Stay Date: Sept 2011
Our Rating: GOOD – 9
An exceptional place to stay; with the Passport America rate this is truly a bargain. Friendly owner, long, terraced but mostly level pull-through, convenient hookups, and good free Wi-Fi. The laundry is without doubt the cleanest we've seen, and is well equipped. Verizon cell and air card worked well. Small trees provide some shade, and the park is reasonably quiet and dark at night. A great stay in a beautiful area, we'll stay here again. Passport America rate $16/night. Bear Den RV Resort
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Powell Campground, Bitterroot Mountains, ID
Stay Date: Sept 2011
Our Rating: GOOD – 10
One word describes this place: perfect! Located in the heavily forested Bitterroot Mountains, yet easily accessible with paved interior roads and sites. We were lucky to have one of two pull-through sites, extra long with a large clearing for the table and fire ring. No cell or Aircard service, but some sites (ours included) allowed a clear shot to the satellite. Quiet, dark, and peaceful at night. Close to the Lochsa River and surrounded by high, tree-covered mountains, and within walking distance of the lodge and small store. A magical place; we'll stay here again. $7.50/night with Golden Access Pass. Powell Campground
Our Rating: GOOD – 10
One word describes this place: perfect! Located in the heavily forested Bitterroot Mountains, yet easily accessible with paved interior roads and sites. We were lucky to have one of two pull-through sites, extra long with a large clearing for the table and fire ring. No cell or Aircard service, but some sites (ours included) allowed a clear shot to the satellite. Quiet, dark, and peaceful at night. Close to the Lochsa River and surrounded by high, tree-covered mountains, and within walking distance of the lodge and small store. A magical place; we'll stay here again. $7.50/night with Golden Access Pass. Powell Campground
Square Dance Center & Campground, Lolo, MT
Stay Date: Sept 2011
Our Rating: GOOD – 9
An exceptionally maintained campground in the tall pines just outside Lolo. Primarily a park that caters to square dance visitors, it welcomes non-dancers also. Crowded during the summer, we had a choice of a number of sites with full hookups, and chose a beautiful back-in site surrounded by trees and grass, with convenient hookups. Hosts were very friendly and helpful during our stay. Verizon cell and air card worked well, as did the free park Wi-Fi and cable TV. Quiet with little road noise, and dark and peaceful at night. Convenient to Missoula and other Bitterroot Valley locations. We'll stay here again. $26/Night. Square Dance Center & Campground
Our Rating: GOOD – 9
An exceptionally maintained campground in the tall pines just outside Lolo. Primarily a park that caters to square dance visitors, it welcomes non-dancers also. Crowded during the summer, we had a choice of a number of sites with full hookups, and chose a beautiful back-in site surrounded by trees and grass, with convenient hookups. Hosts were very friendly and helpful during our stay. Verizon cell and air card worked well, as did the free park Wi-Fi and cable TV. Quiet with little road noise, and dark and peaceful at night. Convenient to Missoula and other Bitterroot Valley locations. We'll stay here again. $26/Night. Square Dance Center & Campground
River Forks Lodge & RV Park, North Fork, ID
Stay Date: Sept 2011
Our Rating: GOOD – 10
This was a return visit for us; we'll go out of our way to spend a couple of nights at this delightful little park. Parking nose-in gives a windshield view
of the Salmon River, forest, and mountains, and the sound of running water makes sleeping at night easy. Nice grass, shade if you want, and as friendly and helpful owners as you'll ever meet. No cell or Aircard, but free phone at the office. A great place to rest and recharge, we'll stay here again. $26/night for full hookups. River Forks Lodge & RV Park
Our Rating: GOOD – 10
This was a return visit for us; we'll go out of our way to spend a couple of nights at this delightful little park. Parking nose-in gives a windshield view
of the Salmon River, forest, and mountains, and the sound of running water makes sleeping at night easy. Nice grass, shade if you want, and as friendly and helpful owners as you'll ever meet. No cell or Aircard, but free phone at the office. A great place to rest and recharge, we'll stay here again. $26/night for full hookups. River Forks Lodge & RV Park
Challis Valley RV Park
Stay Date: Sept 2011
Our Rating: GOOD – 9
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this park. Huge, level gravel pull-through sites, good hookups, and even a table and yard swing at some sites. While a work in progress, our stay was memorable due to the friendliness of the owners. They checked each day to ensure our stay was meeting our needs, and after recommending a restaurant in Stanley, called to make sure they'd be open. Convenient to shopping and the Yankee Fork visitor center, and quiet and dark at night. Verizon cell service was good, but no Aircard service. Some shade, but plenty of clear shots to the DirecTV satellite. With their internet “gas guzzler” special, only $15/night. Challis Valley RV Park
Our Rating: GOOD – 9
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this park. Huge, level gravel pull-through sites, good hookups, and even a table and yard swing at some sites. While a work in progress, our stay was memorable due to the friendliness of the owners. They checked each day to ensure our stay was meeting our needs, and after recommending a restaurant in Stanley, called to make sure they'd be open. Convenient to shopping and the Yankee Fork visitor center, and quiet and dark at night. Verizon cell service was good, but no Aircard service. Some shade, but plenty of clear shots to the DirecTV satellite. With their internet “gas guzzler” special, only $15/night. Challis Valley RV Park
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Mountain View RV Park, Arco ID
Stay Date: Sept 2011
Our Rating: Good – 6
A nice park with grass, some shade, and long pull-thrus. We’d been here before but were disappointed on this visit; the café was closed, so no “free” breakfast, and it was self check-in with no hosts present. We found a site for our one-night stay, but would have appreciated a discount from the normal summer rate of $32 since the café was closed and everything was do-it-yourself. Arco is a miserable little town with limited eating choices, and of the two we picked the worst (Pickles) place in town. An OK place for an overnight but certainly not a destination. Overpriced at $32/night (with 10% discount!). We’ll pass through town next time. Mountain View RV Park
Our Rating: Good – 6
A nice park with grass, some shade, and long pull-thrus. We’d been here before but were disappointed on this visit; the café was closed, so no “free” breakfast, and it was self check-in with no hosts present. We found a site for our one-night stay, but would have appreciated a discount from the normal summer rate of $32 since the café was closed and everything was do-it-yourself. Arco is a miserable little town with limited eating choices, and of the two we picked the worst (Pickles) place in town. An OK place for an overnight but certainly not a destination. Overpriced at $32/night (with 10% discount!). We’ll pass through town next time. Mountain View RV Park
Challis Valley RV Park, Challis ID
Stay Date: Sept 2011
Our Rating: GOOD – 9
Occasionally we find a park with owners who make your stay so pleasant you want to extend your visit. This was that kind of park. While a work in progress, the pull-thru sites were huge, with level gravel, convenient hookups, and even a lawn swing. The owners stopped by daily to see if we needed anything, and after suggesting a restaurant in the Sawtooth Valley, called them to make sure they’d be open for us. To top it off, they offered a “gas guzzler” special, two nights for $29.95, which made it an affordable stay. Great people, and we’ll be back to see them again. $15/night with the special. Challis Valley RV Park.
Our Rating: GOOD – 9
Occasionally we find a park with owners who make your stay so pleasant you want to extend your visit. This was that kind of park. While a work in progress, the pull-thru sites were huge, with level gravel, convenient hookups, and even a lawn swing. The owners stopped by daily to see if we needed anything, and after suggesting a restaurant in the Sawtooth Valley, called them to make sure they’d be open for us. To top it off, they offered a “gas guzzler” special, two nights for $29.95, which made it an affordable stay. Great people, and we’ll be back to see them again. $15/night with the special. Challis Valley RV Park.
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