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09/2008
rating [ 10/10 ]
I reviewed this park last year during a construction phase on site and with a huge construction project going on next door. Both projects are finished and this is a great place to stay now. This year, we're up in the nightly area and wifi is good, staff is pleasant, park is well-maintained and the proximity to DT Austin is very good. My only beef is that grocery stores are few out here, but the rest of the package more than makes up for it. Our rate is based on Passport America. You do not need an AARP card to get the best rate as was implied by the previous reviewer.
04/2008
rating [ 7/10 ]
Nice, well run, friendly park with exceptionally easy access to I-40 and DT Little Rock. Although we didn't use them, they offer laundry, pool, sauna and jacuzzi. WiFi worked very well. This park would rate at least a 9, except for the freeway noise. One of the noisiest parks we've ever visited. If you stay here, try to position yourself near the front of the park, though you may have to pay more to use the premium sites located there. Otherwise, bring both earplugs and have a source of white noise because it gets really LOUD with the truck traffic only a few (50)feet from the park boundry.
04/2008
rating [ 8/10 ]
A decent place with relatively easy access to many of Nashville's attractions/clubs. Not sure why anyone pays the additional $$$ to stay at the nearby KOA or Jellystone, as this place has it all. Wi-Fi worked very well, laundry was only $1, staff was very pleasant and responsive to our complaints about barking dogs in adjacent campsites. There was a problem with water pressure while we were there, but the staff was working on it and assured us that it was unusual. In terms of attractions, the Opry is 5 minutes away (as is the huge Opry Mills Mall with a 20-something plex theater), the Hermitage about 20 minutes, DT Nashville 20 minutes. Many eating options in the nearby area and Camping World is next door. We'd surely stay here again.
04/2008
rating [ 8/10 ]
This is a great park and very close to all the Memphis attractions. Graceland is about 10 minutes and you can get downtown/Beale in 20 minutes. Amazingly for a state park, there is a laundry room with 3 washers and 3 dryers. Washers are a mere $1, driers .50. There's even an ice machine in the laundry room. Don't believe I've ever seen an ice machine in any CG. Staff is friendly as is the camp host. Prices increased on 4/1/2008 to $20, $18 for seniors and $16 for seniors with TN plates. The only reason this park didn't get a 10 is the airport noise. I'm very surprised it hasn't been mentioned previously. When those Fed Ex jets start taking off around 11PM, you will know it. Friday nights are lighter traffic and there's no traffic on Saturday night. A white noise machine (you could use a bedroom overhead fan) and earplugs were essential. All in all, this is probably the best bet in Memphis, though you'll have to do without park Wi-Fi and when the trees fill out in the late spring, satellite TV will be difficult.
04/2008
rating [ 9/10 ]
Based on my criteria, this place is a 9. It's close to the interstate, but far enough away so the traffic noise isn't a problem. Good, free wi-fi is available. There are plenty of sites where one can use a rooftop satellite dish. Sites are level (gravel though, and this is why I didn't give them a 10). Very friendly management. Good maintenance. Pleasant enough surroundings and the units belonging to permanents seem to be well-maintained indicating a caring management intent on providing a nice setting for us overnighters. Easy access to DT OKC and WalMart, Home Depot, Camping World, and lots of dining options are within a 2 mile radius. I am grateful that they don't have a ton of other amenities that I wouldn't use (pool, clubhouse, playground) as it keeps the rates very reasonable. I pass through OKC often, and this is where I'll stay from now on.
03/2008
rating [ 6/10 ]
A fine, no frills CG at a great rate (Passport America). We enjoyed the riverfront sites and the fact that the owner just paved the sites, so leveling was easy. Access to the Biltmore Estate, downtown Asheville and I-240 was quick and easy (see note below). Owner was friendly and also operates an RV repair business within a couple hundred yards of the CG. Would have rated this park higher, except that there is no wifi (owner noted that he is working on it) and the highway noise might be a factor to those who don't use white noise or earplugs. When you leave the park, be careful entering the I-240 access ramp. There's an island that makes it impossible for a large rig with tow vehicle to negotiate. Better to hook up in the public park directly across from the ramp and enter the ramp from the driveway out of the public park, rather than making a left from the access road onto the ramp. It's not a big deal to do so, as the ramp is only about 1/4 mile from the campground.
