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The casino is still closed but the parking lot is still available to RV'ers.
Walnut Creek dispersed camping was closed, this is a good alternative. Good for big rigs.

Plenty of space for a big rig to dump. Easy access in and out. No potable water at dump station.

This is a nice little campground that is host to many longer-term campers but they had a spot for me during a whirlwind, emergency trip over the Memorial Day weekend. I made a reservation request online and got a confirmation within a couple of hours. I arrived around 4pm and the office was closed (expected) but a phone call had the owners greet me within a few minutes. They couldn’t be nicer folks. We got the bill taken care of and chatted for a few minutes and then they helped me park. There aren’t a lot of pull through sites in the park but I was lucky to get one. Standard hook-ups including 50 amp. I used the laundry facilities, 3 washers and 3 driers and it’s open 24 hours. I don’t think they have restrooms. It is fairly close to a major road and there is some road noise but it quiets down at night. There is also a train. I heard it twice, maybe three times during my day and half stay. The appeal of the park is the trees, but that’s always a double-edged sword. You have to pay attention to what you’re driving but I didn’t encounter any that needed trimming. They have daily, weekly and monthly rates.

Angostura has a number of campgrounds to choose from and I just picked this one at random. It's nice. The sites are nicely spaced but, some of them are not very level. I first pulled in 101 but my auto leveler had me 3 wheels off the ground and sloped down toward the lake. No thanks. I'm definitely here during off season and I've the campground completely to myself, except for the campground host. I believe the bathrooms have been closed down for the season. I'm hoping the dump station is still open - I will try to update this post if possible to report on that. Update - dump station is open but no water available.
The grounds are nicely kept, clean. 50 amp service but no water. There are a couple of spigots in the loop but the road is narrow enough that if you were filling your rig at one, no one could get by. There is potable water at the dump stations.
It is quiet here now but I suspect it isn't the case during peak season. A lot of boat traffic.
No pull through sites in this particular campground.
There are two access roads off Hwy 385. The one that is posted Angostura Reservoir, is the closest coming from Hot Springs but is more convoluted drive-wise. It does take you to the main entrance. The other is a bit further south (a bar/casino on the corner?) is a more direct route if you were going to Horsehead or Hat Creek campgrounds.

It's a little drive off I-5 but well worth it. I pulled in to the wrong area and was met by staff in a golf cart that led me over to the correct parking area for RV's (north side). The lot is level,close but separate from the truckers lot and is regularly patrolled by the golf cart squad. I don't know if they're actual security but it was nice to know someone was monitoring the area. They will offer you a ride over to the casino if you'd like. The entrance is on the far side from where RV's are parked but it's not a bad walk.
Lots of machines including a non-smoking area in the casino. It was a quiet night. I found this to be a great stop.

6/22/21 closed due to high fire danger.

We drove in directly across from the turnout to Sunset Crater National Monument. At the "T", we turned right and there were a number of camping sites along the road but there were campers in most of them so we kept driving. At the intersection where the sign points to Lockett Meadow we found an unoccupied site and settled in. There was A LOT of traffic heading toward the meadow and those roads are dusty. Luckily, it was blowing away from us. We did hear someone shooting for quite awhile but after dark, it was perfectly quiet.
If you go straight at that intersection, there is a locked gate. If you turn right, you head up a very narrow road (my partner describes it as terrifying) that is barely passable for two vehicles. You do not want to take a camper on it. The next morning we had our GPS programmed for our next stop and to exit the forest service roads, it tried to take us on a road that looked like it would head straight out to 89. We scoped it out with our Jeep first - don't do it - just backtrack the way you came in.
No Verizon service to speak of although I occasionally got a weak signal but it didn't last long enough to be of any use.

I almost hate to write a rave review because I'd like to keep this our little secret but it will be nice to give back something to threes wonderful folks.
A small(ish) park but spaces that will accommodate large rigs. The smallish aspect is nice because both the owners and residents are very friendly and helpful.
There is a nice little clubhouse that offers a pleasant sitting and visiting area, both inside and out. A little book and DVD library are available. One each mens and women's, private bathroom which are kept very clean. One washer and dryer, $1 ea, we did a lot of laundry and there was never a back up.
The owners are long time residents of the area and can likely answer any questions you might have.

First and foremost, this park is in a beautiful setting. It is easily accessed off Hwy 44 – which also means there is road noise. I called the day before I arrived to see if I needed to make a reservation (for a Monday) and was told no, but the store would be closed (closed Monday and Tuesdays) and to self-register when I arrived. I pulled in around 1:30 and stopped at the store. The self-registration slips are in a box but…no envelopes that I saw. When I returned with my check ($40 – which they say includes the Good Sam and military discount) I just folded the form around it and dropped it in the box. I did not see a credit card option.
Finding a site…I wanted a pull-through since I planned on only spending one night and leaving early the next morning. I did not see any kind of map showing how the park was laid out so I started walking around. Lucky for me a woman was riding a bicycle around and gave me instructions on how to access the pull-through sites – I appreciate that she was so helpful because it wasn’t intuitive. Hook ups seem standard although there is a sprinkler head attached to the water spigot – it didn't come on while I was there.
Be wary of overhanging vegetation, the rig that pulled in next to me did some trimming.
The dumpsters were full. Some of them, to the point of overflowing.
You need a code to use the bathrooms – not sure how you get that. The laundry room was open. $1.50 for each, washer and dryer.
There is no Verizon service here. Internet is, theoretically, available and I paid the $2 to have it. It barely worked and when the big rig pulled in next to me (why – when the park is empty???) I lost the signal entirely. I suggest not wasting your money on that option. Glad I previewed my route before I got there.
They look to have propane available for sale but again, the store would have to be open.
I saw a White-headed woodpecker which made me forget about the negative aspects.

Easy access and good for an overnight stay. All but a few of the sites are pull through and the utilities are appropriately placed.
I would disagree with others about highway noise, I certainly did hear it but it's way better than a rest stop.
A funny thing...I was here on a night that was supposed to drop below freezing and at 3 a.m. I heard water running. Thinking my hose had burst or some other leakage from my rig, I quickly got dressed, grabbed my flashlight and out the door - only to be met by sprinklers.
They do have wi-fi but I never was able to connect.
I did not use the facilities - which you get a code to access when you register.
Rate includes the Good Sam discount.
There is an office on the campground but it was unoccupied. Short walk up to the store and register with any cashier.

Update May 29, 2019 - I checked out the laundry and it leaves a bit to be desired. Machines have not been well cared for and two of the four driers were out of order. I'm holding off.