Last update:
Due to
the size this list has become, and time to load from a dial-up connection, I am
in the process of moving each state with significant listings to it’s own page. The
list of States below will take you to any individual page as they are added.
Nationwide Lists:
http://rvparkreviews.com/ Over
141,000 reviews by actual users. (My favorite to start with)
BlogRvNet free-and-low-cost-rv-parking-and-camping.
A dozen or more links + a blog..
http://parkfreeovernight.com/ a site that lets you enter
a city and state and then searches that area
http://www.rv-clubs.us/rv_campgrounds.html
(Over 5300 campgrounds by state and section
of state)
Wheelers RV & Campground Guide (has listings Trailer Life does not)
http://www.gocampingamerica.com/ 3000 listings of
RV Parks
http://www.i5guide.net/index.htm A complete guide to Interstate 5 across California,
Various
States in Alphabetical Order:
These
listings consist of posts to various forums and chat
boards: (click or ctrl/click to jump to each section)
(please note that individual’s e-mail addresses are removed for privacy)
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Public Campground Resources (from About.com) with links to related
sites.
- National Parks (NPS)
- National Forests (USFS)
- Army Corps of Engineers (ACE)
- Army Corps of
Engineers Camping Map (Newer
Site. Actual U.S. Govt. site) More user friendly)
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) (more
BLM sites below)
- BLM Eastern United States
- State Parks and Forests
ROD - Resorts
of Distinction park map Courtesy of
Tom Heien
Locations
of Resorts of Distinction affiliated parks sorted by State/Province postal
abbreviation.
The
http://www.city-data.com/ is a great resource to find data about
average temp's, rainfall, and a ton of other stuff for cities.
http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=&src=Netx
http://www.myrv.
http://www.etrailerpart.com/
http://www.casino49.com/casino49/casinos-home.asp
All Casinos in the
This example http://www.samstownlv.com/rvpark/index.cfm will take you to the
http://www.casinocamper.com A
http://www.irv2.com/reviewpost/index.php Large nationwide list of reviews by users.
http://www.rvparkinfo.net/ Small nationwide list.
http://members.aol.com/newenglandcamper/camping.html New England States
http://www.freecampgrounds.com/ Over 1800 Free or low cost Campgrounds updated 6-09
http://www.reservationfriend.com/home/consumer/findapark.aspx A
small list, not all states covered. BUT
18 links to other lists.
http://www.campgroundsofamerica.com/ Large nationwide list.
http://www.rvparksusa.com/ Large nationwide list, primarily RV parks.
http://www.campusa.com/ Large
list of campgrounds and RV parks.
http://www.rv.net/forums/index.cfm/fuseaction/login.cfm Nationwide
reviews. (requires
you to register to view forum)
http://www.rvbuddy.com/blog/public_html/ Small
nationwide list with some actual user reviews.
http://www.reserveusa.com/ Reservation service.
http://groups.msn.com/PopUpTrailerCamping/_homepage.msnw?pgmarket=en-us
http://www.popupportal.com/campgrounds.asp Nationwide list, medium size. (no reviews)
boondockinglocations-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Boondocking Locations Group ; To
subscribe, send email .
boondockingusa-subscribe@yahoogroups.com BoondockingUSA Group; To subscribe, send
email.
http://www.wi-fihotspotlist.com/browse/us/ WiFi
Hotspot list. New for 2006 http://www.metrofreefi.com/ & http://www.jiwire.com/
http://www.avoiceofone.com/ potential list of Campgrounds to avoid.
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/walmartrving/?guid=166062687 Wal-Mart Group
http://www.rvadvice.com/rvtravel.html RV road laws, search by state. Overnight
stays at rest stops allowed??
http://www.tatravelcenters.com Travel Centers of
http://www.loves.com Loves truck stops
http://www.flyingj.com/highway/locations/us-map.html Flying J Truck stops
http://www.petrotruckstops.com/ Petro Truck Stops
http://www.localshell.com/Search.aspx?Truck Shell Truck
Stops
http://www.pilottravelcenters.com/Locations/Travel_Centers/Amenities/ Pilot Truck
Stops
http://www.theadamssfamily.com/CG/I-40.htm I-40 (
http://www.theadamssfamily.com/CG/YellowstoneArea.htm
This list has RV parks that are not listed in Trailer
Life.