03/2008
rating [ 2/10 ]
Stayed here at the Passport America rate and it's the only good thing I can say at this, the poorest park I've ever rated. From the surly check-in, to the poor space, to the terrible wifi, I can honestly say I'd spend my first night in a Walmart lot before I'd stay here for free. Some details: 1. Surly is surly. I'm a customer and if you think I'm too stupid to notice a condescending attitude, you thought wrong, Amber. 2. The advertised "free" wifi is a joke when the laundry room was full of laptops as a result of the antenna being unusable from as little as 30 feet away. I spoke to one permanent who purchases their own service since the camground's wifi is so poor. Past negative comments on this site have apparently not registered with CG management. When I complained in person, I was told to go sit in the laundry room. Sorry folks, but the laundry room isn't where I choose to do business! 3. Despite requesting a site close to the laundry room antenna, I was placed in a distant, unlevel site. Not sure if this was because I was paying PPA rates or just because Amber was feeling especially surly when I showed up. 4. While only 11 miles from Charleston, the drive in is pretty much bumper-to-bumper and takes about 35 minutes. A much better choice would have been Oak Plantation.
03/2008
rating [ 10/10 ]
This place is everything an RV park should be. It's also well-located to the attractions of the area, including Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mtn National Park. Owner's are an extremely friendly young couple who recognize what it takes to make RVers happy: Great wifi, a clean park, friendly check-in, knowledge of the area AND they take Passport America. Be sure to ask at the front desk for the new restaurant discount program, which includes some of the area's most popular restaurants, not just places that are starving for business. Congrats to Creekside for getting my first 10 out of roughly 20 reviews.
03/2008
rating [ 6/10 ]
Perfectly adequate park with good access to Old St Augustine, which is about a 10 minute drive from the park. While the park is far enough away from I-95 so that the traffic noise is close to non-existent, it still offers easy access to the interstate. There are tons of shopping and restaurant choices within minutes of the park. Park is well-maintained, with a large percentage of seasonal residents when we visited in March. I was not happy with having to pay for the wifi ($5/day). Given the relatively low cost of installing a system, I fail to understand why any RV Park would subject their guests to such high daily rates. If you just want to check email, there are several motels within a mile.
03/2008
rating [ 8/10 ]
Nice well-run place with very easy access (about 10 minutes on a country road) to Savannah. Would definitely stay here again. While there are few amenities, the grounds are kept very clean and the free wi-fi is decent (though low bandwidth did slow the system in the evening hours; the owner, Lynn, is very concerned about offering a good level of wifi and I expect that this problem will be resolved shortly). I would definitely make a point to return to this park when in the area.
02/2008
rating [ 8/10 ]
Rate was based on a weekly rate for a premium site. This is one of the most beautiful RV Parks we've ever patronized. The water sites are lovely and pretty quiet considering proximity to I-95 and the airport. We rarely noticed air traffic, so previous posts regarding air noise didn't seem to be a factor (perhaps landing pattterns have been revised?). My only complaint is the unavailability of WiFi service, even at a price. The office has a dial-up station, but c'mon folks, this is the 21st century. Driving to nearby hotel parking lots to grab a signal was inconvenient, to say the least. Otherwise, this place gets a 10.
02/2008
rating [ 8/10 ]
Our rate was based on the in-season weekly rate, a real bargain when you consider the costs of other nearby parks. As previous posters have mentioned, the only real downside to this park is the Florida Turnpike and, as a short term resident, you will be placed in a space right up against the highway. A white noise machine and using the fan or a/c at night kept the noise under control. Light sleepers might consider earplugs. The staff committed a royal muck-up when we had to leave our site for some service work; we returned and they had assigned the site to someone else, despite our paying for a week and advising them that we would be off-site for a day or two. They quickly found us another site and bent over backwards to make up for the error. We found the size of the spaces larger than most parks, with plenty of room to extend slides and park toads. The Wifi costs $6/day, $20/wk, $40/mo, but it does function well. There's a nice rec room, a clean pool and some shuffleboard courts. I'm not giving it a 10 because of the highway and the lack of free wifi.
