Quail Springs RV Park, Uvalde TX

Stay Date:  November 2007
Our Rating:  GOOD – 8
Uvalde’s not a destination town, but a good stop between San Antonio and the West Texas towns, and this is a great spot to overnight.  Lots of big trees, so ask for a satellite-friendly spot, but if not available, the free cable TV is very good.  Good sized, level pull thru sites and good hookups.  No WiFi but Verizon cell and Aircard worked well.  Very friendly hosts, and Escapee discount.  Dark and quiet at night, all the things you want in an overnight stay at a reasonable price of $27 before discounts.  Quail Springs RV Park

Hacienda RV Resort, Las Cruces NM

Stay Date:  Multiple, last November 2007
Our Rating:  GOOD – 7
A true resort, this is a class act, from the beautifully decorated office & store to the groomed sites and landscaping.  Sites are level pea gravel and most are separated by foliage of some sort.  There’s a hot tub, outdoor fireplace to sit around, free popcorn and breakfast, and on Friday, free Margaritas.  Lots of nighttime lighting and significant noise from the Interstate.  Free cable TV and (intermittent) WiFi.  Verizon cell and Aircard worked well.  A short drive to Mesilla and La Posta, a historic restaurant which is a favorite of ours.  We like this park, but looking at recent reviews they’ve continued to raise their rates ($50/night) to an unreasonable level, and that’s why we lowered our rating.  If they had a more realistic rate, this place would be a “10”.  Hacienda RV Resort

Apache Flats RV Resort, Fort Huachuca AZ

Stay Date:  Numerous, last stay November 2007
Our Rating:  GOOD – 10
Our favorite military campground.  Located on the back side of the post, it’s in a historically interesting area, surrounded by lush desert, and staffed by friendly, professional hosts.  All concrete roads and pads, sites are large and nicely landscaped.  Free cable TV, no WiFi, but Verizon cell and Aircard worked well.  Nice small gym where all the equipment worked, and a community room where pot-lucks are held each week.  Lots of hiking trails, and not much danger of snakes due to well-cared for group of campground cats.  A great stay, but it stays crowded.  $14/day, $85/week makes this an incredible bargain.  Military or DoD ID required  Apache Flats RV Resort

Adventure Bound/Cactus Country Resort, Tucson AZ

Stay Date:  October 3007
Our Rating:  BAD – 6
Located on the far southeastern edge of Tucson but with easy access to major roads, this is an OK park for a stopover or short stay but very overpriced during the winter at $43/night.   Lots of potential; large, gravel sites, good hookups, some shade, but the large number of long term/permanent residents with work trucks and outside storage detracts from the appearance. Free cable TV was poor and free WiFi seldom worked.  Verizon cell and Aircard worked well. A large number of dogs in the park, some of which are tied and left during the day while their owners are off to work create noise.  Cactus Country Resort

Havasu Falls RV Resort, Lake Havasu AZ

Stay Date:  October 2007
Our Rating:  BAD –6
Large expanse of desert gravel with concrete pads for RVs. No shade or grass, and sites are close together. WiFi was very weak and barely usable. Free Cable TV.  Verizon cell and Aircard worked well.  Nothing special for the steep overnight rate of $37.  Havasu Falls RV Resort

Gila Bend Air Force Station Famcamp, AZ

Stay Date:  Multiple, last stay October 2007
Our Rating:  GOOD - 7
Certainly not a destination, but a convenient, secure, and inexpensive place to spend the night on the long stretch of I-8 between Tucson and San Diego.  Friendly gate guards and office people; but self check in is also available.  Pretty much a gravel parking lot with hookups, there’s a gym across the street and a free laundry, but that’s pretty much it.  No BX or gas station, dining is across the interstate in Gila Bend.  Good hookups, except that the water is just about undrinkable, but for $7 who can complain?  Good Verizon cell and Aircard, nothing in the way of seeing the satellite, no cable or WiFi.  Some jet aircraft noise during the weekdays, otherwise quiet and dark at night.  Military or DoD ID Required.  Gila Bend AFS

Desert Eagle RV Park, Nellis AFB, Las Vegas NV

Stay Date:  October 2007
Our Rating:  GOOD – 9
One of the great Famcamps; spacious, shaded, level concrete pads, great hookups, and free WiFi - all add up to a superior facility. Easy access to major highways.  No cable TV but clear shot to the satellite.  Verizon cell and Aircard worked well.  The staff was very, very friendly and helpful; I especially appreciated the escort to the site and that the host stayed to make sure that the hookups worked. While we only stayed a week, a longer stay would start to get a bit pricey at the daily rate of $20. Our only real complaint was the billion-candlepower light right next to our spot, but hey, if you stay in the casinos all night, it won't bother you.  Military or DoD ID required.  Desert Eagle RV Park