Items not state related:
Areas. Here is the link to their Web site.
:http://www.blm.
This second link will give basic information on boondocking
and also gives information on
http://www.teluspla
Quartzite Diary: http://www.bafrenz.com/birds/TXtoAR.htm (actually
Construction
methods used in RV’s.
RV Salvage Yards Magazine Article on 80 Acre yard in
Satellite Uplink
Services for Internet updated
Elks The Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Apparently, free or almost free camping at many lodges.
Got a question, or comment about this site or favorite RV
Park or Campground (no picture)?????????
Please e-mail it to
me, John Adams, at Campgrounds@TheAdamssFamily.com
Got a photo of your
favorite RV Park or Campground???????
Please e-mail it to me along with
the park name, city and state and I will try to add it to my page for that
state.
Parkphotos@TheAdamssFamily.com
and http://gathering.digihitch.com:80/slabmaps.php
Links for the southwest desert area and Quartzite.
rvtravelonashoestri
http://www.national
http://www.desertus
http://www.californ
http://www.slabcity
http://www.desertdutch.org:80/slabcity.htm
http://gathering.digihitch.com/slabs.php
http://snow.prohosting.com/buzzybee/ContentTwo/newfile31.htm
(has a detailed map)
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/CANILsalv.html
(salvation mountain)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slab_City
http://www.telusplanet.net:80/public/waters/slabcity.htm
http://vagabonders-supreme.net/SlabCity.htm
Hiking trails
and opportunities abound at China Ranch. Trails vary in length from a few
hundred yards to several miles. October through April are
the best months in order to avoid the intense summer heat. Routes may include
lush riparian strips that are excellent habitat for birding, narrow rock
canyons, winding arroyo badlands, mining and railroad ruins, as well as paleo-indian campsites.
. http://www.chinaranch.com/category_s/27.htm
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CA state park hosts :::
Subject:
CA Free Campsites For Hosts: Here is the
direct web site for the CA state park hosts http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=911
It takes a while to dig down to it if
you start from the beginning.
Elaine
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Coloma
From:
"Helene Montgomery" <helenem@m
Subject: No Cal Get Together Planned.....
We're having a Northern California Get Together in October. Most will be
arriving Friday, October 7th, and staying thru Monday or Tuesday, the 11th.
Park is Ponderosa RV Park in Coloma, which is situated on Hwy 49 between Auburn
and Placerville. See: www.ponderosarv.com
- the park is
We think this is gonna be a
big one!!! Les(lie) Gallegos is the
Helene Montgomery
Clearlake Oaks, CA
www.helenemontgomery.com
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/helenemwebiz/my_photos
Convict Lake (California)
I
believe it is a National Forest Park but
from view until you get to the top of a three mile drive. Mammoth Lakes is
a few miles north. Hot tubs in the wild east of Hwy 395 on
of Water & Power land that beckon day and night.
PARK
REFUND:
week-long camping vacation to the Outer
Banks of North Carolina and
GEORGIA::::::
I think they might have been
talking about Indiana Dunes State Park there is a station for the South Shore
Line near there and it takes you to Chicago. I have included a link for
both places, hope this helps! Brandy
http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/properties/park_dunes.html
On our way back to the states we stayed at a wonderful
campground just a few miles over the border from the
website is http://www.kok.
The Moyseys
Lubec
From: "jmastoras" <jmastoras@a Subject: Back From Maine
Well I've just returned to
Mid-Coast, Maine
Date:
If you are fan of the
the monthly rate for two is $960. WiFi is free, but the signal is weak for the
shoreline sites.
Frank L. Cloutier
From: "oldgrammycracker"
Subject: New to this group Hi...I got a link to this group on another camping
group. My husband and I have a travel trailer and love to go on
jaunts. We also go to Marylands eastern shore a bit and usually camp in
Quantico MD at Roaring Point or Sandy Hill campgrounds.
Corps
of Engineers campgrounds
Anderson/Joplin:
One of Missouri's best kept secrets is Indian Summer RV Park in Anderson,
a Good Sam Park about 30 miles south of Joplin. It's off the beaten path, but
if you like dense woods, a crystal-clear creek and friendly owners, it's worth
the trip.
