot, Off US 90, Large gravel level boondocking lot, one block from Judge Roy Bean Museum and Texas Travel Information Center, walk to restaurants and post office. Free ($2 donation appreciated, drop in box) (03/00, 11/02) KK
Livingston, Rainbow's End (Escapees Membership Park), Level pull-thrus and back-ins, gravel sites, full hook-ups, clean campground, activity center and clubhouse have daily activities, lending library and videos, campground tour, Escapees Mail Room tour, CARE tour, very friendly and helpful staff, two rooms set aside for 24 hour modem hook-up. Wireless internet available. Washing RVs OK. If you are an Escapees member it is a must you visit this park at least once. Inexpensive. (01/00, 10/02, 01/04, 12/05-01/06) JJJJJ
Livingston, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, 24-hr Superstore, large level lot, just of Hwy US 59. Free (12/02)
Marfa, Marfa Lights Viewing Area, US Hwy 90 between Marfa and Alpine, Level paved parking area, building for viewing Marfa Lights, rest rooms. Free (12/02)
Murchison, Staway Ranch RV Park, Near Tyler, nice park with large pull-thrus, good for over night stay. Moderate price. (04/99) KKK
Nacogdoches, Piney Woods RV Park, Level pull-thrus on gravel, full hook-ups, no modem hook-up for e-mail. Passport America discount one night only. Moderate price. (10/02) KK
New Braunfels, Camping World Parking Lot, (I-35 exit 193 south) Level parking lot in right rear. Overnighting permitted. Fresh water, dump station and LP. Free (01/06)
Pecos, TraPark RV Park, (Escapees Park), Level pull-thrus with concrete patios and patio covers, full hook-ups including cable. Friendly staff, modem hook-up in office. Near West of the Pecos Museum and Flying-J. Easy off and on from I-20. Inexpensive for Escapees members and moderate price for others. (11/02) KKK
Schertz, Stone Creek RV Resort, North of San Antonio, pull-thru sites, nice campground with friendly staff, washing RVs OK with $5 charge (we were not charged), near San Antonio sights and activities, near Gruene and other Hill Country sights, modem hook-up in office ($1 for 15 minutes). Moderate price. (04/00) KKK
Study Butte, Big Bend Motor Inn and RV Campground (Also see Big Bend National Park), Located at the west entrance of Big Bend National Park, near ghost town, hiking, scenic drives, boat trips to Mexico. Has restaurant, store, gas station and near only ATM in Big Bend area. Modem hook-up in office. If you want to stay outside of BBNP and have full hookups this is a good campground. We stayed a week and used the park as our homebase. Moderate price. (03/00) JJJJ
Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon Pines RV Park & Campground, 6 miles from Bryce Canyon National Park, small campground, store, pull-thrus and back-ins on dirt, full hookups (water turned off in cold weather, but water available at office for fillups), modem hook-up in office, campground muddy in wet season. Moderate to expensive prices. (04/01) KK
Delta, Antelope Valley RV Resort (Coast to Coast), Level pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel, full hook-ups including 50-amp. This is our Coast to Coast Home Park so we stayed free. (06/06) KKK
Long Junction, Camp Lutherwood, From junction of highways 89 and 14, drive behind the highway department maintenance building and drive two miles on narrow, gravel road, following signs, to campground. Mostly level pull-thrus and back-ins on grass / gravel / rock, full hook-ups including 50-amp. No cell phone service, but there were plenty of cows, deer and jack rabbits. Campground is about half way between Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Inexpensive. (06/06) KK
Moab, OK RV Park (Passport America, Happy Camper), Level pull-thrus on gravel, full hook-ups including cable, most sites partly shaded. Free WiFi to most sites. Near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, river floats, beautiful mountains and sightseeing. Inexpensive. (06/06) KKK
Monument Valley, Goulding's Monument Valley RV Park, Level pull-thrus on gravel, full hook-ups including 50-amp and cable, sites partly shaded, WiFi($), near store, fuel station and restaurant, scenic drive in Monument Valley($), many other scenic drive in area including many 4-wheel drives. Expensive. (06/06) KKK
