Boulder Creek RV Park, Lone Pine CA

Stay Date:  Nov 2011
Our Rating:  GOOD – 9
Located south of Lone Pine in a quiet area, this park affords great facilities, ample sites, and most of all, great views of Mount Whitney and the Sierras.  Sites and interior roads are dirt, a bit dusty but level and with numerous trees for shade and privacy.  Good hookups included free cable with a limited number of channels, and free WiFi.  Verizon cell and Aircard service was good.  A large, comfortable clubhouse is complete with indoor aviary, big screen TV, and coffee and snacks.  The staff was unfailingly friendly and professional.  A great place to visit on it's own merits but also to tour the Lone Pine area.  Don't miss the movie museum, Alabama Hills movie drive, and Manzanar National Historic Site.  $35/night with Good Sam Discount.  Boulder Creek RV Park

Gold Dust West Casino RV Park, Carson City NV

Stay Date:  Nov 2011
Our Rating:  GOOD – 7
A relatively quiet and secure park located on the far side of the Gold Dust Casino parking lot. All paved sites, close together with a minuscule grass area and small trees. Maneuvering with a large rig can be a bit tricky, and the pull through sites are a bit too short for the tow to remain attached. Registration is a walk across the parking lot to the casino hotel registration desk. Very friendly staff at the casino and a good restaurant with daily specials. Verizon Cell and Aircard worked well, and the park's free Wi-Fi and cable TV were also very good. If full, this park would be very cramped, but we were here during the off season and there was plenty of room. Convenient access to highway 395 and Carson City downtown.  An OK place for $30/night with Good Sam discount.  Gold Dust West Casino

Sparks Marina RV Resort, Sparks, NV

Stay Date:  Oct 2011
Our Rating:  GOOD – 10
Professional, friendly staff, immaculate facilities, and great location - one of our favorite RV parks. Level paved sites with a small shade tree and artificial turf, quiet at night, and with good free cable TV and Wi-Fi. Beautifully maintained pool, hot tub, recreation room, and laundry. As good as it gets in Reno, or anywhere else.  Convenient to shopping, dining, and of course, casinos.  Not cheap, but worth the price at $38/night.  Sparks Marina RV Resort

Gowen NGB Campground, Boise, ID

State Date:  Oct 2011
Our Rating:  GOOD – 9
A great place to stay while visiting the Boise area. A small park on the National Guard Base on the South side of the airport, the seven sites all have concrete pads and paved access. The sites are short for big rigs, but there's plenty of room to extend into the asphalt parking area. Good hookups and a free laundry down the street. There's a fair amount of airport noise during the day, but it's fairly quiet at night. Easy access from I-84, and big rigs will have no problem accessing the main gate. Verizon cell and air card worked well. No internet or cable available, but clear shot to satellites and good broadcast TV. Reservations recommended since you will need to pick up a key for the power box, either at the billeting office or the main gate if after hours. A bargain location at $10/night.  Gowen NGB Campground

Meadows RV Park, New Meadows, ID

Stay Date:  Oct 2011
Our Rating:  GOOD - 6
Located at the base of the climb to McCall, this park is acceptable for an overnight but is a bit timeworn. A long dusty entrance road leads to the park, and interior roads and sites are dirt with a bit of scrub grass. Sites are close together with little space for an awning or lawn chairs. Hookups were convenient and Verizon cell and air card worked well. No cable but open sky for the satellite. Friendly host was very helpful. Beware the speed bumps, especially on exit; it's difficult to hit it straight on and will rearrange your cabinets for you. We'll pass on this park the next time in the area.  Full hook-up site for $26/night.  Meadows RV Park

Bear Den RV Resort, Grangeville, ID

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

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