Hi, sent you a PM (private message) on here....Love to chat!
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We love the Darien, GA area...also there is McIntosh County Campground/RV Park at the exit where GA 57 crosses I-95....rustic with a pond and full hookups.....
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Good one, but I have no clue where it is....
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Photobucket works well here, too...
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Geez, you guys got ahead of me...but yes, it's Holbrook Pond...

Lots going on here this weekend, so will catch up with this during the week...

Have fun!!!
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Okay, here ya' go....Easy one, folks...

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Sorry to hear that LamSan....

Nope, the photos are ringing any bells, Sarge...
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Yeah!!! I was running out of photos of Ft. Monroe that didn't have our camper or of "Spinner the beach dog" in them.....
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Oh, all right....here's another photo and another hint....


Known as one of the oldest, continuous active Army posts before it closed 2 yrs. ago come August....Now under the National Parks Service control...lots of Civil War History here...
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The guesses on this one should be fun...
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Okay, I'll bite.....It's Pelican Roost, Mayport, FL....

Now what do I do???
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Aww...that was cute!! and very nice....thank you, NPS....
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$55/night also will close it down...who's going to pay that??? Hey, Larry, do we have an ICE link for Ft. Belvoir, yet????
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If " a regular Military Retired ID card" is issued to the disabled Vet by the his/her service branch, then they should present that when using the CG. but the ID must have "MWR privileges marked" on it along with the PX, Commissary, etc. 100% VA disabled Vet is just that....which requires a different ID card from the military which is issued when the 100% Disabled VA Vet presents his/her VA paperwork to the proper authorities for that ID....

The state of GA offers about the same deal that you quoted from CA, which gives them discounted pricing at state parks. but unless the VET has either the Retired ID with MWR Privileges or the 100% Disabled VET ID, they are not authorized to use the MCGs....

But if the Vet was first discharged,(not retired) from the service then went to the VA, received a disability rating less than 100%, then they are not eligible to use the MWR facilities...

This issue is very familiar to us as we learned the difference as Camp Hosts over 5 yrs.....

Hope this helps with clarifying the issue (but I'm sure there will be some who will have issues even with the explanation).....but this is how it was explained to us.
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Returned to GA last week from our 6 months "Wild West Adventure"...staying with friends, parked in their backyard until Jan. 2nd....then onto Holbrook Pond for a visit....after that, a slow wander north to PA by mid to late April.....
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I agree that if a CG wins, let's say 1 or 2 times, then those should be "retired" from competing for a period of time, such as 2 or 3 years....letting others shine threw. There are many smaller CGs out there that are great!! Some with full hookups, but many with just W/E and they work just as hard at making your "camping experience" the very best possible...but since they aren't located near a major highway or tourist town, etc., they can't compete with them.....I'm also for the category of "Most Improved"...cause alot of locations have upgraded things and services and should get recognized for their efforts....but this is just my 2 cents on the subject....but sure will miss the "Best of" contest....
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You need to obtain a National Parks Service Senior/Golden Age Pass. Will run you $10 for life. You must be 62 years old to get it. Not all military CGs will give you a discount with this. (Mostly the Army CGs will.) But it doesn't hurt to ask...If you are a 40% DAV or more, you can obtain an access card which is free and for life...must present your VA paper work for it stating your % status.....but to use this card at Military CGs you must be retired military or 100% DAV with proper proof. Hope this helps...
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Tent camping available at Ft. Stewart (Holbrook Pond), GA....20 sites and access to bath house included in the price....
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Hey, all...Dock and I are staying for a month at a nice RV Park in Deming, NM....It's called "The Little Vineyard RV Park"....Nice size sites, and the monthly rate for summer is $235.00 til end of Sept....Winter Rate...$285.00/month...plus electric......found them online...nice folks...pool, hot tub, community room, laundry and bath house facilities...
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We stayed in the Grand Tetons at Jackson Lake Lodge...(left the 5er at sister's house as they were doing the tour guiding.. )about 10 days ago....but did check out Colter Bay RV/Campground, located between Flagg Ranch and Jackson Lake Lodge....Very nice, and Kid & Pet friendly....don't have a price....but I do know you can find them online....
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We've just completed our 1st full week of being on the road. Right now we're at Ellsworth AFB, SD for the next 10 days..then on to sister's for a month in WY, then south...we'll be getting to GA when all of you are getting ready to move again....so have a good time..and see ya' on the road...
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Well, the issue of which gate to use at Ellsworth AFB, Rapid City, SD has been solved. It has been determined via the MILITARY POLICE GUARD AT MAIN GATE that as long as you can maneuver and fit thru, you can use the MAIN GATE. We purposely asked today on our way to the PX (without the 5er) and got the above answer....so we checked out the FamCamp, got a site, paid for it and went back to where we were park, got the 5er and the dog. We are now nicely parked on a great site....Am not ready to post a review, yet, but did want to let you all know the decision has been made.

Lori and Dock
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Military Campgrounds are for "RECREATION" not "trailer parks"....suggest you may want to look into any local "mobile home parks" there....some do let regular campers stay for long term.....
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We were members of AAA for years, but this last year while planning our up coming trip West, we discovered that membership with Good Sam (CG discounts, Roadside Assistance, and Extended Warranty) is a better deal. So dropped the AAA and are now Good Sam members. Are quite satisfied so far. And the benefits at Camping World for stuff is nice, too. Their customer service folks are very helpful and have answered all our questions....
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Lots of commercial/private campgrounds in the area...but if you'd like a "no frills" CG, try Cole Brothers Conewago Campground, 1507 Narrows Rd., Biglerville, PA....It's about 8 miles NW of Gettysburg on PA route 234 West. Mostly "Seasonal Campers", but they do have 15-16 sites aval. for short term stay. Water and Electric with dump station....on Sundays, they have a "honey wagon" for dumping at $5 charge. Phone # 717-677-8958. sites are gravel or grass, but somewhat level....Price per night is $25. Hope this helps....we have a seasonal site here, but are on our "wild west adventure" this year, so can't personally greet you. Let me know if you have questions...

Lori & Dock
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We use the VA when at home campground base in the summer..(both of us are Vets... with Dock as the retiree.) When on the road we use Tri-care Standard....works for us until the Tri-care for Life kicks in about another 3 yrs.....
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It can be done.... We've been full-timing for almost 8 yrs. on his Army retirement, small PA pension and my small VA Comp., less than $3,000/mo. But we don't own a sticks & bricks house, no property, and have nothing in a storage lot. Planning is the key....such as where do you want to go and how long you would like or can afford to stay. We camp hosted for 5 winters (6 months at a time.)and traveled the other 6 months. We try to stay in 1 place any where between 2 wks. to 1 month. With your truck & rig paid for will help alot....The best thing to do is alot of research & planning. There are alot of blogs out there of full-timers who retire early and full-timing forums. And ask questions...

BTW....our SS kicks in this month...it will help with the gas on our trip west this summer...
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Randy,

First, let us thank you for your service.

Unfortunately, this fact doe NOT qualify you to use these facilities. You must be one of the following: RETIRED MILITARY, ACTIVE DUTY, 100% DISABLED VET, NATIONAL GUARD/RESERVIST ON ACTIVE DUTY,or DOD CIVILIAN presently employed by the DOD.

This question has been asked many times here. And more can be found by doing a search or looking in the FAQ section.

Sorry that the news isn't what you are looking for.
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