MCLB Albany RV Park

I would concur with the review in May 2012 on the poor directions. I could not find Mock road. My GPS took me to a closed gate along the perimeter fence on Flemming road. After a couple of miles West bound on the road; I had no problem entering the main gate in my 38foot class A with toad (albeit a narrow passage). After a round the block turn-around near the MCX, I found the campground. However, there needs to be additional signage on the the base. The campground itself is clearly a hidden gem. Most of the parked RVs were occupied (not stored). Very quiet. Fairly spacious pull-thru sites with full hookups for only $15. Good WIFI signal and very clean laundry and shower facility. I did not use the cable service. I would definitely stay again.

D.S. left this review using the Directory software: - Mostly homesteaders, some bushes need cutting, sell the pine trees and use the funds to plant good trees and improvements. This park is a well kept secret, space 1 and some others are a tight turn for large motor homes to enter.

D.S. left this review using the Directory software: - MWR needs to get the gate entry problem solved !

I am so surprised that no one seems to have had trouble finding the gate. The main gate has a "no trucks" sign, and the next gate down on Fleming, the Commercial Truck gate, says no POV. There is no gate simply named "truck gate". We came in from South County line and drove the whole length of Fleming looking for a truck gate. Got to Mock and realized it must have been back there somewhere. We called and were told we have to use the main gate. We have a 40' pusher with toad, but okay, we tried it. They allowed us to go around the building and out another fenced area - but why then do the directions here say truck gate? What a fiasco. Once we got here to the park, it's nice enough, and we may be back sometime now that we know where it is, but boy, the signage on base as well as these directions could use an overhaul! I'll revisit this when we leave to change the ratings as needed.

The base is about 45 min off I-75. This is our second visit to this FamCamp. We enjoyed the last stay and we are enjoying this one. Made reservations the day before, we were told that the spots with cable were saved for guests staying more then 30 days. On arrival we asked if we could get a slot with cable, again we were told only if we were staying 30 days. When we got to the FamCamp the host came to check on us. He remembered us from the last trip and told us he had no problem with us taking one of the empty slots with cable. We moved to one slot, someone put an odd type connector on the cable and we couldn't get it off so we moved to another slot. There are 20 slots, 8 drive thru without cable 12 back in. All have E/W/S plus a storage shed on the outer 12. They are in the process of turning an old quarters into a bath house and laundry. It is well on it's way but host wasn't sure of completion date. We are just passing thru but asked the camp host what there is to do in the local area. There is a lot of history in the area and he had a long list of things to see. Base has theater, gym, bowling ally golf course and the other things most bases have. Only complaint, the nats and there isn't much they can do about that.

Am presently camped here. Very quiet, 10 sites occupied, including me. Most are active duty. Eight very long pull through sites and about another dozen or so in a large semi circle. W/E/S to all. The pull through are all relatively new additions. Walking distance to the Commissary/MC Ex...about 3/4 of a mile. Plenty of walking/biking areas. Outstanding WiFi, probably the best I have used anywhere. Attendant, Richard, a retired Marine that now runs the Housing Office, is a very pleasant fellow and knowledgeable of the local area. A laundry/bath facility is in the construction process nearby. There are two RV service business in the nearby area only a few miles from the Base. 30 day maximum stay. I would definitely return here.

Arrived at MCLB Friday afternoon from Florida. I have a Class B so we used the main gate. I had put the lat & long into my GPS but it didn't work that well when we got close. There were good signs though. I'm sure it is my GPS, it's older and I've had other problems with it. At the gate the guard gave good instructions. Stay right, go past the golf course, when you get to the fire station on your left, stay left and you'll dead end into the RV park. He was right. We had reservations, we were told we could pay the Camp Host or drop a check in the box. Camp Host works on base and he was at work, there were no envelopes at the drop box so we drove to the MWR and paid. Gas on base was much cheaper then the outside so we filled up. We noted the base theater had a good movie, first run, so we came back for the movie. ($2.50 adults $1 kids under 12) When we made reservations we were given an inside spot that had no cable. When we checked in they moved us to a spot with cable and they told us they had been trying to get them to put the cable in the middle spots but the guy hasn't done it yet. Also talked to the Camp Host when he came by and he said that they had new base housing so they kept an old house that will be converted into the bath house/laundry. He talked as it would be done soon. Wi Fi was great. All in all this is a hidden gem. Yes there are homesteaders but the area is neat and clean and for now there were plenty of spots.

D.S. left this review using the Directory software: - Very nice RV park and base, MCX on Radford Blvd. Eight (8) new pull thrus are near completion, Super free WIFI, Super nice Camp Host.

We made a reservation for one night and ended up staying three. This campground offers excellent value. Our only complaint is that it is deep within the base and you have to drive about four to five miles off the highway to get to the RV park. The directions do not indicate just how great a distance it is. The sites have mainly homesteaders but we were warmly welcomed. No campground office on site but the campground manager on site 10 was able to check us in. Sites now have excellent free wifi and cable. Wide paved sites with large area to accommodate tow vehicles. Not far from the base exchange and commissary. Rural type atmosphere, wooded area. Hiking in the woods not available at the time because of hunting season. We would definitely stay here again.

We went down for the Snickers Marathon in Albany. We called a week ahead and had no problem getting a reservation. Arrived a bit late on Friday night and had a little problem with the directions given by the gate guard. Finally made it to our site and were pleasantly surprised to find there was cable in addition to W/E/S. All of the hookups were new and well maintained. There were 4 others homesteading in the park but other than that we were the only transients for the weekend. We found a nice hiking trail behind our site (#16). Everything was very nice and quiet. If you are looking for a place out of the way to get some peace and quiet, this would be it. The commissary, MCX, and gas station are about a mile away. We did find out from one of the homesteaders that the concrete out building was a storage shed from the days when Marine Corps bases had mobile home parks. When the Marine Corps quit paying for folks to move their mobile homes during PCS's they turned it into a Fam Camp. I believe there was one at Edwards AFB as well.

