March ARB FamCamp

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Location

Installation
March Air Reserve Base, Riverside, CA
GPS Coordinates
33.8934, -117.25
Location Information
March ARB, CA
RV Gate Coordinates
33.90813, -117.27052

Directions

Directions
Take the "Cactus Avenue - Moreno Valley" exit East off I-215. Head east to Main Gate entrance on right. Although the main gate (Meyer Gate) looks intimidating for large rigs to maneuver, it's not. There is plenty of room to get around the barriers. Once through the main gate, continue down Graeber Street for 1.5 miles. Turn left BEFORE the ATC tower on the road known as Riverside Drive, then a quick right onto "Y" Street. FamCamp is in front of you. Check-in is at the FamCamp office (Bldg. 610), located in the laundry room. For evenings and weekends, there is a self check-in box. More details on self check-in are available at Bldg. 610.

Map

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Map of March ARB FamCamp

Contact Information

Phone Number
(951) 655-3983 (Mon-Fri 0830–1200 & 1400-1600)
Mailing Address
Outdoor Recreation, 1870 Graeber Street, Bldg 434, Moreno Valley, CA 92518-5000
Email Address
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Campground Information

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Season
Year round.
Reservations
Not accepted.
Internet Access
Free WiFi available at the FamCamp.
Mail Forwarding
(Your Name), c/o General Delivery, Moreno Valley, CA 92553-9997
Pet Information
Pets are allowed, with usual leash and clean-up rules. 2 pet limit.
Campground Information
Low rates are for stays less than 30 days. Higher rate is for stays over 30 days. 180-day stay limit per year. Dry camping on the grass next to Bldg 610. Use the Main Gate to access the Commissary and BX, which is just outside the Riverside gate (only open on UTA weekends). Consolidated club and pizzeria hours are limited. Coffee and notions shops in lodging building 100. Base is convenient to downtown and shopping malls.
Big Rig Friendly?
Yes
Discounts
$14 discount when pre-pay for 14 days.
Facilities
RV Storage.
Amenities
  • Dump, Sewer
  • Water
  • Electric
  • Laundry
  • Showers
  • Commissary
  • Exchange
  • Shoppete
  • Snack Bar

Site Information

Type of site
Spaces
Hook-ups
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
RV Site - Pull-through
10
W/30,50A/S
$30
N/A
$900 - $1500
RV Site - Back-In
30
W/30,50A/S
$30
N/A
$900 -$1500
Dry Camp
3
None
$7
N/A
N/A

Other Information

Dining Hall Policy
Firearms Policy
Firearms must be checked in with Security Police.
Weather Information

Nice campground for seeing the local area.

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User reviews

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3.4
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3.8(49)
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Nov 29 2022
Overall rating
 
4.3
Location
 
5.0
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5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
4.0
Value
 
4.0
Overall Experience
 
4.0
Full time RV Snowbird West Coast oriented but never stopped at March ARB only driven past on Hwy 215 several times....this time decided to stop in for night thinking they were First Come First Serve but if full have overflow parking for several vehicles on mixed old asphalt /grass combination - so no issue. Pleasantly surprised by Courtesy of camp host Jerry who checked me in as paid Famcamp Office staffed only in mornings so all other check-in happens via camp host. There were Four open spots when I arrived unannounced about 3 in afternoon on Tuesday with S/W/E so I picked a back-in site 25 asphalt at Western edge of famcamp on asphalt parking lot. No issues - everything worked -but be prepared for a long sewer hose requirement to Rear of vehicle where parking lot services are located. Elected not to use sewer connection for single night opting instead to use regular dump station in morning before departure - worked fine no issues. SO HERE's THE GREAT THINGS - Free laundry brand new machines 3 Washers, 3 Dryers and Ultra CLEAN AS IS the locked Men's Restroom/Shower facilities. Nice small clean lounge with clean soft sofa and working TV/remote. AND ALSO NEW I'm told as last Apr 2022 RESERVATIONS via internet https://marchfss.com/famcamp just fill out the on-line Form submit it electronically and they'll get back to you!
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April 5, 2022
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
The FamCamp here is closed. Don't bother calling, they won't answer the phone. It does say somewhere that it's a temporary closure.
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June 2021
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
A few months ago I was told "My wife was concerned with the cops showing up to break up fights a few times a week so don't bother." But I figured I would check regardless of the other reviews posted here just to make sure. There is a wide selection of rvs in the parking lot next to the campground and on the parallel street where we walked on the property towards the office to find it vacant during normal business hours with the answering machine ringing off the hook. After being told by senor grumpy a** that were closed due to covid well, I guess I was warned in advance as the base campground is hideous at best and who knows maybe the fighters actually got locked up? So if you are a commanding officer and this is your base exactly how does plausible deniability work? XO? XO are you there? or you just are a part of the problem with that whole command influence thing eh?
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January 2019
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2.9
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4.0
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3.0
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3.0
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4.0
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2.0
We did not camp here. This review is about our experience trying to camp there. We understand they do not take reservations, so we drove out there and found out there were no available spots, but we could dry camp until a spot became available. We chose not to do that. We tried calling at least five times over a few weeks just to ask about the probability of getting a space No one answered the phone and so we left a message each time. However, we never received a return call. We consider this an unfair way to do business. If you trek all the way there and then go from the front gate to the FamCamp to find out nothing is available it makes it difficult because now you have to start searching for some where else to stay. We did have a backup plan,.so we drove another 45 minutes to that location. All we wanted is for someone to return our call to get a feel for the probability of getting a spot.
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November 1, 2019
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2.6
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3.0
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2.0
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2.0
Value
 
