Best RV Resort or Campground

Womens79, we just stayed at Anchors Down in Dandridge, TN, a couple of weeks ago. We were headed to Lake Toxaway in NC and it was a good stop for us when traveling east.

Anchor Down is a BUSY park. It was practically full when we made our one night stop. They only had back-in sites available that evening. We could not see the water from our spot and it was $68 a night. Golf carts are used by many, even little kids driving them, so be careful!

It is a nice clean park with concrete pads and paved roads, the lady as the desk could use some training on 'friendliness'. As the coaches/trailers/fifth-wheels were arriving, there was a guy who could not have been nicer, he took our check-in information (license plate numbers, etc.) to have it ready for the 'stern' desk clerk.

Safe travels,
MM.

I've heard great thinks about Anchor Down in TN that someone else mentioned, on the lake with the Smokies in the background.

It's on our list of places to go. It be an easy drive from Huntsville. But heck we enjoy Honeycomb Creek right up River from y'all. Not fancy, or anything but ilove to spend time in Lake Guntersville.

Thanks to all who have responded. We will definitely be looking into these and others. Keep sharing the "great" experiences.

Anyone have any experience with Sand Dunes Recreation Area in Colorado? I saw a YouTube video that had a short segment on it. Seems interesting.

One of the best resorts we stay was Seven Feather in OR.

Ft Wilderness in Disney World is probably the nicest we stayed in. Also the most expensive. Mustang Run near Oklahoma City is very nice. All roads and sites are concrete. Nicely maintained grass, pool,rec center,dog run and the bathrooms were super nice. Very reasonable prices,too. Pipestem State resort park in West Virginia is very nice. The campground is nice but they have so much to do. 2 restaurants,golf,tennis,a lake for fishing,horseback riding,indoor and out door pools, archery,nature walks etc.

I agree with the prior posts regarding Indio - there are several resorts in Indio CA that are very nice.

Tiger Run in Breckenridge in CO is also nice. The only downside to Tiger Run is that the staff is stupid.

Do some research on the RIO Grande Valley in South Texas. Several hundred resorts from McAllen to Brownsville. Several Hundred Thousand winter texas flock there from Canada and the US. Loads of fun, inexpensive and plenty to do. This will be our 12th year there in the winter months.
The most welcoming locals you will ever meet. Look up Winter Texans on google for more info. Good Luck

Anchor Down RV Resort near Sevierville,Pigeon Forge,Gatinberg East TN on rt 139. Just to much to see and do. Great place to stay for months if needed.

azdryheat wrote:
I have favorite places that are favorites partly because everyone and his mother isn't there.

I can appreciate that.

jplante4 wrote:
The biggest reason I haven't been to more is that they are frightfully expensive and I don't play tennis. HHI had the nicest sites we've ever seen.

I can also appreciate this. I'm not a tennis player or golfer either, so those activities aren't a draw for me either.


Several have suggested Bluewater Key and it looks really nice. It's definitely on the list of places to see. I've only been to Key West for a few hours as a day stop on a cruise. The daily rates seem comparatively reasonable. I saw some references to the sale prices of some of the lots and :E wow. I won't be purchasing one any time soon.

I'm sure I could have picked a better title for the thread. Best is relative and there are many things that make for a best or worst experience. I've spent far more nights RVing outside of commercial campgrounds than I have in them. Also some of the best trips we've taken where we stayed at campgrounds were spent at some of the worst campgrounds. Worst is also subjective, but for these purposes I will say rude camp staff or "campgrounds" that were really parking lots or worse just muddy fields. Best/worst also depends on the purpose of the stay. I don't think price or description (luxury resort, etc.) make s place better or worse necessarily. Obviously if looking to full time and put down roots for an extended stay, most of the "luxury" resorts wouldn't be the least expensive or "best" option. The reverse of that is also generally true. If looking for a vacation getaway the least expensive campground that caters to full timers is probably not the "best" option. I do believe there are great reasonably priced "destination" resorts and there are really over priced "snobby" resorts.

We have lists of places we want to see or revisit. We've been to Alaska but never by RV. Traveling the ALCAN highway and exploring more of Alaska is definitely on my radar. The coastal north east is also something we want to explore more of.

We also like quirky and unique places. Thanks to DuchmenSport for pointing out Santa Clause, Indiana. That's a new one for us and looks interesting. We have a tradition of spending Thanksgiving in Pigeon Forge. I realize some would consider such touristy destinations torture, and I wouldn't necessarily want to full time at either of these but they are, for us, worthwhile visiting.

Bluewater Key is great for a few reasons. Cleanliness, privacy, amenities(you get your own tiki hut with furniture, tv, etc.), attention to detail.
Fort Wilderness is a place every RV owner should experience at least once. The place is gargantuan, you need a bus to get to the actual bus stop.
Honorable mentions are Sunset CG in Kings Canyon, Rafter J, Valencia travel village in Castaic,CA and Anaheim RV Park for its convenient location.(although I hear it's closing)