Click on a State to see a list of the parks we visited.
Ratings:
Not Recommended
OK if you need to stop
Good place to overnight 
Good Park would go back 
WOW! 
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Click on a State to see a list of the parks we visited. |
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Ratings: Not Recommended OK if you need to stopGood place to overnight Good Park would go back WOW! |
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Jun/11-12, 2008 |
Cortez - Mesa Verde KOA | Just outside of the town of Cortez and a few miles from the Mesa Verde National Park. If you intend to visit this NP, it is a great location. Located next to small lake with 1.5 mile nature trail. | |
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Sept 2-4, 2006 |
Crystal River Isle | Our first RV trip - time to check out the RV and begin learning the skills of RVing. | |
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Oct 20, 2006 |
Cody Catfish Pond - Weeki Watchee | Nice rustic quiet place. Well off the beaten path (US 19) | |
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Oct 21, 2006 |
Original Suwannee River Campground - Old Town, | Needed a place to stop while exploring Suwannee River area. It served its purpose. Older, more of an 'after thought' for RVers by the park owners. | |
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Oct 26, 2006 |
Manatee Springs State Park - Chiefland | Spent a day exploring this state park. One of the best in the state. Just new we had to come back and stay. We did!, see November 9, 2007 for more pictures. | |
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Nov 10-12, 2006 |
Suwannee River Hideaway - Old Town | Real nice quiet place. Great nature walk with boardwalk to the Suwannee River. | |
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Dec 20-22, 2006 |
Fort Wilderness - Disney - Orlando | Meets all the criteria for Disney. Very busy and not so quiet. If you really like Disney, you will like this park. A resort park with arrivals anytime day or night. | |
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Dec 22-25, 2006 |
Fort DeSoto Park - St. Petersburg | Outstanding county park. Lots to do like the old fort, the beaches, fishing, nature trails. North Beach is rated as one of the best in US. Water and electric hook up only. | |
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Jan 12, 2007 |
Turtle Creek - Homosassa Springs | Real nice quite park (many full time residence) located near the Homosassa Springs State Park. Lots of nearby boating, fishing activities on the Homosassa River | |
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Feb 23-25, 2007 |
Rock Crusher Canyon - Crystal River | Large RV park with lots of activity. Located near Crystal River and Homosassa Springs. Good central location to see the Nature Coast. This park went 'private' in 08. | |
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Mar 4-7, 2007 |
Pacetis Marina and RV - St. Augustine | If you are up for some Florida Bass Fishing, this is the spot. Located on the St. Johns River. Also, just a short drive to the Historic St. Augustine. When we were there, it was up for sale and showing signs of lack of maintenance. | |
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Nov 9-12, 2007 |
Manatee State Park - Chiefland | If you are looking to see wildlife, this is the place. Wake up in the morning with deer walking through your camp site. Take a stroll down to the spring or the Suwannee River and see the manatee. Sites are electric and water only. Good place to scuba dive or just watch divers in the spring. | |
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Mar 2-5, 2008 |
Anastsia Island State Park - St Augustine | Nice State Park just outside of St. Augustine. Camping is water and electric only. Some sites are small in terms of parking, but all are separated by trees. Long walk to beach, but well worth it. Short drive to historic St. Augustine Florida. | |
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Jun 15, 2008 |
Pelican Palms RV Park - Milton | Just another place to stop (I-10 west) when tired. Have paid less and got more. Served its purpose. | |
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Aug 29 - Sep 1, 2008 |
Manatee Encore RV Resort - Bradenton | Large quiet RV park located just of I-75 in Bradenton Sarasota area. Plenty of attractions, restaurants and shopping with in a 10 mile radius. Park has many seasonal and permanent residents. | |
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| Feb 26 - Mar 4, 2010 | Crescent City Campground | Located in central Florida on State Road 17 just south of Palatka (45 minutes from St. Augustine). Not the best park, as it is old and recently changes owners. Can use some work, but is clean. The best part of the park is that it is the only one in the area and if you need a place to stay in the area, it will do nicely. Good location for fishing as it is near many lakes and the St. Johns River. | |
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| May 28 - 31, 2010 | Oscar Sherer State Park | One of many Florida State Parks. Oscar Sherer is located south of Sarasota a few miles west of I-75. A nice quiet park. Sites large and separated by trees and brush. Most sites are designed for tent or tent/camper, however, many sites easily accommodate RV up to 30 feet (a few a little larger). If you like hiking, there are more than 15 miles of trails. If in summer, be prepared for heat and bugs. Very nice picnic area with swimming and a nature center. Also have a small river good for fishing and canoeing/kayaking. | |
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| Aug 20, 2010 | Oak Springs RV Resort | We just took possession of our new Winnebago Aspect and needed a place to check it out!. We found this nice park just around the corner in Port Richey. It was off season so the park was very quiet as it was only about 20% occupied. Looks like a very active Adult Community in the winter time. | |
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| Feb 27, 2011 | Clewiston/Lake Okeechobee KOA | First stop on our trip (Spring Break 2011) to the Florida Keys. this is a real nice KOA on the west side of Lake Okeechobee in the town of Clewiston Florida. One of the friendliest parks we have visited. While it was just a stop over, I highly recommend the camp ground. If you are looking for a quiet clean and well kept place, this is it. | |
