http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussions/feed.rss Thu, 23 May 13 21:09:34 -0400 All Discussions - Camping USA Forum en-CA http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/529/no-camping-at-bulls-island-recreation-area-for-2013 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:13:46 -0400 Home Skillet 529@/forum/discussions Bulls Island Recreation area in New Jersey will remain closed this season as the State Department of Environmental Development continues to study the Sycamore Trees at the North end of the campground. Apparently this all started when a large piece fell off of one of the trees killing a man and injuring his wife in 2011. ]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/528/a-remote-camp-on-the-salmon-river Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:04:13 -0400 Aaron 528@/forum/discussions This is a beautiful camp on a remote stretch of the Salmon River. There is trail access from the camp to the river. Spots are mostly level and in good repair. The road to this camp is paved, but it is a narrow one lane road that is not suitable for trailers or large RV's.]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/527/great-camp-high-on-the-trinity-river Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:54:21 -0400 Aaron 527@/forum/discussions The spots in this camp may not be level nor the best maintained I have been too, but the natural beauty of the spot makes this a great camp anyway. Right on the Trinity River and adjacent to the wilderness, this is an ideal location for hikers to camp and explore nature. ]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/521/camp-robbers Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:29:09 -0500 Home Skillet 521@/forum/discussions Did you know that in the Northwest there is a bird (a grey jay bird) that is also called a "camp robber"? These guys are not shy at all and have been known to fly down and steal treats right out of campers hands! Thus the nickname.
I once had one land on my hat while snowshoeing in the Mt. Hood National Forest and then try to pluck the fluffy ball off of the top. I've taken pictures of the "Canadian Jay" taking crackers from fellow campers hands. They are fun.....until they get really brave and start picking treats right off of the camp table!
I'm not sure if these birds exist outside of the Northwest.....anyone else seen them elsewhere?
]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/526/this-is-a-dark-crowded-park Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:36:21 -0400 Aaron 526@/forum/discussions This densely forested park reminds me of a dark labyrinth from a childrens book. The campsites are small and tightly spaced and privacy is scarce as it seems people are always walking by on the way to the beach or bathroom. Don't plan on seeing the sun in your campsite while staying here. I much preferred South Beach State Park south of Newport.]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/525/this-is-as-close-to-the-ocean-as-you-can-get-in-oregon Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:17:26 -0400 Aaron 525@/forum/discussions The campsites at Tillicum Beach are simply stunning. Two concrete staircases take you right down to the beach, one of Oregon's nicest (and lesser used) beaches. Well worth making reservations for in advance, this is not a campground to be missed.]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/524/port-isabel-park-center-is-a-campground-just-like-home. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:09:55 -0400 mkpinktink 524@/forum/discussions This is a very nice campground! We have stayed for a little over two months enjoying the area and all the activities here in the park! The staff is very helpful. They help you get backed into your spot and answer any questions you might have about the area. The exercise classes are very good and completely free! Also, they are pet friendly, you just have to clean up after your pet. Bingo nights are fun and so are the Ice Cream Socials! Our campsite is grass and we are on an inner spot (cheaper) but we are still only 150 yards from the water. However, there are spots by the water. They have a boat ramp here and a car wash and a dock for your boat. The showers are clean and so is the laundry. Oh and don't forget free Wifi! A lot of the people have been coming here for years. It is like one big family. We didn't find one grump in the group. It is also very safe at night. I walk my dog late some nights and it is very quiet. The paved streets have speed bumps so the cars go by slow. Not much noise here other than the wind! So close to Padre Island without the high price camping. It has just recently gone under new management and they are doing a lot of improvements too. My husband and I really enjoyed visiting with the people and going on day trips to the island. If you want a nice quiet place with all the amenities, this is your place!]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/523/paid-photo-program-ending Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:53:42 -0500 Aaron 523@/forum/discussions We would like to thank everyone who participated in the paid photo program. Starting immediately, and until further notice, we will no longer be able to pay users for campground photos.

Thanks again,
Camping USA Staff]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/522/my-least-favorite-campground-in-oregon Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:02:00 -0500 Aaron 522@/forum/discussions This is basically an asphalt lot with walk in tables and fire pits all closely spaced together. The lot is a staging area for OHV's and is noisy and crowded. I wouldn't even recommend this campground to OHV riders as there are much nicer campgrounds for trail access.]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/520/ramsey-rv-park Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:40:40 -0500 tsnyder 520@/forum/discussions This is a nice, quiet, inexpensive park to visit when in Pine Mountain or Warm Springs area. The overall park was very clean and well taken care of. Pets areas were clean and well managed. All hook-ups worked very well. The only thing was there was no cable to campsites. People running the park were very nice and checked on us daily. I would rate this park at 4.5 out of 5- only because of no cable.]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/247/road-is-not-bad-at-all-lots-of-people. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:08:12 -0500 CampingBot 247@/forum/discussions The price to camp at this beyond primitive site is $25. Many of the campsites are located very far from any restrooms.

