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Retired Vagabond

Retired Vagabond

Montana, USA

Retired, traveling with my Sidekick Jagger, pursuing the life of a "Retired Vagabond" and blogging about my adventures along the way.

March 29, 2017
Rated

Let me start first by saying the fee I entered above is not the Daily, which I think is close to $40 a night. They've had a "special" the last three years for Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec for $595 and It's changing in 2017 I was told. In addition to the special, you pay electric and a water and trash fee. It's a great deal for what you get and I have stayed here the last three years. Not sure about 2017 yet.

The park is VERY clean. The sites are mostly filled with Park Models and most of those are newer, but there are a few old ones. They have about every amenity you can think of and all seem to be in great shape. The individual sites are pretty close, not my favorite way of camping, but I'm gone most of the time visiting family in the area. The dog park is very nice and clean, but VERY SMALL! There is a really nice dog park several miles from the RV park that I take Jagger to daily. Also where most of the RV's are parked are next to a pretty busy highway during the day and a small airport is nearby. I don't mind the noise.

The people are mostly friendly for a 55+ resort of this type and the staff are very friendly and accommodating. Within a few miles of the park there any many restaurants, stores and several Walmarts.

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Nightly Rate: $10.00

Days Stayed: 60

Site Number: 91

5 Access
3 Location
5 Cleanliness
4 Site Quality
2 Noise

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Verizon 4G

June 10, 2018
Rated

Bonito is located in a nonactive "Lava Flow". Short hikes can reveal some interesting sights. This campground is right at the entrance to Sunset Crater National Monument. For an entrance fee, you can drive to the base of Sunset Crater there are wonderful views of an inactive volcano. It's amazing to see the cooled lava and the havoc it brought on the area hundreds of years ago. That's not all. Continue driving to view the Wukoki Pueblo ruins in the Wupakti National Monument, which is accessed for the same entry fee. Also, you can tour the cliff ruins behind the visitors center and the blowhole. There's lots of interesting history here.

The campground, while clean, offers restrooms, trash service, and water is available. There is no Dump station. Some sites are quite close and not very private. Note: they do honor the Senior Lifetime Pass.

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Nightly Rate: $24.00

Days Stayed: 2

Site Number: -

4 Access
4 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
4 Noise

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January 04, 2019
Rated

While this "Campground" is in the city of Payson, Az you wouldn't know it looking around. Once you pull off of Highway 260, just East of the Giant gas station, you will pull up the driveway to the office. After checking in you drop down into the campground of established trees. The entrance acts as a buffer between the city and the campground. Sound doesn't seem to reach over the small hill entrance.

I'm traveling full time in a 32-foot 5th wheel and asked for a site with 50 amp service, which is what I got. The road after the campground can be a little bumpy and is composite dirt and small gravel and well as the individual sites. They do have camping here in tents as well but there were very few campers here this time of year and it seemed like much of the campground was closed for the season.

The campground offers several restrooms with showers, however, I didn't go in the one that was open. The grounds were very well kept, other than a few bumps in the road probably caused by the weather (rain and snow). Some of the sites seem a little small but most pretty normal size for an older established private campground. They also have a pool that I didn't visit either.

During my stay, there was a record snowstorm and cold spell in the teens at night leaving trailers pretty much snowbound for a few days. When asked, the management plowed an exit for trailers and sprinkled some dirt down to assist pulling the trailer out. They seemed very accommodating.

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Nightly Rate: $40.00

Days Stayed: 30

Site Number: 68

4 Access
4 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
5 Noise

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Verizon 4G

January 08, 2017
Rated

I enjoyed my stay here. During the week it was pretty quiet, but packed on the weekend. It's very close to Provo and Salt Lake City. Most sites are shaded with Cottonwood trees and are pretty private due to the growth. Because it's easy to get to from the city the campers can be a little inconsiderate on the weekends.

Many places to visit and hike outside the park and a horse trail and hiking trail at the end of the park at the trailhead. Note: I had difficulty turning my rig around (32'+Truck), but I camp at site 21 which is past the loop.

There is water available and Vault toilets. No dump for RV's.

Note: some of the sites are "doubles" and are $40.

