Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Juniper Campground, Idaho Falls ID

Stay Date:  Sept 2017

Our Rating:  GOOD – 9

Juniper COE1This counry park is an excellent place to spend a few days with huge pull-thru sites and full-hookup sites. We weren't able to contact the host, so we used this review site and selected a pull-thru in loop C for the $16 Juniper COE2discounted fee (Golden Access Pass). Paved roads and sites, convenient hookups, and Verizon cell/data at our site. Dark and quiet at night. Some OTA TV but no Juniper COE3obstructions to the satellites. A bit off the highway but worth it for the location.  Juniper Campground

Fort Hall Casino Campground, Fort Hall ID

Stay Date:  Sept 2017

Our Rating:  GOOD – 6

Located behind the casino, the park has pull-thru sites on fairly level gravel.  Sites are closely separated by a grass strip and have small trees.  Lots of construction noise during the day but fairly quiet at night, and within walking distance to the casino which is old, small, and being replaced by a new building.  Park WiFi was weak, no obstructions to TV satellite, little OTA TV, and good Verizon Cell/data.  Ask for B loop; we were in A loop and it is impossible to make the turn to exit without backing up if you have a large RV.  Reasonable at $25.  Fort Hall Casino Campground

Star Valley RV Resort, Thayne WY

Stay Date:  Sept 2017

Our Rating:  GOOD – 9

Star Valley Resort is a huge park with owner-owned sites that can be rented either through the office or directly from the owner.  We were able to rent from an owner for $25/night due to friends that have a lot in the park.  Our rental was updated with a concrete pad/patio, trees, and full hookups.  Reasonably large, the trees were small enough to allow satellite TV; there was little OTA TV and the park WiFi was weak.  Verizon cell/data was strong.  Quiet this time of year, the park has many amenities that can be used by visitors.  A pretty valley, but only the small town of Thayne nearby.  Star Valley RV Resort

Gowen Field Famcamp, Gowen NGB, Boise ID

Stay Date:  Sept 2017

Our Rating:  GOOD – 10

Gowen Field1Our 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 Gowen Field2power 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. Gowen Field3Very 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

Lakeview OR 1Dusty dirt and gravel interior roads and fairly level sites. Our site was shaded, but so close to our neighbor Lakeview OR 2that 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 Lakeview OR 3a 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

Valley of the Rogue1Even with the air full of smoke from wildfires, this is another Oregon State park that delivers a Valley of the Rogue2quality 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, gValley of the Rogue3reen 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