We called for reservations 1 night out; no problems. The lady was courteous and friendly. We arrived after 1630 (office closed) so we dropped a check in the box at the campground rather than try to find the MCCS office. $15 daily, $300 per mo. There's no camp host or office on site. Each site was paved, level and clean. Picnic table and cute little 8ft sq. concrete out bldg on each site. (tornado shelter maybe??) The RV park and layout are almost identical to Ft. Pickett's RV park. (probably not many of you have been there either.) Beautiful treed sites and QUIET. it's close to MCLB housing area, but you'd never know it. PCS civilians - Larry & Bonnie met us on arrival. They said 1 other civilian had lived there 2 yrs. Larry showed us the "unadvertised" cable TV hook up at our site. Only 4 sites total were occupied. No bath-house/showers. Larry said it was "in the planing stages". Nice little base. It's probably too close to Jacksonville, Mayport, & King's Bay to get much business, but it should. Looks like a nice place to spend the winter. No diesel on base. Website directions were good.

T.M. left this review using the Directory sofware: It was very quiet, except for the mocking bird!

My dad was stationed here. I grew up here. On the back side of the circle 2 or three spots from the end as you take a right around the circle. I'm glad to hear that they are keeping it up. In the field to the SW we used to have a small vegetable garden. The field to the right when you go in there used to be a small playground for the kids. I remember being able to ride my bike to the pool and exchange, getting hair cuts at the barber. Minor League baseball team the Albany Polecats games. I'm sorry to say the moved. I also used to have a tree house there. From the satellite map it looks like it is still there. Sad to say i will most likely never see it again. It was a tree with a main truck that split into a Y a ways up. If anyone visits I ask that you take a moment and check on my childhood tree house and let me know. Before the circle begins it was maybe 50 ft up the road across from the field. It wasn't too far in the trees. If it is there and someone got a picture it would make me so happy to know that that piece of my childhood is still there. I hope everyone enjoys the RV Park that was once my childhood home.

We loved this little campground. Large sites, lot of space between each site. Joe the man that maintains the campground does a great job. Best looking campground I have ever visited. There are still only 8 sites, three are taken by full time DOD workers. We spent time talking to one, and received some good information. They are tearing down the old base housing, but they are going to leave one house for the campground. They are to convert it to a community center/laundry room for the campground. He said it should be finished early next year. The BX is closed for renovation, will reopen next March. Commissary is small, but great prices. If your in the area stop by.

Spacious campsites (20 in all). This is the second time we have camped here as a passing through spot and it's the same as before, not many sites are being used and those that are seem to be active duty. The sites are nicely shaded and each has a picnic table, grill and a lockable shed. The active duty on base are QUITE friendly - the guard at the gate even remembered us from our stay here last NOVEMBER! RV office staff (Belinda and Sparkle) are very friendly too but have very limited knowledge of the RV park. For example, cable TV didn't work on our site, so we plugged into the empty site next to us and that one worked. When we told the office staff what we had done, she didn't even realize that there WAS cable in the RV park. I asked when check-out time was at the RV office and the Belinda said sweetly, "Whenever you get ready to go, ma'am". Now, that's rare. Town of Albany isn't very nice at all so we stick to the base when we're here. There are no laundry facilites.

Very clean, quiet campground. Still only 8 sites for full hookups. Three other rigs in at the same time and they appeared to be people that worked on the base or just there for long time. Appears there is no stay limit. Belinda in MCCS very friendly. Sign posted for rates and honor system pay stated monthly rate at $300. Small exchange, well stocked commisary about 1 mile from campground on base. Most everything you need within 1/2 hour drive from here. Definately would use this campground again.

Although no pull throughs, sites 13 to 20 have been completely renovated and are excellent with full hook-ups. Our site looked like it had cable, but connection was 30 feet behind pad and we couldn't use it. Not sure if it is standard, but someone delivered morning paper to our site. Only drawback to facility is no comfort station, rumor has it that one will be built.

Huge sites, clean, rates great. They do take reservations but at time we went take only one week in advance. Is near a family housing area, however was told these houses will soon be demolished as new being built due to age. Entire area still looks good, and being a Marine base (hmmm am I a bit biased????) the entire area is beautiful Only 4 sites / 20 presently in use--working on an additional 4 when we were there--VERY SLOWLY working. This was once a small trailer part for military families. The personnel were friendly / helpful--although it would be nice to have a camp host. If you are traveling & looking for just an overnight this is a bit of a detour from I75--but certainly was a 'great time down memory lane' for my husband in the 3 days we spent. I would recommend it! Need to get the word out & perhaps they will speed up preparing the additional sites, maybe even open all 20!

They are in the process of opening up 4 more sites with W,S,E. I see them over there digging. There is cable here also. Hopefully they will have everything in place in a few weeks. The 30-day limit is pretty relaxed. You can pay for 30-days at a time. The sites are HUGE. Probably about 35 feet to the next campsite. Each site has a two car paved driveway up front, and a little brick storage room at the rear of each site.

OPEN! OPEN! OPEN! They are giving the park another try. It's extremely clean and quiet. It's near family housing. The base has everything to offer - parks, swimming, tennis, shoppig (small PX), library, bowling, fishing, and hiking. We're enjoying our stay. They have cleaned up the park even more since July 1st. I hope in anticipation of more visitors. They have a total of 20 sites. I think it's a matter of usage if they open the other sites. There clean and ready to go. They do not have a host, just a drop box or you may go the MCCS office in the morning about a mile away.