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ALABAMA  

Dothan:  Blacktop camping at Emerald Coast RV/Camping World.  FREE (Dec 06)

Huntsville:  Monte Sano State Park (state).  30 amps, some W & E, some FHU; back-ins with some pull-thrus.  FREE (as camp host) (Nov 04/Nov 05/Nov 06/Nov 07)

Huntsville:  Space & Rocket Center RV Park (state).  Small park convenient to town; 30 amp, FHU; most sites big rig friendly; pull-thru and back-in sites; most sites fairly level altho those in the lower loop may get flooded during rain; sap from hackberry sites most of year; ladybug invasion in fall on sites adjacent to open meadow.  $$$ (Apr-Dec 03; Mar-Apr 04, May 07)

Huntsville:  Redstone Arsenal RV Park (military).  Newer of their two RV parks; 50 amp, FHU, very spacious pull-thru and back-in sites.  $$$ (Nov 07)

Irondale:  Blacktop camping at Sam’s Club. FREE (Apr 07)

Summerdale:  Rainbow Plantation (Escapees).  30 or 50 amps FHU; level back-in sites; dry campsites available in overflow; metered electric; friendly folks.  $$  (Dec 04, Jun 07)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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ALASKA

Anchorage: Elmendorf AFB (military).  Weak 30 amps, water; dump station available; back-in treed sites.  $$$ (May 05/Aug 05)

Denali:  Denali National Park (national).  Dry camp; dump station available; back-in sites; very few big rig sites.  $$ (Aug 05)

Fairbanks:  Fort Wainwright (military).  50 amps, W & E; dump station available; pull-thru sites: free WIFI near Outdoor Rec building.  $$$ (Aug 05)  Note:  This campground is scheduled to be closed permanently in 2007.

Kenai:  Kenai Central High School (local government).  FREE as part of Workamper position.  (May-Aug 05)

Seward:  Marathon City Park (city).  Dry camp; back-in site overlooking Resurrection Bay; dump station available; beautiful view of bay and mountains.  $$ (Jul 05)

Tolsona:  Rest area on Alaska Highway 1 (dry camp).  Double-ended rest area;  paved and fairly level.  FREE (May 05)

Tok:  John’s Chevron (private).  Dry camp in back-in sites behind service station.  FREE with fill-up.  Note:  fuel much cheaper at other stations.  (May 05)

Mile Marker 162.7 on Parks Highway: Denali State Park (state).  Dry camp in paved parking lot that is day use during the day, campground at night; gorgeous view of Alaska Range and a peek of Mt McKinley.  $ (Aug 05)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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ARIZONA

Dolan Springs:  Dolan Springs RV Park (private).  30 amps, FHU; short pull-thru sites.  $$$ (Apr 05)

Glendale:  D & R Family RV (private).  30 amps; pull-thru into garage to get solar panels installed.  FREE (Mar 05)

Lake Havasu City:  Lake Havasu RV Park (RPI).  30 amps, FHU; back-in sites.  $ (Apr 05)

Peoria:  Ramada Inn RV Park (private).  30 amps, FHU; short level pull-thru sites.  $$$$ (Mar 05)

Quartzsite:  BLM land (national).  Open land; graveled lot, fairly level.  FREE (Apr 05)

Tucson:  Davis-Monthan AFB (military).  Large parking lot for overflow.  $ (Mar 05)

Willcox:  Ft. Willcox RV Park (PA).  30 amps, FHU; pull-thru sites; easy on-off I-10.  $ (Mar 05)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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ARKANSAS

Morrilton:  Petit Jean State Park (state).  50 amps, FHU; back-in and pull-thru sites in renovated Loop A; beautiful park with sites overlooking Lake Bailey.  Steep but doable uphill climb to state park.  Beautiful hikes, interesting interpretive programs.  $$$$ (May 07)

Mountain View: Ozark RV Park (private).  30 amps, FHU; back-in and pull-thru sites available; pickin’ shed in park; friendly folks; walking distance to town; right next door to Ozark Folk Center.  $ (monthly rate) (Oct 06, Apr-May 07)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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CALIFORNIA

Anaheim:  Anaheim Harbor RV Park (Recreation USA).  50 amps, FHU; level paved back-in short site (2 sites needed-one for rig, one for truck);  $$$$ (Apr 05)