5.0
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2.0
RV camp is nice however both Camp Host’s are retired Navy with one of them pawning you off to the other. Rules are being made up as you go, MSG commander never leaves their spot but everyone else does.
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Dec 22, 2018 - Jan 6, 2019
Overall rating
 
4.9
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5.0
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5.0
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
We were concerned we wouldn't get a hookup spot, but after 1 night dry camping we got a site. Seems to be reasonable amount of rotation in and out. We had a spot on the paved area, but with full hookups. Base is convenient to shopping and visiting in the greater area. Base itself has lots of interesting history, which is shown on various plaques you find when you walk around. Price is quite reasonable for an urban area. We would definitely stop here again.
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2-8 Feb 2019
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3.2
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2.0
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4.0
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3.0
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4.0
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3.0
Smaller CG with older facilities and hook-ups. Park manager was friendly, professional and accommodating. Office hours are 0830-1200 and 1400-1600 weekday (closed weekend so weekend check-in is with a camp host). Call a day or two ahead of time to determine availability. Park was generally clean, the interior campsites were well spaced level and had concrete patio pads with tables and/or chairs with umbrella. The exterior sites were on an asphalt parking lot very close to the flight line and with a large grass common area in the back. Perimeter asphalt sites had hook-ups at the very rear requiring an extra sewer hose to make the connection. Additionally, sewer hook-up was higher than the rig’s outlet preventing gravity from flowing water through the sewer tube. Dry-camping overflow is available - sign up in office for next available on first come basis. They are supposed to hold to a 14-day max stay and presumably the overflow wait list allows for occupying the next available spot. However, it appeared many were staying beyond the 14 day max making those in overflow wait several days. The designated overflow area gets really swampy in the rain. Not much to do on the base itself. Commissary and PX were a 10 minute drive off the base compound. Clean laundry with $1.00 for both washer and dryer. Campsite price is right at $17/night for what you get and good for a short stay if you need one in this area.
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Jan 2019
Overall rating
 
2.5
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5.0
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1.0
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3.0
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5.0
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1.0
Have stayed here previously and worked out ok. This trip hoped to spend a few days here but no availability when pulled in and they don’t take reservations. Would have to dry camp in the dirt until site available. Asked one of the Camp Hosts if they knew of RV parks in the area and pretty much got a “think so” but no real info. Turns out Riverside County has a regional park not that far from March. The park has two campgrounds in it and plenty of sites available (weekends get busy, they take reservations). Not a cheap place to stay but better than commercial RV park. Sure would have thought the Camp Host would have known this, seems like they should be there to help fellow campers. Disappointed with March ARB FamCamp service.
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Jan 19 - Feb 9, 2018
Overall rating
 
4.9
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
5.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
4.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
5.0
Stayed for 3 weeks, had a great time. The site are very level and fairly easy to get into. Mike the camp host is a great guy who keeps the facility very clean and does his best to insure the rotation through the full hook up spots is fair. The Riverside gate is only open during 3 two hour periods per day on exercise weekends. The rest of the time the Cactus gate has to be used.
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October 28 - Nov. 2, 2016
Overall rating
 
