Old grumpy guy

2oldman wrote:

noplace2 wrote:
We have to spend some time seeking out places where there aren't kids, drunks, excessive noise/lighting etc., but they are out here and we are happy being in them. The search is time well spent.

Yep. Quiet is becoming a rare commodity.

Not as rare as one might think. Takes looking in the right places as I'm sure you are aware. But for those that aren't and are truly looking for peace and quiet without bells and whistles, I offer the following simple advice:

Do area searches for small, privately owned campgrounds. Refine that search to include/disclude your priorities. This initial search will frequently lead you to something suitable but more frequently lead to a local entity that might be even more useful. We found our current digs this way.

We started by selecting a relatively broad area. In our case it was the mountains of NC and followed that with the search parameters: "small privately owned campgrounds". After that we had to redefine "small" to mean less than 30 RV sites. We then zoomed in on weather, locale and amenities. We had literally dozens of hits. It's amazing the number of places that cater to people who just want to be left alone in peace and quiet! But of course, anyone can have a website. We went then to local venues and asked about what was available in this particular area. That's how we got here.

HERE is one of the best places we've been in 14 years of fulltiming. Check it out: 22 very widely spaced FHU RV sites, 20 of them seasonal from 4/1 through 10/31. 50A at each, 90 channel cable and good WiFi included for the princely sum of $270/mo plus metered electric.

To be sure, there are no kids, no pool, only about one "activity" a month and not a single person uses outside lights or sound. We are all friendly, but with no need or desire for "social" affectations. We like it so much that for the first time in our venture, we're likely to stay here for the summer.

We're at 2,000' amidst heavy woods which engender comment re: 2 drawbacks: 1) The myriad birds get up REALLY early- 0600 and they are really loud. OK, OK, we have 3 feeders out! Hummingbirds don't really drink that much and the doves (including an albino) are adorable. But I digress.

2) We are parked under 5 poplars and 2 oaks. They release enough daily sap to ...well, you get the idea. The shade and the beauty more than counterbalance it all.

We've been asked many times throughout our journey these many years about how we spend our time. We've never needed an activities director. We walk these gorgeous mountains 15 miles/week. We slopped into a free gym with thousands of dollars of equipment just 3 miles from here, and between us, we read, either physically or electronically, about 5 books/week. I love to cook, we eat very well. Am I missing something not to like? :)