Lompoc:  Vandenberg AFB (military).  50 amps, FHU; short level paved back-in site.  $$ (Apr 05)

Point Mugu:  Point Mugu RV Park (military).  50 amps, FHU; level, paved back-in short but wide site.  $$$$ (Apr 05)

San Martin:  Camping World (private).  Dry camped north side of building.  FREE (Apr 05)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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CONNECTICUT

East Canaan: Lone Oak Campsites (private).  50 amps, FHU; pull-thru and back-in sites; sites in treed area or in meadow; resort park with lots of activities for entire family; spotty phone coverage; beautiful area of the state.  $$$$$ (May-Sep 06) Note:  Our site fee was part of package for working there and considerably less than paying guests.

Thomaston:  Branch Brook Campground (private).  Small family-run campground; 30 amps, FHU; some pull-thru sites; extra $2.50/day fee for a/c or electric heater usage;   $$$$$ (May 04/Oct 05/May 06/Oct 07/April-May 08).  Note:  Electric now metered effective 2007.

Thompson:  West Thompson Lake (COE).   Small campground; 30 amps, W & E; all sites wooded with a few big-rig friendly.  $$ (May 04; Jun 04, May 08)

Woodstock:  Chamberlain Lake Campground (PA).  Wooded campground with a few larger back-in sites; 30 amps, FHU; $10 gate key deposit refunded upon departure.  $$$ (May 04)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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DELAWARE

Lewes:  Cape Henlopen State Park (state).  Water only; parallel paved sites; picnic table and fire ring at each site; nice biking and walking trails; historic site within park.  $$$$ (Apr 06)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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FLORIDA

Big Pine Key:  First Baptist Church parking lot.  Blacktop camping with water and showers available.  FREE as part of Habitat volunteering.  (Jan-Feb 06)

Chiefland:  Chiefland RV Park (PA).  Small campground; friendly manager; 30 amps FHU; some pull-thru sites, mainly back-ins.  Next to flea market. $$ (Dec 03)

Fort Myers:  Blacktop camping at Camping World.  FREE  (Feb 06/Jan 07)

Fort Myers:  Orange Grove RV Park (private).  50 amps, FHU; long, fairly level back-in sites; clubhouse with planned activities; citrus trees at sites available to anyone.  $$$$ (Feb-Mar 06)

Jacksonville:  Pelican Roost RV Park at Mayport Naval Station (military).  50 amps, FHU; pull-thru sites facing the waterfront; back-in sites elsewhere with view of waterfront; big-rig friendly; free WIFI in or near the clubhouse; strict pet policies.  $$ (Mar 04/Apr 06/Dec 06)

Key West:  Sigsbee RV Park (military).  Dry camp; back-in sites; close to restrooms; water and dump station nearby.  $ (Feb 06)

Lake City:  Slow ‘N Easy RV Park (PA).  30/50 amp, some FHUs; back-in and pull-thru sites on grass; out in the boonies off a gravel road.  Not worth the drive from the interstate, even with the discounted rate.  $$ (Jun 07)

Malabar:  Camelot RV Park (private).  Medium-sized campground with 30 and 50 amps sites, all FHU; CATV; WiFi;  big-rig and pet friendly; near busy railroad tracks and US 1 but not as noisy as Breezy Palms in Palm Bay; owners do a fabulous job guiding you to your site – the driver can almost close his eyes and follow the directions!  $$$ (monthly summer rate) (Jun-Sep 07)

Melbourne Beach: Long Point County Park (county).  50 amps, W & E; back-in and pull-thru sites; most on waterfront; lovely park with lots of biking trails; great birding; dump station available.  $$$$ (Mar 06)

Moore Haven:  The Marina RV Resort (RPI).  50 amps, FHU; back-in sites; noisy airboats during hunting season.  $$-$$$$ (stayed longer than the allowed RPI week).  (Jan 06)

Palm Bay:  Breezy Palms RV Park (private).  Small campground; some sites 30 amps, 50 amps, all FHU; most sites big-rig friendly; back-ins; adjacent to very busy railroad tracks and US 1 (noisy); very friendly park management and guests.  $$$ (based on two-month stay) (Jan-Mar 04)