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Nightly Rate: $20.00

Days Stayed: 5

Site Number: 21

4 Access
4 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
5 Noise

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Verizon 4G

June 01, 2019
Rated

Everyone was pleasant here. On the weekends the noise level increases but never had any significant noise after 10 pm. Overall the older park was clean and had quite a few trees. About a ten minute walk to the quiet beach. When I stayed here the weather was cool and many days were a bit windy due to the beach close by. The ocean can be heard when it's quiet at night especially.

Camp Disappointment State Park was only a few miles away and worth the visit. Along with the two lighthouses nearby.

Sites were tight and had an unusual set up with utilities. Try to get an even site if you can as the sewer will be on the right side of your RV. Restrooms and showers were older but maintained and the laundry room was clean and in good order. The pool was just opened and look good, but the jacuzzi was not open.

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Retired Vagabond would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $0.00

Days Stayed: 14

Site Number: 6

3 Access
4 Location
4 Cleanliness
3 Site Quality
3 Noise

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Verizon 4G

January 09, 2017
Rated

I just stayed here a few nights and was fortunate enough to get a site. While they don't offer reservations the campground fills early so don't arrive after 2 pm. I got there at 3 pm and there were only two sites left and it was late in the season (late September)

Campsites are nice size, most have privacy. Many tall trees here to offer some shade. The sites don't have hook ups, but they do have a waste dump which is a plus in my book. The internal roads are paved, along with many of the sites. The pavement is a little rough in a few places. Bryce NP is about thirty minutes away.

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Retired Vagabond would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $18.00

Days Stayed: 3

Site Number: 18

5 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
5 Noise

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Verizon 4G

June 06, 2021
Rated

This is a perfect spot to plant yourself after a 200-mile drive up the 395 from Carson City if you are traveling that way. They have 4 or 5 pull-throughs that are easy in and out for an overnight stay.

As mentioned before there are a number of full-time residential sites here. Other than a little older, they are decent and those I passed were friendly including the staff here.

The park itself was in good repair for the '60s built facility, with beautiful, huge trees for shade and well-kept grass between the paved sites for the 35 sites here. I didn't use the restroom or the showers, but the laundry room had two washers and two dryers. All but one looked new and very clean.

Not much to do in town. There is a small museum and a few restaurants, but many places still seemed to be closed from the COVID lockdown.

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Nightly Rate: $30.00

Days Stayed: 2

Site Number: 4

5 Access
4 Location
5 Cleanliness
4 Site Quality
5 Noise

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Verizon 4G

Great Falls RV Park
3.5
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October 11, 2016
Rated

This was a nice older RV Park in the city of Great Falls. It's centrally located to museums and shopping nearby.

The park is an older "outdated" park, but in decent repair. Sites are what you would expect for an older park. Sites are spaced close together, some have nice trees, but not all. There are long term campers here, mostly in good shape.

I did think the price was a little high for the facilities condition. Full price is $42.80 without Good Sam. They also give you a break if you stay a week or month.

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Nightly Rate: $38.00

Days Stayed: 4

Site Number: -

4 Access
5 Location
4 Cleanliness
4 Site Quality
3 Noise

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Verizon 4G

August 04, 2017
Rated

Overall the park is well kept and the people I met while staying here were very nice and included me in activities. Mind you I was only here on a stop over as I traveled West, then North up the California coast.

This park is out in a remote area and requires a drive to do just about anything, including shopping. There is some hiking close by. If you do bring water. It gets hot out here.

Sites very here, but many of the owners are very creative. I stayed a particularly nice one, but I forgot the site number.I didn't use the boondocking area, but is also was well maintained, having it's own Laundry room. I probably will use this area if I return and the weather is a little cooler.

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Nightly Rate: $29.00

Days Stayed: 5

Site Number: -

4 Access
4 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
5 Noise

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Verizon 4G

Jacob Lake Campground
4.0
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January 11, 2017
Rated

This is a nice clean campground, with vault toilets and drinking water available. No hook ups - dry camping. No Dump available. The sites are closer together than you'll find at most National Forest Parks. There are trees at many sites for shade, but not much vegetation to provide privacy.

I stayed here four nights and with my senior pass, paid $9 per night. You should make reservations as this area near the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is very popular. My camp here was in September 2016.

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Nightly Rate: $18.00

Days Stayed: 4

Site Number: 50

5 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
5 Noise

Cell Coverage Rating

Verizon 4G