This RV park is located right behind a newer Wal-Mart (think the park was there first as it has KOA-style buildings). Signage to find the park from Highways 70/287 was helpful. The sites were not laid out well; the manager led us to our site and it was a good thing: otherwise, it was hard to figure out their numbering. It was handy off the highways that run through Vernon, and there was a good catfish/BBQ restaurant within 2 miles. We camped here in a Motorhome.
For an overnight stay, this is a great campground. I did not smell sulfur nor hear a train while we stayed here either time. We stayed here last year on a trip. I would recommend them for overnight stops anytime. The only reason I say overnight, is I cannot envision anyone wanting to stay in Vernon, Texas as a destination. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The Park is fine but the location is really bad. The Wal-Mart store is right next door and the train is within 300 yards, and between the Wal-Mart security lights and all of the noise you are not likely to forget where you are. It is difficult to find decent campgrounds in this area of Texas and it is satisfactory for an overnight if you are just moving on- sites are level and hook ups are good- but don't expect to want to stay too long if you enjoy peace and quiet. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We pulled in during a rain storm so everything is soggy. However, the managers are wonderful, very helpful. It's right next to a super Walmart, which is nice. Not so nice is the rail road, but we were so tired we slept through the noise. One big negative is the directions on the web site are not decent, we had to phone and get directions while on Rt. 287. We would definitely stop over for a night or two if we were traveling through again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Nice CG: convenient, easy to find. I didn't notice a sulfur smell as was previously mentioned. Nor, did I hear any trains. I chose Wi-Fi rather than cable TV which worked very quickly. I was able to pick up a couple of TV stations with the cable box. There is a Super Wal-Mart next door that can be reached by walking through a fence. Spot was level. My rate reflected Good Sam discount. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very convenient easy on and off freeway, close to restaurants and shopping never seems to fill up, spaces always available we stayed for 2 months. Grass needs watering, lots of weeds, windy everyday. Managers very nice and accommodating. Could never get into restrooms to check them out, door were always locked, used laundry facilities clean and in good working order pool looked inviting but it was winter so it wasn't open yet. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
A fine place to stay for a night. Our rate was Good Sam and included a choice of Wi-Fi or cable. We went with Wi-Fi, which was fast. Clean, warm bathrooms, showers looked clean. Road and train noise. There are a lot of burrs in the grass, many of which we picked up on our shoes. The host led us to our spot and was very nice. We camped here in a Motorhome.
An average stop over. There is a sulfur smell. Other reviews are pretty accurate, so consider what you are rating against. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This was a typical RV campground next to the highway and close to train tracks. They had very level lots (we didn't have to use our jacks) and the hosts were very nice and helpful. The main negative to this campground is the trains that come through between 4:45 am and continue until about 6:30 am and it's right next to a Wal-Mart. We would probably stay here again for a one night stop but nothing more. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I must say that I have stayed here several times, and find the previous reviews on the owners a bit misleading. Quiet people sometimes are labeled as unfriendly, however, if one talks to them they find them quite the opposite. This isn't a destination park, however, it is as good as any for overnights and business in the area. It's clean, level and safe. I also have found that after engaging them in conversation, that the owners are as friendly as anyone. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
I concur with previous reviews. Very unfriendly owners. Same experience with Shaun leading us to site. Didn't say a word...Just got on cart and drove away. Power in park low even though 50 amp. Noise from Wal-Mart parked trucks and reefers. Most notable was the lack of courtesy and borderline rudeness of staff (owners). Her only comment to us about the Escapees offered discount was that she hoped they wouldn't continue to accept this much longer. Soooooo...maybe Escapees need to consider not staying at this campground. We certainly wouldn't stay again unless ownership changes. This will probably happen. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I was surprised this is a high rated Good Sams park. This is more a permanent trailer park that allows RV's. Therefore the price is too high. When we checked in the lady told us her husband would guide us to the site. While waiting in the RV a person came out of the office, didn't acknowledge us at all, stepped into a electrical cart and took off. We assumed it was the husband so we followed to the site hoping we were following the right person. People living there are not friendly and several trailers are run down. You can either choose cable or wifi, apparently you can't have both! Sites are wide enough. Won't camp here again. Not even for an overnight stay. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Nice little park for an overnighter. Right next to WalMart and the freeway, so it wasn't very dark or quiet. We got there after midnight and self-check-in was easy. Sites were easy to access with plenty of room to put out the slides and awning. Nice shady areas with picnic tables. We would camp here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Great size. Large wide lots. Right next door to Wal-Mart. Pool not open yet Host not very personable. Not very busy as park just opened for the season. Cold and windy. Near 287 but not much noise from highway. Would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is our 4th stay here, but our 1st since new owners took over 3 years ago. We were pleasantly surprised with the cleaner, nicer surroundings. It is a much more pleasant place to stay. Before we stayed here because it was the only place in town, now it's a very nice place. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Be real careful with this park if Cable and internet are important to you, seems you can't get both. Owners were not friendly at all. Will never stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
February 2006
$20
20% discount for Escapee's. Quite pleased with the park. Well maintained and clean. Owner very friendly. We can hear the road noise but it is not excessive. The convenience of being near our exit is worth the tradeoff. We would stay again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Overall the park was clean...there were a lot of permanent campers there...the park is good
for an overnight stay but not much else...the park is located next to Walmart and a busy highway..noisy all night... We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2005
$24
The park was clean, sites were for the most part level, the staff was very friendly and helpful and the access is easy. You are next door to a Wal-Mart but I didn't notice any undue noise. This is a very good park for stopping on the way through on US 287 and if you need to visit this area. I have stayed here two or three times and haven't had a bad experience. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
OK for overnight. Felt safe and train noise was not a problem at our site. Very friendly/helpful owners with anything they could help with. We will stay again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
As tent campers, bathrooms and showers are important. They were quite well maintained. Staff very friendly. Ice less expensive at campsite than at adjacent Wal-Mart store. Noise from nearby Wal-Mart, US highway not too loud. An active rail track to the north of the campground did have a few pass through in the night, but again not too close. This is an enjoyable campground on the Great Plains on the way to or from the Rockies
from the southeastern U.S. We camped here in a camper.