Reviews written by jdavis1965

This was the first time to visit to this CG and can compare it to CGs we haved stayed at in FL! First, the wind was not an issue during the late June/early July time frame. It remained a balmy 84 degree (night) to 97 degree (day) during the whole period. It rained once, and very briefly. Check in was great. We were a late arrivals (meaning that we arrived after the marina was closed). This was by design as we were coming from El Paso to Corpus Christi, so we called ahead to let them know and they told us which site we were going to be in. We were also told to see the camp host for after hours check-in, but we actually arrived around mid-night due to problems on the road, so we decided not to bother them (I was thanked for that kind gesture by the host couple the next morning when we checked in at the marina). After our night arrival, I did a hasty set-up and we all climbed into our old 1985 Jayco 28 footer for a well deserved rest. The next morning, the kids, wife and kitty named "Socks" woke up to sun, sand, surf, salt water smells, and the sound of sea gulls. We had arrived! "I had to remind the kids not to feed the gulls any of my Alkaselzer tablets or it will be a crappy situation". A word about camping here during the 4th of July weekend; arrive early and leave late. There were alot of folks who came for the weekend, but the campground was not totally full. While camping at CCNAS, we enjoyed the side trips to the local area beaches, restaurants, museums and Sea World in San Antonio. Make sure to take advantage of the ITR/ITT office located by the BX. We also enjoyed the nearby pool and club/restaurant a few times for breakfast and lunch. Good Eats! When we were on the road, I did have tow vehicle problems, so I went to the auto craft shop and the guys there really helped me out (even called around looking for parts for me!). In short order, the old Chevy K3500 was deemed "mission capable" again and I gave my heart felt gratitude to the folks there. Just remember that there are quite a few resources on base and they are very, very user friendly. OK, the amenities... All is as advertised. We recommend that you take an "Air-Card" for internet. Cable TV...there is none. We had a DVD player for movies and a digital converter box to receive local channels. Otherwise we recommend that you have a Satellite Dish setup. (All this and we still call it "Kamping"?). Phones...you own a cell don't you? Mail...If you stay long enough, you can have your mail forwarded to the marina for pickup. Pets. They were very pet friendly. Ever see a kitty cat with a smile because he is on vacation?!? All in all, a really fun time was had by two grown folks, three kids and one cat. The only problem was that we had to leave.

Our family went down from Ft. Benning, GA. to Blue Angels and stayed on the Anchor cove side. Although rustic and nearly full (it was July after all), we found that a few of the camp sites on the back did not have power. This limited our choice of working campsites to use. The bathhouses were clean, but could have used some renovation or updating. The beaches were o.k., but the amenities were few. All that aside, my wife and the kids loved it. The DJed music was wonderful. There is nothing like dancing with your sweetheart under the stars, near the ocean, under a big bright moon. We ended up wanting to stay longer, but eventually had to return home. The staff seemed very helpful with side excursions in and around the Pensacola area. Word of advice: make reservations 4 to 6 weeks in advance if not earlier. We haven't stayed on the Battleship Row side yet, so we can't comment about the "newer side" of the CG. Enjoy!

I took my old travel trailer down to Fort Benning to "full time" camp while stationed at Ft. Benning and later retired from the Army while there. I found that Uchee Creek MWR facilities are a great way to introduce someone to the outdoors and camping. I enjoyed the evenings by the campfire, fishing off of the pier and renting boats. The deer can be hand fed after getting to know you. The staff do an excellent job at making this campground a wonderful place to go and relax. I did experience the "wind storm" (read as "tornado") in March 2006. As the storm was passing through the area, campground staff came through the CG honking their car horn to warn everyone to go to the bathhouses for safety. Trees came down everywhere and several rigs were damaged, as was mine. The staff prioritized actions and conducted an area sweep to check on campers and injuries (there thankfully were none). Then with volunteer efforts from some campers, they started to clear roads and remove trees from the RV's. Later on a representative from Ft. Benning's JAG and claims department came out and gave a briefing on Army liabilities. After all was said and done, the staff did a wonderful job to provide comfort, care and safety during my stay there. I would recommend this wonderful facility to everyone!!

Sites were very close together, however, I had no problem with with clearance pulling a '85 Jayco 29 footer with a 2000 Chevy Dually. My wife and kids enjoyed the boat rentals, pool and swimming in the bay. Overall, the trip from Ft. Benning to the Destin MWR campground was a great to excellent experience. The staff were all knowledgeable about the area and suggested several side excursions during our visit. They made it hard to leave. Recommendations: 1) Spotty Wi-Fi. Use dialup or a USB Aircard. 2) Enjoy every amenity and just wind down. 3) Be patient with the staff, they provide an excellent service for the price (its Destin Beach after all, right?). Lastly, just have fun and relax.