Orderville (Zion National Park), Mukuntuweep RV Park & Campground, DO NOT STAY AT THIS PARK. Avoid this park at all costs. Extremely rude and unfriendly management. Avoid giving this park your credit card number; otherwise, check your billing very carefully. In 2002 we learned this park had closed. (04/01) L
Salt Lake City, KOA Kampground, Level pull-thrus on asphalt, full hook-ups including 50-amp and cable. Free WiFi, but it seldom worked and when it did, it was very slow. No washing RVs, but next door is a coin operated car and RV wash. This is a large park with everything a camps can want including swimming pool, hot tubs, store, rest rooms, showers and laundries, picnic tables, on-site restaurant, etc. Park can arrange tours and give information on Salt Lake City sightseeing. Park is near downtown and is only 14 blocks from Temple Square. If you plan to visit Temple Square, this is the place to stay. Expensive. (06/06) JJJJJ
Springdale (Zion National Park), Zion Canyon RV Park, 1/2 mile from park entrance, "shuttle bus for park stops in front of campground," walk to shopping and restaurants, mostly back-ins, cable, modem hook-up at office, friendly staff. This is the place to stay when visiting Zion. Moderate to expensive prices. (04/01) KKK
Torrey, Thousand Lake RV Park, Level pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel, most site have some shade, full hook-ups, store, restaurant, heated pool, seven miles from Capitol Reef National Park. Campground is in a beautiful setting with majestic red mountains. Friendly and helpful staff. WiFi($). Moderate price. (06/06) JJJJ
Brattleboro, Brattleboro North KOA, Level sites on gravel with either W/E/S or W/E. Cable is extra charge. Most sites are shaded, but we got satellite. The campground is laid out nice, the trees are trimmed back for big rigs, and each pull-thru site has a green space and a shade tree. The campground is clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. The trees are trimmed so driving a big rig is no problem. Near many attractions and we enjoyed driving the back roads in our CR-V. No washing RVs or cars. We enjoyed the campground and found it to be relaxing. Expensive. (08/09) JJJJ
Charlottesville, Charlottesville KOA, Mostly level pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel, mostly shaded, full hook-ups, no cable. Modem hook-up in office. No washing RVs or cars. Near Monticello, Ash Lawn - Highland, Michie Tavern, University of Virginia. Expensive. (03/03) KKK
Max Meadors (near Wytheville), Fort Chriswell RV Campground, Near I-77 and I-81, pull-thrus, full hookups, nice clean campground. Great for overnight stay. Expensive. (09/00) KKK
Williamsburg, Anvil Campground, Mostly level back-in sites on gravel, full hook-ups with cable and free WiFi. Lots of trees so receiving a satellite signal can be a pronlem. (We got a signal through tree limbs.) Railroad track on one side of campground and highway on other side, but neither bothered us. Friendly and helpful staff. Just a mile to shopping and many restaurants. Near Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement, Historic Jamestown, Yorktown Victory Center, Yorktown Battlefield, Busch Garden, Water Country USA, and other interesting sites. Plan to spend a week in Williamsburg. Expensive. (07/09) JJJJ
Castle Rock, Paradise Cove Resort & RV Park, Level grass pull-thrus and back-ins, full hook-ups, near Mt. St. Helens. Moderate price. (06/01) KK
Chinook, Columbia Shores K/M Resorts (Coast to Coast), Mostly level back-ins on grass, water and electric with gray water sewer, dump station, electric ($1), cable ($1), modem hook-up in clubhouse. Laundry closed. Some planned activities. Near fishing, lighthouses, Fort Clatsop, kite flying, scenic towns and drives. Inexpensive (08/04) KKK
Clarkston, Hillview RV Park, Large level gravel pull-thrus and back-ins, full hook-ups, free cable, 24 hr modem hook-up available in laundry room, clean park, friendly and helpful staff. No washing RVs. Near Snake River, fishing, rafting, Hell's Canyon, walk to casino and restaurants. Moderate price. (06/01, 08/04) JJJJ
Elma, Travel Inn Resort - K/M Resorts of America (Coast to Coast), Level back-ins on grass, full hook-ups, clean park with friendly staff, e-mail phone line did not work. Electric $1. Inexpensive. (06/01) KKK