There were many people camped there on a mid-October weekend, including lots of drinking campers (ie show up at 10pm get wasted to loud music around the campfire and then leave around 10am).

Also, I don't know about the wintertime, but in October there were many many cars that made it easily over the road and into the campsite.]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/519/now-closed-because-of-recent-fire Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:12:56 -0500 stew 519@/forum/discussions I would love this little, high-altitude campground if it were still open but the recent fire has left too many doug fir and ponderosa widow-makers hanging overhead. The meadow has come back but the big trees are all dead. For those wishing to camp in the area anyway, there are a few, small flat spots off the road for dispersed camping in the last 1/2 mile before the fire closure. ]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/518/rucker-lake-has-silted-up Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:02:02 -0500 stew 518@/forum/discussions The Forest Service has changed the name to Rucker Forest Camp because the tiny lake is no more. Still, this high, small, old CG at the end of the a dirt road is great on a hot summer's day. Built in the CCC style, this CG will only work for tents and very small RVs or trailers. ]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/23/views-birds-wildflowers Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:08:12 -0500 CampingBot 23@/forum/discussions There are less expensive places to camp along Cave Creek, but no other campground is as scenic as Sunny Flat. Bring binoculars. There is good birding just sitting in comfort in your campsite, and the views of the rock formations are spectacular. One warning: watch out for poison ivy.]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/517/best-place-in-this-area Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:38:50 -0500 Petra 517@/forum/discussions I'm a regular at this campground, since family lives nearby.
It has a beautiful, beautiful view (see my pictures) and is very well maintained. The fees are reasonable : $14 for water & electricity hookups , $10 without, water is nearby.
Flora is mainly creosote, prickly pear, yucca and mesquite. No shade from trees.
Plenty of skunks and foxes at dusk.
The downside: it gets very hot in summer (Thank god for AC!) and almost on a regular basis there are fire restrictions from end of May to mid July, because of lack of rain. No BBQ fire! Needless to say, no ground fire, but you won't need one, air is hot enough!
It also gets very windy from time to time in spring or fall, mostly at night. I always feel sorry for the tenters at these times. Had the experience a couple of years ago, when I was still with my tent: no sleep all night , afraid the tent would collapse any moment.
The busiest months are March and October. I would recommend a reservation for these months for an electricity site.
For some reason the dump station is down for almost a year now! I don't know what happened here and why they can't fix it. No problem if you go north to Alamogordo, the dump station is at the chamber of commerce right behind the zoo, but it's a hassle if you travel towards El Paso.