Palmdale:  Hendry’s Sabal Palms Campground (private).  50 amps, FHU; back-in sites; metered electric; very rustic and peaceful.  $$ (Jan-Feb 07/Jan-Feb 08)

Pensacola:  Oak Grove RV Park, Pensacola Naval Air Station (military).  50 amps, FHU, CATV, back-in sites on spacious cement pad; minutes to beach, located at end of runway—noise from jets during daytime only.  $$$$ (Jun 07)

Pensacola Beach: Fort Pickens (national).  Campground across from beach and short distance from the fort; 30 amps, W & E; back-in sites, several large enough for big rigs.  One of our favorite campgrounds – very scenic and peaceful during the winter.  $$ (Dec 03) Note:  Hurricanes in 2004 & 2005 wiped out access road to campground-still closed. 

Satellite Beach:  Manatee Cove, Patrick AFB (military).  30 & 50 amps sites, some W & E, FHUs; overflow with no hookups; mostly back-ins, some pull-thru sites; can be noisy when nearby firing range is in use; lots of area to walk and bike; sites on or near the Banana River; $-$$$ (Dec 04/Dec 05/Jan 06/Mar-Apr 06/Dec 06-Jan 07/Jan 08)

Tampa:  Coon’s Creek Recreation Area, MacDill AFB (military).  50 amps, FHU plus cable TV, back-in sites.  Lots of room to walk and bike.  Restaurant within walking distance as well as usual campground amenities.  Short walk to beach and marina on Tampa Bay.  $$$ (Mar 07)

Vero Beach:  Indian River County Habitat Campground (private).  30 amps, FHU; back-in sites.  FREE  (Jan 06) Note:  Only for Habitat volunteers during scheduled builds. 

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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GEORGIA

Albany:  Devencrest Travel Park (PA).  30 amps, FHU, cable; long pull-thru site.  $ (Dec 04)

Clarkesville:  Moccasin Creek State Park (state).  30 amps, W & E; back-in and some pull-thru sites; some sites with view of lovely lake.  $$$$ (Oct 04)

Cumming:  Bald Ridge Creek (COE).  30 amps, W & E; pull-thru sites available; big rig friendly; most sites have wonderful view of Lake Lanier.  $$ (Mar 04)

Guyton:  Mossy Oaks Music Park Campground (private).  50 amps, W & E; level, grassy sites; dump station available.  $$ (Oct 04) Note:  Campground only open during bluegrass festivals and for Habitat volunteers during scheduled builds.

Jekyll Island: Jekyll Island Campground (state).  50 amps, FHU; cable TV; pull-thru and back-in sites, some tight; treed sites; winter guests very welcomed; close to island-wide bike trails.  $$-$$$$$ (lower rates once you’ve been a winter guest)  (Apr 06, Mar/Apr 07/Dec 07-Jan 08)

Kings Bay:  Eagle Hammock RV Park (military).  50 amps, FHU, cable TV; large pull-thru and back-in sites.  Lots of biking/walking trails.  Close to I-95.  $$$ (Sep 07)

Richmond Hill:  Fort McAllister State Historic Park (state).  30 amps, W & E, mainly pull-thru sites.  Hiking/biking trails.  $$$$ (Feb-Mar 08)

Rincon:  Camping in relative’s front yard. 

Rincon:  Blacktop camping in local churchyard.

Savannah:  Skidaway Island State Park (state).  50 amps, W & E, some FHU; all sites pull-thru; lots of big rig friendly sites; nice biking and walking trails; lots of sand gnats/flies.  $$$$ (Mar 04)

Saint Mary’s:  Crooked River State Park (state).  30 amps, W & E, some pull-thru sites; large sites; nice biking and walking trails; lots of sand gnats.  $$$$ (Mar 07)

Woodbine:  King George RV Park (PA/RPI).  50 amps, FHU, pull-thru, very convenient to I-95.  $$ (Feb 08)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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ILLINOIS

Du Quoin:  Du Quoin Fairgrounds (county).  30 amps, W & E; pull-thru site overlooking lake.  Site included in Escapade cost.  (Sep 05)

Knoxville:  Trav’l Park (private).  30 amps, FHU; shaded pull-thru sites. $$$$ (Sep 05)

Rend City:  South Sandusky, Pin Oak Campground (COE).  50 amps, W & E; long back-in site; gorgeous campground with lots of places to walk and bike.  $ (Sep 05)