On US 160 East of MO-5 (
N036.59 W092.386
Classic RV park is about 1 mile West.
We are staying at Classic RV Park near
The camping rates are very reasonable...$20 a night for
full hookup. $90 weekly
We don't think the price can get much better for a month
for pull-through site and full hookup.
The park offers propane fills, shower rooms, and laundry
facilities. The sites
are all level, plenty of trees for shade, picnic tables, and grass. Very quiet
place to stay, and the owner is extremely helpful.
Greenville COE Campground
US Highway 67, 2 miles south
of Greenville, MO
GPS Coordinates: 37.6292, 90.27533
$16.00 per night Campground
Review: Like most Corps of Engineer (COE) campgrounds, this one is very
nice with over 100 sites nicely spaced from each other. The campground
directory indicates there are two pull-thru sites but we only found one.
Situated along the banks of
POPLAR
BLUFF, MO
Camelot RV
Park
US Highway 60/67, 2 miles north of Poplar Bluff
MO
$23.00 per night (winter rate)
Campground Review: Roughly 70 gravel sites, some of
them very large for the biggest rigs. All sites are full hook-up
including no-extra-charge cable TV. Most sites are wooded. Over-the-air
TV is limited to 12 (CBS) and 15 (ABC). Electric is 20/30/50 amps and all
sites are very level. Wi-Fi is free for the
first two nights only. There are daily, weekly and monthly rates for both
camping and wi-fi. The park is neat, clean and the owners are very nice
and friendly. We received the winter rate because the shower rooms
were not yet open.
The park is located 2-miles north of
This
small "10" park closed in 2010 due to the recession. New owners
opened it about two weeks ago. Adjacent to I-44 Exit 100.
Long concrete pull thrus, full hookups, paved roads, wifi, etc. Great overnight stop. Super Wal-Mart close and several restaurants, too. It is a great stop gap when in route to
There's
also a nice campground at exit 210 just East of the
Blue
Earth
We are in Blue Earth, MN at the fairgrounds. Its a 2 day free site with additional days at $5.00. Its a
bit confusing tho, only two water bibs and one
electrical box, 2 - 30amp plugs, at the 8 sewer
pipes. More electrical around the area but no other hookups.
Still, 2 days free is still "free". And a dump
station and water free if passing by.
Casinos:
Charging Horse Casino
P.O. Box 1259
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
(406) 477-6677
Map: #3 (90 miles S.E. of Billings on Hwy. 212)
Restaurants: 1 Liquor: No
Buffets: B-$6.00 L-$7.00 D-$9.99
Hours:
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Discovery Lodge Casino
1 Tree Lane
Cut Bank,
(406) 873-2885
Map: #6 (35 miles E. of Browning)
Restaurants: 1 Snack Bar Liquor:
No
Hours:
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: Free
Four C’s Cafe & Casino
Rocky Boy Route,
(406) 395-4863
Map: #1 (75 miles N.E. of Great Falls)
Restaurants: 1 Liquor: No
Hours:
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Glacier Peaks Casino
209
(406) 338-5751
Map: #7 (140 miles N.W of
Restaurants: 1 Snack Bar Liquor:
No
Hours:
Other Games: Bingo
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: Free
KwaTaqNuk Casino Resort
303 Highway 93
(406) 883-3636
Map: #5 (65 miles N. Of
Room Reservations: (800) 882-6363
Rooms: 112 Price Range: $104-$124
Restaurants: 1 Liquor: Yes
Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: Free
Special Features: Hotel is Best Western. 10% AAA room discount. Indoor pool and hot tub.
Little Big Horn Casino
(406) 638-4000
Map: #2 (65 miles S.E. of Billings)
Restaurants: 1 Liquor: No
Hours: 9am-1am/2am (Fri/Sat)
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Silver
Highway
P.O. Box 726
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
(406) 653-3475
Map: #4 (180 miles N.E of
Restaurants: 1 Snack Bar Liquor:
No
Hours:
Other Games: Bingo
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Franklin:
Guide Rock:
NE City Park E/ central water.
Free 7 day limit W side of town on Douglas St. Dump located in Superior.