Long Beach, Pacific Holiday RV Resort (Coast to Coast), Level pull-thrus and back-ins, full hook-ups, clean park, walkway to beach, near fishing, shopping in Long Beach, Fort Canby State Park and Museum. Phone line for e-mail unavailable. Electric $1. Inexpensive. (06/01) KKK
Maryhill, Maryhill State Park, Large level gravel pull-thrus and back-ins, full hook-ups, very scenic park on Columbia River, boating, fishing, swimming. Near Maryhill Museum, Stonehenge, Goldendale Observatory, many scenic drives. No reservations. Self check-in. Moderate price. (06/01) JJJJ
Randle, Maple Grove Resort - K/M Resorts of America (Coast to Coast), Long level pull-thrus and back-ins, most have full hook-ups, modem hook-up in office, friendly staff, golf course on-site, cafe, heated indoor pool. Near Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams. Near fishing and water rafting. Electric $1. Inexpensive. (06/01) JJJJ
Vancouver, Vancouver RV Park, Level pull-thrus and back-ins, concrete pad and patios, full hook-ups, free cable, modem hook-up in office, some hot-phone sites, clean park, daily planned activities, free weekend continental breakfast, ice cream socials, steak night, pot-lucks. Friendly and helpful staff. Near Columbia River and many sightseeing places. Expensive. (06/01) JJJJJ
Beckley, Travel Plaza, On I-64, large parking lot, overnight parking allowed, gas and diesel, restaurants. Free. (03/03, 07/09)
Ripley, Wal*Mart, Near shopping and dining. (A parking lot sign says No Overnight Parking, but the Wal*Mart manager said that is for trucks only and RVers are welcome to spend the night.) Free (09/00)
Ashland, Kreler City Park, Level gravel back-ins and pull-thrus, electric and water, dump station, no modem hook-up for e-mail. Beautiful and clean park owned and operated by City of Ashland, on shore of Lake Superior. Select your site and pay at box by entrance. Near fishing, boating, ferry to Apostle Island. Moderate price. (08/01) KKK
DeSoto, Blackhawk Park (Corp of Engineer), Located on Mississippi River between Prairie du Chien and LaCrosse. Back-in sites on gravel, some sites shaded and some in the open, several sites are very long and can take any size rig, 30 and 50-amp sites, water available in a couple of places, dump station. This park is busy on summer weekends and holidays; otherwise, park is mostly empty. Boating and fishing, boat ramps, plenty of walking areas. Inexpensive. (07/07) KKK
Eastman (Prarie du Chien), Frenchman's Landing Campground (Passport America), Level back-ins on gravel, water and electric, dump station, some sites right on Mississippi River and all sites have view of river. Modem hook-up in office. Clean park. Washing RV's OK. Boat ramp and fishing in river. Near railroad tracks. A short drive to Prarie du Chien and Villa Louis, museums, Effigy Mounds National Monument and Isle of Capri Casino. Passport America book says half-off rate of $10 for one night only, but manager let us stay ten days at that rate. Inexpensive. (07/05) KKK
Kieler, Rustic Barn Campground, Near Dubuque, IA and Mississippi River, clean park with pull-thrus and back-ins. Full hook-ups, Free WiFi, modem and high speed connections in office. Wash RVs $5. Campground is in scenic farm area. Six miles to Mississippi River Museum, casinos, lock and dam on Mississippi River, scenic southwest Wisconsin drives. Moderate Price. (06/00, 07/05) JJJJ
La Crosse, Goose Island Campground (La Crosse County Park), Large campground in county park on edge of Mississippi River. Many sites big enough for large rigs, back-ins on gravel and grass, mostly shaded but some sites in open, electric and water, dump stations, boat ramp and fishing in river. Washing RV's OK. Near La Crosse. Moderate price. (07/05) KKK
Potosi, Grant River (Corp of Engineer), Nice relaxing campground on Mississippi River. Most sites are level and shaded, park on gravel, electric with water available in campground and a dump station. Beware, the campground is between the railroad and river and the trains can be loud. Inexpensive. (07/07) KKK
South Range (Superior), Northland Camping and RV Park, Full hook-ups on gravel and grass, long sites, clean park, near Superior and Duluth. Moderate Price. (07/05) KKK
Buffalo, Indian Campground, Level shaded pull-thrus, friendly staff, modem hook-up in office. This is a good stop between Gillette and Yellowstone National Park. Many scenic drives in Buffalo area. Moderate price. (07/00) JJJJ