Salem:  Marion County Fairgrounds (county).  30 amps, W & E; very short pull-thru – had to straddle two sites; bad power in some sites.  $$ (Sep 05)

Troy:  Blacktop camping at Cracker Barrel.  Designated RV sites too short for our combo – parked all the way in back of parking lot.  FREE (Sep 06)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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INDIANA:

Batesville:  Indian Lakes (RPI).  50 amps, FHU; large level back-in sites; nice park; plenty of room to walk & bike.  $ (Sep 04)

Goshen:  Elkhart County Fairgrounds (county).  30 & 50 amps W & E, FHU sites; back-in and pull-thru sites; high voltage in some sites; very noisy trains.  $$ (Sep 04)

Kokomo:  Blacktop camping at Sam’s Club.  FREE (Apr 04)

Nappanee:  Newmar Mfg.  Hookups for customers awaiting service.  FREE (Apr 04/Oct 05)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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IOWA

Amana:  Amana Colonies RV Park (private).  50 amps, FHU; level pull-thru sites in open field; free firewood.  $$$$ (Sept 05)

Cedar Falls:  Blackhawk County Park (county).  50 amps, FHU; long back-in sites; pleasant and fairly new park; right on part of bikeway throughout Cedar Falls.  $$$ (Sep 05)

Forest City:  Pammell RV Park (city).  50 amps, electric only; back-in sites; lovely park not far from Winnebago plant.  $$ (Sep 05)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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KENTUCKY

Berea:  Walnut Meadows (PA).  50 amps, FHU; pull-thru sites.  $$ (Oct 05)

Cave City:  Singing Hills (PA).  Older campground with strange layout.  Nice owner.  30 amps, FHU, some pull-thru sites but tight. $$ (Apr 04)

Ft. Knox:  Camp Carlson (military).  30 amps, FHU; level, long, easy access sites; firing range nearby.  $$ (Apr 04)

Renfro Valley: Renfro Valley RV Park (private).  50 amps, FHU; back-in sites.  $$$$ (Oct 05)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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LOUISIANA

Lake Charles:  Blacktop camping at Sam’s Club.  FREE (Dec 04)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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MAINE

Freeport:  Blacktop camping in lot below LL Bean.  FREE (Jun 08)

Great Pond:  Great Pond Outdoor Recreation (military).  30 amps, W & E; several back-in sites large enough for big rig; lots of black flies seasonally; very friendly folks; internet access in clubhouse. $$$ (Jun 04)

Scarborough:  Blacktop camping at Sam’s Club.  FREE (Jun 04)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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MARYLAND

Fort Meade:  Fort Meade RV Park (military).  50 amps, FHU; mainly pull-thru sites; big-rig friendly; lots of biking and walking areas.  $$$$ (Apr 04/Oct 07)

Frederick:  Blacktop camping at Sam’s Club.  FREE (Apr 04)

Hagerstown:  Blacktop camping at Sam’s Club.  FREE (Oct 07)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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MASSACHUSETTS

Otis:  Klondike Camping Resort (private).  50 amp, FHU, back-in site.  We own this 1/3 acre site set in the Berkshire Mountains.

Westport Point: Horseneck Beach State Park (state).  No hookups; pull-thru sites; big-rig friendly; nicely laid out; lots of biking and walking paths; higher-numbered sites are on beach.  $$$ (May 04)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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MICHIGAN

Alpena:  Camper’s Cove (PA).  30 amps, FHU; back-in and pull-thru sites; very helpful staff.  $ (Aug 04)

Alpena:  Alpena County Fairgrounds (county).  30 amps electric, water and dump station available; back-in sites close overlooking Thunder Bay River.  $ (through Habitat subsidy) (Aug 04)

Cedarville:  Cedarville RV Park (PA).  50 amps, FHU; level back-in sites.  $$ (Aug 04)

Empire:  Platte River Campground, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshores (national).  30 amps electric only; water and dump station available; high voltage; spotty phone coverage.  $ (Aug 04)

Port Huron:  Port Huron KOA (private).  50 amps, FHU; level sites; pull-thru sites available.  $$$$ (Aug 04)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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MINNESOTA

Faribault:  Camp Faribo (private).  30 amps, W & E; pull-thru sites; treed sites; dump station available.  Allowed to stay past checkout while we went to local attraction.  $$$$ (Sep 05)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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MISSISSIPPI

Jackson:  Summer, mid-90s – no records kept back then.

