Military MWR Campgrounds

[LittleRed586]

Hi Everyone!

My husband is AD Air Force with 17 years in and it looks like he is going to be medically retired within the next 12 to 18 months. We have thus started planning out our dream of full time RVing. How are the facilities at military campgrounds?

I found a directory of military campgrounds online and the rates are actually pretty reasonable when compared to privately owned campgrounds. My only concern is how the quality of the facilities stacks up as to privately owned campgrounds.

We aren't looking for vacation resort type places. All we want is a safe place to hook up a fifth wheel to electric, water and possibly sewer and do our laundry.

Our ultimate goal with this venture is to simply see the United States on a budget.

[jnharley]

We have stayed at a couple of military campgrounds that we will not return to. Most of them are satisfactory. Some are incredibly had to get into because of "homesteaders". The prices are generally reasonable. We do not go out of our travels to find them but if we are in the area and a military campground is nearby, we stay. Check out Passport America for another option for discounted camping. Usually pays for itself on the first stay. There are restrictions though.

[kep5niner]

LittleRed586 wrote:
How are the facilities at military campgrounds?

I haven't been to too many MWR campgrounds, but I was at Ft. McCoy, WI, for a 2-week course, and opted to take my TT there in lieu of the BOQ. It turned out to be a great campground with wonderful facilities! And I saved the gov't money, as it was much cheaper than the BOQ when it came time for my expense report.

I look forward to trying other MWR facilities if my travels take me there. Headed to Hale Koa in a few weeks!

[TripleE]

We frequently stay at Famcamps when they are in the area we want to be in. They are generally cheaper than private parks. Some are great, some not so great. Use the website to check reviews. Also, some take reservations and some don't so be aware of that. I try to stock up on groceries at the commissary while on the base. Generally, the people are great.

[Sandia_Man]

Like anything else in life, some are better than others but all feel safe and are a good value in our books. We frequent them when we can and thoroughly enjoy the privileges of using all the amenities contained on base. Here is a website that is privately run but has an exceptional wealth of info which is not currently available from government sources.

[RoyB]

The couple I have been too were great places. I am retired DOD Civil Service and get the same privileges...

Being a retired DOD with 42 years combined AF and Civil Service time would probably would have to relinquish my stay to a active military person at those places however... Retired Active Military probably has stay rights over DOD folks as well...

I know in my work travel days always associated with us DOD types staying at government bases etc... I got moved out of Sheppard AFB TX base facilities one night around 2AM one night by an active duty Air Force type person. After that happened I would never stay at the Government bases anymore... Kind hard to find a hotel room after 2AM hehe... I slept in my truck that night...

I would find the sites you like and use the heck out of them haha...

Roy Ken