There are 3, 30 amp boxes with back in parking on the south side. There is a
dump station and water on the West Side. There is a donation box by the parking
area. We are 36 ft long and we fit. Maximum length would be 40 ft with the rear
of the coach at the curb. Go south on
state 79 to Douglas St and turn right. Go until you see the park. There is a
donation box.
A
good stop in Nebraska is Platte River Museum, free in the parking lot. The downer is that it is right next to the
interstate. Exit into Kearney, go right and follow the
signs. SKIP taking the tour.
It is a bummer in my opinion. It may be
a cold this time of the year. Gene
Superior:
From: "Richard"
<dpillers028@ Subject: superior, NE
Superior Lincoln Park,
absolutely gorgeous!! 14 days on a conc. pad with water and elect and a dump
station close by in park. And the city says it’s free and to enjoy your
stay. The park is on the south side of
town. Follow state 14 and the park is off to the north. There are very tall
trees and a well kept camping area. Golf and bowling and internet at the
library are nearby.
Thedford:
From: "Richard" <dpillers028@y Subject:
Re: Thedford, NE city park
--- In campingtipsgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Richard"
<dpillers028@y... wrote: its still there and has electrical hookups.
I tested most of them and they are
powered. There is 2, 30 amp boxes
with plastic covers, and 3 pair of 20 amp
boxes. No 50 amp at all. The park is on the west edge of town on
the south side of the state #2 road. It
is hard to see as the sign is in need of new paint. The spaces are not marked and are for back
in. this is a "u" shaped area
with no possible way to park otherwise. Be courteous and back in. There is water on the west side of the
parking area and in the park across the
road. The parking area is old asphalt with sand. In need of
mowing around the boundary.
Entry from the highway is thru two brick columns spaced on each
side of the drive. I’m 36ft with a tow
dolly and it worked for me. I was west bound making my turn. If you are east
bound, making the turn will be from the
highway, be careful. Nice place to
stop for free, no donation box is noted.
There is a 9 hole golf course I’ll play
tomorrow, $10.00. Don’t know about the cart
yet. To help these little towns, when
you stop, spend some money. We will be here several
days. I need about 5/8 of a tank of gas, 75 gal tank, at 2.31.9. We will make at least one trip to
the grocery store, laundry (we have a
washer/dryer), and eat out. There
appears to be a dump in the park but, it’s a back up to and then it’s a good 10 feet away from the
drive. A 20 ft hose is a must. Exiting
thru a side road is possible but watch for low limbs. It’s a residential area. Edit- the cart price is $9.00. Nice course,
links style. Edit- the dump is full of
sand and not usable. The nice motel does have RV hook ups, for a price. Since
we need to dump, we will see what the price is and if there is another dump
site here. The forest site 15 miles east of here has a dump at $3.00 for daily
use fee. Edit- the nearest coin laundry
is Mullen, 5 miles west of Thedford. for pics, see my blog at www.richardnshirley.blogspot.com.
This is a small place but its no Wal-Mart parking lot.
Wilber American Legion Park - Wilber, NE
Wilber is about 30 miles south of I-80, exit 388 just west of Lincoln, NE. on
state highway 103. It has 30 and some 50 amp hookups available, with a
dump station at the north end of the park. Shaded park type atmosphere behind a
couple of American Legion sponsored baseball parks. Located
on south edge of town on highway 103. 30 amp site was $12, 50 amp
$14, don't remember fee for tents. It is a Passport America park, so 1/2
price for first night. Self pay envelopes are on backside of snack bar
near home plate of the ball field on the south end of the park.
Subject:
If you need a spot in southern NH, the Field & Stream RV Park in
PARK
REFUND
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week-long camping vacation to the Outer Banks of
PA:
Cook
Kalyumet Campground
Reviews:
This is a very nice state park. The sites are very spacious,
the grounds are well-kept, and there is a lot to do in the area. I wish the
campground had paved roads, and the bathhouses were old, but clean. I
appreciated the hot showers. There is no camp store but there is a little store
just down the road from the campground. If you enjoy hiking, you will love this
area. You can also enjoy fishing in the Clarion River. Lots of people brought
canoes and kayaks as well. We will certainly return here next summer! We camped
here in a Travel Trailer. (unk) (electric only per review) BUT: For reservations, call
toll-free, 888-PA-PARKS, 7 a.m. to
………………….