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MISSOURI

Branson:  Treasure Lake Resort (RPI).  50 amps, FHU; short pull-thru sites; back-in sites available also; close to attractions but isolated enough to be peaceful.  $ (Sep 06)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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NEW JERSEY

Jackson:  Maple Lake Campground (PA).  30 amps, W & E; back-in sites; old park with most sites taken by permanent residents; lots of air in water lines entire stay; beautiful lake.  $$$ (May 06)  Note:  This is the dumpiest park we’ve stayed in so far.  It needs TLC-it could be beautiful because of its surroundings.

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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NEW MEXICO

Deming:  Dream Catcher RV Park (Escapees).  50 amps, pull-thru & back-in sites; friendly folks.  $ (Mar 05)

Williamsburg:  Desert Haven Animal Refuge (private).  50 amps, FHU; quasi pull-thru and back-in sites. $ (Jan-Mar 05)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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NEW YORK

Middletown:  Blacktop camping at Sam’s Club.  Very friendly manager.  (Oct 07/April 08)

Natural Bridge:  Adirondacks 1000 Islands (private).  50 amps, FHU; several pull-thru sites; spotty cellphone coverage; best ice cream store in town.  $$ (with monthly rate)  (Jul 04)

Weedsport:  Camping in relative’s front yard. 

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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NORTH CAROLINA

Kenly:  Blacktop camping at Flying J.  FREE (Apr 06)

Kure Beach:  Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area (military).  50 amps, FHU, cable TV, long back-in site.  Very quiet.  Easy walk to either Atlantic Ocean or Cape Fear River. Easy bike ride to aquarium, Fort Fisher State Historic Site, ferry.  $$$ (Sep/Oct 07)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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NORTH DAKOTA

Grand Forks:  Grand Forks AFB (military).  50 amps, FHU; cable TV; long back-in site; lots of mosquitoes.  $ (Sep 05)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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OHIO

Celina:  Mercer County Fairgrounds (county).  50 amps, FHU, large back-in site; friendly and welcoming manager.  $$ (Sep 06)

Dayton:  Wright-Patterson AFB (military).  50 amps, FHU; level and mainly pull-thru sites; big-rig friendly; lots of biking and walking areas; low water pressure; water not very tasty, even with filters.  $$ (Apr 04)

Fayette:  Harrison Lake State Park (state).  30 amps electric only; water and dump station on way in; large back-in site.  $$$$ (Sep 06)

Fremont:  Blacktop camping at WalMart.  FREE (Oct 05)

Van Wert: Van Wert County Fairgrounds (county).  30 amps, electric only; nearby water spigot.  Site included in Escapade cost.  (Sep 06)

Willoughby Hills:  Blacktop camping at Sam’s.  Great breakfast at Manhattan Deli in same parking lot.  FREE  (Sep 06)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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OREGON

Brookings:  Arch Rock overlook (state).  Dry camped in large parking lot; beautiful view overlooking Pacific Ocean.  FREE (Apr 05)

Rockaway Beach:  Paradise Cove Resort (RPI).  30 amps, FHU; back-in site.  $ (May 05)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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PENNSYLVANIA

Buckhorn:  Blacktop camping at WalMart.  FREE (Oct 05)

Carlisle:  Blacktop camping at Flying J.  FREE (Oct 05)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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RHODE ISLAND

Middletown:  Carr Point Recreation Area (military).  50 amps, water & electric, long level back-in sites with beautiful view of Narragansett Bay.  $$$ (Oct 07)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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SOUTH CAROLINA

Charleston:  Foster Creek RV Park (military).  50 amps, FHU; long back-in site; concrete pad for parking and patio (former mobile home park).  $$ (Apr 06)

Hunting Island:  Hunting Island State Park (state):  50 amps, water & electric, pull-thru and back in sites; sites either in treed area or with ocean view.  Caution for big rigs in treed area:  sites may be tight; watch out for large trees on either side of loop road.  $$$$ (Apr 08)

Myrtle Beach:  Apache Family Campground & Pier (private).  Weak 30 amps, FHU; large campground with sites either in sun or in treed area; right on Atlantic Ocean.  $$$ (Jul 02)

