Stay Date: April 2010
Our Rating: GOOD – 8
Sometimes a campground stay is made better by the friendliness of the owners, and this was one of those. Although struggling to open after a horrible winter, the owners went out of their way to make sure the water worked, our site was clear, and that we had a good overnight stay. Bare trees and brown grass with snow in the shade detracted from the appearance, but this looks like a pretty, tree-shaded park in the summer. Verizon Aircard and cell service were good and the park has free WiFi. Dark at night with only a minimum of noise from the interstate. For $25/night, this park is a bargain. Famil-E-Fun Campground (no website)
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
AOK Campground and RV Park, St Joseph MO
Stay Date: April 2010
Our Rating: GOOD – 7
Convenient to I-29 on a scary, narrow dirt road, then down a hill to the parking area. The new owner is making visible improvements, and our site was level gravel with good hookups. Verizon Aircard and cell service were very good. No cable, and a fair amount of trees, but our site had a clear shot at the satellite. Free WiFi worked well. Quiet and dark except for freeway noise, this was a good overnight and probably a nice destination park in the summer. The reasonable very price of $20/night made this a worthwhile stay. AOK Campground and RV Park
Our Rating: GOOD – 7
Convenient to I-29 on a scary, narrow dirt road, then down a hill to the parking area. The new owner is making visible improvements, and our site was level gravel with good hookups. Verizon Aircard and cell service were very good. No cable, and a fair amount of trees, but our site had a clear shot at the satellite. Free WiFi worked well. Quiet and dark except for freeway noise, this was a good overnight and probably a nice destination park in the summer. The reasonable very price of $20/night made this a worthwhile stay. AOK Campground and RV Park
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Post View RV Park, Post TX
Stay Date: March 2010
Our Rating: GOOD – 7
The Passport America rate of $12.50/night helped elevate the rating of this park. While not a destination park, it serves the purpose of a good overnight stop. Big, level pull-thrus, 50A power, and quiet at night. On a dusty 1/4 mile road; watch for the park on the left. Verizon Aircard and phone service was very good. No cable or WiFi, but clear shot to satellite. Very informal check-in; if no one is around, drop the money in a slot. Owner is very friendly and the Passport America rate is a bargain. Post View RV Park
Our Rating: GOOD – 7
The Passport America rate of $12.50/night helped elevate the rating of this park. While not a destination park, it serves the purpose of a good overnight stop. Big, level pull-thrus, 50A power, and quiet at night. On a dusty 1/4 mile road; watch for the park on the left. Verizon Aircard and phone service was very good. No cable or WiFi, but clear shot to satellite. Very informal check-in; if no one is around, drop the money in a slot. Owner is very friendly and the Passport America rate is a bargain. Post View RV Park
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Camp Huaco Springs, New Braunfels, TX
Stay Date: Multiple, Last March 2010
Our Rating: GOOD – 9
This has become our winter home for a three or four month stay. The low monthly rate
($295) includes full hookups (50A) – a real bargain. The sites are very large, and the area is quiet during the winter months. Hookups are unique; each site is three lanes wide with hookups at each side. This allowed us to pull in nose-first with a great view overlooking the cypress-lined Guadalupe River. Sites have a large cement patio, picnic table, and barbecue on a stand. The area is generally quiet except for motorcycles on the adjacent River Road, and was only a 
bit crowded once the state began stocking trout every Friday in December. The staff was very friendly, there is a small store, and WiFi (weak & spotty) is free. Verizon cell and Air Card worked very well, and there’s a clear shot to the satellite. Just a short 3 miles from Nw Braunfels which has all amenities, and less than an hour from downtown San Antonio and the fabulous RiverWalk. No pets, glass, or Styrofoam allowed along the river, but during the winter small pets are allowed in the RV area. This is a huge "toobing" area during the summer and is crowded and noisy. Camp Huaco Springs
Our Rating: GOOD – 9
This has become our winter home for a three or four month stay. The low monthly rate
