Friday, October 13, 2017

LePage COE Park, Rufus OR

Stay Date:  Oct 2017

Our Rating:  GOOD – 9

LePage1Some of the best pull-thru sites we've stayed in. The entry road winds it's way above the park area and looks a bit sporty, but was no problem for our 40' MH. The pull-thru sites are very LePage2long and result in your passenger side looking out over the river. Everything is paved, but there is some grass along the riverbank. Great views of the John Day river and the bridge where it LePage3intersects the Columbia. Some road and train noise from the bridge but nothing significant. No obstructions to satellite RV and our Verizon cell/data was satisfactory. The rate of $12.50/night with the senior pass is an exceptional bargain, but only if you reserve a pull thru site since the back-ins are rather short and under trees.  LePage COE Park

Coyote Run RV Park, Connell WA

Stay Date:  Oct 2017

Our Rating:  GOOD – 8

An excellent place to stop for the night; easy access to the highway, long, level pull-thru sites, and a friendly, helpful host. Our site was long enough to leave our tow vehicle attached, and hookups were conveniently placed. Very good park WiFi and cable, and no obstructions to TV satellites. Verizon cell/data signal was good. A bit of highway noise during the night but not obtrusive. We enjoyed our stay here and will stop again if in the area.  Reasonable at $33/night.  Coyote Run RV Park

Fairchild AFB Famcamp, Spokane WA

Stay Date:  Oct 2017

Our Rating:  GOOD –7

Fairchild1A convenient stop along I-90 and close to shopping and casinos. On entering through the commercial gate, expect to be told to open all bays, doors, hood, trunk, and wait in a separate area while your RV and vehicle are searched. No exceptions, so if this bothers you, go Fairchild2somewhere else. A friendly and helpful host greeted us, but the only thing attractive about the Famcamp itself is the price. Gravel interior and sites that are mostly level and just long enough for our motor home and tow, closely spaced and with a sewer hookup in Fairchild3the far rear of the site. WiFi was slow, but it was windy during our stay, and Verizon Cell/Data was good. Lots of OTA TV and no few obstructions to the TV satellites. Train noise can be very loud at night, something that seems to be worse than in past visits. Overall a good value at $20/night due to the location, but not a destination park.  Fairchild AFB Famcamp

Clearwater Crossing, Orofino ID

Stay Date:  Oct 2017

Our Rating:  GOOD – 9

Clearwater Crossing1One of our favorite stops in the Clearwater Basin; pull-thru sites right along the river, level paved sites, and great landscaping.  We snagged Clearwater Crossing3our favorite site, 21, which put us right on the water.  Friendly managers checked to see if we needed anything, and we enjoyed our site enough to extend our stay for a week.  Good WiFi, we didn’t use the cable TV since our satellite worked well.  Verizon cell/data were slow but Clearwater Crossing2usable.  Although there are train cars behind the park, they’re in storage and we didn’t have any train noise; however, the logging trucks across the river can be noisy.  Plenty of interesting things to see in the area, and 30 miles from Lewiston for shopping.  $33/night based on weekly rate.  Clearwater Crossing RV Park

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Powell Campground, Powell ID

Stay Date:  Sept 2017

Our Rating:  GOOD – 10

Powell 1What all "campgrounds" should be - beautiful, spacious sites under the trees, the sound of a river in the background, and the smell of Powell 2pines - what a relaxing experience. Paved interior roads and sites with large sites in the electric loop. No cell or internet service, but Powell3you may have a shot through the trees at the TV satellites. The lodge is walking distance and has good food, and you may be able to receive email in the bar. A wonderful place to stay and a bargain with the senior pass.  An incredible $10/night.  Powell Campground

Black Rabbit RV Park, Hamilton MT

Stay Date:  Sept 2017

Our Rating:  GOOD – 6

Black Rabbit1Located on the north side of Hamilton and convenient to town yet quiet at night. Interior roads and sites are gravel and Black Rabbit2our pull through site was just long enough to leave the tow attached. Sites are very close together, it's doubtful an awning could be extended. Lots of long term residents with outside Black Rabbit3items and ATVs, many who park on the interior roads nearly blocking access to a large motor home. Cable TV didn't work, WiFi was too weak to use, but only small trees to block satellite. Verizon cell/data was strong. There are few options in the area, and the park takes advantage by being overpriced for what they offer at $38/Night.  Black Rabbit RV Park

Countryside RV Park, Dillon MT

Stay Date:  Sept 2017

Our Rating:  GOOD – 8

Countryside1Our favorite stop when passing through the area.  Easy access to I-15 with long, level pull-thru sites.  Large sites with grass and table, Countryside2convenient hookups, and no obstructions to satellite TV.  No cable TV and little OTA TV.  Park WiFi was good, and Verizon Cell/Data was strong.  Convenient to town and Bannack State Park.  $35/night.  Countryside RV Park