4/12/2013 Dumpstation ist open again



]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/516/beautiful-campground-but-expensive Wed, 07 Nov 2012 19:37:38 -0500 DirtyDog 516@/forum/discussions This is a stunning campground set in a coastal Valley just inland from the beach. Cape Perpetua is one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline on the West Coast and there is much to see and do near by. This campground is run by a concessionaire, meaning its going to cost as much or more than the nearby state parks despite having fewer ammenities.]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/515/camping-usa-now-has-over-4000-campground-photos Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:49:50 -0400 Aaron 515@/forum/discussions Our paid photo program has been a great success in its first year and we now have over 4,000 photos. You can browse all of them at our gallery page, or look out for photos in the profiles of individual campgrounds. Thanks for your contributions!]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/514/escape-the-heat Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:12:40 -0400 Petra 514@/forum/discussions This is a nice place to escape the summer heat. Open from May 15th to September 15th. The fees are a little high. $ 15 for Camping or Picnicking, $ 8 for an additional car, without any electricity and/or water. There's only one water spigot near the entrance.
However the campground host is not so nice: My daughter visited me for a BBQ and had to pay the 8 Dollar fee, because they stayed 'over 1 hour'! They did not stay overnight nor used an extra camp spot. This is ridiciulous.]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/513/terrible-campground Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:57:53 -0400 RAY 513@/forum/discussions terrible campground... we paid for the last weekend of camping , campground closes on oct 15th ... on oct 14th we woke to find they had shut off all the water to our campers in the area , when called they lied and said might be a broken line.. so we went to use the local campground bathroom to find it closed and the door boarded and screwed shut.. complained to the office they were rude.... when checking out the dump station had a trickle of water coming from the cleanout hose... I HOPE ALL CAMPERS AVOID DEL-AIRE CAMPGROUND]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/512/fiendly-quiet-small-older-park-in-kanb-ut Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:07:51 -0400 jugh56 512@/forum/discussions We have been here for three weeks and it is a quiet, little, older park that is centrally located to Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and other beautiful areas. The spaces range from large buses to tent campers. It is not fancy, but the hosts try hard to accomodate your needs and are constantly working around the park.]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/511/spearfich-city-campground Sun, 14 Oct 2012 16:53:09 -0400 CER II 511@/forum/discussions For any one traveling through this would be a good stop,or to stay a while.We used it for the night.Quiet with grass sites near the stream/river.Showers and restrooms were nice and clean.This city campground gets a lot of use.After the season closure 30th Sept I think,you can still stay there but no hookups and you are on the honor system to pay the usage fee.The Spearfish river runs through the camp and is listed as one of the best trout streams in the state.There is a hatchery with tours near the camp.An easy walk into town with good restaurants. ]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/510/two-island-lake-camp-ground. Sat, 13 Oct 2012 17:40:28 -0400 CER II 510@/forum/discussions Visited 23 Sept. 2012.Nice quiet camp,well spaced sites.We had # 10 the site was large enough for two campers.We didn't get to use the lake for our canoe as the wind came up and blew harder than I wanted to be out in.Beautiful fall colors.
Frank]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/509/teddy-roseveldt-npcottonwood-camp-ground Sat, 13 Oct 2012 17:16:53 -0400 CER II 509@/forum/discussions Honestly I had not heard of this NP,until our fall trip 2012.We were planing ahead while still in Minnesota and driving I 94 and spotted this place.The campsites at the south unit are along the Little Missouri River. The area is the northern bad lands and there are lots of animals,mainly bison that roam through the camp.The 36 mile loop gives you a look at some of the back country with trails at pull offs to walk.
Our visit was in Oct so the weather was mild,I think the summers would be hot. Most sites had some trees and the sites are spread out nicely.There is a northern unit that is more remote,next time we will try it.
Frank]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/508/gros-ventre-camp-ground Sat, 13 Oct 2012 17:06:51 -0400 CER II 508@/forum/discussions We have stayed here several times in late Sept,Oct. Have always enjoyed the color and the moose that hang around. Last visited Oct 2012 just before the Oct 5th closing date. There has been work on the camping loops in the past but all seem to be open now. This is a quiet place if you are in the tent/small rv loops west of the office.Other wise there are big motor homes in the loops to the east of the office.
Frank]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/507/sitting-bull-camp-ground Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:22:05 -0400 CER II 507@/forum/discussions Last visited 13 Sept,2012.Nice quiet camp sites.Nice meadow views from sites 1/16.After seasonal closure around first week of Oct. sites 1/16 are useable through out winter according to the host, no water but vault biffies are open.Moose are in the area and the Powder Pass area is beautiful.Frank ]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/506/nice-but-very-close-to-traffic Sun, 07 Oct 2012 21:19:20 -0400 Aaron 506@/forum/discussions This campground is in a lush forest and is a launching point for the Siltcoos Canoe Trail. It's beautiful but unfortunately the entire campground is very close to busy highway 101. This would not be my first choice for a coastal campground.]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/505/an-oasis-in-the-desert Sun, 07 Oct 2012 21:03:35 -0400 Aaron 505@/forum/discussions This campground is on the lower slope of the mighty Steens Mountain, and is just a few miles from Frenchglen. The campground is beautiful and opportunities for wildlife viewing are everywhere. Be sure to drive the Steens Mountain loop while you are here - it is magnificent!]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/504/possibly-the-best-location-in-oregon Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:25:50 -0400 DirtyDog 504@/forum/discussions Wallowa lake sits on the edge of the spectacular Eagle Cap wilderness. This park has easy access to Wallowa lake, and the trailheads into the wilderness. The town of Joseph is a short drive from the park and has many great restaurants and other ammenities.]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/503/uniquely-located-with-great-beer Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:15:03 -0400 DirtyDog 503@/forum/discussions This RV park is a short walk from the incredible Wallace Idaho historic district and the trail of the Coeur d'Alenes. The brew pub located at the park features exceptionally good beer and food. Worth a stay for sure!]]> http://www.camping-usa.com/forum/discussion/502/my-preferred-park-in-the-newport-area Sun, 07 Oct 2012 14:48:08 -0400 DirtyDog 502@/forum/discussions I spent a lot of time in this park over the summer. It has a good balance of trees and open areas for sunlight. The layout allows for many beach access points (all are one-third to one-half of a mile walks to the beach). The tent loops are particularly nice although the showers in the tent area are barely hot enough even when usage is light. During busy season expect a cold shower or walk over to the RV loops for a warmer experience. The park also has a network of trails that are great for hikes or even challenging trail runs. It is possible to walk from this park to Newport. ]]>