Kalyumet CG
We have never stayed at such a clean and friendly
campground. The bathroom facilities are meticulously
maintained. This is a comparatively small campground with
facilities for all kinds of camping and each site is shaded by numerous
gorgeous pine trees which also lend to the feeling of privacy even when there
are people set up right next to you. New this August is a swimming
pool which is also clean and very nice. Scenes from and information about
this campground are online at: www.kalyumet.com.
Recommended by lkmiles2 ,
Fogelsville, PA,
7720 Main St. 610-481-0055. Cracker Barrel. Going west on I-78 take the
Fogelsville exit, SR 100. get into left lane immediately, take left at lights, then take next left, and go to end of
street. Go half right, good size parking
area.
Beresford & Vermillion
We only know of one free place
to stay, in the Vermillion Lions Club Park on Cherry Street in
Vermillion. They have water and electricity, 15 amp
and you can stay for 3 nights for free, then pay a donation of $5 for 2 more
nights. They have 5 spots.
We own the Windmill Campground in Beresford which is 1 mile east of I-29
between Sioux
Falls, SD and Sioux City, IA. We are about 30 miles south of
I-90 south of Sioux Falls. We are
in a small town with golf across the road, a great public library and several
restaurants.
We have a swimming pool, laundry, small store and lots of shade trees. We
have cable tv and offer wifi. We are at windmillcampground@yahoo.com
Chamberlain
If you are going through Chamberlain, do visit
the Akta Lakota Museum on the campus of the St.
Joseph school. The parking lot is big enough for the largest RV. It's not
a large museum and certainly worth the stop.
If you have Passport America, there is a campground right off the
Interstate a little east of Mitchell. Pull through sites, full
hookups.
Watertown Dakota
Sioux Casino (Watertown
SD off I-29) w/30amp
Custer State Park
Subject: RE: Favorite Places Hi, My wife and I love: 1)
I just left Ocean City WA and the Casino there. It's a fantastic place with room
for about 40 full size class A's. The Casino is happy to have you stay up to a
month, ( Longer if they are not too busy ) While we
were there they let us use their pool and they are a very short walk to the
beach. Ocean City is just 1 mile away and they have a free Pump and Dump as
well as good
food and a grocery store. Guy
Subject: Elks RV parking
http://www.elks.org/lodges/LocalFacilities.cfm?LookFor=RV
This site works. I tried it.
John A.
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Date:
Subject: Elks amenities
I joined Elks several years ago to use their lodges for overnight stays.
I purchased copies of all of the lodges that allow camping. Some are bare but
really cheap. Others offer the same as any quality campground for a lot
lower price. We have stayed on golf courses in Idaho that you would die
for. Going to Disneyland and staying at Garden Grove for $12. It
included dumpstation, elec,
water and cable. Where in
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Subject:
Florida places to stay. For those that
are members of the Elks, Sarasto South has 2 sites
with E/W for $10.00. Grassy sites just off of
this week and with E/W, also at $10.00 a night.
If, your coming to
southern part, some campgrounds are still closed. 12/2005
MotorHomeGoddess@a wrote:This is the web site I have been using. If there is
a better one, please
send it on. Anne
http://www.elks.org/lodges/LocalFacilities.cfm
In a message dated
campingtipsgroup@yahoogroups.com
writes:
http://www.elks.org/lodges/LocalFacilities.cfm?LookFor=RV
New item RE Thousand Trails::
Hello Scott;
You ask a VERY difficult question, but I will try to give you the
best advice I can.
You ask "How much does Thousand Trails cost for membership?" The
problem is that TT has over 100 different types of memberships and
the number keeps growing every year! Over the years, TT has had
people say to them "If you only offered a membership that would suit
MY style of camping, then I would become a member". SO...
TT has
listened to their members and customized their memberships in a
hundred or more different ways.
Let me explain...
The original memberships covered the whole
said "I only travel in
coast", etc. So TT developed memberships for different zones of the
just on weekends, and no more than 50 days a year so why should I
pay for an unlimited use membership", so TT developed a membership
for part-time campers. Some people said "I don't like the 2 weeks
in-network and 1 week out-of-network requirement and I'd like to
stay in-network constantly to hold down my total camping costs", so
TT developed a membership for people who are high-volume users and
never have to leave the TT/Naco/
membership options goes on, and on, and on, and on.