01/2008
rating [ 5/10 ]
We stayed here for one week, so pricing reflects the weekly rate. Park was clean and well-maintained and staff friendly. WiFi available from a private vendor on-site, but only on a seasonal basis. A bit pricey at $25 per week and coverage was somewhat limited based on his single antenna. A big plus for this park was proximity to the services of Marathon and the fact that it costs quite a bit less than those in Key West. The three negatives were that there was a huge amount of dogs, hence a lot of barking, an occasional smell of raw sewage (whether this sewage smell was from a stagnant pond nearby or human waste, I couldn't say. We did notice a similar smell while passing several other RV parks in the Keys), and that fact that there were no sewer hookups, necessitating a $9 per dump charge (unless you want to unhook everything and drive to the on site dump).
01/2008
rating [ 5/10 ]
This place was OK for a few nights. A rather old park with a mostly permanent clientèle. Friendly staff and relatively easy access to Tampa and I-75. While they offer free WiFi, it's only easily accessible in or very near the office. Certain areas of the park are rather shaded and can be gloomy in the winter time. I'd stay here again, but it's hardly a destination resort.
01/2008
rating [ 6/10 ]
Nice, little no frills spot. Super friendly office personnel, and no hassle whatsoever with Passport America/Good Sam. The $15 rate reflects PPA and the Good Sam rate is $27. While the Wifi isn't terrific throughout the park (as the staff readily admits), it seems to work well here in the middle of the park. Those in the boonies might be able to log onto the adjacent Super 8 wifi. Highway noise not a big factor...a fan or white noise machine might be necessary for light sleepers. This is the only RV park I've ever stayed in where they threw in free HBO (7 channels). An easy 12 minute drive into Lafayette and especially easy access to the Acadiana cities E and N of Lafayette.
01/2008
rating [ 6/10 ]
Delightful little 4 space RV park about 8 miles outside of Abbeville. This is a no frills park located out in the country, far away from road noise. Our rate is the Passport America rate; the normal rate is $20. This park is most appropriate for those coming up Hwy 82 toward Abbeville. While it's a bit out of town, the peace and quiet and neat grounds are worth the extra travel time. The owner, Joe Tessier, has lived in the area for over 40 years and his family raises both rice and crayfish. He doesn't get much traffic due to the location, but since he's Passport America, I wanted to post a review to let other PPA members know that this is a nice, friendly place. Be aware that there is no restroom or other facilities of any kind, but at $10, who can complain? And the drive along Hwy 82 from Abbeville to the Texas line is fabulous.
11/2007
rating [ 6/10 ]
First off, the WiFi is NOT parkwide. I'm currently 100 yards from the office and not receiving a signal. While the park is very clean and well-managed, it should be noted that there is a huge construction project going on next door (a new school) and the noise is offensive in that they start at 6AM and work until 6 or 7PM, 6 days a week. I do not enjoy being woken up every morning by the sounds of back up alarms from the various equipment driving around the site. Also, the laundry and rec rooms are closed as they are under repair. While I'm sure these problems will resolve themselves over the next few months, those who intend to stay in the near future should be aware of these issues.
05/2007
rating [ 5/10 ]
I give this park best marks for its staff. They were kind enough to let us stay over a few hours when we had an appointment in town, and they also let us use the wi-fi a day after we checked out. The wi-fi is better than most we've experienced in RV parks. They are also very close to Camping World, Walmart, Home Depot, Texas Roadhouse and a bunch of other stores and restaurants. It is an older park, but most adequate.
05/2007
rating [ 7/10 ]
Our rate was at the Passport America rate. Most other membership rates are around $16. Great, little spot with easy freeway access and well-lit for those who arrive at night as we did. Brilliant stars at night and a cacophony of frogs and other nighttime insects gave a feeling of really being out in the boonies. While the spaces are unpaved, we had no problem getting level. Highly recommended for its location.
