Friday, June 18, 2021

Big Pines RV Park, Crescent OR

Stay Date: June 2021

Our Rating:  GOOD -8

Located just south of Crescent, this park provides a good location for visiting the area.  Entry to the park requires close attention as the two driveways are not well marked.  Friendly and efficient check-in and escort to site.  Interior roads and sites are gravel, and our pull-thru site level and exceptionally long with a bit of grass and small pine trees.  Some noise from highway 97, especially from trucks decelerating as they near Crescent.  Hookups worked well, although the sewer location required an extension.  Park WiFi was intermittent but Verizon Cell/Data were strong.  Cable TV was adequate, there was no OTA TV, and satellite views were blocked by trees in some areas.  Interior sites were more shaded than the newer, outer section, but overall a comfortable stay and we'd stay here again.  $39/night with weekly rate.  Big Pines RV Park

Fly Casters RV Resort, Shady Grove OR

Stay Date:  Jun 2021

Our Rating:  GOOD - 6

Meticulously maintained, beautifully landscaped park with friendly management. Only two pull-thru sites, both are level gravel and large enough for our 40' motor home and tow vehicle. Hookups were convenient and worked well, and cable TV was adequate. No OTA TV and most sites have trees which would block rooftop satellites. Park WiFi was slow but Verizon cell/data were strong. The evening fire pit was a nice feature. Entry and exit is through the parking lot of a restaurant on a steep downhill driveway. Two things detracted from our stay; the highway noise is significant and constant, and the number and size of speed bumps required to drive over to leave the park were the worst we've ever experienced. Because of the impact on our coach and contents, we'll stay elsewhere if in the area.  Overpriced at $56/night with discounts.  Fly Casters RV Resort.

Valley of the Rogue State Park, Gold Hill OR

 Stay Date:  June 2021

Our Rating:  GOOD - 9

Oregon state parks consistently provide great stays, and this was no exception. Interior roads and sites are paved, and our back-in site was level and long enough for our motorhome and tow vehicle. "C" loop is very tight for a large RV, but is doable if taken slow - you'll ride up on the curb no matter what you do. Utilities were convenient and worked well. Sites are well spaced with plenty of shade. Only a few OTA TV stations, and rooftop satellites may have difficulty seeing the TV satellites. Verizon cell/data were strong. Although close to I-5, it was relatively quiet. Check-in was a painful due to the ranger booth being closed on the right side and open only on the left. This forced RVs entering and leaving to share a narrow lane with a high curb.  $33/night.  Valley of the Rogue State Park




Seven Feathers RV Resort, Canyonville OR

Stay Date:  May 2021

Our Rating:  GOOD - 10

Certainly one of the premier RV parks along the I-5 corridor. Truly a resort, with beautiful manicured and shaded sites, green grass, and excellent facilities for adults and children. Friendly check in with escort to site and help if needed with setup, all paved interior roads and level sites; each site also has a patio and table. Conveniently placed hookups, standard analog cable TV, no OTA TV, and few obstructions for rooftop satellites. Verizon cell and data were strong and park WiFi worked well although slowing during evening hours. Free shuttle to travel center, casino, and even Canyonville shops. Beautiful large indoor pool and exercise room. Professionally operated and maintained, a bit pricey but finally a "resort" that truly is one.  $60+/night depending on discounts.  Seven Feathers RV Resort

Mill Casino RV Park, North Bend OR

Stay Date:  Apr 2021    

Our Rating:  GOOD - 9

We've stayed here many times over the years, and have always had a consistently comfortable stay. Make sure you obtain a player's card from the casino for a possible discount. The office staff is friendly and helpful, and it's easy to find your site. Interior roads and sites are paved. Pull-thru sites in the first row are sloped down in the front, but it's possible to find a position to keep this at a minimum. We had ample room to park our tow vehicle behind our 40' motorhome. Sites are average in their distance from each other, and there's a small strip of vegetation and flowers between each site. Hookups are convenient and worked well, cable TV is analog but usable, No OTA TV, and no obstructions to satellites. Verizon cell/data were good and the park WiFi worked well until evening when streaming overwhelmed the server. Can be windy and cool no matter what the season, but that's the coast. Short walk or shuttle to the casino which has a nice sports bar and restaurant.  With player's card discount $40/night.  Mill Casino RV Park


Osprey Point RV Resort, Lakeside OR


Stay Date:  Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

Our Rating:  GOOD - 8

 The quality of a stay is largely dependent on the type site; lakefront sites are larger, paved, and have lake views while the further from the lake the sites become narrower and closer together. A busy park with fisherman and ATV/UTVs, a popular sports cafe, and occasional bass tournaments. Our premium back in site was large with paved vehicle parking and faced the lake. Hookups were convenient and worked well. Park WiFi, like almost everywhere, worked depending on time of day and number of people in the park. Verizon cell/data were very good, no to little OTA TV, and no obstructions to satellites. Large clean laundry, office with coffee shop and limited supplies, and game room. The office staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful during our stay. Close to the dunes and many small fishing lakes.  Rates start at $40/night depending on site location.  Osprey Point RV Resort

Monday, October 12, 2020

Mountain Home RV Park, Mountain Home ID

Stay Date:  October 2020

Our Rating:  GOOD - 10


Absolutely one of the best parks we've stayed at in our 15 years of full timing. Beautiful landscaping, well laid out with large paved interior roads, and extra long paved pull thru sites. Friendly check in and escort to our

site. Convenient hook ups, outstanding digital cable TV, and strong WiFi. No obstructions to TV satellite. Trash pickup at site was a nice touch and appreciated. A large park, but quiet at night with little noise from the interstate. We'll plan another stay at this exceptional park. Worth the $48/Night.