Reviews written by vdub
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...
This FamCamp could be so much more. Unfortunately, as you approach the camp it appears as a clutter of randomly-placed, tightly-packed, homesteaders, which is exactly what it is. I was told that only 7 sites are reserved for people passing trhough or staying a short time. The remainder of the sites are occupied by people, who in some cases, have been there for years. Six smaller trailers were squeezed in between the sites and were splitting...
Very nice place, but call for reservations before coming -- they only have about 4 or 5 spots since some of the sites are filled with MWR trailers that are for rent. Sites 3, 7, and 8 are satellite friendly. Birds, squirrels, and the ever present sound of freedom from artillery practice. Stayed two nights and loved.
Visited Sept 2011. All of my comments (or anyone elses') will be OBE soon. I was told by an employee at Duffers (where you sign in) that Rocky Point will be closed Jan 2012 when the new RV campground (Cliffside?) is complete. The sites here are not as off-level as earlier described, but they aren't perfect. Plenty of open space. A few bushes and tall grass, but no trees. There were several homesteaders and...
An important update if you are coming to Offutt in Jun 2011 (maybe July). Be certain to call and ask for the current status before coming to Offutt. The Missouri river is flooding north of Omaha. The Corps of Engineers are considering releasing additional water from up-stream dams. There is a chance that the Offutt RV camp will be flooded (on purpose) as well as the surrounding area. Just call first to make sure everything is...
Not quite a 5 in every cat, but pretty close. Overall was a very strong 4. Real easy to get to. The directions are correct, but I'm uploading my DeLorme map just in case. The camp ground is away from the normal hussle and bussle of the base and located on a lake. The boat house has hot dogs, polish dogs, and nachos at reasonable rates. Also, ice cream. 370 has a few bumps,...
This is a very nice place to stay. Downside -- laundry is not available at the Randolph area for the foreseeable future. Apparently, the county has closed them down for some environmental issue. However, laundry is available at the Ft. Sam area across the road. It costs $5 to get into the Ft. Sam area unless you have disability access card. Laundry at Ft. Sam is very nice. The weekly rate of $100 is no...
Nice place with nice people! I'd come back again. I gave the place a slightly lower mark on location and amenities for two reasons. First, the famcamp is way at the bottom of the peninsula. It takes maybe 10 or 15 minutes to get to the main gate or the bx/commissary -- not a huge deal, but sometimes annoying. Second, Verizon service was not so good. Maybe it was bad weather or just bad...
The back-in are not as horrid as some have suggested. Yes, they are a little narrow, especially if you have slides on both sides, but there is a LOT of maneuvering room. The back-ins are all on asphalt, which is a nice change from having gravel. Even the overflow lot is paved. The pull-thrus are all easy to get into and have a lot of room between campers. The wifi was up and running when we...
Did not stay, but drove by to check it out. Manager is very nice. The camp is co-located with RV storage -- only $35/month if you have the need for short-term storage. I seriously doubt the 30 day limit (then out 7) is being enforced, since it appeared some of the same RV's were parked in the same slot as in the picture that was taken nearly a year ago. Suspect many of these folks are homesteading...
The rating depends on what you are looking for. If you want a PX, commissary, etc, then it is a 2. On the other hand, if you want quiet camping with electric and water, then it's a strong 5. We did not camp here, but were at Ft Tuthill, so came to check it out. Unfortunately, the camp host was gone, so information was limited to what we could see. Fire rings were at every...
Excellent campground with a very nice host (JoAnne)! DO NOT use the Patriot Gate unless you are very sure you can fit through (most rigs can't). Follow directions to the Commercial Gate -- it is well signed. Exit 66, as shown on some computer maps, no longer exits. Lots and lots of stuff to do in the local area -- Jewel Cave NP, Wind Cave NP, Mt Rushmore, Badlands NP, SD Air Museum, and a whole host of commercial...
Can not add more than what Peggy did (except for the addition of a few pictures). I can't believe they have packed so many sites into such a small area, but you don't feel like being packed in. A very nice famcamp! Most sites are reasonably easy to get into, but a few have some trees strategic placed to keep your attention up. It would be perfect if they had broadband. Although we have not...
Agree with all previous comments. We arrived from the west off US 281, so was about a 15 mile drive to get here. When we saw the place we hesitated and almost turned around to go back to Lampasas to stay at a commercial site. This place is rather grim, but has great potential. My understanding is that they do plan to make changes and add new pull-thru sites, then start taking out half of the...
Free wifi, free laundry, nice location, large sites -- what more could you ask for? We really liked it. Ft Sam and Lackland are definitly the campgrounds to stay at when in San Antonio. We left thru the Growden Gate which is the way they want you to leave. Not sure if this where they you want to come in at or not. We entered thru the East Lackland gate directly onto Luke St and didn't...
Nice location with large, well cared for sites. As mentioned earlier, there is train traffic, but I never heard it at night. Also, the roads leading to camp are a little rough, but not nearly as bad as Ft Huachuca. The primary route to the camp is subject to closure due to flooding. If it is flooding, then the alternate route (temporary gate on Holbrook Street) is very rough. If there have been thunder storms in the area prior to...