I read in the Military RV book that Camp Blanding charges a $2.14/day/pet/site. This is unheard of anywhere I have been, can anyone verify the validity or accuracy of this? Am thinking of visiting later this year (Nov time frame) and was curious. Thanks

We visited Camp Blanding, Fl. in May, 2007 - & I think that is correct that they do charge for each pet. Campground is O.K. - very nice lake area - it did seem like you could have a good time if you fished or boated. Restrooms need alot of cleaning - husband said alot of dead bugs in bathroom. Husband usually uses campground restrooms for bathing - instead of using shower in motor home. We would stay again - this campground seems like it is being worked on at this time. Stayed here on our way back from Ft. Wilderness - Disney World

mimikv/ Pittsburgh, Pa.

I read in the Military RV book that Camp Blanding charges a $2.14/day/pet/site. This is unheard of anywhere I have


This is true, and there are 2 different areas for RV's. Only one of them allows pets. >

We tried staying at Blanding in January of 07, The security people were rude and very obnoxious, they said that the base commander didn't allow any dogs or cats on the base. We had no idea that this was the case until we got there. They told us to leave, not asked, told. We left and haven't been back... :-X Dave and Betsy :-X

We have stayed at Camp Blanding 3 or 4 times over the past few years and they have always had a pet fee. Just show your pets shot papers on check-in and all is well. The civilian gate guards have always been very helpful with us. In the Army's MWR web page (Paths Across America) the fee is explained. Larry should also put it in his listing for Camp Blanding.

FastEagle

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I've stayed at Camp Blanding several times over the years. Yes, they do have a pet fee. Never had a problem with this place. Right ON the water. I pull my 24' bowrider boat down behind my 35' Class A, launch it right beside the campground, beach it at the campground, and enjoy my time with my family away from Iraq. I think we need to be thankful for even having campgrounds. If the bathroom is dirty, clean it. Otherwise, go down the street to the KOA.
Active Duty Navy Commander - Baghdad, Iraq

I am grateful that we have campgrounds but like the earlier poster I object to pet fees and hope this is not a trend that catches on in other military campgrounds. I also don't think that going down the road to the KOA is only choice when an MWR facility is poorly maintained and dirty. I believe the chain-of-command expects MWR personnel to maintain facilities.

I've never paid a pet fee at any campground, public or private. When we pulled into the campground at Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota last summer we had two small miniature schnauzers with us. The camp host asked me how much I wanted to pay for the pets. I told her nothing. Looking around the park it appeared that most of the units there had pets.

I really don't understand the pet fee. I can see charging a extra fee for additional persons in the rig since they are using the campgrounds facilities, especially water and sewer service. Pets are not putting extra requirements on those resources. They do their business out in the grass and we immediately clean up after them.

Pet fees are just another way to suck a few more dollars out of campers... and you're right, as long as the owner cleans up after, a pet cost nothing extra at a site -- a bowl of water, maybe?? But I've never heard of a pet fee at any military campground before ...

Having just left Blanding last week, one thing was VERY noticable upon approaching the gate. A large marquee flashing "NO PETS ALLOWED ON THIS INSTALLATION." Pets could, however, be taken into the campground if the camper could jump through all the hoops, that is, provide documentation to shots and any other documentation that is required for a pet. I didn't have one, so wasn't too concerned. We stayed in a cabin. Nice accomodations.

CAMP BLANDING WILL NOT ALLOW ANY CHANGES TO RESERVATIONS MADE! THEY ONLY ALLOW CANCELLATION WITH NO REFUND. WHY WOULD ONE CANCEL IF NO REFUNDS OR CHANGES ALLOWED??

My husband and I experienced the same problem at Camp Blanding.The people at the registeration desk were soooo rude. We wanted to cancel and then called back the next day and ask if the site was still available. We were told yes it was but our money that had been paid was "GONE'. She said we could pay it again and have the same spot and for the same time that we had already paid for just a few hours earlier.They were so mean about it, almost like they were gloating about taking advantage of us. Camp Blanding needs to either clean house or retrain workers in customer service skills.The cost is also double what the state parks charge military. I was very dissapointed in being treated with such disrepect. We all deserve much better than that.

When we lived in Jacksonville
My wife and I went there about twice a month for long weekends and short ones.
At the time no pets were allowed due to the LARGE amount of wildlife.
now yes you pay a small fee and they have concrete now...

we used to launch the boat, tie it up across from our campsite and play , ski, fish, swim and relax.

it was our great quick getaway from jville
they have a great museum about WWII and many outdoor exhibits
I am a history nerd so it was always a great trip

They do not allow any animals on base now. Spent time there in march 2012. If you have a dog, they will not allow you on post.