Cody, Absaroka Bay RV Park, Level pull-thrus, friendly staff, modem hook-up in office. Near Buffalo Bill Museum, Hotel Irma, daily street fights (shows), nightly rodeos in summer, near Yellowstone National Park and many scenic drives. Moderate price. (07/00) JJJJ
Little America, Little America Parking Lot, Level paved parking, fuel, store, restaurant and cafe. Ice cream cones 35 cents. Free. (09/04)
Rawlins, RV World Campground (Coast to Coast, Good Neighbor Park), Level pull-thrus, full hook-ups available for extra charge, just off I-80, modem hook-up available in office (5:00-9:00 pm). Park OK for over-night stop. Inexpensive. (07/01) KK
Thayne, Star Valley Ranch RV Resort (Coast to Coast), Level pull-thrus and back-ins, full hook-ups, side by side hook-ups so sites are narrow, swimming pool, spa, tennis courts, golf course, 24 hr modem hook-up in front of office, washing RV and car OK. Daily planned activities. Near Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park. Inexpensive. (07/01) JJJJ
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Calgary, Pine Creek RV Campground, One mile south of city limits on Highway 2. All large level pull-thrus, full hookups, very clean campground, friendly and helpful staff, modem hook-up in office. (Calgary has local number for most ISPs). A very nice campground. Moderate price. (08/00) JJJJ
Cochrane, Bow Rivers Edge Campground, Level pull-thrus on gravel, full hookups with good 30-amp, clean campground with friendly and helpful staff. Free WiFi reaches most of campground, but it doesn't always work. Short drive to town for shopping and resturants. We stayed here with an Escapees group and attended the Calgary Stampede. Expensive. (07/08) JJJJ
Edmonton, Glowing Embers RV Part & Travel Centre, Pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel, full hook-ups with 50-amp, some sites in shade and some in open. Free WiFi. A 10-15 minute drive to shopping, restaurants and West Edmonton Mall. The park has many permanent and extended stay renters. Expensive. (08/08) JJJJ
Grande Prairie, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, On main road throught south side of city, level lot with parking to side, walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Free. [Note: As of 2008 Wal*Mart is building a new SuperCenter.] (07/08)
Hinton, Wal*Mart / Safeway Parking Lot, On main highway south side of town, large level lot with RV parking along the entire front. There were many rigs overnighting the night we stayed. Free (07/08, 08/08))
Jasper, Whistler Campground (National Park), Large campground (731 sites), mostly tent sites, some full hookups, some electric only, no modem hook-ups, most RV sites are no hookups, lots of trees and some sites are unlevel and difficult to back in, fresh water and dump stations in campground, 3 km from Jasper, several scenic drives to look for wildlife. Elk visit the campground and we watched them out of our windows while eating meals. If you have a big rig call in advance and ask for (demand) a big rig site. Expensive. (07/00, 07/08) KKK
Jasper National Park, Columbia Icefield, Athabasca Glacier, (63 miles south of Jasper on highway 93), Paved, but unlevel sites for overnighting. This is the RV parking lot for taking a Snocoach ride on Athabasca Glacier. Great view of mountains and glacier. Overnight parking is $10.80 (2008). OK for one night. (07/08)
Lake Louise, Lake Louise Campground (National Park), Electric hookups only with several dump stations and fresh water fillups, no modem hook-ups, beautiful campground with level 100 ft pull-thrus, site are side by side so you will share with a neighbor, but tall pine trees block your view of most other rigs. Walking trails by Bow River with mountains and a glacier view. Near Lake Louise, Ski Lodge and Tram, one hour to Banff, many sightseeing drives. Expensive. (07/00, 07/08) JJJJ
Rocky Mountain House, Wilderness Village (Coast to Coast), Large campground, dusty roads and sites, water and electric (20 amp), dump station, no modem hook-ups. They advertise full hookups, but have only sewer dumps. This is a C2C Resort, but it is used mainly by tenters and pop-ups and every site has smoky fires. Inexpensive (07/00) KK