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| Feb 28 - March 3, 2011 | Sugarloaf/Key West KOA | First class KOA with lots of activities. The sites are a little small, but considering the location and all the activities (Tiki bar, Pub, Beach, Marina, etc.) it is not so bad. Really enjoyed our stay. Only 14 miles from Key West, there is plenty to do both in the park and surrounding keys. If you are interested in water activities, there is no place better. | |
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March 3 - 5, 2011 July 8-10, 2011 |
Lion Country KOA | On our way home, we stopped in Lion Country. We have been talking about this adventure for over 30 years and finally made it (to bad our girls are all grown and did not make it with us). Lion Country Safari owns the KOA next door. This KOA is another first class place to stay. It is a very rules oriented park, but extremely well kept. Many activities for the kids and adults. Here you will have a very unique experience. Early in the morning and late afternoon (sometimes during the day to), you will here the Lions roar. Visit my gallery of pictures of the Lion Country Safari Park. | |
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| Aug 12-14, 2011 | Silver River State Park | We needed one last weekend before the Fall Term at the college started and I had to go back to work. So with some friends and their new trailer, we decided on a short trip to one of Florida's State Parks. This park is just 1 mile south of the Silver Springs Attraction on the silver river. Here you can rent canoes or kayaks and paddle up the river to the springs. walk the many trails, visit the museum, or the old Florida Cracker Village. To our delight, this is one of the best RV parks for parking and setup. Nice level well kept sites. | |
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| Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2011 | Bill Fredrick Park at Turkey Lake - Orlando | We spent a weekend in Orlando visiting our daughter and husband who were at Universal Studios. We found this little known/unpublished RV park just 4 miles from Universal. The $23 a night fee sure beats the $200 at the local hotels. This large city park on Turkey Lake has a small 36 site RV park tucked in the far corner. Very quiet and clean. This is truly a hidden jewel of Florida. You will need reservations, as it can fill up fast. October is a good time to go. It is cool and not very busy (neither are the Orlando attractions). During the seasons, reservations are a must. | |
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| Oct 14-16, 2011 | Withlacoochee River Park - Dade City | If you are looking for an isolated piece of Florida where there is not much to do except enjoy the natural wonders of the land, then this is it. This Pasco County Park is located east of Dade City along the Withlacoochee River and the Green Swamp. While not a conventional RV park, they do have several water and electric hookups (30 amp max) and NO dump station. You will also find several primitive camp areas which are often full of boy scouts and girl scouts. Lots of hiking trails (maintained by the scouts). You can launch your canoe/kayak on the Withlacoochee River. Plenty of wild life watching too. Bring lots of bug repellent as the mosquitos will be watching you. If you are in luck, there may be a major event while you are in the park. While I was there, I attended the Silverhawk Flute Gathering (the reason I went to the park). | |
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May 21, 2009 |
JAX North / Kingsland KOA | Small KOA just north of the Florida/Georgia border. Good place to stop when traveling into or out of Florida. It was well kept but too close to I10 (noisy). Office was closed (early) when we arrived. No problem checking in. Had been raining a day or two before we arrived, campground is in a low area and had lots of standing water. | |
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June 03, 2009 |
Savannah South KOA | Real nice KOA about 20 miles south of the Georgia/South Carolina border. Whether you are passing through or plan to spend some time in Savannah this is a good stop. Located on a small lake this well kept park has plenty to do and is close to the popular Savannah sites. | |
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Jun/6, 2008 |
Heyburn Riverside RV Park | As we exit southern Idaho for our Utah adventures, we needed a quiet place to stop on a windy day. This RV park is right along the Snake River next to a county park. Nice place to take walks and view wildlife along the Snake River. This park is partially funded by Idaho Parks and Recreation which make it a very clean and low cost stop over. | |
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July/6, 2007 |
Onawa Blue Lake | Heading between I-90 and I-80 on I-29 and need a nice quite place to rest, this is it. | |
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Jun 23, 2007 |
WaKeeney/Hays KOA | Our first stop at a KOA. A windy day of driving in Kansas can really be tiring. This KOA was in just the right spot to give us a rest. Not much to do, but good for a much needed night stop. | |
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July/10, 2007 |
Paduka KOA | Nice KOA near Kentucky Lake. | |
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Jun 22, 2007 |
Jonesburg Missouri | After two days of driving, we were looking for a quiet place to stop. This small campground sure filled the bill. This was the first stop on our 2007 trip out west. | |
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Jun/27-29, 2007 |
Grizzly RV Park West Yellowstone |
If you want a nice place to stay when visiting Yellowstone NP, this is a good one. In walking distance from town and a short distance from the West Entrance to Yellowstone. Better make reservations early as they fill up fast. | |
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Jun 1, 2008 |
Santa Rosa Campground | Looking for a nice place to stop along I-40 (and Route 66), this is it. The real feature of this RV park it that it has a restaurant on site. Not only can you walk to it, it is affordable and the food is good. | |