Sumter:  Shaw Air Force Base (military). 50 amps, FHU, back-in site.  Fairly quiet other than the occasional military jet.  $$ (Mar-Apr 08)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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TENNESSEE

Heiskell:  Raccoon Valley (Escapees).  30 amps, FHU; pull-thru sites; older park with narrow, short sites; friendly folks; $1 extra for cable.  $$ (Sep 04)

Memphis:  Agricenter RV Park (county).  30 amps, W & E; long pull-thru sites; farmer’s market on site during season.  $$$ (Oct 06, Apr 07, May 07)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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TEXAS

Balmorhea:  Saddleback RV Park (PA).  50 amps, FHU; level pull-thru sites at truckstop; cable 2 channels available.  $$ (Dec 04)

El Paso:  Fort Bliss FamCamp (military).  50 amps, FHU; level pull-thru sites; some highway noise.  $$ (Jan 05)

Livingston:  Rainbow's End (Escapees).  50 amps, FHU; back-in and pull-thru sites; some overflow sites; friendly folks.  $$ (Dec 04)

San Antonio: San Antonio KOA (private).  50 amps, FHU; level back-in and pull-thru sites; spotty WIFI available; bus stop across from campground.  $$$$$ (Dec 04)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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VERMONT

Westfield:  Barrewood Campground (PA).  30 amps, W & E; some pull thru sites; nice campground layout; no cellphone coverage; very friendly folks.  $ (Jun 04)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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VIRGINIA

Roanoke:  Blacktop camping at Burlington Coat Factory parking lot.  FREE (Apr 08)

Virginia Beach: Little Creek RV Park (military).  30 amps, FHU; cable TV; back-in sites; tight entry into RV park.  $$$ (Apr 06)

Virginia Beach:  Ocean Pines RV Park (military).  50 amps, FHU, cable TV; long level back-in site.  Awkward sewer connection.  $$$ (Oct 07)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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WASHINGTON

Lakewood City:  McChord AFB (military).  Dry camped in large overflow area.  $ (May 05)

Sumas:  Sumas RV Park (private).  50 amps, FHU; gravel, level pull-thru sites.  $$$ (May 05)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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WEST VIRGINIA

South Charleston:  Blacktop camping at Sam’s/WalMart.  FREE (Oct 05)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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ALBERTA

Whitecourt:  Lions Club RV Park (private).  15 amp W & E; pull-thru sites; treed park.  $$$ (Aug 05)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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BRITISH COLUMBIA

Chasm:  59 Mile Roadhouse (private).  Dry camped in level parking lot, rear of restaurant (good food).  FREE (May 05)

Dawson Creek:  Alahart RV Park (PA).  20 amps, FHU, pull-thru site.  $$ (May 05)

Dawson Creek:  Northern Lights RV Park (private).  30 amps, FHU; pull-thru grassy sites; site provided to wash vehicles; very low water pressure.  $$$$$ (Aug 05)

Liard River: Liard Hot Springs Provincial Park (government).  Dry camp; long back-in site.  $$ (May 05)

Mackenzie:  Mackenzie Municipal RV Park (city).  Dry camped in level gravel parking lot.  FREE for 1st 3 nights (May 05)

Muncho Lake: Muncho Lake Provincial Park, Strawberry Campground (government).  Dry camp; back-in sites; right on lake with gorgeous view; next to turnaround.  $$ (Aug 05)

Prince George:  Southpark RV Park (PA).  30 amps, FHU; gravel level pull-thru sites. $$$$ (May 05)

Prophet River:  Prophet River Provincial Park (government).  Dry camp in level park next to picnic area.  $ (May 05/Aug 05)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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MANITOBA

Morris:  Centennial Museum RV Park (private).  30 amps, W & E; back-in long enough to stay hitched up; right in town, a little noisy during the day because of proximity to main street.  $$ (Sep 05)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

 

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NEW BRUNSWICK

Alma:  Chignecto Campground at Fundy National Park (government).  50 amp, FHU or water and electric only, back-in and FHU sites, several spacious and private.  Dump station available in park.  Daily entrance fee to park separate from camping fees.  $$$$$ (Jun 08)

Oak Bay:  Oak Bay Provincial Park (government/private). 15 & 30 amp back-in and pull-thru sites, water at site, dump station available in park.  $$$$ (Jun 08)