Cassiar Highway, Dease Lake Parking Area, 322.3 miles north of Hwy 16. From highway it looks like a sand and rock storage lot, but there is enough room for two big rigs to park facing the lake and parking for one RV down the hill and right on the lake. We parked with another motorhome traveling with us and fired up the grills when a RMCP stopped for a chat. He told us this was a good place to camp. Free. There are many places to park overnight on the Cassiar Highway and some are in scenic areas. (08/08)
Dawson Creek, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, Store is on south side of town with level parking and room for several RVs. [Hint: Park close to Days Inn and use their free WiFi.] Free (07/08)
Fairmont Hot Springs, Dutch Creek RV Resort, This is "not" a resort, tight turns in campground with trees and low branches, small back-in sites, no modem hook-ups. Do not stay here as there are many nice campgrounds in the area. Moderate price. (07/00) L
Fort Nelson, Fort Nelson Truck Stop, Truck Stop, fuel, propane, restaurant and campground. Pull-thrus with 30-amp and full hook-ups. Can be muddy during rain. OK for one or two nights. [Note: We stayed on 7/31/2008 and the woman who checked us in said they were closing the next day. She didn't know if someone would pick up the lease and re-open it.] Expensive. (07/08) KK
Kitwanga, Cassiar RV Park, Located on Cassiar Highway (Hwy 37) about 3 miles north of Yellowhead Highway (Hwy 16). Full hook-up and water / electric sites, most are pull-thrus and some are back-ins. Sites mostly level on gravel, but trees interfere with some sites. Campground has a pressure washer for cleaning mud off RVs after coming down from Alaska - $3 (CND) for 9 minutes, no soap, just pressurized water. OK for a one night stay. Moderate price. (08/08) KK
Liard Hotsprings, Free Parking Area, Large level parking area across the highway from Liard Hotsprings. It is free to stay in this lot and $19 to stay in the campground with no hook-ups and no dump station. Walk across the road to hotsprings and walk to Park Lodge. We paid $10, a group rate, for four adults to soak in the hotsprings. Free. (08/08)
Muncho Lake, Scenic View Parking Lot, We stayed one night is this parking lot with a view of beautiful Muncho Lake and mountains. We were visited by caribou and Stone Sheep. It is located on the Alaska Highway about half way along the lake on the east side of the road. Free (08/08)
Prince George, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, Located just off highway 16 on west side of town. Large level paved parking lot, walk to shopping and a couple of restaurants. Free. (08/08)
Radium Hot Springs, Radium Valley Vacation Resort (Coast to Coast), Very nice campground with many activities, but some short back-in sites, water and electric (20 amp), dump station, many boondocking sites so C2C members are not turned away. Near west entrance to Rocky Mountain National Parks. Very scenic area. Inexpensive. (07/00) JJJJ
Stewart, Bear Creek Trailer Court & RV Park, Mostly level back-ins and pull-ins on grassy gravel. Some site are side-by-side hook-ups. Full hook-ups (30-amp) with cable TV and free WiFi. Some site shaded and some in open. Friendly and helpful owners on-site. Located on the ourskirts of Stewart. Shopping and restaurants in town, cross the border to Hyder, Alaska and see bears catching salmon swimming up stream, and other wildlife in summer. No passport required to enter Alaska, but passport is needed to get back into Canada. Inexpensive. (08/08) JJJJ
Stewart, Parking Area, South side of highway 37A about eight miles before getting to Stewart. Level gravel area with enough room for several rigs. Free. (08/08)
Portage la Prairie, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, Level paved parking lot, walking distance to restaurants. Free. (08/08)
Winnipeg, Traveller's RV Park and Campground, Large and level pull-thru sites on grass (gravel?), full hook-ups (50-amp), many sites can connect to satellite TV. Low hanging tree limbs over roads, no WiFi, one phone line hook-up in office when office is open. Expensive. (08/08) KK
Mactaquac, Mactaquac Provincial Park, Beautiful provincial park and campground, extremely large sites some shaded and some in the open, electric only with water and dump available. Near golf course, fishing, boating, scenic drives and historic Fredericton. 30% of sites are reserved and 70% are first come, first served. We arrived in peak season and found many empty sites. Moderate price. (07/03) JJJJ
