Stay Date: April 2009
Our Rating: BAD - 6
This park has many attributes; good location, large, level sites with shelter and table, and access to a large casino and several fishing lakes. The free WiFi did not work well; however, Verizon service and Aircard were strong. The office staff was friendly and we appreciated the helpful security staff and the 24-hour gate at the entry. The drawback is the noise from trains. The park is adjacent to the stop for the Rail Runner express, which starts at 5:03 AM and runs every hour until after 8:00 PM. During the night, freight and Amtrak trains are frequent. All use their horns continually, and the noise is loud and obtrusive. Earplugs are mandatory for this to be a quality stay.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Birdwatcher’s RV Park, San Antonio NM
Stay Date: April 2009
Our Rating: GOOD – 7
Not many frills, but it is a decent value for the price. Sites were well spaced and level in the large gravel parking lot. Hookups were OK, there’s no cable but a clear shot at the satellite. Verizon cell and Aircard worked well. Convenient to Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge. There are lots of quail and singing Red-winged blackbirds in the evening. Besides Bosque Del Apache, it's a nice trip (50 Miles) to the Very Large Array, which is worth the trip. Socorro, 10 miles away, has a small Super Wal-Mart and a very good brewery restaurant (Socorro Springs). The owner is friendly and aside from the occasional train, it's a quiet stay. We'd stay here again, a truly reasonable price of $23/night. Birdwatcher’s RV Park
Our Rating: GOOD – 7
Not many frills, but it is a decent value for the price. Sites were well spaced and level in the large gravel parking lot. Hookups were OK, there’s no cable but a clear shot at the satellite. Verizon cell and Aircard worked well. Convenient to Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge. There are lots of quail and singing Red-winged blackbirds in the evening. Besides Bosque Del Apache, it's a nice trip (50 Miles) to the Very Large Array, which is worth the trip. Socorro, 10 miles away, has a small Super Wal-Mart and a very good brewery restaurant (Socorro Springs). The owner is friendly and aside from the occasional train, it's a quiet stay. We'd stay here again, a truly reasonable price of $23/night. Birdwatcher’s RV Park
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Boot Hill RV Park, Alamogordo NM
Stay Date: March 2009
Our Rating: GOOD – 9
This park has quickly become the class park of Alamogordo; spacious, well-laid out sites are separated by a rail fence, the facilities are immaculate, and the owners go out of their way to ensure a great stay. All gravel, no trees or tables yet, and the water is really hard; but these are offset by the easy access to local attractions and the family atmosphere. No cable TV but unobstructed view of the satellite. Free WiFi worked well and Verizon cell and Aircard worked well also. Besides White Sands NM, the Sacramento Mountains offer an observatory tour, large Indian Casino, shopping, and wildlife viewing. Three Rivers Petroglyph site, Valley of the Fires, and Lincoln Historic Site are all great spots to visit from the park. Free admission to musical events and the pot luck dinners where we made new friends were highlights of our visit. This is a nice park with likewise exceptional owners and a reasonable price of $28/night. Boot Hill RV Resort
Our Rating: GOOD – 9
This park has quickly become the class park of Alamogordo; spacious, well-laid out sites are separated by a rail fence, the facilities are immaculate, and the owners go out of their way to ensure a great stay. All gravel, no trees or tables yet, and the water is really hard; but these are offset by the easy access to local attractions and the family atmosphere. No cable TV but unobstructed view of the satellite. Free WiFi worked well and Verizon cell and Aircard worked well also. Besides White Sands NM, the Sacramento Mountains offer an observatory tour, large Indian Casino, shopping, and wildlife viewing. Three Rivers Petroglyph site, Valley of the Fires, and Lincoln Historic Site are all great spots to visit from the park. Free admission to musical events and the pot luck dinners where we made new friends were highlights of our visit. This is a nice park with likewise exceptional owners and a reasonable price of $28/night. Boot Hill RV Resort
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Marathon Motel & RV Park, Marathon TX
Stay Date: February 2009
Our Rating: GOOD – 7
Let's face it - if you want to visit Big Bend with a full hookup site and services Marathon is the only choice; so it's a good thing this park is very nice. We were given the last space available, which was apparently a former workamper site - no pad, picnic table, and only gravel/dirt which was not very level. The standard 50A sites were pull-thru, also dirt/gravel without pads. The free cable TV and WiFi worked well, and Verizon service was good for the cell and Aircard. There is a beautifully landscaped courtyard and fireplace and the owners are exceptionally friendly. Marathon is an interesting little town; a couple of good restaurants, and the Gage Hotel is worth a visit. We'd stay here again. Marathon Motel & RV Park
Our Rating: GOOD – 7
Let's face it - if you want to visit Big Bend with a full hookup site and services Marathon is the only choice; so it's a good thing this park is very nice. We were given the last space available, which was apparently a former workamper site - no pad, picnic table, and only gravel/dirt which was not very level. The standard 50A sites were pull-thru, also dirt/gravel without pads. The free cable TV and WiFi worked well, and Verizon service was good for the cell and Aircard. There is a beautifully landscaped courtyard and fireplace and the owners are exceptionally friendly. Marathon is an interesting little town; a couple of good restaurants, and the Gage Hotel is worth a visit. We'd stay here again. Marathon Motel & RV Park
Friday, February 20, 2009
Bayside RV Park, Palacios TX
Stay Date: February 2009
Our Rating: GOOD – 7
