The name "boutique camping" springs to mind at the Ft de Soto campground. I stayed at the dog-friendly waterfront site and it was very charming, with mostly upscale RVs outfitted with lanterns and cute garden furniture. The lots were tiny and cramped next to each other, though. My neighbors inadvertently encroached onto my lot and I could see and hear them the entire time so it's definitely not private. Many campers had loud parties but quieted down around 9pm. It really feels more like a communal outdoor living than camping. Camping with dogs is limited to one area and spots have to be reserved months ahead. Despite this, or maybe because of this, one in three spots at the campground was unoccupied even though the check-in office had a "no vacancy" sign. Go figure. Bottom line, the campground would be more suitable for families or elder campers. At $40/night it fell short of expectations.

We stayed 3 nights at the Robertsville State Park in June of 2016 and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The weather was beautiful, fresh at night and comfortable by day. Our campsite sat on a flat platform shadowed by trees and overlooking the forest and it was equipped with a picnic table, a grill, and a place to burn a fire. Aside from us only two other campsites were occupied so it was always serene day and night. The bathroom facilities were clean and equipped with a washer and dryer and vending machines. There's nothing better than a hot shower on a chilly morning! There's also a lake within a few minutes walking, although the current was too strong to swim we were told it's home to many large catfish.