So before any GOOD sales person can sell you the RIGHT Thousand
Trails membership, they need to ask you a bunch of questions to
understand YOUR particular needs and YOUR particular style of
camping. Here are just a few of the most critical factors YOU need
to understand about your camping style that can help you select the
right membership type.
Where do you go camping?
How often do you go camping?
How long do you like to stay in one place?
Would you mind staying out-of-network occasionally to get a lower
priced contract realizing that this will require more moving around?
Do you want a "new" or "resale" membership?
Do you know the differences between the legal terms of the "new" and
available "resale" memberships?
Do you care if there is a 50 day limit per year with a daily fee for
days over 50?
Do you really want/need unlimited in-network camping and are you
willing to pay the higher membership initiation fee to get it?
Do you want a 10 year contract or a 3 year contract or a one year
annually renewable contract?
Do the contract terms require full pay out and are you willing to
accept that risk?
Is the contract resaleable and if so, under what
terms?
Does the contract terms permit use by family members
and under what
terms and cost?
What are the other perks of the membership and do they have value to
me?
You see, Thousand Trails has a PERFECT membership to suit YOUR
needs, but you need to KNOW YOUR needs and explain them to a
knowledgeable sales person so that they can best help you pick the
right one for YOU!
I don't work for TT. I don't get paid a penny for telling you all
this. I DID spend several months studing all my
options before
deciding what to buy that suited my camping needs. Most people will
tell you "Go buy a resale (used) membership", but is that really the
RIGHT membership to suit your needs? In my case I bought a
membership, because it was exactly what I needed to suit MY style of
camping. Then I upgraded my membership to a different type when my
needs changed.
So, my answer to you is to find a knowledgeable and kind TT sales
person who you like and is willing to help you find the right
solution to YOUR camping needs. Some sales people think one size
fits all and will try to jam it down your throat, but that isn't
what you need. Working with a knowledgeable sales person can be a
great assistance to you and save you BIG BUCKS over your camping
life. Talk to sales folks selling new memberships and talk to
reputable dealers selling used memberships and do your homework.
Realize that each sales person will have a bias, but a truly good
salesman is worth his weight in gold because he/she will help you to
find the right answer to this most complex question -- "What kind of
membership camping should I buy?"
Kindest Regards,
Bob Kumza
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Date:
From: Prinjrw@
Subject: Membership Camping
Subject: re:Membership
Camping information
It is so true--it just depends on what your needs are, how much you're going
to use the "membership" system you buy and where you plan to do your rving.
Decide what membership is right for you, consider what camping experiences you
are looking for and then do a great deal of exploring to find the right one at
the cost that will pay for itself within a short span of time. Take the cost
of the membership and then the annual fees (if any), adding in the nightly camp
fees (if any), divided by the number of nights you plan to or can use it a
year, and from there decide how many years it would take to make it pay. You
have to factor in what you think it would cost you for those
same night at a
"non" membership campground and subtract the difference.
As an example several years ago we bought a used Western Horizon Resort
membership for transfer fees, we pay no nightly camp fees ever, no yearly dues
except for $25.00. We are able to use these parks all year any time for 2-3
weeks
at a time with one week out between visits (or we can buy our week out),
staying at the same park. Through this membership we enrolled in ROD (Resort of
Distinctions) for $99 annually, again no nightly camp fees and most of the TT
NACO & Leisure Time campgrounds are included in this campership
membership for no
nightly fees as well as, but time stay times and lengh
vary. This allows us
well over 200 parks to chose from for no nightly
camping fees. We use each of
these RV resorts systems extensively. Our yearly camping fees are almost none
exsistent.
Additionally we can use their other newwork affilates such as
for a varying annual cost ($69-79) and pay a night fee of $6-$8 giving us an
additional 350-1000 campgrounds to chose from when for some reason we
are not
within the "free" rv systems.
For us it has obviously was a very good choice and we very much enjoy the
resorts, but I am sure others have the same feeling about their membership pa
rk system. It is so important to ask the questions
and keep researching until
you find your specific fit.
