Monday, April 15, 2013

Some campground reviews


Jan-Feb: Crystal Isles RV Resort, An Encore Park, Crystal River, FL.  Our site was classified as a Thousand Trails member site (we aren't TT members, but were allowed to use the site). Parking area and patio region were a full cement slab. 50amp FHU. monthly cost: $500 + tax + electric + wifi. Large park, around 200 sites, most back-in.
Pro: had their own boat launch on to an inlet on the Crystal River, Gulf Coast Region of Florida. Weekly activity meetings with free food. Several dog waste baggie dispensers around campground. Weekend breakfast buffets $. Monthly live band w/free admission.
Con: Only 1 place to hold activities so limited. Outdoor swimming pool, other entertainers with $ cover charge. Office staff did not always come across as competent and we had several financial errors with our bills. No-see-um insects were a major nuisance and we were unable to leave windows open as they could pass through screens.

March: Holiday Travel Resort, Leesburg FL.  We were on an end unit in Little Center section (campground has over 900 sites). Site was grass and dirt, with a slope back to front.  30amp FHU monthly cost: $620 + cable + tax + electric. Wifi free if you went to key locations on campus.  Super large, over 900 sites, all pullthrus
Pro: plenty of activity buildings and things to do on campus. weekly farm market. direct water access to Lake Harris via Helena Run for boating. 2.5 mile campground circumference road for biking. No no-see-ums so windows could be open. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Fenced dog park
Cons: too many activities - much older clientele who had bought park models - no real feel of campground because there aren't many trailers near ours.  30 amp site so we had to watch what we ran and when. Dog park too far away from site and too populated with small dogs and owners who went to chat, not reinforce obedience.

April 1-8: River Lodge RV Resort, Inglis FL.  Flat site with cement picnic pad but dirt and/or sand parking area.  50amp FHU Cost $189 week w/Good Sam.  Approx 150 sites, all back-in
Pro: price included all options. good wifi reception. 2 laundry facilities, paved road through campground,great for bike riding, away from it all but on fairly major roadway.
Con: not right on water, have to drive 1 mile to closest point for kayak, 10+ miles to town



April 9-10: Lake Harmony RV Park, Townsend FL. Flat site backed up to large fishing pond. Site dirt under pine trees.  50amp FHU. Cost $29 nightly w/GS. Smaller park - around 50 sites. most pullthrus
Pros: 1 mile to I-95 but in middle of nowhere. site 47 backs on to water for spectacular views. Pond large enough for kayaking.
Cons: dirt roads and sites. Sites overlap each other, have to be careful about where you set up camp.

Apr 11: New Green Acres RV Park, Walterboro, SC. Right next to I-95.  long flat sites in a pine forest. mix of utilities. 50amp FHU w/cable $32 w/GS. 100 sites, all pull thrus
Pros: easy access to I-95, long sites, could stay connected if we wanted.
Cons: pricing confusion from billboards - rate listed of $25/night if for 30amp, W/E - no sewer, no cable. dirt roads and dirt sites. lots of road noise. no place to kayak or bike. Not worth the money - will stay at WalMart up the road.



April 12-16: CarrollWoods (Grapefull Sisters Winery & RV Park), Tabor City, NC. flat sites in middle of nowhere. dirt roads and sites, 30 sites, all pull thrus. 50amp FHUw/cable & wifi $19 w/Passport America.
Pros: At a winery, newer park (4 yrs old), well thought out and laid out. Super large dog park, quiet area. PPA was to be for 1 night, but because they were rather quiet, allowed us more nights on discount.
Cons: 6 miles to boat ramp, 10+ miles to stores. first tick of season on us. dirt roads became muddy.



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