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| Alabama |
Deerlick Creek Campground
| 12421 Deerlick RD, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 | An Army Corps of Engineers campground, Deerlick Creek Campground is located on Holt Lake northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Campground has 46 water and electric sites, six of which are designated tent only. All offer riverside camping.
Website: http://www.recreation.gov/
Phone: 205-759-1591
Parking: Motorhome and Tow
Structures: Maintained Well
Cleanliness: Very Clean
Amenities: Include a dump station, laundry facilities, hot showers, a boat ramp, playground, multi-purpose court, fishing piers, a group shelter, swimming beach, hiking trails, and a paved bicycle trail. The hiking trails, bicycle trail and group shelter are for registered campers only.
Personnel: Helpful and Knowledgable
Campsite: Concrete
Overall Experience: Positive
Date Visited: May 2010
J. Knezak - August 2011
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| Florida |
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
| 4510 North Fort Wilderness Trail, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 | Back to nature campsites. Pets welcome at pet loops. Dog kennel available but not convenient. Sites include elec/water/sewer. Some with cable, premium sites have WiFi. Clean restrooms/showers and laundry areas. Transportation by Disney Transport buses and boats. Dining plan is convenient option as are tickets with additional Hopper option. The Whoop Dee Doo Review is a must see dining experience. Restaurant is nice buffet style breakfast/lunch/dinner spot. Campground prices vary according to the season (see website). Guests are big on decorating their site on holidays which makes the visit very festive.
Website: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/campsites-at-fort-wilderness-resort/
Phone: 407-939-7429
Parking: Motorhome and Tow
Structures: Maintained Well
Cleanliness: Very Clean
Personnel: Helpful and Knowledgable
Campsite: Concrete
Hookups: Partial (Full Electric, Water, Sewers)
Overall Experience: Positive
Amenities: Good sized Camp sites, most with elec/water/sewer minimum. Three restaurants are in the Fort Wilderness area. Boats, canoes, pools, Disney Transport system.
Date Visited: September 2008Larry C. - August 2011
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Leo’s Campground
| 5236 Suncrest Road, Key West, FL 33040 | Not the most up-market RV Park we've stayed in but it was acceptable. There is a bus that stops at the corner of Suncrest Road and Cross Street that will take you to downtown Key West. I believe the fare was around $1.00 each. Reasonable rates. Some shade.
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Website: http://www.leoscampground.com
Phone: 123-456-7890 or 800-321-7654
Parking: Motorhome and Tow
Structures: Adequate and Clean
Cleanliness: Acceptable
Personnel: Helpful and Knowledgable
Campsite: Rock
Hookups: Full (Electric [30 amp or better ], Water, Sewer, Cable)
Overall Experience: Positive
Amenities: Laundry
Date Visited: August 2010
R.Mueller - August 2011
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Georgia | Cloudland Canyon State Park
| 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, GA 30738 | Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain in the northwest corner of Georgia, scenic park offering trees, trails, waterfalls, and vistas. Straddles a deep gorge cut into the mountain by Sitton Gulch Creek. Elevation differs from 800 to 1,980 feet. Stayed on the North Rim camping area, the preferred area for motorhomes. Hardy visitors who hike to the bottom of the gorge (including a 600-step staircase) find two waterfalls cascading over sandstone and shale into pools below.
Pull-thru and back-in sites. No satellite TV or cell service. This park is for taking a break. Enter the park property from I-59 at Trenton, Alabama. Two switchbacks ultimately lead to the campground entrance.
72 level tent, trailer and RV sites. Reservations recommended for holiday weekends.
Website: http://www.stateparks.com/cloudland_canyon.html
or http://www.gastateparks.org/CloudlandCanyon
Phone: 800-864-7275 or 706-657-4050
Parking: Motorhome with Tow
Structures: Maintained Well
Cleanliness: Very Clean
Amenities: Include dump stations, laundry facilities, hot showers, and hiking trails.
Personnel: Helpful and Knowledgable
Campsite: Rock
Overall Experience: Positive
Date Visited: May 2010
B. Songer - August 2011
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| Illinois |
Chain O’Lakes State Park
| 8916 Wilmot Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081 | A nice wooded camp area with boating ramps, the 2,793 acre state park and adjoining 3,230 acre conservation area are located in the northeastern corner of Illinois in both McHenry and Lake counties.
Located in the heart of Illinois' largest concentration of natural lakes, Chain O’Lakes State Park is a water-oriented recreation area with outstanding opportunities for boaters, anglers and skiers.
The park has Class A-Premium areas (Honey Suckle Hollow and Fox Den) with a total of 151 sites for $25 each per night, except on Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day weekends when the fee is $35 per night; three Class B-Premium camp areas (Turner Lake South, Prairie View and Mud Lake East) with a combined total of 87 sites for $12 each per night. Maximum stay for campsites is 14 nights in a 30 day period. A responsible adult (18 years of age or older) acquiring a permit must have a camp shelter and set up at the time of registration. All campers must have a permit (receipt for payment) and only certified firewood is permitted, no one is allowed to pick up wood in the park. Alcohol is prohibited in the campgrounds. Limited campsites are available for reserving.