Saint John:  Rockwood Park (city).  30 amp water & electric back-in sites on level gravel.  Dump station available in park.  $$$$ (Jun 08) 

Welshpool:  Herring Cove Provincial Park (government).  20 amp electric, pull-thru and back-in sites in sunny field or shaded trees; water and dump station available in park.  $$$$ (May-Jun 08)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

 

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NEWFOUNDLAND

 Argentia:  Argentia Sunset RV Park (government). 30 amp FHU pull-thru and back-in sites.  Less than a mile from the ferry.  Beautiful view of water.  $$$$ (Jul 08)

Bauline East:  Celtic Rendezvous RV Park (private).  30 amp FHU back-in sites high on cliffs.  Awesome view of Atlantic Ocean with whales, puffins and other seabirds visible from our sites.  Weak wifi signal from sites but strong from office.  $$$$ (Jul 08)

St. John’s:  Pippy RV Park (government).  30 amp, FHU, mostly back-in sites in treed loops.  Wifi available on one loop only.  Close to town, on bus route.  $$$$$ (Aug 08)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

 

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NOVA SCOTIA

Upper Rawdon:  Blacktop camping (FREE). Former IGA/gas station.  (Jun 08)

Baddeck:  Bras D’Or Lakes Campground (Private).  Back-in, pull-thru sites, 30 & 50 amp, FHU.  Free wifi at site.  Clean campground, spacious sites.  Good Sam/AAA/KOA discounts honored. $$$$$ (Jul 08)

Bickerton West:  Wharf Loop dry camping.  (FREE)  (Jul 08)

Church Point:  Belle Baie Camping Resort (private)  30 amp, FHU, large back-in sites with beautiful view of Saint Mary’s Bay.  Free wifi available near office.  Very friendly folks.  $$$$ (Jun 08)

Glen Margaret:  Wayside Park (membership)  30 amp, FHU, back-in sites.  Free wifi available near office.  $$$$ (Jun-Jul 08)

Judique:  Dry camping in community center parking lot next to Celtic Music Interpretive Center.  (FREE) (Jul 08)

Lockeport:  Dry camping in parking lot opposite visitor center.  (FREE)  Couldn’t find anyone for permission but found out the next day overnight parking prohibited.  (Jun 08)

New Harbour:  Dry camping in parking lot of community center still under construction.  (FREE)  (Jul 08)

New Harris:  Seal Island/North Sydney KOA (private).  30/50 amp, FHU, back-in and pull-thru sites.  Free wifi at sites closer to office. About 15 minutes from North Sydney and Newfoundland Ferry. $$$$$ (Jul 08/Aug 08)

Wedgeport:  Dry camping or limited electric at individual’s cottage (FREE).  Sidney approached us at WalMart in Yarmouth – invited us to stay on his property.  Gorgeous view of the cove, but best of all – new friends.  (Jun 08)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

 

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ONTARIO

Niagara Falls: Niagara Falls KOA (private).  $?  (Jun 98)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

 

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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Borden:  Sun-N-Shade Campground (private).  30 amp, FHU and water and electric sites, pull-thru and back-in sites, free wifi.  Fairly level grassy field.  Close to Confederation Trail for hiking and biking.  Really friendly owners.  $$$$ (Jun 08)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

 

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SASKATCHEWAN

Lashburn:  Behind Community Hall (private).  Dry camp; fairly level gravel lot; off service road to Yellowhead Hwy.  FREE (Sep 05)

Yorkton:  Blacktop camping at WalMart.  FREE (Sep 05)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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YUKON TERRITORY

Beaver Creek:  Dry camp in fairly level rest area.  FREE (May 05)

Burwash Landing:  Kluane River Overlook East (dry camp).  Paved level parking lot; popular place with RVers.  FREE (Aug 05)

Watson Lake:  Campground Services RV Park (private).  Dry camp; back-in site with water spigot nearby; dump station available.  $ (May 05/Aug 05)

Whitehorse:  Pioneer RV Park (private).  30 amps, FHU; pull-thru sites.  Free WIFI available on lower level of park.  $$$ (May 05/Aug 05)

Legend - $: Less than $10     $$: $10-15     $$$: $16-20     $$$$: $21-30     $$$$$: Over $30

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