04/2007
rating [ 9/10 ]
Really nice park with easy access to the interstate, but without the noise. Run by a friendly couple who go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome. Facilities are spotless. Unlike a lot of places where they claim to have functional WiFi, it really does work well here and the owners take pride in offering a system that works throughout the park.
04/2007
rating [ 5/10 ]
This place isn't half as bad as some might make it out to be. We've been here 7 nights and plan to stay 5 more. At this time most of the park is filled with FEMA trailers. There are only a half dozen or so RV sites. Maintanence is good and there is a locked gate at night (accessible by a key card). FEMA residents of the park have been friendly as has been management. Understand that there are thousands and thousands of FEMA trailers all over the city; they aren't just for undesirables, but rather for people who are stuck with no place to live as a result of the massive undertaking to rebuild this city. You'll see FEMA trailers on the front lawns of houses costing in excess of $500K pre-Katrina. There's a new Winn-Dixie supermarket just down the street along with plenty of national fast food restaurants and you can drive to the French Quarter in less than 10 minutes. WiFi costs an additional $15 per week, but worked well for us. The only complaint I might have is that they should make WiFi available on a daily basis for those who are only in for a couple of days.
11/2006
rating [ 8/10 ]
$15 rate reflects Passport America. Normal rate is $25. PP America rate only good for one night. A nice place, convenient to I-40 as well as downtown Amarillo. Friendly staff. Wifi is pay ($3/day), but they have a free computer in the rec room as well as several lines to hook up one's own computer to wifi. Sites were gravel, but well-graded and the jacks didn't sink into the gravel. We would stay here again.
11/2006
rating [ 8/10 ]
Decent enough place with easy access to I-27. Although the park is directly in front of the interstate and across the interstate from the airport, we didn't find it noisy at all. The daily RVers were parked in the back, away from the noise. There are a number of "permanents" here, but the place is well kept and doesn't quite exude that "cheesy trailer park" atmosphere. WIFI is pay ($4/day) but it works well and that's more than I can say for a lot of the free wifi parks around. Management here is extremely friendly, the w/d's are only 75 cents and we're glad we stayed here. Price reflects a Good Sam discount and includes tax.
11/2006
rating [ 9/10 ]
Great little park S of Alpine. Nice rec room with cooking facilities and a refrigerator. Wi-fi worked well. Extremely quiet and a great place to watch the stars. Friendly owners who gave a Good Sam discount, even though Good Sam wouldn't officially accept the park because it wasn't big enough. Sites required wood blocks under our leveling jacks, so they could have been a bit more level, but potential drainage issues might necessitate a bit more slope in this area. Would happily stay here again.
10/2006
rating [ 8/10 ]
Nice friendly park and I agree with most other comments. My purpose here is to alert other wifi users that the advertised "free" wifi is extremely unreliable, to the point that I had to lug my laptop to the dial-up area in the rec room. This park should not be advertising free wifi on its signage. Management seemed to have no interest in resolving wifi problems and was irritated any time I brought it up (and I did so in a friendly manner). Although I was less than 100' from an antenna, I often had no signal while easily being able to pick up the "pay" signal from another park over 500' away. If wifi is an important issue, you might want to look elsewhere.
09/2006
rating [ 7/10 ]
This place didn't seem as bad as some previous reviewers have noted. We had no problem getting level; in fact, the first site we tried we didn't need to use the jacks, but because of a dusty area right below our door, we moved. The second site required minimal leveling. If I have to bring out the wood blocks for my jacks, I consider it serious leveling. In this case, the blocks stayed in storage. Also, this park now has wi-fi (since 7/06). While it's not the best wi-fi, in that it fades in and out, it's not bad and beats running over to the middle school. They claim to have hotspots in the office and rec area of the motel, but we didn't feel the need to lug the computer over there. Not many amenities in the park...the real amenities are a few miles away in Big Bend NP. We would definitely come back and are happy to have not been scared away by the mostly negative reviews.
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