Saint John, Rockwood Park Campground, Large to small sites on gravel, most back-ins, some W/E/S and some W/E only, dump station. Wash RVs OK. Modem hook-up at pay phone in laundry. A short drive to downtown, tour bus picks up and drops off in campground. Campground located in 2200 acre park with fishing, golf, hiking trails, swimming, zoo, canoeing and other activities. Moderate price. (09/03) JJJJ
St. Andrews, Kiwanis Oceanfront Camping, Level back-in, pull-ins and pull-thrus on gravel, full hook-ups. Our site was a pull-in that faced the Bay of Fundy (great view). Within walking distance to town for shopping and restaurants. Near boating, fishing, boat tours, scenic drives. Washing RVs OK. Only 20 miles from border crossing to Maine. Moderate price. We paid $21.96 (US) a night. (09/03) JJJJ
Shediac, Etoile Filante Camping Wishing Star, Fairly large level back-in sites on grass, full hook-ups with cable, also an overflow area. Easy walk to downtown restaurants and shopping. Friendly staff. Washing RVs OK. Near Moncton, Hopewell Rocks, scenic drives, water, boating, golf, and several attractions. Moderate price. (07/03) JJJJ
Bonavista, Paradise Farm Trailer Park, Level back-ins on gravel and grass (some sites unlevel), water and 15-amp electric sites, also no hook-up sites, dump station, friendly owner/operator, washing RV OK. Near historic Bonavista and BEAUTIFUL Cape Bonavista with lighthouse, walking trails, whale and ice berg watching. Inexpensive. (08/03) KKK
Gander, Elks Club Parking Lot, Just off Hwy TCH 1 behind Irving Service Station, level parking on gravel behind building. Walk to restaurants. Free. Donations accepted. (08/03) KK
Gander, Wal*Mart / Dominion Parking Lot, Level paved parking lot in Gander just off Hwy 330, last exit to Gander heading east. Free (08/03)
Parson's Pond, Boondocking Area by Sea, Very large and level gravel parking area on Hwy 430, south side of town, boondocking by sea and cliffs, BEAUTIFUL and FREE. (08/03) JJJJ
Port aux Basques, Large level paved parking area on highway TCH 1 about ten miles north of town. About 15 minutes from ferry port. Beautiful scenic area with Gulf of St. Lawrence on one side and Table Mountain on the other side. Free. (08/03) KK
Rocky Harbour, Gros Morne RV / Campground, Mostly sites level and on gravel, large sites, full hook-ups (W/E/S), some pull-thru sites. This is one of the few campgrounds in Newfoundland with full hook-ups, good 30-amp electric, nice showers and rest rooms and small store. The campground is clean and well maintained. In the middle of beautiful Gros Morne National Park. Inexpensive. (08/03) JJJJ
St. Anthony, Triple Falls RV Park, Most sites level and shaded on gravel, electric and water sites, some sites 20 amps and some 30 amps, dump station, and laundry. Near several scenic drives and 1.5 hrs. from ferry to Labrador. Moderate price. (08/03) KKK
St. Barbe, Parking Lot near Ferry, Level gravel parking lot across road from Ferry Terminal (ferry to Blanc Sablon, Quebec / Labrador), dump station, walk to service station, restaurant, pay phone, buy ferry tickets. Extra charge for electric. We left our motorhome in lot two nights and took our car on ferry to Labrador. Inexpensive. (08/03) KK
St. John's, Pippy Park Campground and Trailer Park, Mostly level back-ins on gravel, tight sites with trees, water and electric. Also an overflow area on gravel with no hook-ups. Phone line available 24-hrs for internet. Near golf, old downtown, Signal Hill, restaurants and shopping. Advance reservations required. Moderate Price. (08/03) KKK
Baddeck, Silver Spruce Vacation Park (Coast to Coast), Dusty entrance road, most sites unlevel, back-ins on gravel and grass, some sites shaded, full hook-ups and partial hook-ups, very poor electric, no washing vehicles, no phone line for email. Near Alexander Graham Bell Museum, Cabot Trail and scenic drives. About 45 minutes from ferry to Newfoundland. Inexpensive. (08/03) KK
Bedford (near Halifax), Central RV, Boondocking in RV parking lot, level, some gravel, some paved, water and dump available. This is an RV sales, repair and parts business. Near Halifax, shopping, dining and sightseeing. Free (08/03)
