Jan Schmitt

This was formerly Skagit River Resort. We stayed in this park for a week in mid-July 2019 because it was close to North Cascades NP. This is a Good Sam’s park. We got one day free with our week and also 10% discount. We were in site 6 (perhaps 7) which we really liked! We were in a section all alone and private. It was in the woods with beautiful mature trees, was very quiet, pull through, gravel and grass, with FHU, 30/50 amp and Wifi. There were quite a few Wifi repeaters but it would come and go. This park as a pool, hot tub, playground, bar, restaurant, winery and lots of bunnies! We enjoyed the bar, restaurant and winery. The laundry and restrooms were very clean. All the staff was very friendly! There isn’t much shopping close by. There are quite a few different types and size sites and cabins. There is also horseback riding available.

We stayed here the last week of April 2018. This is a nice, tall pine wooded campground with all different size sites, all dirt. Ours was a bit narrow but the ones to either side of us were not. We didn't mind as it was plenty wide. We were in pull-through site A49, which was fairly level. We had FHU, Wi-Fi and picnic table. OTA channels were pretty good. Upon arrival the staff was very welcoming and pleasant. The campground at night is quiet except for many trains. They are not loud nor did they toot their horns but we could hear them frequently. Not a problem for us. They have laundry but we did not visit. They also have a market and sell beer. There is a lot to do in the area. We visited the Petrified Forest NP/Painted Desert, Grand Canyon NP, Meteor Crater and Winslow. AZ. We would stay here again.

Jacob Lake, AZ – Kaibab Camper Village
This is one of only a few campgrounds near the north rim of Grand Canyon and it is a very busy place! We arrived on May 14, their first day of the opening season. The staff was very pleasant when we arrived (and every other time I went to talk with them) even though there was a bit of chaos due to it being the first day and brand new. We were escorted to our site and assisted in the backup to our site. Many of the sites are very narrow but they were excellent at getting the RV’s parked without any incident. We were lucky as our site 16 was not as narrow as others and even had room for us to park our tow next to our MH. Parking pad was gravel but ours was very level. We had FHU with 30 amp. Bathroom facilities were older porta-potties. They had paid showers but we did not check them out. Laundry room has only 2 washers and 2 dryers (1 dryer was broken). Wash/dry load cost was $3.50. We stayed here 15 days because we used it as our home base for visiting a number of National Parks but people came and went at a very fast pace. It was full or nearly full every day. I apologize for not having pictures of when it was full!

We stayed for 2 weeks in mid-March 2018 in site 178. The site had a paved pad, FHU, (no cable or Wi-Fi) but was terribly un-level front to back. We had to go to Walmart to purchase additional leveling blocks. The site was on a hill with the picnic table down at the bottom. Because it was still winter we could see some of the water. Much of the park was damaged in a 2015 storm and has not been reopened. It has very good hiking trails. This park could use some serious maintenance on the roads and site pads. The staff was always extremely nice. Not very much noise at the park. Plenty of shopping near by. Verizon cell service was fair. We got a $70 Texas Park Pass to avoid the daily use fees of $5/day/person.

We stayed a week at this beautiful campground, in site 36, a pull through site. We had 50 amp and water. Dump station is near the entrance of the park like many other Corps of Army Engineers campgrounds. The site was roomy, nicely paved, handicapped accessible picnic table, fire ring, fire grill. It was quite wooded with a large variety of trees. I saw the largest acorns I’ve ever seen at our site and the smallest I’ve ever seen in other parts of the property. Our site was not on the water (my mistake for choosing this one) but many of them are.
The campground is on a point nearly surrounded by the waters of Prairie Creek and the Alabama river that is great for fishing. There are tent camping sites at the point. I was thrilled to see all the herons and egrets flying all around and landing nearby. Grocery stores are not very close so we usually went to Montgomery. The leaves were cleaned up at least twice in the week we were there. I went into one bathroom that is by the dump station and it was not a pretty site. I cannot vouch for the other ones that are closer to the camp sites as we use our own facilities.
Verizon cell service was sketchy and there was no wi-fi but the 2 of us really enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere.
Our weekly rate was $80 because we have the National Parks Senior Pass
We loved it here and will definitely go back!

We stayed here early November. Arrived on a Thursday and it was nearly empty. We were greeted by friendly staff. There are 2 coded entrance gates to get to the RV sites (tent sites available also).

The park is clean. Terrain is hilly, which allows for different level sites. There is a variety of pull throughs and back ins, amenities and views. 47 sites, about 13 are 30 amp, the rest are 50. Most have a fire ring and grill. No sites have sewer but there is a dump site at the entrance of the park. They all have pads and great views

There are 4 playgrounds. We don't use the restrooms but checked one out. Not great but not gross. The women's showers seemed to be in better shape than the men's.

We stayed at site 34, which was fairly private, quiet (except for the boats) and with a beautiful view down to the water. We had 30 amp. On our site the water and power were in the passenger side, which was odd but we made do. Only a few sites had that.

A few days we.just took our chairs down to the edge ( a few feet above water) and sat there all day watching the boats.

One note, if you want to get your mail forwarded to you this campground does not allow that.

We stayed at this park for a week in late March/early April 2018 in Site 17. The park is far away from any road noise situated on Brantley Lake. The sites are very roomy and spread out. We had water and 50 amp but no sewer, a nice picnic table shelter with a wind blocking wall. The bathrooms and showers were clean and included a handicap shower. We had a very nice view of the lake, bunnies, quail, doves and road runners were around. There are well marked hiking trails. It is a clean and well kept up park and very quiet! We didn’t even notice any barking dogs. The campers were extremely nice. When we arrived there was nobody at the visitor center and we were a little confused about checking in. We finally ran into a ranger who told us to just go ahead to our reserved site.

We stayed for a week in early March 2018 in site 12 (right next to the comfort station). This small park is part of the Lower Colorado River Authority. It is right on Lake Buchanan. It was a very quiet park with a nice view of the lake and dam. Our back-in site was paved, fairly level, with FHU, picnic table and shade. There are no hiking trails at this park. You can rent kayaks if so desired. The staff was friendly.

We stayed here for a week over Memorial Day weekend in 2019. We stayed here to visit Crater Lake National Park. Our site number D21 in the D Loop had a paved pad, was very level and a back in site. This is a nice state park with FHU and large sites that are well laid out with pads and grass between. The park offers both back in and pull through. It is right off of I-5 and is on the Rogue River. There are a lot of walking paths. It was very popular for families and groups. We would stay again.

Roscommon, Michigan – North Higgins Lake State Park
We stayed at this state park for 3 nights in site 150. Our site was not very level, mostly dirt, only had 20/30 amp electric, no sewer or water and there was a lot of road noise. Their dumping station was very clean and even had the sewer hoses for you to use so you didn’t have to get yours out.