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May 31, 2009 |
Artillery Ridge Camping Resort | An above average park adjacent to the Gettysburg National Historic Park. Lots of activity and very popular park. Will need reservations on weekend and holidays. If you are going to spend a few days visiting the battlefield, you will need transportation. If you like horses, this is a perfect place to stay - riding stable adjacent to the park. You can take a horseback tour of the battlefield from the park. | |
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May 22 - 25 2009 |
Mt. Pleasant/Charleston KOA |
A real nice and busy KOA just west of Charleston SC. Plenty to do and you don't need to rent a car if you did not bring your own. Within a short (less than 1 mile) walk, you are in a large shopping center (nice place to shop and eat). In front of the Walmart is a bus stop. For just $1.50 each way (1/2 price for seniors) you can go to Patriots Point (Ft. Sumter and Naval Museum) or downtown Old Charleston. Good place to stop and stay awhile. | |
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July/5, 2007 |
Mt. Rushmore KOA | A large KOA located in the black hills just a few miles from Mt. Rushmore. If you want to visit Mt. Rushmore, this is the place to stop. Lots of activities and tours to the monument, so you don't need a car. | |
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Jul/2/
2010 |
Whispering Oaks Tennessee |
After a long day of driving in heavy holiday traffic, we needed a quiet restful place to stop. As you may know, there are not too many places along I24 between Chattanooga and Nashville Tennessee (3 to be exact). This was just the place we were looking for. A small private and isolated RV park. You better get there before 5, or call ahead. This park is popular with the locals and is often full. There is not a lot to do (pool and playground) but rest. The owners were very helpful and found us a spot. | |
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Jul/8/2010 |
Manchester KOA Tennessee |
On our return trip, we planned ahead and stopped at the Manchester KOA, just a few miles from Wispering Oaks. This is a top notch KOA with lots of things to do (adults or kids). Truely one of the better ones. | |
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Jun/14, 2008 |
Mill Creek Ranch RV & Cottage Resort - Canton | Just looking for a simple place to stop along I-20 in Texas and WOW! If you want a well organized clean place to stay, try this resort. Not only is it an outstanding place to stay, it is reasonably priced. | |
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Jun/7, 2008 |
Brigham City KOA | Between the mountains and the Great Salt Lake and just north of Salt Lake City. Nice place to stop as you head along I-15 in Utah. | |
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Jun/8, 2008 |
Shady Acres RV Park - Green River | Heading south from Salt Lake City to Moab, you will encounter a lot of beautiful scenery, and few places to stop. This oasis along the Green River gave us just the rest we needed. If you have time, you can find some river activities to keep you occupied. | |
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Jun/9-10, 2008 |
Canyonlands Campground - Moab | The real attraction here is not the park, but the town. There are a lot of RV parks, in Moab, this one is right down town in walking distance of food, shopping, and attractions. Good park, small sites, but you will spend most of your time in town. Lots of attractions and in short distance of two national parks (Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park). Great place if you don't have a tow vehicle. | |
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May 25, 2009 |
Greenville Family Farm Campground Haymarket |
If your goal is Civil War sites and want to visit Manassas Battlefield (only about 10 miles), then this is the place. Not many choices in this part of Virginia. If you like farms, then you are in for a treat. This campground is located in the center of a working farm. You can get a full hookup that overlooks the fields or a basic hookup in the woods. If you like primitive out of the way places, then this is a good place for you. It is a little hard to find, so be sure to have a phone number handy if you need help. | |
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June 02, 2009 |
Twin Lakes State Park | A real nice state park in the middle of Virginia. We found this one on a Good Sam's map. It was in the general direction we were traveling and timing was right for a late afternoon stop. Had to go out of our way to find it, but it was worth it. Very quiet and and out of the way. No services like Internet or cable TV. Great place to spend some time if you want to really get away. | |
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June 01, 2009 |
Harpers Ferry KOA |
This is a high end KOA next to the Harpers Ferry National Historic Park. Plenty of activity and things to do. They have a conference center, so you may need reservations during their busy season. You won't need a car to see the Park. A short walk (15 minutes) to the Visitor Center, then a free shuttle ride to the town. | |
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Jun/24, 2007 |
Cheyenne KOA | On our way to Yellowstone, we needed a place to stop before nightfall as I needed rest before my first venture into the mountains with my RV. Nice KOA right off I-80 with easy access to the town of Cheyenne. Windy night as storms were near by. | |
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Jun/25-26, 2007 |
Dubois KOA | This is one KOA that exceeds the advertisements. It was very windy here, but had a great time. Fishing behind the RV and walking through the town. Chuck wagon dinner weekly. | |
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Jun/4, 2007 |
Cody KOA | On our way back east after a drive through Yellowstone and the Shoshone National Forest we arrived at this KOA just east of Cody. Lots of activity in town as it was the 4th of July weekend. A bit crowded, good thing we had a reservation. | |
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