3.3
Location
 
3.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
4.0
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3.0
Value
 
4.0
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3.0
As a born and raised So Cal girl from the coast, it's hard to get excited about inland empire California! The area near and around March is a little seedy, but the famcamp is - as always - affordable. This camp is a little further on the base than most and the closest gate was closed the whole time we were there. Keep driving, you will eventually get to the park. There are a lot of permanent/full-time RVs there: lots of kids running around, lots of cars taking up the road (we couldn't make the turn into a pull-thru site because a truck was in the way and no one was around to move it). The attendant was great and the bathrooms were clean. The exchange is WAY removed and actually off base, but had a good assortment of items MINUS California tax! We never did find the commissary or a base gas station. Compared to skanky RV parks in nearby Perris and Lake Elsinore, this famcamp did the job for a few days.
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Sept 22-26, 2016
Overall rating
 
4.3
Location
 
5.0
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5.0
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4.0
Value
 
4.0
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4.0
Had a family wedding to attend in Moreno Valley/ Sunnyvale of old timers so thought we would try it. Scoped it out couple years ago. Hook a pull thru site tree blocked direct tv but had plenty of Otha channels. Restrooms were super clean along with laundry room. Electricity was stable, grass green and cut. Price $17 a day. No complaints.
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May 2016
Overall rating
 
3.1
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4.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
3.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
3.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
2.0
We called ahead to check availability, and were told over 2/3rds of the spots were unoccupied. It turns out they are unoccupied because there are renovations/construction planned, and they will not allow anyone to use the main sites until after the construction in the area is complete (despite no visible construction happening to the park itself). As of 13 May 2016, there are only 7 asphalt sites with hookups available on a waiting list, for which you must be physically present to be given a spot when it opens. The waiting list had 5 names on it when I signed up, hoping for a day or so with A/C before we move on. Hopefully next time we drive through the area the construction will be complete and this famcamp will actually have spots with hookups available.
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April 2016
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2.1
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5.0
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3.0
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1.0
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2.0
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1.0
Absolutely nothing special about this famcamp. Very small place. The laundromat is fairly clean, machines are $1.00 each. Clean site with plenty of room. Some homesteading going on. The view it terrible. It overlooks a storage lot with mostly abandoned/junked vehicles. Watch out for the squirrels, they climb up inside your vehicle engines.  One guy has two little dogs and he walks them several times a day but never cleans up after them. Never used the bathrooms. Overall I guess it's just ok. 
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Nov 2015-Mar 2016
Overall rating
 
4.3
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
4.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
4.0
Value
 
5.0
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4.0
I read about March FamCamp often and most folks give it low marks. It is what it is and if you play by the rules you may appear to be a homesteader. We have been in the same spot on a 2 week renewal since we arrived in November so we could be a " Homesteader". They offer a monthly rate of $16 times number of days in the month but it is limited to 10 rigs and have a waiting list. We just paid for Feb on this schedule but will leave in late March so we will go back to the 2 week schedule soon. Renewal is all a matter of timing. This place is most busy during the summer, on the weekends and during UTA weeks. If you are unhappy about the space you are in you can move to a better one just let the office know your intentions. True it needs work but like any project it takes planning, money and good priority status. Having talked to the higher ups over my times here  I have learned that  this place is low on all the priority lists but the management is always fighting for money. Henry is the normal office person during the week, is quite knowledgeable and very helpful. True the Wi-Fi system needs work like more boosters in the west end of the park but again money and priority prevail. Right now a new PAX terminal is being built across the street plus the old tower building grounds is having some work done.
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Jan/Feb 2016
Overall rating
 
4.2
Location
 
5.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
3.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
4.0
Value
 
5.0
Overall Experience
 
4.0
Stayed over a weekend and then returned a week later for a 2-week visit (just now starting the 2 weeks).  Both times parked on the asphalt back-ins and liked them.  Have space between each site to park a tow vehicle, etc. between rigs.  Full-hookups for theses sites.  Quiet.  Concur with pinonkaty that it appears as though the nice pads are quickly grabbed up and folks here for the long haul.  For us though the asphalt sites work.  Internet is obtained in the office/laundry/TV room, which isn't as convenient as having in the rig but at least it seems to work.  Was easy getting in the main gate with lots of room to maneuver a big rig through.  Commissary is decent but Exchange is on the small size.  We will be making this our home base for exploring the area.  For us this is a good famcamp and we have stayed in many across the US.  Not perfect but good for the price.
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June, 2015
Overall rating
 