Good Luck, Dianne
Another opinion:
Here's a little tutorial for those considering joining a membership CG
affiliated with C2C,
called Resorts of Distinction).
In order to participate in the reciprocal program, you need to join a home
park. If you are just looking to be able to use the program, it doesn't really
matter what the home park is like. It does matter where it is as most have a
125 mile rule. You can't use another CG within 125 miles of your home park.
(There are exceptions).
What you do need to determine is what kind of financial picture the home park
has. If the home park goes under, your C2C or
Sometimes it's better to consider an individual park rather than a large chain.
Another thing to consider is a resale membership. Much
cheaper than an initial
membrship. There are resale brokers or you can
find ads in RV magazines like
Good Sam's Highways, Trailer Life, Motorhome, etc. E-bay, if you are
comfortable, is another place to get a used campground membership.
I don't believe that there are any states that will enforce a
"lifetime"
contract. If you don't want the membership and don't want to continue to pay
annual dues, send a certified letter and tell them you are surrendering the
membership. You can also sell it, if it's in the contract provisions. Most
contracts
permit 1 or 2 resales. If you are paying the original
membership fee on a
note, you must honor the note. It's a financial obligation and you can't get
out
of it. Dues, once the CG purchase price is paid, are another issue.
We purchased our C2C home park as a resale in 1992. It is a single park and
there were many, many seasonal sites where members had invested $$ in decks,
etc. We figured that if management failed, the members would band togther to
keep it going because of their investments. We rarely visit that park, but we
do use the C2C membership quite often.
Even if you are at a presentation for a new membership sale, you can
negotiate. Campground memberships have very high markups. Salespeople will come
down a
lot if they really want to make a sale.
Stay away from Thousand Trails/NACO/Leisure Time Resorts. The land has been
sold and leased back for 14 years. They are agressively
marketing their parks
because the biggest asset in a membership CG is the membership list. Since
they no longer own the physical property, they are looking to build up their
list as it's their asset.
I hope this has helped.
……
There is no need to pay a high price and high annual dues
for a
membership park. We bought ours on the
resale market, and our combined
home park,
the several hundred parks for $8/night,
it takes less than 14 nights a
year to amortize our dues. (Our initial
buy-in was $349.)
…………………………
Membership Camping
Here's a little tutorial for those
considering joining a membership CG
affiliated with C2C,
program
called Resorts of Distinction).
In order to participate in the
reciprocal program, you need to join a home
park. If you are just looking to be
able to use the program, it doesn't
really
matter what the home park is like. It
does matter where it is as most
have a
125 mile rule. You can't use another CG
within 125 miles of your home
park.
(There are exceptions).
What you do need to determine is what
kind of financial picture the home
park
has. If the home park goes under, your C2C or
Sometimes it's better to consider an
individual park rather than a large
chain.
Another thing to consider is a resale
membership. Much cheaper than an
initial
membrship.
There are resale brokers or you can find ads in RV magazines
like
Good Sam's Highways, Trailer Life, Motorhome,
etc. E-bay, if you are
comfortable, is another place to get a
used campground membership.
I don't believe that there are any
states that will enforce a "lifetime"
contract. If you don't want the
membership and don't want to continue to
pay
annual dues, send a certified letter
and tell them you are surrendering
the
membership. You can also sell it, if
it's in the contract provisions.
Most contracts
permit 1 or 2 resales.
If you are paying the original membership fee on a
note, you must honor the note. It's a
financial obligation and you can't
get out
of it. Dues, once the CG purchase price
is paid, are another issue.
We purchased our C2C home park as a
resale in 1992. It is a single park
and
there were many, many seasonal sites
where members had invested $$ in
decks,
etc. We figured that if management
failed, the members would band togther
to
keep it going because of their
investments. We rarely visit that park,
but we
do use the C2C membership quite often.
Even if you are at a presentation for a
new membership sale, you can
negotiate. Campground memberships have
very high markups. Salespeople will
come down a
lot if they really want to make a sale.
Stay away from Thousand Trails/NACO/Leisure
Time Resorts. The land has
been
sold and leased back for 14 years. They
are agressively marketing their
parks
because the biggest asset in a
membership CG is the membership list. Since
they no longer own the physical
property, they are looking to build up
their
list as it's their asset.
I hope this has helped.