Gowen Field Famcamp, Gowen NGB, Boise ID

Stay Date:  Sept 2017

Our Rating:  GOOD – 10

Our stay of choice when visiting the Boise area. A bit off the interstate, and it takes a bit of time to stop at Billeting and pick up a key to your power box, but worth the effort. Safe, secure, and in a quiet area of the base with some airport noise but nothing bothersome. Only seven concrete back-in sites so reservations are a must. Our 40' motorhome had no trouble fitting onto our site, and hookups were convenient and worked well. Shade trees in the rear of the site with a table, although walking on the rough gravel is a bit difficult. Very good OTA TV and good access to TV Satellites. No park WiFi but excellent Verizon cell/data. Convenient to downtown and shopping. The laundry is no longer free, but for the price ($15/night) this is an outstanding value.  Gowen Field Famcamp

Burns RV Park, Burns, OR

Stay Date:  Sept 2017

Our Rating:  GOOD –9

A very well maintained park and the last row of pull-thru sites is exceptional. Extra long, level gravel, and ample shade with table and convenient hookups. Easy access to highway. Cable TV was very good analog, no OTA, and ask for a satellite-friendly site. WiFi was fair with a full park, and Verizon cell/data was strong. Quiet and dark at night with little road noise. The only place in town, so $41/night with Good Sam discount.  http://www.burnsrvpark.com/

Base Camp RV Park, Lakeview OR

Stay Date:  Sept 2017

Our Rating:  GOOD – 6

Dusty dirt and gravel interior roads and fairly level sites. Our site was shaded, but so close to our neighbor that use of the patio awning was not possible. No table or room to put one. No cable or OTA TV and tough to get a clear shot of satellites with a roof mounted dish. WiFi strength was fair, and Verizon cell/data worked well. Overpriced for what you get, but there's not much else in the area.  Overpriced at $35/night.  Base Camp RV Park

Valley of the Rogue State Park

Stay Date:  Sept 2017

Our Rating:  GOOD – 9

Even with the air full of smoke from wildfires, this is another Oregon State park that delivers a quality product at a reasonable price. Large sites, both back-in and pull-thru are paved and most, but not all, are level. Lots of trees, green grass, and paths to walk. No cable, little OTA, and depending on the site difficult to have a clear shot to the satellites. No WiFi but good Verizon cell/data. Close to Medford and many area attractions. In any other location this park would be a 10, but the interstate noise is significant.  A great stay for only $29/night.  Valley of the Rogue State Park

Calico Ghost Town RV Park, Barstow CA

Stay Date:  March 2017
Our Rating:  BAD – 4
We had looked forward to staying here but were disappointed. We chose on our on-line reservation what looked like the largest site available with full hookups, but it didn't live up to expectations. Most of the site was rutted and on a slope way beyond our ability to level, with rocks and tree branches lying around. After maneuvering far to the right of the site, we were able to level side to side but the uphill slope meant we couldn't level without our rear wheels being off of the ground. The water fixture had two faucets, but one was broken off and the other didn't work. The park maintenance responded quickly, but while it worked, it leaked badly creating a large mud puddle. Very crowded on a Friday night with lots of noise from campers coming in late. Verizon cell/data was good, and there were no obstructions to the satellite.  There are some good, level sites here, but you can’t tell by the reservation information.  Way overpriced at $40 plus $7 reservation fee.  Calico Ghost Town RV Park.

Happy Time RV Park, Dunnigan CA

Stay Date:  March 2017
Our Rating:  Good – 5
This park is tired, run down, and with lots of permanent residents, many of whom seem to have most of their possessions stacked outside. Trash cans were overflowing, roads were potholed, and the interstate noise is considerable. But, the folks were friendly and the hookups, except cable TV worked well. Level, gravel pull-thrus are staggered, with no table or fire ring at our site. No WiFi, but good Verizon cell/data, and no obstructions to satellite.  The red “RV” sign on the deteriorating tower was an annoyance at night.   Easy access to the interstate and truck stop make this an acceptable overnight stay.  Worth the $25/night.  Happy Time RV Park

Stafford RV Park, Stafford CA

Stay Date:  March 2017
Our Rating:  Good – 7
Check in was with the friendly owner, and due to the heavy rains, the host took us to one of the seasonal sites with 50A power and sewer. Level grass and gravel, the site was tight, with no table or room for one, but OK for one night. The park looks worn and could use updating, but the folks were very friendly and with the PA discount the price was very reasonable. Good WiFi, Verizon Cell/data, but no cable TV. Noticeable noise from the highway, but otherwise quiet at night.  A worthwhile stop for the Passport America rate of $17.50/night.  Stafford RV Park