RV campgrounds with hookups

[JT4SC]

Hello All!

Is there a national chain that offers just a space and hookups, without the swimmping pools and extra ammenities??  We like KOA, but would prefer a cheaper alternative.

Thank you for your help!

[skipn]

Not a national chain but you might check out the Elks.

Skip

[JackConrad]

As was mentioned, many of the Elks facilities have camping available for Elks members, some with connections. The Moose also do this. Both have a list available for members listing the different facilities and what they offer.  Jack

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

Jusdt a thought...

Has anyone tried the newer truck stops with the power supplies for truckers?

I have seen alot of truck stops now with parking slips that they charge you per night to connect.

I beleve it's the "No Idle Law" thing....

wonder what they charge? and if it is something we can also use?

Nick-

[HighTechRedneck]

There are many Corp of Engineers built/managed parks all over the country.  Many I have looked into have 55'+ spots with electric/water and a sewage dump station and sometimes sewer hookups. 

[gg04]

The corps is ridding itself of most of its camprounds..if you cannot get ahold of a live person to confirm its existence do not go........Tlhe directories and web sites lie....gg04

[HighTechRedneck]

The corps is ridding itself of most of its camprounds..if you cannot get ahold of a live person to confirm its existence do not go........Tlhe directories and web sites lie....gg04

Are you sure about this?  That is a pretty bold statement that the COE online reservation system is out of date and making invalid reservations.  What part of the country have you experienced this problem?

[gg04]

Texas, Oklahoma,arkansas, Missouri, Kansas...just last trip directory and state information centers web connections said they still existed...they didn't ..If you cannot talk to a Live person at the park beware....They are in the process of turning parks over to local governments and selling or giving some to private corporations to run (our favorite two in Dallas) gg04

[HighTechRedneck]

I can see how directories and State info web sites get out of date when there are changes like that.  Those don't get updated in real time.  But I would wager that the reservations system on recreation.gov is probably current.

[gg04]

When I called the corps 800 reservation number they said  the parks were open and they were not devesting themselves of any properties...same on thier web site 6 months ago...but when we showed up at the parks the names had changed and rates had went up 3 to 5 times what they were when in corp management....(these were parks we had stopped and stayed in  every 6 months to a year for the last 10 to 14 years) just saying beware..gg04

[ChuckMC9]

I was at Hickory Creek (a COE) in Lewisville just north of Dallas two weeks ago, and the web system, though clunky, worked without a hitch. Would like to know which ones you mention in Dallas? aren't functional when you get a chance. I do think they are turning over Oakland, but am not familiar with others.

[gg04]

Silver lake (turned over to city..2 to 3 times rate) and twin coves which they claimed was now a private company..4 to 5 times old rate... places we stayed while doing great americian truck show in Dallas easy in and out..have been running the roads since 1987 and really hate to see this happen. Contacted corp ,senator , etc  to find out under what law divestment was legal..and they all claimed wasn't happening..gg04

[Dallas]

Another option for camping is Military installations. Many have camping spots set up for retirees at a steep discount compared to public camping facilities.
There are certain regulations, but if you are an honorably discharged I don't think there are too many problems.

Here is the website for the Army called, "Paths Across America":

http://www.armymwr.com/portal/travel/paths/

Navy:

http://www.mwr.navy.mil/MWRPRGMS/cabin.htm

Airforce:

http://wpsv.wpafb.af.mil/recoffsites.htm

I'm sure there are other sites as well.

Dallas

[kygirl]

I know that several of the corps of engineer camps are now State Parks and are fair and reasonable. We stayed at several this year and were very pleased. Some have stores, resturants etc. A fresh trout dinner was just $6.95. Not bad for a very good dinner!
Kentucky Girl

[DrivingMissLazy]

I have always been under the impression that in order to use military installation campgrounds you had to be either on Active Duty or Retired Military. Otherwise you can not even get admission to most military installations.
Richard

Another option for camping is Military installations. Many have camping spots set up for retirees at a steep discount compared to public camping facilities.
There are certain regulations, but if you are an honorably discharged I don't think there are too many problems.

Here is the website for the Army called, "Paths Across America":

http://www.armymwr.com/portal/travel/paths/

Navy:

http://www.mwr.navy.mil/MWRPRGMS/cabin.htm

Airforce:

http://wpsv.wpafb.af.mil/recoffsites.htm

I'm sure there are other sites as well.

Dallas