VA Parks

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Being retired military we have used numerous military campgrounds around the country. There are also some VFW posts like the one in Yuma that have RV parking sites. And also mentioned, American Legion posts sometimes have RV parking sites such as post 137 in Jacksonville, FL. I've never run across any VA RV parking and I'm also a card carrying service connected disabled vet.

Here is a reference to some of the military campgrounds we have stayed at..

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FastEagle

Being a retired DOD employee I have used the MWR DOD rec areas a few times. Most of these are around very nice lake locations. All you need to do is show them your Issued CAC card. Even though the retired DOD employees have these privileges with the MWR we always yield to the retired service members. When we check-in we always have that info status on our check-in forms and have on a couple of occasions yielded our stay to let a service person to use the full-up facility. Been there done that haha...

We also have the SENIOR PASS and this gets us into alot of NATL PARKS that have entry fees. Also gives us a 50% discount on inside camp ground fees as well...

I am pretty sure there are some VA Hospitals that have RV SPOTS on the property to accommodate the family's visiting the hospital.

Roy and Carolyn

I have worked for the local VA hospital for the last 15 years, & never heard of this....

Buster52 wrote:
Thanks for the replies to my inquire. After looking into some of the information given me and looking at www.militarycampgrounds.us that some provided. I remembered that the person I was talking to who was telling me where I could stay, that her husband is a 100% disabled Vet. I have also asked several people I know who are retired Vets who also RV and they informed me that there are several Military Bases that allow active and retired Vets to use the RV spaces on base. Such as Lemoore Navel Air Station has RV spaces. So for me as a plan Vet of 4 years I will not be able to use them. So if you are 100% disabled do to the Military, Active, Reserve or some government workers you may have a place to stay.

Thanks

Buster

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Don't give up on the military Fam Camps. Call to see if you can use them. Most are for active duty or retired military, DOD civilians, disabled vets. Won't hurt to call.
Some of the parks are inside the military facility and can be a bit difficult to access. Others are outside the facility.

GM

Thanks for the replies to my inquire. After looking into some of the information given me and looking at www.militarycampgrounds.us that some provided. I remembered that the person I was talking to who was telling me where I could stay, that her husband is a 100% disabled Vet. I have also asked several people I know who are retired Vets who also RV and they informed me that there are several Military Bases that allow active and retired Vets to use the RV spaces on base. Such as Lemoore Navel Air Station has RV spaces. So for me as a plan Vet of 4 years I will not be able to use them. So if you are 100% disabled do to the Military, Active, Reserve or some government workers you may have a place to stay.

Thanks

Buster

www.militarycampgrounds.us will give you info on all US Military base famcamps. They also show who is eligible to use them. Some allow 100% disabled vets, some do not. Do you have a senior access pass for Federal Lands? This will give you 1/2 price camping in most (but not all) National Parks, Forests, etc.

I also am not aware of any VA RV parks but you many have been thinking about the American Legion such as this one. Many American Legion posts have RV parking availble for members to use. Some of them are quite extensive and nice.

Another resource, allready mentioned earlier, if you are retired military is the U.S.Military Campground website. It is a privately funded website owned by a retired U.S.Air Force member and is probably the most complete military campground resource available.
Barney

No such thing as VA parks that I know of, but if you are 100% service connected disabled, many discounts can be had just by asking.