Dump Station - There is a $5 dumping fee for non-registered campers.
Website: http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r2/chaino.htm
Phone: 847-587-5512
Parking: Motorhome and Tow
Structures: Adequate and Clean
Cleanliness: Acceptable
Amenities: Recycling / Picnicking / Trails / Horse Rental / Camping / Dump Station /Rent A Cabin / Concession /Boat Rental / Hunting / Winter Sports / Turner Lake Nature Preserve
Personnel: Polite and Professional
Campsite: Rock
Hookups: See above for Class A and Class B
Overall Experience: Positive
Date Visited: June 1996
Larry C. - October 2011
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Hollywood Casino - Joliet
| 777 Hollywood Blvd., Joliet, IL 60436 | Good one-night stop. No cable or internet, water and electric only. Restroom was immaculate. Sites large and easily accessible. Shuttle to casino and restaurants were prompt and friendly.
Open seasonally, laundry facilities, showers and restrooms. Limited winter access.
Pricey for casino (October 2011 - $30).
Website: http://www.hollywoodcasinojoliet.com/Accommodations
Phone: 888-436-7737
Parking: Motorhome and Tow
Structures: Maintained Well
Cleanliness: Very Clean
Amenities: Casino and restaurants
Personnel: Polite and Professional
Campsite: Asphalt
Hookups: Electric, Water, and Dump Station
Overall Experience: Neutral
Date Visited: July 2001
Larry C. - October 2011
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Illinois Beach State Park
| 1 Lake Front Drive, Zion, IL 60099 | The park has dunes and swales with sprawling marshes, forests of oak and an array of animal life and vegetation.Treed sites on beach of Lake Michigan just south of Illinois/Wisconsin state line.
Check the website for seasonal availability. 241 Class A Premium sites with electricity and access to showers and sanitary facilities. Pets OK on leash only. You must obtain a camping permit from the park staff.
McDonald's, Wendy's and shopping about 1-2 miles away.
Website: http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r2/ilbeach.htm
Phone: 847-662-4811
Fax: 847-662-6433
Parking: Motorhome and Tow
Structures: Adequate and Clean
Cleanliness: Acceptable
Amenities: Swimming beach for summers. Fishing/Hiking/Bike Trail/Lodging (96 room Illinois Beach Resort and Conf Center & Restaurant). North Point Marina 5 miles from campground. No alcohol.
Personnel: Polite and Professional
Campsite: Rock
Hookups: Limited (Electric Only)
Overall Experience: Positive
Date Visited: August 2010
Larry C. - August 2011
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Martin Campground Inc
| 2303 New Lenox Rd, Joliet, IL 60433 | The campground is a basic, open, grassy area with gravel sites and roads. Though small, it provides a the necessities for an overnight stay. Some activities surround the area.Sites are first come first served.
Near New Lenox with some activities in the surrounding area. Located East of the Casino campground.The Website seems to stretch the facts about the accommodations. I classify it as a Walmart with frills.
Website: http://www.hikercentral.com/campgrounds/104649.html
Phone: 815-726-3173
Parking: Motorhome and Tow
Structures: Adequate and Clean
Cleanliness: Acceptable
Amenities: Clean campgrounds with good location.Check in and out was quick and easy. Above and beyond expectations. This campground was fair. Staff friendly.
Personnel: Polite and Professional
Campsite: Rock
Hookups: None
Overall Experience: Neutral
Date Visited: August 2010
Larry C. - October 2011
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Paul Wolff Campground
| 38W235 Big Timber Road, Elgin, Illinois | Details and/or Suggestions: Within Burnidge Forest Preserve is Paul Wolff Campground. The campground contains 89 improved, vehicle camp sites with 50-amp electrical service, water access, parking pad and fire ring. Improved camp sites are available to vehicles or tent campers. Each improved site is capable of handling a 50-foot motorhome.
Camp sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis; reservations are not taken. Daily camp fees are $25 for non-residents. Firewood is available for $5 per bundle at the campground office.
Train tracks near, no showers, one central flush bathroom, several pit toilets. Level & paved.
Open May 1 to October 31
Website (for brochure): http://kaneforest.com/publications/brochures/camping.pdf
Phone: 630-444-1200
Parking: Motorhome and Tow
Structures: Maintained Well
Cleanliness: Very Clean
Personnel: Polite and Professional
Campsite: Asphalt
Hookups: Partial (Basic Electric, Water, Dump Station)
Overall Experience: Positive
Amenities: Hiking/Equestrian trails
Date Visited: October 2011R. Mehlenbacher - October 2011
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