My family has a travel trailer that we hitch to our truck and travel just about anywhere we want to go. We have two pre-teen boys and they just love to camp out. After doing a little research we discovered that Loon Lake Lodge had hookups for our camper and they also had tent sites and yurts. The boys wanted to pitch a tent, but we got them a yurt for themselves. It had bunkbeds which was much better for them than sleeping on the ground – in my opinion anyway. They even had a little refrigerator where they could keep their water and soft drinks cold and a microwave for evening popcorn snacks.

Our site was perfect for our needs. We are pretty much self contained, but we did need to be near the facilities. Which we were. The boys rented a paddleboat one afternoon and their father took them fishing every morning. Then one evening we had an early dinner and drive the few miles to the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area. The brochure said one of the best times to see the heards was right before sundown, do we parked and had a great vantage point. It was very educational for the boys to see wildlife as it should be – without interference from humans.

In our camper area we met some very nice people and the boys also found some children their own ages to pal around with. Everyone was friendly, including the management. There isn’t anything they could have done to make us feel more welcome. Our set up was easy and worry-free.

Halesford Harbour is pretty cool. My husband and I took a little trip to Smith Mountain Lake to check this place out.

We found the motel to be clean and nicely decorated. The restaurant (Jakes Place) has a really nice Jambalaya and Mahi-Mahi. I think its probably one of the best on the lake. The RV park was not completed yet but I believe they are taking reservations for the June opening. It’s really nice and there is lots of space for the kids to run around, go fishing, and boating.

I think it is the best Smith Mountain Lake RV park but that is just my opinion. If you love Smith Mountain Lake and the surrounding areas you will love Halesford Harbour.

Our family has taken our RV on the road so we can enjoy our stay where ever we are. We have room for five to sleep comfortable. I just loved Yosemite RV Park! We had a choice of full hook-ups or just water/electricity. We selected the full hookup because the costs were so reasonable.

There were quite a few other RV families like us, and everyone got together and had a fine time. Our children met others the same age and were able to swim and play sports together. We met people we will stay in contact with. When the kids were out using up their energy, us more sedate folks took in a movie.

Yosemite RV Park has something for everyone it seems. They have these huts and places to pitch a tent. They have very nice cabins that sleep up to 10 or 12. And you get to choose what kind of slot you want for your RV. Since we didn’t have to worry about it being too warm, we choose a place where we had beautiful outdoor views.

The staff and management were very accommodating. They told us about things we could do in the area as well as just visiting Yosemite. When we drove through Yosemite it was more than I expected. The snow capped mountains looked like they should be in a Hollywood movie. The kids were interested in all the Indian names for cities and creeks.

We had our own fire pit where we could cook out and different folks took turns cooking for the others. It was wonderful! Yosemite RV Park has a very homey feeling for those who are away from their actual homes.

Yogi’s Jellystone Park in Emporia is a great campground!

They have nice clean bathrooms and showers and the nicest folks you will find anywhere. They were very accommodating and helpful when we ran into some mechanical issues with our new coach. They are right off I-95 making it an easy on easy off stop over.

I look forward to going back to spend more time at this great park!

I like to avoid weekend getaways that are too close to the highway and one of my friends recommended the Loon Lake Lodge in Reedsport, Oregon for its peaceful ambience.

We drove from the Eugene airport and were greeted by a herd of elk grazing away unperturbed by the curious onlookers. That set the tone for the trip which was one of the best we have had in recent times. Loon Lake is a great place. It’s easily accessible and yet, has a natural aura about it. Coming back to the resort, we are a family of 3. But we chose a riverfront cottage. It has a deck that overlooks the lake and there’s nothing like having a drink hearing the loons in the distance. Just melts the stress away. The cottage was very spacious and well furnished. The kitchen was well stocked. And the linen was clean and fresh.

The marina area has different types of boats for rental and we spent some time in a Pontoon boat which was a first for the kid. I tried by hand at Canoeing but it was a lot more difficult than it seems. The kid was also introduced to fishing. Her first time and she caught her first fish within minutes.

If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful place with great services that wont drain your pocket, then this is it.

We were planning our trip to Yosemite National Park and a lot of people suggested that we book our stay at the Ahwahnee. But for a family of 8, it was a tad overpriced and we decided to opt for the cheaper Yosemite Pines Resort. The call was made and we booked the luxury cabin. It being off season, we got the cottage for $189 which is amazing considering that you are living in a full size cottage that can house 8 people.

We were greeted by the bellman who was very curteous and accompanied us to our cabin. The cabin was picturesquely located. It had a rustic feel to it which was complimented by the right furniture. The beds were heavenly with clean linen and the kitchen is as good as your own.

Yosemite is an hour’s drive away but the drive is well worth the wait. Stop and click some pictures. We went for hiking trips and kids loved the moutain biking trails. The ambience was amazing. We could feel the Yosemite air while we enjoyed our barbeques in the evening.

Did I forget to mention the petting farm? If you are pet lover, then you gotta visit this place. The alpacas are so gentle and beautiful.

If you are looking for a pleasant stay for a cheap price, then this is a great choice. I would certainly recommend it to my friends and relatives.

Saddle Mountain RV Park is a beautiful place to stay with great views of Carmel Valley from the public deck and pool area. The hikes up the hill provide panoramic views of the Monterey Bay/Carmel area with the ocean behind.

The park seems to be beyond the fog line, with sun on the deck while Monterey and Carmel have thick fog. The people who run the place are helpful and friendly and the park is dog friendly. Pool opens in June and I can’t wait!

Don’t be deceived by the pictures on their website – Wine Country RV Park is disgusting. The pictures portray it as a very beautiful park when in fact it is an eye sore. Probably 95% of occupants are permanent and small old rvs are scrunched in like sardines. Sites are unlevel and overall appearance is truly unsafe. I’m surprised that Good Sam is affiliated with this park.

Shady Pines RV Resort is great location on South 6th Street in Galloway, New Jersey between Jimmy Leeds Road and Route 30.

They have the cleanest bath house I have ever seen! The clubhouse is fantastic as well with tv, shuffleboard, and pool table. The campground has paved streets and pretty level sites with gravel, mostly back-ins depending on the time of year.

Very friendly owners on site. Sites have full hookups, except no cable! You must use your over-the-air antenna and there are only a few channels available. Smithfield is just a short ride away and is only about 20 minutes away. About 2/3rds of park is year round or seasonals. The campground has free wi-fi with the Tengonet system.

Shoprite, Wawa, and many other stores are closeby. The park also has propane. We will stay here again. We stayed here 4/2012.

Joel and Roz Bieler started Country Haven Campground and had it for years so when it was sold several years ago I was worried it wouldn’t be as good.

Not to worry. Of all the many campgrounds we go to this is by far the best. We have been going so long that we know many of the people living in the area, all who are nice. Make sure to go to the bake shop across the street on Friday and Saturday for really good food and to Bieler’s fruit stand just up the street for fresh garden goodies. The food is good and the prices are too. The people who have these places are Amish so be on your best behavior. They are wonderful people and aren’t used to anything different.

You’ll really like it here but it isn’t the best place for little children. It’s just nice and quiet. Not a lot for children to do although there is a swing. This place is a plus.