Mountain Home AFB FamCamp

We are in Mt Home getting warranty work done on our F-550 Super C. The RV wasn't available to us, so we didn't stay at the Mt Home FamCamp. However, I had noticed some really negative comments, so I thought I'd see for myself. The last time we stayed here was late Sep 2006. We remembered the Fam Camp as being very nice. When we drove the Fam Camp this time in Oct 2022, it was atrocious. It has gone way down hill and looks like an old, forgotten, run-down mobile home park you would see in the poorer sections of any US small town. It definitely doesn't reflect the tidy, clean standards we are accustom to in the military. The base commander (or whatever they are called now) should be ashamed and the Wing CC should have a heart-to-heart talk with him. There is no reason for the Fam Camp to look the way it does. As one other person commented, it appears to have been taken over by homesteaders. Many campers in the park had hard foam insulation around their base and you could tell the occupants were in it for the long haul. However, even at that, I counted 3 empty spots, so it would have been possible to stay there, albeit, not all that pleasant. As stated earlier, the base commander should be ashamed.

This has become a dump, its no better than some of the trashy RV parks in towns across the US. Some residents have definitely been here longer than the rules allow. also, overflow in the middle has cords running from all over. only choice we had was to boondock so we went down to the big parking lot, just to be courtesy enough so others didn't have to listen to our generator all night. Never saw the host. Been to a number of military FamCamps but this one doesn't even rate a 1. Very disappointed because we had intended to stay here in Jul and do some sightseeing but not unless some drastic improvements occurs. We lived in military housing at 4-5 bases and this condition would not have been tolerated.

Okay, this FamCamp is off the beaten path. but its still only about 10-11 miles from I-84, so what's the big deal. The place was fairly clean and Don greeted us, even though it was about 11 PM when we got in. We are TENTERS, and Don requested we set up off to the side a bit, as he was trying to get the grass back in shape (and, he's doing a great job!) The place does have a desolate feel to it, but so does the rest of the surrounding area. At least this place is closer to being what I'd call a CAMPGROUND, than say, Hill AFB. You're not next to a highway, you're not on top of each other, and you still have amenities close by, but not right next door to you (so that you don't hear the constant parade of cars getting gas at all hours of the day and night. So what if you don't have a major city just down the road; at least you don't have to fight the traffic that goes along with that paradigm, either. Listen, Mountain Home is clean, quiet at night and a good value compared to other places and other FamCamps. A good night's sleep means more than having the mini-mart just two streets away.

Nice spot albeit a little off the beaten track; about 15 miles from freeway. It might be a great spot for long term visit, but for overnight I think it is just too far off the road. The electrical service was dogie at best throwing my circuit breaker at least three times. Sewer hookups too far from drain; need an extra long hose. BX and commissary located about 1/2 mile from camp. Good selection, but too far to walk in the extreme heat we experienced during our stay. Restroom facilities are adequate and semi-private. Best spaces for late afternoon shade: #3 or #12.

D.V. left this review using the Directory software: Main gate is under going construction, you must use the Grandview gate. This gate is just a few miles down the road. There are plenty of signs.|Not hard to find the FamCamp from this gate. The tree are starting to get thier leaves, no SAT reception. DW made me try 4 sites for reception. Could not find a good one, most RVers had portable tripods to aim between the trees. The trees hinder RVs with slide on both sides. You must maneuver unit to fit between the trees. Camp host were very helpful and accomadating.

No playground. Nearby, clean showers and laundry facility. Skate park, paintball and nice library on base. Quiet park to relax - if you don't have to keep kids occupied.