Our Site #6 was large and it was a good value for full hookups, but the town of Bastrop was nothing to write home about. Winter is probably not the best time to visit — rather spooky with no leaves on the trees and most sites vacant.

The sights are large and the people are friendly! As soon as we entered the office, we were told about a Tuesday night dinner we could sign up for. There was even a DVD library in the office. Summerdale is very close to Gulf Shores, great bike trails along the beach, great restaurants, etc.

We were very surprised at the lack of activities in and near the park, especially for an Escapees park. We stayed 4 nights and were placed directly adjacent to the activity center — not a great location. We had assumed other campers had already reserved the other open sites, but no one else arrived. It’s on a busy street that leads into Bushnell, which offered no entertainment or museums. It’s fairly close to the Gulf, but there are no sandy beaches nearby. I gave it a 3 star only because it’s a good value for full hookups.

We have a 30’ travel trailer and the pull-thru site wasn’t long enough for us to stay hooked up to our truck for the night. Water hook-up was a little wonky but the friendliness of the office staff made up for it. One-lane dirt road leading in and out, sites aren’t paved but it’s a nice respite from I-75 and easy to find.

First, it’s difficult to find and difficult to call for directions if the one clerk in the truck stop office is busy, which is most of the time. Yes, it is full hookup and many sites are pull through. But, there’s truck noise all night which resembles a train that never stops.

If you love kayaking and mountain biking and large secluded campsites that are inexpensive, this campground is for you! Close to Munising and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. It’s rustic— no water or electric hookups. The KOA in town will let you dump and fill with fresh water for $15.