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In late November and early December 2009, we stopped by Midway RV Park, TN, for our first visit there. Following the directions  posted here took us right to the campground. We didn't have reservations. However, there was plenty of open spaces this time of the year. When you arrive, there's some signs there telling you the phone number to call for check-in. If you have a reservation, you'll be all set. Instead, we called and got directions to the MWR Recreation Center to go check-in. Check-in was quick and friendly. While at the recreation center, we decided to play a few games of air hockey. There's plenty of games at the center, as well as scheduled movies, etc.
The Millington Naval Support Activity is a full featured base with all of the amenities you would expect. We took advantage of the well stocked commissary (where 2 liter Coke products were on sale for 15 cents!!!! - we bought a dozen bottles). Diesel is also available at NEX gas station. Since this was also our first time in the Memphis area, we utilized ITT for zoo tickets, had great BBQ, visited the Peabody Hotel (and watched the "duck parade"), and walked Beale Street. Since we were enjoying our visit so much, and the RV Park was relaxing and nice, we decided to extend our 3 day visit to a week's visit.
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 While staying at nearby Little Rock AFB FamCamp, we decided to take a drive and investigate the Pine Bluff Arsenal Campsites. At the time of our visit, there was only one review of this campground and no photos. We didnt have any problems finding the correct entry gate - the "Plainview" Gate. However, getting on the base and to the campground is a little bit of a hassle. The Plainview Gate is where all visitors to the base MUST stop and obtain a visitor's pass. Pine Bluff Arsenal is a closed base. Your military ID and vehicle decals alone won't get you in. You'll need to stop at the Plainview Gate and obtain a visitors pass. Before entering the gate, turn left into the parking lot for the visitors center. Take your drivers license with you. Once you've obtained your visitors pass, you can enter through the Plainview IF you don't have an RV. Otherwise, you'll need to go back and turn North to enter through the commercial gate - the Dexter Gate. But don't forget your visitors pass, or you'll be denied entry. Regardless of what gate you entered through, you'll then need to go to the Gym and check-in. Finally, you're free to go find the campground. While all of the above may sound confusing, it's not. Just follow the directions and instructions posted on the Pine Bluff Campsites information page in the Directory software or on the website.
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 While on our 2009-2010 winter vacation, we stopped at Little Rock AFB FamCamp for about a week's stay during Thanksgiving, 2009. Following the directions posted here got us to the FamCamp just fine. We also used the GPS coordinates, but have learned to "not trust" the GPS. The GPS wants to take you the shortest and most direct route. This isn't always the best route for a large RV. In addition, the GPS isn't aware of what base gates are open and can be used by a RV. This was another of those cases where the GPS would have saved 10 minutes on the drive, but wanted to take us through a back gate. Yes, this gate was much closer to the FamCamp, but there's no way a large RV was going to make it through the barriers (if even allowed). We've learned to always follow the printed directions and NOT the GPS (at least when in the motor home).
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During the last few months of 2009, over 15,000 website members were invited to vote for the Campers Choice Award for the BEST Military Campground in 2009. This year, TWO awards were voted on and are being awarded. Seperate Campers Choice Awards for BEST Military Campground in the Western USA and the Eastern USA are being awarded. The votes have been counted and the reults are in.
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Would you like to receive 30 nights of FREE camping at U.S. Air Force FamCamps for only $25? You can, with the Air Force's Frequent Camper Program.
 The Air Force operates more than 60 FamCamps around the world, some at locations you may never have heard of. The Frequent Camper program was developed by U.S. Air Force Services to let you know where they offer camping facilities and provide some incentives to try them all. Lifetime membership in the program is only $25, which includes a logbook, "Military Living's" military campgrounds book, a set of membership decals for your RV and enamel pins, AND 5 free nights of camping. But that's only the starter kit. As you progress through the program, you can earn up to an additional 25 nights of free camping at USAF FamCamps. A pretty good deal, considering the book alone sells for about $15 - $25.
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