Keeter59 wrote:
Bil Satellite - Good point about the 99% but thats ok with me. There are places to stay all within a half days drive or less anywhere in the US. Again, parks are divided into different categories dependent on what they offer and how they look. You may not be able to or want to stay in a Platinum location but you will be able to find somewhere to stay that for sure will fit your needs if you have a big-rig; TRULY Pull-Thru, TRULY Full-Hookups and TRULY Big Rig FRIENDLY. If you prefer a Coyote Ugly site just for the night, it's on there. Basically, all I have done is visited tons of sites that rate these parks & used their input, I also visualized them on Google Earth and gleaned as much info from that as well. I have done my best to ensure they fit the needs of Big Rig, Full Hookups and appear to be the nicest in their area. Basically, according to me as interpreted from tons of ratings these parks ARE the best of the best in the area they are located in.
While I think your intentions are good and many may find your info valuable. The reality is we are not buying the parks but for the most part just staying a few days.
There is little disparity in the true destination parks. It is the more out of the way places where the gray areas exist. But if you have a need to be in Havre De Grace, MD than you take what is available plain and simple. There is no need to do lots of research on the matter.
Some places will always be better than others. As long as the place is safe and has functional hook ups. I can find a way to make it work for a few days.
While I appreciate a nice paved, well landscaped spot as much as everyone. I am not seeking perfection at each stop.
I find a simple review with RV parks .com or RV Parky and I can find out all I need to know. If something is questionable I may call.
But I don't need full military reconnaissance of the RV park.
All the details just aren't that important. I'm not buying I'm just staying a few days.
In the end I'm more motivated by convenience than amenities. Any site that I can somehow maneuver into with 50 amps will do.
Sure an extra large pull through site is better but if the Resort/park/campground is not located convenient to my ultimate destination it doesn't matter.
Once you've been through the circuit a time or two, I find choosing a camping spot is really not that complicated.
