This is a bit lengthy, but we hope it helps someone with planning.
January 2016 trip
Camp Creek State Park, Camp Creek, WV
Beautiful campground with creek/river running beside
Water/electric - we were still winterized
We were the only ones there. We would love to camp there during the season.
Rivers End campground, Tybee Island, Georgia
Nice campground with FHU. We didn't use the laundromat, but did workout in their workout room somewhat successfully. The pool wasn't open because of cold weather.
This was our first introduction to close campsites, but it was very nice and friendly people. Bonus- two dog parks within one block of the camp. Dogs are NOT allowed on the beaches. We would return off season.
John Prince Campground, Lake Worth, Florida
This county campground was nice but had a few more full time occupants. It was located in a lower economic area. Tornado warnings were issued on the TV but not by the campground. I asked why not and the attendant said that they received a lot of calls from campers asking where to go. He laughed and said they were always getting those warnings and they don't amount to anything. Yikes! We spent time in the laundromat during the storm. Laundromat requires tokens that people apparently hoard. We had to drag our stuff to an in town laundromat. They do have an area they call a dog park but it's not fenced in. Internet was spotty but ok. We are not interested in returning here.
Calusa Campground, Key Largo
We were given a FHU campsite with a partial view of the Gulf of Mexico that was very nice. Our friends have a 5th wheeler and were given a site with long term campers. Our neighbor at the site told us that on the weekends the campground turns into 'Little Havana' because most of the site owners live in Miami and spend weekends in Key Largo. There is a laundromat that we didn't use, a pool that we didn't use and kayak rentals that we tried to use, but their computers were down. We are hoping to return.
Sugarloaf Key KOA, Summerland Key, Florida
We had electric, cable and water hook up. There were unusual rains during our visit. We drove down in a heavy rain, but it stopped for about an hour as we were trying to set up. The water hook up was quite low, the cable didn't work well and when it rained, we were flooded. On the upside, they have an onsite pub with live music Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. There is a dog park available. Internet was spotty but ok. We are not interested in returning.
Pine Island KOA, Pine Island Florida
The rains caused problems here, too. We lost out on our assigned spot and it took several tries to find us a spot. Their records could be kept better.
We had FHU and a nice site. We were next to a lot owner that planted flowering shrubs and that was nice.
We attended an ecumenical church service and the people were very welcoming and encouraged us to come to Sunday Night Live which is live music provided by retired music professionals and amateurs. It was fun.
We found the largest onsite dog park here. We would have used it more except it was a bit soggy.
The laundromat was ok. Cable was basic. No weather channel of any kind. Internet was pitiful.
Linger Lodge Campground, Bradenton, Florida
We had a river side campsite reserved but it was given away. We ended up camping across from our intended site. Everyone tells us to be ready for a flood when it rains. We didn't have trouble.
This campground is a bit tired, but the riverside campsites (and across the street) are nice. They are not too tight and who can argue with being by a river?
Laundromat is aging but efficient. No provision is made for dogs. There is an onsite restaurant that is popular with the locals. It serves gator bites.
Internet is only available near the campground office. Cable offers high end channels. We kayaked the adjoining river. Cost $5/ hour or $15/ day
Joan
7 stops? sounds like an epic adventure. Lots of rain though...
Yes. Today we are at the Gunter Hills COE. They have FHU for $22. It is on a river and it has a very nice bath house and laundry ($1 washers & dryers.)
We will be home soon, weather willing
It sounds like you have had a great trip! Thanks so much for the detailed information regarding the campgrounds/RV parks. We can't wait to take our 21 BHS on its maiden voyage. We have registered for the rally at Fort Stevens State Park, Oregon, in July. By any chance, are you planning to attend? We hope to have the opportunity to meet you sometime as we wander around this great country.
Bill & Jane - we would love to meet the two of you as well at some point, but won't be going out west this summer (we plan to do that next summer). This summer we will be going out to Maine and will be participating in the Acadia NP unofficial rally that Davis is organizing and coordinating. We are really looking forward to that. Where are you two located?
Gregg & Joan
Good reviews, thanks!