2.4
Location
 
4.0
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1.0
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1.0
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2.0
Overall Experience
 
3.0
Good luck getting a decent site. We visit a few times a year and see that this famcamp has become a trailer park for those working on base. The nice back ins are taken up by about 15 or so full timers. That leaves a few sites on the asphalt with no tables, just plug ins or the narrow, rocky pull thrus in the middle. Management needs to follow the rules and take better care of this famcamp so all military have access to it. Ants are also a big problem.
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June 2015
Overall rating
 
2.8
Location
 
4.0
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4.0
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2.0
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3.0
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2.0
The sites were not marked in the area we parked in, you had to know the first site closest to the dumpster was site 30 and you had to count up to your site to get the correct number. The guy at the Laundry/office/lounge was clueless about anything associated with the camp ground, base or the community. Since this is a Reserve base the was very little that the base had to offer. If you need medical you have to go to the VA in Loma Linda or Navy Hospital Camp Pendleton. I had trouble getting my mail because the camp mailing address is incorrect and should be changed from: (Your Name), c/o General Delivery, 23580 Alessandro Blvd., Moreno Valley, CA 92553-9997 to (Your Name), c/o General Delivery, Moreno Valley, CA 92553-9997.
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January 2015
Overall rating
 
2.6
Location
 
5.0
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2.0
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2.0
Value
 
3.0
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2.0
This is really an example of great potential poorly executed. While the limited staff is friendly, many days no one is present, the park is poorly set up and maintained. First the upgrade of landscaping is an unmitigated disaster. Whoever did it has no idea of the usage of RV parks. The pull throughs have river rock that is difficult to walk on...read easy to trip and fall and has cinder rock where you need to kneel down for hookups etc. Pet rules are a joke. Our next door camper was long term with two vehicles and two units on one site. Now the pets. Two chihuahuas crapped all over the grass you had to use to get to the rocks to get to the tanks. Of course if you stepped back at all you had dog crap all over your shoes. While I was leaning into my truck I heard the door on their unit and the two evidently raced to my leg and one bit me to defend the homeland. Luckily no skin was broken just caught my jean leg. Of course these were darling dogs who did not need leashes. Don't get me wrong I love dogs but I love responsible owners more and a properly monitored park even more. Now lets talk about site management. When you arrive you usually will not find anyone available to meet your needs or answer questions. You will find a note to call the billeting office and they will have no idea or number to call to find help. Yes they do refer you to the host sites which are carefully unmarked and with no one available either. DO NOT follow the directions in Allstays as you will end up on a closed road near a permanently closed gate. Since it is a dead end...good luck if you are back there with any length. The positive...well it is a great location, quiet at night and priced right. But had this been the old SAC base it was in the day you would never have to put up with the nonsense of this parks management or lack there of.
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January 10-14, 2015
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3.6
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5.0
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3.0
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3.0
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5.0
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IMPORTANT INFO - There are a handful of dry camping spaces available if the park is full. The price is excellent for the area. It seems most of the residents are long term campers. The maximum stay is actually only 14 days, not 30 as stated above, but residents can roll over their stay indefinitely if the park is not full and no one is waiting. I was told some of the residents have been here for years!
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Jan 2015
(Updated: January 10, 2015)
Overall rating
 
3.2
Location
 
4.0
Cleanliness/Hospitality
 
3.0
Amenities/Facilities
 
2.0
Value
 
4.0
Overall Experience
 
3.0
KBUG (Know Before You Go). The back-in sites surrounding the small park have galvanized steel pipes imbedded in the ground to the rear. They impede efforts to reach the sewer lines and will damage your rig if your depth perception is off. These pipe barriers could be positioned in front of the power boxes to protect them. Standard parking lot curbs could be utilized to keep rear tires from reaching the grass and would produce greater access to the hook-ups. For now use a spotter. PS: The dumpster over there has pad locks on it. The purpose is defeated. PSS: No gas station on post. HC
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