RVParkReviews.com???

Parrothead Mike wrote:
I've posted on RV Park Reviews.com several times over the past few years and all have been accepted except one. In fact, the one not posted was for a park I gave a 9 rating to and very positive comments. My mistake was that I posted the name of the owner (first name only). I later realized my error and then didn't repost since nearly everybody that camps there loves the place and I was more or less repeating what they said. Check it out - Jessie Lea RV Park in Big Stone Gap, VA.

I think that RVPR really wants to cut out the rants. I like the site and use it quite often. I look for trends in the ratings. Reviews that are generally 7-10 is a good sign in my mind even if there is a 4 tossed in by someone that's not happy. You can tell when there is problem at a CG, most of the reviews mention similar experiences.

Another good aspect of RVPR is that you have the CGs website and map/satellite view along with the comments and ratings. The site is not perfect, but in my opinion there aren't many similar sites where you can get that kind of info all in one place. And it's free! You don't have to buy some thick book like Woodall's with all that advertising.

Parrothead,

I agree...really I do and like you I too look for "trends".

BUT...and a big but for a reason...if RVParkReviews doesn't feel that having a certain feature (i.e. like loose reservation policies) is "pertinent" to the "appearance" of the campground or "accessibility" of the utilities, or whatever...those "trends" will be censored and NOT POSTED FOR YOU OR I TO SEE THAT TREND...THAT is the point.

My issue with this CG is that they take a reservation but their policy is to NOT take a CC number or deposit or send you anything formal as a confirmation. So you as a camper may be traveling hundreds of miles and may actually show up after dark THINKING you have a reservation like you would normally expect when you call and MAKE A RESERVATION. I've showed up at KOA's and other CG's well after dark after traveling 600 miles that day...what I'm greeted with is a note/confirmation with my site posted at the office door...I get that along with the map provided by the CG and drive to my site...in the morning I go to the office to "officially" check in.

What would have happened to me had I showed up after dark at this place...would they have had ANYTHING formally telling me I was out of luck?...Would they even know I was showing up???...THAT is the issue I was trying to relay on RVParkReviews...but admin over there chose to determine in his/her opinion that it wasn't relevant...although I think I have more to the story as to why...read next post...