Category: Travel Destinations

RV PARK REVIEW


Campground/RV Park:  Live Oak Landing 
Location:  229 Pitts Ave, Freeport, FL 32439    (877) 436-5063
Date(s) Stayed: 2/18/15 – 3/18/15
Length of Stay: 1 month
Site #: 52
Cost per night (with taxes): $650 month
Discount Used: none
Connections: FHU’s
Stars: 4.5

MILITARY FAMCAMP  REVIEW

Campground/RV Park:  Gunter-Maxwell AFB FamCamp
Location:  390 March Blvd., Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-5005 (Montgomery, AL)
Phone: (334) 953-5161
Date(s) Stayed: 1/10/15 – 2/25/15
Length of Stay: 2 weeks
Site #:  #63 Pull-through
Cost per night (with taxes):  $400/month  $120/week  $20/night
Discount Used: none
Connections: FHU
Stars: 3.5



Gunter-Maxwell AFB FamCamp was a decent campground ‘on post’; you will have to go through post security gates to enter.  FamCamp has lots of room for the kids to play with playground.  Flat part-gravel, part-paved pull-through and back in sites; spacing a little tight but do-able.  Each site had a picnic table and standing charcoal bbq grill.  No firepits provided; no open flames permitted.  Some sites have metal canopies over picnic tables.  Two clean bath house and bathroom facilities.  Laundry rooms have 2 washers/dryer and folding table.  Free Wifi available in the park, though we used our own AT&T Hot Spot as free WiFi was intermittent due to other users.  Local tv but satellite if you have your own. There is a fishing pond on the other end of the FamCamp with lakeside pavilion and bbq grills.  Boat rentals available.  Great long roads for those who like running or long walks.  Quite a few permanents due to military and civilians going to or instructing schools.  We gave it 3.5 stars because of gravel sites, no firepits or open fires permitted and the accessibility (getting to/from) was a bit tedious.  Security gate guards didn’t hand out maps (that were provided) to get to the FamCamp nor were able to give directions how to get there.  Be aware you will be privy to hearing the sounds of freedom; airstrip is close by but that didn’t bother us.


Can be made up to 4 months in advance by Active Military, National Guard, Reservists, Retired, 100% DAV, DoD Civilians. . Site assignments are made on a reservation basis with priority given to active duty. PME students may make reservations in advance for the duration of their school. Some sites reserved for short stays up to 14-days.  90 day stay limit (except for students). 7 night stay limit in tent sites.  Has four overflow sites with electric/water (no sewer) for awaiting FHU sites.


Gunter-Maxwell AFB FamCamp Brochure


We were pleased with our stay at Gunter-Maxwell AFB FamCamp and would gladly return again.

CAMPGROUND REVIEW


Campground/RV Park:  Two Rivers Campground
Location: 2616 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, TN  (615) 883-8559
Date(s) Stayed: 11/28/14 – 12/3/14
Length of Stay: 5 nights
Site #: 313
Cost per night (with taxes): $44.25 winter rate 50 amp
Discount Used:  Good Sam
Connections:  50 amp FHU
Stars:  2


We picked Two Rivers Campground based on reviews.  They are located just two miles north of Opryland and shopping area, Opry Mills off of I-65.   We arrived about 3 pm to check-in experiencing typical process.   The sites are very tight even though they told us on the phone that we would have no problem parking a big rig.  Lots of trees and oftentimes, vehicles parked that may hinder maneuverability.  The campground had a ‘campy’ damp feel with all of the trees, packed mud, etc. The sites were packed dirt/mud with a small concrete pad with a picnic table. The sites backed up to each other; therefore, not good for toyhaulers that need to unload their toys from the rear of their coaches. The bath houses were not great; poor lighting and dirty, even throughout all hours of the day/night.  They have a camp store on location.  Camping World is located right down the road within walking distance.  While it is located near Nashville tourist areas, next time, we will camp/park elsewhere.  We will not be returning to Two Rivers Campground .

RV PARK REVIEW


Campground/RV Park:  Red Stone Arsenal   (Military) (Huntsville)
Location:Outdoor Recreation, Bldg 5139, Sportsman’s Drive, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35808  
Phone: (256) 876-4868 or 6854
Date(s) Stayed: 12/3/15 – 1/15/15
Length of Stay: 2 weeks
Site #: 17
Cost per night (with taxes): $120/week  $20/day
Discount Used:  none
Connections: 30/50 FHU
Stars:  4
  


We were pleasanty surprised when we arrived at Red Stone Arsenal Campground.  This RV Park is located ‘on post’ therefore we had to go through post security gates.  Easy to get to.  Once on post, signs direct you to RV park area.


Reservations are highly recommended and are accepted 90 days in advance. A 5-day cancellation notice is required for a full refund. Sites 2 and 3 are designated for overnight campers only. Reservations will be accepted based on availability. As this is a military post, make sure you are retired, active, or civilian/contract employee to have access to base before calling for a reservation.


Fairly new concrete pads 25 x 65. Clean sites!  Fire pit and picnic table at each site.  Please know there aren’t trees except for occasional sapplings in RV Park area; we stayed in the winter therefore wasn’t an issue but can imagine summer months to be considered.  Stay limit is 60 days during peak season and 90 days during non-peak season per SOP and AR-215 regulations. Sites 2 and 3 are designated for overnight campers only and may use the self-check box. Stays for longer than 1 night should make reservations via telephone or check in at the Outdoor Rec office to insure availability (sites may already be reserved).


Free limited WiFi at the RV Park.  We had to use our own AT&T Hot Spot.  Limited cable TV, RV Storage lot, Dog Run. Other MWR facilities on post such as Outdoor Recreation (equipment rental), bowling, bingo, golf, Officer’s Club, and more.  Laundry room was clean; had three working washers/dryers with fold tables and chairs to sit.  Bath houses had single shower and single stall toilet, so you had to wait your turn to shower but that didn’t affect us as we were self contained.  Playground for children in back of pavilion.  Great safe place for kids to ride their bikes.  Diesel not available on post; had to go off post to fill up truck before hooking up.  This IS a military arsenal so be aware that you will hear the sounds of freedom with big booms and bangs from their training area but none to deter us from leaving.  Close to post/base ammenities and services (golf, library, gas station, commissary, PX, fitness center, shopette, swimming, snack bar, Class VI, movie theater, museum, hospital, post office and car wash.


We enjoyed our stay here and would return again.