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Information on Tappen Springs, AZ Added to the Site!
Information, maps, and photos on Tappen Springs, located on Camp Navajo near Flagstaff, Arizona has been added to the site. This is a remote, rustic camping area. No facilities, but good views of the mountains and plenty of space among the pine trees.
Read more: Information on Tappen Springs, AZ Added to the Site!
Reservations at Military Campgrounds and RV Parks
I'm constantly asked "how do I make a reservation" for a U.S. Military Campgrounds or RV Park. This website doesn't handle reservations for our military recreation facilities.
Each military campground is mostly independently operated and establishes their own reservation policy. The Navy has been trying to standardize (Navy GetAways) among their recreation facilities, but it's been an uphill battle. Many Navy facilities use the DoD Lodging website (https://get.dodlodging.net) for online reservation or their central phone number (1-877-NAVY-BED) for phone reservations. However, this system has also had numerous problems. I talk about these problems below.
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Access for Veterans With Service-Connected Disability
The Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018 became law in August 2018 and took effect on January 1st, 2020. This bill now allows the following veterans use of commissary and exchange stores, and MWR facilities (includes campgrounds):
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Veterans Awarded the Purple Heart
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Veterans Who Are Medal of Honor Recipients (already authorized)
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Veterans Who Are Former Prisoners of War
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Veterans With Service-Connected Disabilities
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Caregivers of Veterans
For more details on this new eligibility, please look at these articles:
Read more: Access for Veterans With Service-Connected Disability
Allison Point Campground, Valdez, Alaska ADDED!
Allison Point Campground is a public campground, operated by Fort Greeley near Valdez, Alaska. There are lower rates for authorized military. This is a very popular fishing campground near a fish hatchery, Great wildlife viewing! There are no RV hook-ups and has a couple outhouses.
You can find maps, photos, and information on Allison Point Campground, AK here.
Weems and Victory Ponds Camping ADDED
Weems and Victory Ponds are located on Fort Benning, Georgia. Both of these small ponds offer camping. These are small, rustic camp sites. These ponds and the area is popular for fishing and hunting.
You can find information, maps, and photos of thr Weems and Victory Ponds camping here.
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