We enjoyed our stay at this pleasant waterfront park. The park has reopened after a lengthy closing and the owners and staff are going out of their way to make visitors comfortable. They hosted a free fish fry on Friday which was very enjoyable, and always
checked to see that we were enjoying our stay. Sites are large and have a view of the bay with the harbor behind. Many sites allow motorhomes to pull in nose-first for an unobstructed view of the water. Some noise is generated by the shrimp fleet (Texas' largest), but it was quiet at night. They owners are still working to improve the park, and picnic tables and pads are future items. The free cable TV and WiFi both worked very well. Verizon cell and Aircard worked well also. Palacios is a small town with a few restaurants, but Bay City and Port Lavaca are each 30 miles away and have Wal-Mart Supercenters and other amenities. This is a good park to stage from for visits to Brazoria, San Bernard, and Aransas National Wildlife Refuges, and overall, the area is a great birding mecca. Although this park still needs some work, the owners and staff make the stay worthwhile, with a great pull-thru price of $25. Bayside RV Park
Our Rating: GOOD – 7
We enjoyed our stay at this pleasant waterfront park. The park has reopened after a lengthy closing and the owners and staff are going out of their way to make visitors comfortable. They hosted a free fish fry on Friday which was very enjoyable, and always
checked to see that we were enjoying our stay. Sites are large and have a view of the bay with the harbor behind. Many sites allow motorhomes to pull in nose-first for an unobstructed view of the water. Some noise is generated by the shrimp fleet (Texas' largest), but it was quiet at night. They owners are still working to improve the park, and picnic tables and pads are future items. The free cable TV and WiFi both worked very well. Verizon cell and Aircard worked well also. Palacios is a small town with a few restaurants, but Bay City and Port Lavaca are each 30 miles away and have Wal-Mart Supercenters and other amenities. This is a good park to stage from for visits to Brazoria, San Bernard, and Aransas National Wildlife Refuges, and overall, the area is a great birding mecca. Although this park still needs some work, the owners and staff make the stay worthwhile, with a great pull-thru price of $25. Bayside RV Park
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Fort Clark Springs RV Park, Brackettville TX
Stay Date: February 2009
Our Rating: GOOD – 7
Right off the highway, but you have to weave through the complex to get to the park. A curiously different experience. A WWII Army post that was bought by a company and turned into a resort area, but it doesn’t quite work. There’s a golf course, huge pool, old barracks that have been converted to motel rooms, and a nice museum. Our site was a level, long and wide back-in. Check in was easy and manager is friendly and helpful. Has cable TV, WiFi (we couldn't log in), Verizon cell and Aircard worked well. We were in one of the few areas that the satellite was blocked by trees. We had deer walking through in the evening. Nice quiet park off the beaten path. Very interesting Fort but not too scenic and in the middle of nowhere, inexpensive at $23.50/night. Fort Clark Springs RV Park
Our Rating: GOOD – 7
Right off the highway, but you have to weave through the complex to get to the park. A curiously different experience. A WWII Army post that was bought by a company and turned into a resort area, but it doesn’t quite work. There’s a golf course, huge pool, old barracks that have been converted to motel rooms, and a nice museum. Our site was a level, long and wide back-in. Check in was easy and manager is friendly and helpful. Has cable TV, WiFi (we couldn't log in), Verizon cell and Aircard worked well. We were in one of the few areas that the satellite was blocked by trees. We had deer walking through in the evening. Nice quiet park off the beaten path. Very interesting Fort but not too scenic and in the middle of nowhere, inexpensive at $23.50/night. Fort Clark Springs RV Park
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Goose Island State Park, Rockport TX
Stay Date: Feb 2009
Our Rating: GOOD – 8
This in another quality Texas State Park with a lot to offer. Two areas comprise the park; the water sites, located on the bay, and wooded, which are carved out of the heavy woods.
We passed on the water sites; a bit cramped, not very level, smelled bad (they're right next to "stinky beach") but have nice views of the bay. The wooded sites were very private, with a small entrance that was a challenge getting a 40' MH into, but opened inside into a large area with fire pit, BBQ, and pad with picnic table. No cable TV, but most sites have a clear shot at the satellite. Verizon cell and Aircard did not have service here. The facilities are extensive, with hiking and nature trails, boat launch and fish cleaning stations, and a large fishing pier. Guided bird tours and photo classes are offered, and the staff is very friendly. This is an excellent park for both the retired community and families. The only improvement would be addition of sewer hookups. Goose Island State Park
Our Rating: GOOD – 8
This in another quality Texas State Park with a lot to offer. Two areas comprise the park; the water sites, located on the bay, and wooded, which are carved out of the heavy woods.
We passed on the water sites; a bit cramped, not very level, smelled bad (they're right next to "stinky beach") but have nice views of the bay. The wooded sites were very private, with a small entrance that was a challenge getting a 40' MH into, but opened inside into a large area with fire pit, BBQ, and pad with picnic table. No cable TV, but most sites have a clear shot at the satellite. Verizon cell and Aircard did not have service here. The facilities are extensive, with hiking and nature trails, boat launch and fish cleaning stations, and a large fishing pier. Guided bird tours and photo classes are offered, and the staff is very friendly. This is an excellent park for both the retired community and families. The only improvement would be addition of sewer hookups. Goose Island State Park
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