($295) includes full hookups (50A) – a real bargain. The sites are very large, and the area is quiet during the winter months. Hookups are unique; each site is three lanes wide with hookups at each side. This allowed us to pull in nose-first with a great view overlooking the cypress-lined Guadalupe River. Sites have a large cement patio, picnic table, and barbecue on a stand. The area is generally quiet except for motorcycles on the adjacent River Road, and was only a 
bit crowded once the state began stocking trout every Friday in December. The staff was very friendly, there is a small store, and WiFi (weak & spotty) is free. Verizon cell and Air Card worked very well, and there’s a clear shot to the satellite. Just a short 3 miles from Nw Braunfels which has all amenities, and less than an hour from downtown San Antonio and the fabulous RiverWalk. No pets, glass, or Styrofoam allowed along the river, but during the winter small pets are allowed in the RV area. This is a huge "toobing" area during the summer and is crowded and noisy. Camp Huaco Springs
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Junction KOA, Junction TX
Stay Date: Multiple, last stay March 2010
Our Rating: GOOD – 9
While as full timers we don't normally stay at KOAs, this park has become an exception; its large sites, tree-covered location next to a river, quiet setting, and security gate make it a great overnight stay. Level gravel pull thru sites. Good free Wi-Fi (for a change) and OK cable. Verizon cell and Aircard worked well, and there’s a clear shot at the satellite. Friendly owners, and the campground ducks also were a plus. Not cheap, like all KOAs, at $44/night. Junction KOA
Our Rating: GOOD – 9
While as full timers we don't normally stay at KOAs, this park has become an exception; its large sites, tree-covered location next to a river, quiet setting, and security gate make it a great overnight stay. Level gravel pull thru sites. Good free Wi-Fi (for a change) and OK cable. Verizon cell and Aircard worked well, and there’s a clear shot at the satellite. Friendly owners, and the campground ducks also were a plus. Not cheap, like all KOAs, at $44/night. Junction KOA
Friday, December 4, 2009
Saddleback Mountain RV Park, Balmorhea TX
Stay Date: December 2009
Our Rating: GOOD –7
There’s not much around this park, it’s purely an overnight stop only. But for the
$10/night Passport America rate, it’s a bargain. Long pull-thru sites, 50A power, water, sewer, and even a bit of landscaping. The truck stop check-in is a dump, but the park area is far enough away that the noise isn’t too bad. No cable TV, WiFi, or any amenities, just a level dirt site. Verizon cell and Aircard worked well, and in this part of Texas there aren’t any trees that would block a rooftop satellite. We were glad to get off the road since it snowed, a rarity in this area. Don’t believe the web site – this is an overnight stop only. Saddleback Mountain RV Park
Our Rating: GOOD –7
There’s not much around this park, it’s purely an overnight stop only. But for the
$10/night Passport America rate, it’s a bargain. Long pull-thru sites, 50A power, water, sewer, and even a bit of landscaping. The truck stop check-in is a dump, but the park area is far enough away that the noise isn’t too bad. No cable TV, WiFi, or any amenities, just a level dirt site. Verizon cell and Aircard worked well, and in this part of Texas there aren’t any trees that would block a rooftop satellite. We were glad to get off the road since it snowed, a rarity in this area. Don’t believe the web site – this is an overnight stop only. Saddleback Mountain RV Park
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Sunny Acres RV Park, Las Cruces NM
Stay Date: December 2010
Our Rating: GOOD – 8
This is a good place to stay In Las Cruces; easy access from I-10, nice facilities, and for us a good alternative to the increasingly expensive Hacienda RV Resort. Friendly staff, both pull-thru and back-in spaces, all large and level gravel (the back-in sites are larger and have shade). Lots of big trees, but the park has free cable TV and WiFi. Verizon cell and Aircard worked well. Nice clubhouse and facilities, and convenient to shopping and Old Mesilla. A great stop at the standard rate of $31.50/night, but they accept Passport America during the summer. Sunny Acres RV Park
Our Rating: GOOD – 8
This is a good place to stay In Las Cruces; easy access from I-10, nice facilities, and for us a good alternative to the increasingly expensive Hacienda RV Resort. Friendly staff, both pull-thru and back-in spaces, all large and level gravel (the back-in sites are larger and have shade). Lots of big trees, but the park has free cable TV and WiFi. Verizon cell and Aircard worked well. Nice clubhouse and facilities, and convenient to shopping and Old Mesilla. A great stop at the standard rate of $31.50/night, but they accept Passport America during the summer. Sunny Acres RV Park
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