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10/2009
rating [ 9/10 ]
We spent one night at this campground which is a welcome oasis close to Interstate 75. We were well rested before facing the Atlanta traffic. The only problem was the bathroom was pretty old but the park is well maintained and beautiful with our pull-through campsite right on the lake. We don't have Georgia fishing licenses but we could have dropped a line right from our camp spot, and the evening fire reflected on the lake. We would stay here again and recommend to all friends travelling on I-75.
10/2009
rating [ 10/10 ]
We spent the night at this park on our way to Florida. It is an exceptional park and one of only a few state parks with full hookups. The park was well groomed and clean with wide paved spots. This is a huge state park with lots of hiking and it's close to Interstate 65 and Louisville. The park staff were very friendly and helpful. There were lots of birds and a beautiful night sky. Great for a autumn bike ride down to the wide Ohio River. I would have liked to stay longer to just enjoy the peace and quiet. This park is a prime example of what state parks should be and was greatly appreciated
07/2009
rating [ 8/10 ]
I would have given this campground a lower rating, then we took a walk to the back part of the grounds and they were very nice. The front part has the sewer hook ups and permanent campers & here you are in a tight space. Bigger units really had a hard time. If you can do without sewer request a site in the back, these are larger & more isolated from road noise. This campground has a pool and mini golf next door & playground. It is adjacent to the Wal Mart and would be a little hard to find after dark. Bathrooms were fairly clean but very old. We camped here for 2 days because it was a good base camp to see historic Galena which is only 1 mile away.
07/2009
rating [ 8/10 ]
We camped here for 1 night while visiting the historic town of Nauvoo. The campground is a short bike ride from most of the village but a little to far to walk. I must dispute that it holds 120 campsites. I would say 30 to 40 & that would be crowded. This campground has not been updated in years & is more suited for tents and pop ups. Taking the turns & fitting in with our 31 footer was a challenge. Fortunately the grounds were pretty empty on a weekday. We did not see a ranger the entire time we were there to collect any fees. Camping is 15 dollars for Illinois residents and 20 for all others. We left a check in a slot, could have been the garbage for all I know. However, the bathrooms were very clean. This state park is used primarily by the Latter Day Saints church families visiting Nauvoo & as such is a nice place for a group camping gathering.
07/2009
rating [ 8/10 ]
I would have given this campground a higher rating if not for the close proximity to expressway noise, and bathrooms are very clean but need updating. We were comfortable here with friendly organized staff; they had their act together. Good spacing between sites. Most sites are pull through and shade. Nice pool. Close to Lincoln sites with lots to do in the area. There are not a lot of choices for camping in the area, but we were here for touring so this campground fit that need.
06/2009
rating [ 9/10 ]
This is a well run basic park. It is a little hard to find close to Altoona. Look for the sign once you pass the Walmart if you are coming from 99. The driveway is easy to miss between a dive shop and car wash. We intended to only stay 2 days but liked the central location so much we spent 5. Do not be put off by the entrance, the park is clean, quiet & shady. While here we visited all the old Railroad areas, beautiful state parks & even The Creamery at Penn State. The new I 99 is completed through State College so this would be a good place to stay prior to tailgating for football games
06/2009
rating [ 9/10 ]
Yes this park is on the expensive side, particularly for Father's Day weekend. But if you read this or go to the KOA website you know that before you come. We loved it & would have rated at 10 if not for the price. Bathrooms are immaculate. Close to the expressway without the expressway noise and dirt. Nice grassy flat sites with concrete place for the picnic table. Pretty generous area as compard to most RVparks. We had no problem with internet & we were camped just about as far from the office as we could get. Close to Sutton Lake which is one of the nicest lakes in the country. At our site we had a hard time picking up Direct Tv but we don't care about that & noted in another section there was no problem. You check in at the Days hotel and have use of those ammenities & there is a free ice machine in Kampground building The Days Hotel also has a good Sunday brunch On the weekend we visited there was live music at th ampitheater. The concert was fun & over by 930.
06/2009
rating [ 9/10 ]
One of the better state parks for RV camping this campground is pretty new. There are paved, flat pads for the camper, several designated handicapped sites, & a wide open sky for star gazing. You can buy a nice size firewood bundle for 4 dollars. A small reservoir for fishing in walking distance There is another tree covered campground which is part of the same state park up the road a few miles. There are rails to trails biking & hiking trails nearby. Yes the campground is out in the sun but there was a breeze the entire 2 days we were there and cooled off at night.
05/2009
rating [ 10/10 ]
This is a rare find among privately run RV parks. When I saw the park on Google I was a little worried as the park is adjacent to Elkins airport and railroad tracks. However, the tracks are not utilized and the airport is also not a problem. During the week the place is so peaceful and quiet. Memorial weekend was Jubilee time. There was a new stage where local groups performed into the night. It was great great fun and we met many wonderful people. There are several weekends through the summer packed with musical programs. Even though the park was super busy the bathrooms were kept immaculate. There are not a lot of trees but it is nice to be on grass and the mountain nights are cool. Firewood was provided. Be sure to follow the directions on the web site. The actual road into the campsite runs directly past the owners home so they keep a watchful eye on everything. Elkins is a fun little town with lots of history and several scenic train excursions. At Pegasus Farm you can set a tent up on soft grass and spend a quiet week or enjoy a fun packed weekend. Call or email as you may need reservations
05/2009
rating [ 8/10 ]
This is a nice state park with lots to do in the area. About half of the sites can be reserved. There is no sewer or water hook up but plenty of spaces between camp sites and the sites are relatively level for being a mountain area.
04/2008
rating [ 2/10 ]
We were camped here from mid January until mid April in our Class C. This RV park & the KOA across the street were the only parks available to us within driving distance of our jobs in Norfolk. We are life time campers and full timers. This campground was a pure disaster. First we were over charged. When we left the campground in April nothing was open, no swimming pools, or stores and only a 2 restrooms. The campground was 90% empty yet our fees increased from 500 a month to 879 for April. March is considered the start of tourist season. Though the weather was cold & raining. The campground web site warns you about jets flying over head. Let me reiterate that warning. The jets are so noisy you will have to stop your conversation, put your TV on subtitles, and forget about taking a nap. Look on Google maps, the Oceana Naval Air Station runway is less than a mile from the campground. There is no pattern or reason for the flights. Many days jets fly over at the tree tops every 2 minutes. Some days they start at sunset and do not stop until after 2 am. The Naval Air Station was developed before Virginia Beach but this area cannot promote itself as a vacation destination when you feel like you are vacationing in Baghdad. A huge junk yard forms the boundary of the campground. You occasionally hear small arms fire, I assume this noise comes from training at one of the area military bases. The other primary problem is security. There is none. There are plenty of signs but no night time security at all. Our neighbor was mugged & another neighbor had her dog attacked by a bigger dog. We witnessed campers coming in at dusk after the office was closed and leaving at dawn. We also witnessed plenty of people using the showers and bathrooms without camping in the campground. We saw these things almost daily. All this was reported to the office but nothing changed. Initially we took walks every night but as we grew familiar with the campground and area we stopped because of the number of people who came up to us asking for money. Yes, the premier sites are nice and level and expensive but they still have the same jet noise and they are closer to the main road. The regular sites are muddy & tight. There is a parking lot closer to the beach for use by the people at the campground. The parking lot is not very big & it is about 2 blocks from the beach. Virginia Beach is not that great either but that is another story. We loved our jobs is Norfolk but left when our contract expired because we could not stand the campground another day.
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