Visionsbydarrah wrote:I was wondering about RV Parks myself.
What do you guys and gals think are good or bad RV Parks?
High end or low end parks?
I don't think I've ever stayed at a "high end" park. The most expensive parks I've stayed in were KOA's in WA and along the Northern Plains last spring. I've stayed in KOA's in northern Indiana and in The Smokey Mountains (I forget which one). I do feel safe in the KOA's. They do have a lot of amenities, things to do, and they keep the campgrounds clean. The camping spots tend to be smaller, but they're clean and the employees seem to go out of their way to make sure you're happy. Of course....it wouldn't have anything to do with the e-mail survey's I got after each stay??? I answered favorably to all of them, by the way.
I stayed in State Parks in Michigan last September, and I was impressed!!!! Large lots, well kept, water and electric at all spots (if that's what you want). I also like the showers that were totally separate from the restrooms, and the showers were separate locked rooms. That's a safer feeling to me. Economical. If you're going to stay more than 4 nights in MI state parks in one year, be sure to buy their window sticker pass--it saves $$$.
Indiana's state parks are clean, large lots, electric to the spots (if you want). I haven't seen any of the showers that are separate from the bathrooms--the ones I've camped in lately have the flimsy plastic shower curtains, and nothing to stop that cold air from coming in
A poor park? It would be one like I stayed in in Kansas last spring. Set up for RV''s only, and "they" didn't want to talk to a woman in a tent. The office closed at 4pm and even though they lived next to the office, they neither answered the door nor phone after hours. I wasn't sure what I should pay, so I know I over- paid for the spot I selected, but it was less expensive than a motel. I definitely ignored one of the rules that was listed. My space heater was running all night long!!! It got down to 37* with a 20 mph west wind and I wasn't quite prepared for that!!
So, that's my experiences--hope that helps.