We have created the campground page to assist you in deciding whether you would like to stay at a given campground. We currently have a 40' Diesel Motorhome with three slides; prior to 2007 we had a 35' Gas Motorhome with one slide. We do not rate campground bathroom facilities as we seldom use them; we prefer the convenience of our own restroom. We use the various campground links on the left side of this page in determining where to stay.
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Location: San Juan Bautista, CA Site#: 98Type of hookups: Full hookups 50 AMP. Big Rig Friendly: Yes.Wi-Fi: Yes, but only at the clubhouse area. We used our Verizon Aircard.Cable: Yes
Pros: Pull through sites and with some trees and shrubs between sites for privacy. We didn't use it, but they said the pool was nicely heated. Nice play area for the dog. Very easy on and off access.
Cons: It was about 9 miles to any shopping or restaurants.Cost: $30.00 (our weekly rate average)
Rating: 8.75
Notes: We stayed here to tour the Monterey area, and drive US1 north and south of Monterey.
Location: Pismo Beach, CA Site#: 165Type of hookups: Full hookups 50 AMP. Big Rig Friendly: Yes.Wi-Fi: Yes and also excellent coverage on our Verizon Aircard Cable: Yes
Pros: Beach....you could walk right onto the Pacific Ocean. Very nice quiet community (we were there end of April 2010) you did not feel like you were in a tourist / beach community (meaning it was NOT crowded). Very pet friendly and the dogs could go on the beach as well. Cons: The sights were all back-ins and a bit short for us. We just fit our 40' motorhome into our site (the site was plenty wide enough to park our tow vehicle next to it). Cost: $47.50
Rating: 9.0
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Location: Ventura, CA Site#: 60Type of hookups: Full hookups 50 AMP. Big Rig Friendly: Yes.Wi-Fi: Yes, and we also used our Verizon Aircard Cable: No
Pros: Pull through sites and samll grassy area between sites. The grounds were well maintained and looked very nice. We also found a nice walking/biking trail right outside the campground which was a bonus for us.
Cons: LOTS of road noise from 101, so much noise John renamed the park "Say What?". The prices on their website must be very dated and when I made the reservation the gentleman told me it was 50.00/day (total). When we got their the lady at the front desk said he must have forgotten to mention the 4.00/per dog fee and 5.00/day HOTEL tax. That is when I said "Say What?" and wasn't very happy. I told her that the website said the rate was 38 -41.50/night and she said she doesn't take care of that...do you want to stay or not. I wasn't too impressed with that friendly attitude. Cost: $59.00 (50.00/ night + 4.00/per pet + 5.00 HOTEL tax)
Rating: 7.0
Notes: We stopped here on our tour of the Pacific Coast. This would be a nice place if it weren't for the road noise and the price. I would NOT stay here again, especially at that price.
Location: Santee, CA Site#: 211Type of hookups: Full hookups 50 AMP. Big Rig Friendly: Yes.Wi-Fi: Yes, and Verizon aircard worked fine as wellCable: Yes
Pros: Large Pull through sites which are very level and wide. Very clean and nicely maintain campground, with lots of trails for walking and biking (5 mile loop). 2 pools and a hot tub, and also several lakes if you like to fish. Good location for touring the San Diego area.
Cons: To get to any of the local shopping areas is rather chaotic on Mission Gorge Blvd. Cost: $805.00/month + electric
Rating: 9.0
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Location: Borrego Springs (Ocotillo Wells), CASite#: 16Type of hookups: Full hookups 50 AMP. Big Rig Friendly: Yes.Wi-Fi: Yes (we have a Verizon Air Card but did not work .... very little reception even with amplifier)Cable: No
Pros:Nice back in site with trees on both sides of you for privacy and shade. Friendliest place we have stayed at. This is a very small park with lots of regulars and everyone stopped to chat and made us feel at home. Lots of hiking in the area and the wildflowers were beautiful, exactly what we came here for.Cons: Not much shopping in the area; and cell phone coverage was very weak even with our amplifier. No amenities at the park, however they were working on install a hot tub and pool. Cost: $150.00 for week (electric included)
Rating: 8.0
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Location: North Palm Springs, CA Site#: 63Type of hookups: Full hookups 50 AMP. Big Rig Friendly: Yes.Wi-Fi: Yes. We also used our Verizon Aircard without an issueCable: No
Pros: Very nice campground lots are nice an wide and some privacy between sites. Paved streets, lots of amenities and very friendly staff and neighbors.
Cons: Cost: $22.50 (listen to one-hour presentation about resort - see notes below)
Rating: 9.5
Notes: We stayed here to tour Joshua Tree National Park. This RV Resort has lots for sales, so we got a discount for riding around resort in golf cart and listen to what is happening in resort.
Location: Quartzsite, AZ Site#: 10Type of hookups: Full hookups 50 AMP. Big Rig Friendly: Yes.Wi-Fi: Yes,but we used our Verizon Aircard Cable: Yes
Pros: Pull through sites for our overnight stop. Staff and residents very friendly. Nice hot tub, and a good value.
Cons: A bit dusty, and a few older units in park.Cost: $25.23
Rating: 7.75
Notes: This was a good overnight stop for us from Mesa, AZ to Palm Springs, CA