Limoges (SW of Ottawa), Kittawa Camping/Campground, This is a family campground with lots of activities. Most of the campground is packed and there are many permanents, but we were lead to an open area with long pull-thrus on gravel. Full hook-ups and our satellite worked. No washing RVs. We used this campground as a base to tour Ottawa. Expensive. (08/09) JJJJ
Niagara Falls, King Waldorf's Tent and Trailer Park, Don't be fooled by the name of this park. It is a large park with separate sections for tents and RVs. We had a long back-in site on gravel that backed up to a canal for a scenic view. Full hook-ups including 50-amp. Many sites are shaded, but our site was mostly open and we got satellite. Expensive. (08/09) JJJJ
Trenton, Service / Rest Area, Highway 401 West just west of Trenton. This service area was closed for reconstruction so services were limited. It looked like it will be a long time before the services are restored. There was a lot of open parking for big rigs. Free. (08/09)
Thunder Bay, KOA Kampground, Large campground with large level sites on gravel, some are back-ins and some are pull-thrus. Both full hook-ups and W/E sites. Dirt entrance road can get muddy during rain. The campground advertises free WiFi, but it does not reach all sites and we were not able to connect. Expensive. (08/08) KK
White River, City Park / Visitor Center, Level paved area for RVs, dump station, walk to A&W. On highway 17 half way between Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie. Free. (08/08)
Kensignton, Cabot Beach Provincial Park, Beautiful park on bay, fairly level large sites, some with hook-ups and some boondocking sites, near several scenic drives. We stayed at the park during a FMCA Rally. Moderate price. (07/03) KKK
Murray Harbour North, Seal Cove Campground and Golf Course, Level pull-thrus and back-ins on grass, large sites with full hook-ups, some sites on water, 9-hole golf course on-site ($12 CDN for all day), near scenic drives in southeastern Prince Edward Island. Just a few miles to Wood Island Ferry to Nova Scotia. Moderate price. (07/03) JJJJ
St. Philippe De Laprairie (south of Montreal), Montreal South KOA, Large level pull-thrus on gravel with grass and a picnic table at each site. Partly shaded and we could not get satellite at our site. Full hook-ups with 30 or 50 amp. We chose 30 amp because 50 amp was an extra $7 a day and the 30 amp was so low our Surge Guard kept shutting down electric running one air conditioner. About 15 miles to Montreal where there are many sites to see and things to do. This may be the only campground in this area. Expensive. (08/09) KK
Herbert, Picnic Area, Large level picnic area well off Highway 1. Several miles east of town of Herbert. Boondocking area. Free (08/00) KK
Moosomin, Truck Stop, Level gravel boondocking area behind truck stop and restaurant. On Highway 1. Free (08/00) KK
North Battleford, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, Level paved lot with an area for RV on front right of lot. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Free. (08/08)
Saskatoon, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, This is the new Wal*Mart on south side of town, Level paved parking lot, walk to shopping. Free. (08/08)
Yorkton, Wal*Mart Parking Lot, Level parking lot. Free. (08/08)
Watson Lake, Downtown RV Park, Level pull-thrus and back-ins on gravel with full hook-ups (30-amp), cable and free WiFi (near office), like a parking lot but OK for a night or two. OK to wash RV at back of campground. Walk to grocery store. Discounts for Escapees and Good Sam. Expensive. (08/08) KKK
Puerto Penasco, Playa Bonita RV Park, Level back-in sites on gravel and shells, full hook-ups, water good for drinking, electric tends to be high, many sites on Gulf of California, beach and sunsets, hotel and restaurant next door, happy hours and party time. Nearby fishing, restaurants, shopping. Fresh shrimp at markets in town and seafood is delivered to campground by fishermen. Free WiFi. We were in the park with a caravan / rally of 85 rigs two times and stayed a week longer on our own one time. (Puerto Penasco is also known as Rocky Point and the Gulf of California is also known as the Sea of Cortez.) Moderate price. (01/04, 01-02/06) JJJJJ