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Meridian 55+ RV Resort Apache Junction, AZ
46 days ago

RetiredVagabond
RetiredVagabond 44 reviews

"Too Tight. No patio room"

I've stayed in many campgrounds and "resorts" over the ten years of my travel. It seems Park owners just keep making sites tighter and really difficult to back in. This refurbished resort is a good example. Very nice building, pool, amenities,... Read more

684 days ago

RetiredVagabond
RetiredVagabond 44 reviews

"Beautiful Forested Area"

Older campground whose name changed this year. I stayed here back in 2014 and it's still a nice place to stay back in the Lolo valley. I was early in their season and they have it all cleaned up after the winter snows. Landscape is looking good.... Read more

914 days ago

RetiredVagabond
RetiredVagabond 44 reviews

"A nice campground, very secluded"

There is water available throughout the camp, but if you want to fill your RV tanks, do so at the Dump on your way into the campground. Make sure you are prepared for a wilderness stay, as supplies and fuel is an hour away (one way). There is a... Read more

Sully's RV Park Alturas, CA
1025 days ago

RetiredVagabond
RetiredVagabond 44 reviews

"Peaceful Layover"

This is a perfect spot to plant yourself after a 200-mile drive up the 395 from Carson City if you are traveling that way. They have 4 or 5 pull-throughs that are easy in and out for an overnight stay. As mentioned before there are a number of... Read more

1231 days ago

RetiredVagabond
RetiredVagabond 44 reviews

"Tight Campsites at a Premium"

While I've read the rates at this campground are $67-$70 per night, I only paid $20 nightly due to my Thousand Trails Collection membership. Frankly even that was overpriced for my needs. Due to COVID I checked in online and never spoke to anyone... Read more

1250 days ago

RetiredVagabond
RetiredVagabond 44 reviews

"Rural Camping on Paicines Ranch"

This campground advertises 596 campsites, I would guess if it was fully opened and repairs were done it would be much more. Typical of Thousand Trails Campgrounds are older and bought in a state of disrepair. It would take millions to fully bring... Read more

1276 days ago

RetiredVagabond
RetiredVagabond 44 reviews

"Hot Summer and Fall"

I would agree with several others posting for this campground. It's one of my favorite TT campgrounds. The river access is nice and this time of year the water is low but still enough to play in and may even be better for younger children.... Read more

Leavenworth RV Campground Leavenworth, WA
1353 days ago

RetiredVagabond
RetiredVagabond 44 reviews

"Large Thousand Trails Campground"

I hate to be negative, but while this Park has great potential, this review is very much like those written years ago. Same problems have been identified but no improvement that I can see. THE POSITIVE: This facility had a large well-kept pool,... Read more

1372 days ago

RetiredVagabond
RetiredVagabond 44 reviews

"A Peaceful Place - Dry Camping"

At least during my stay off the maximum of 14 days. Site costs range from $23-$25 dollars. Facilities are older but maintained, well at least cleaned. I have no gripes as I'm staying in a fifth wheel. Some campsites are very unlevel. There is a... Read more

1428 days ago

RetiredVagabond
RetiredVagabond 44 reviews

"Good Remote Boondocking"

I enjoyed the rugged area. Isolated, but there is a ranch down the road a piece. I had a herd of sheep daily though my camp and Cattle nearby. Road has some traffic. On the weekends it may be even more, I was here during the week. Road is... Read more
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Meridian 55+ RV Resort
Apache Junction, AZ
"Too Tight. No patio room"
"Beautiful Forested Area"
"A nice campground, very secluded"
Sully's RV Park
Alturas, CA
"Peaceful Layover"
"Tight Campsites at a Premium"
"Rural Camping on Paicines Ranch"
"Hot Summer and Fall"
Leavenworth RV Campground
Leavenworth, WA
"Large Thousand Trails Campground"
"A Peaceful Place - Dry Camping"
"Good Remote Boondocking"
"Unique Overnight Stop "
"Nice Facility"
"Beautiful Camp on the Big Hole River"
"Tight Site and Busy on Weekends"
"Winter Stay - Snow"
"Just Outside of Payson - Quiet"
Buffalo Bill SRA Campground
North Platte, NE
"Good place to "overnight""
Bonito Campground
Flagstaff, AZ
"National Forest Camping - Interesting Location"
Silver Falls State Park
Sublimity, OR
"Peaceful Tranquility "
"Serene Beach Walks"
"Good Campground Close to Eureka "
"Nice Visit Near Beach"
Paradise Campground
Santa Barbara, CA
"Peaceful Stay in Santa Ynez Valley"
"Wonderful Stay in a Beautiful Park"
"One of my favorite desert places"
Humbug Mountain State Park
Port Orford, OR
"Beautiful Camp with Beach Access Nearby"
Cerro Alto Campground
Atascadero, CA
"Quiet Campground Above Morro Bay California"
"Nice Winter Spot"
Twin Lakes Campground
Mammoth Lakes, CA
"Beautiful Campground on the Lakes"
"Nice Campground Near Payson"
Aspen Campground
Payson, AZ
"Beautiful Campground in the Forest"
Jacob Lake Campground
Jacob Lake, AZ
"Nice Campground Not So Private"
Red Canyon Campground
Panguitch, UT
"Great Campground Near Bryce NP"
Whiting Campground
Springville, UT
"Beautiful Campground with Basics"
"Quiet Mostly Tent Sites "
Falls Campground
Swan Valley, ID
"Peaceful Stay Along the Snake"
Philipsburg Bay Campground
Philipsburg, MT
"Nice Campground - Well Maintained"
"Wonderful Campground Experience"
Great Falls RV Park
Great Falls, MT
"Nice Older Park"
Hellgate Campground
Helena, MT
"Beautiful Camp on the Missouri Headwaters"
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