David D.

Sioux Falls, SD

Joined September 2021

Beautiful sites

Large level sites, well laid out. Absolutely gorgeous views of the lake at many of the sites as they are right in the shore. Sites are very private with plenty of space in between. You can anchor your boat at alot of the sites. Very fisherman friendly.

Nice, small, respectable campground close to Charlotte NC.

Nice, small, respectable campground close to Charlotte NC. Sites are paved, but dont expect completely level. Nice pond and back story as the Park's namesake is the boyhood home of Andrew Jackson (you know, the dude on your $20 bill). Small nice museum, nice walking trail, decent facilities. I would return.

Campsite 41 was poorly planned and maintained

Pros The pond was beautiful, nice walking trail for beginners, would never consider this a hiking park. Location was close to Colombia and all it offers. Bathhouse was acceptable but nothing to brag about. Toilets were three flushers is you cared about the next guy.

Cons Guessing I may have had the worst site (41) but walking through there were others similar. Site 41 is a pull through lot which declines quickly upon entry and is marred by deep ra9n crevices. You then incline to the area you should probably land as there is an obvious flat spot. Unfortunately in you stop there, your camper door will open on the neighboring fire ring which is the only fire ring on the back side of the neighboring spot in in the fore ground of yours. Asinine. I had to manipulate my camper for an hour to a spot level enough yet not in my neighbor's fire and dealt with a large tree and had to tie back branches to extend my awning. Uggg

Effing covid. The state of South Carolina, the City of Columbia don't have mask mandates. But this state park requires a mask to pee in the urinal. The boss says the county still mandates it.

Quality, professional, exceptional

This park sets the bar on how a park should be. Attention to detail, well kempt level sites, laundry service, well maintained facilities, friendly helpful staff, plenty of activities and local history.

I am glad I did not pick the early drive though sites as they exchanged convenience for sub par sites. The back in loops further in are well worth it.

Expect sand in your camper

Not a huge fan. The park seemed nice but the campground was a clay, dirt, sand, silt surface with ravines from rain. I spent hours trying to get sand out the camper days after my exit. Deep clean your shoes as the sand is tough to remove.

Not a blade of grass on the over trampled grounds. Sites are close, and watch your shins for the water spigot 18 inches above the ground just outside the driver door when you get out of your truck at night. I may have awakened the campground with curses. Very tight, cramped, spots.

Positives were a a gook hiking trail, beautiful pond. There were comments from others on a cold shower, but hit the button and wait for a few minutes, it will get better.

Superior sites, hiking. Bathhouse not so much.

Sites are meticulously manicured, level, and clean. Due to scheduling issues I stayed in 3 sites in 5 days. Not a negative to either. My favorite was Cedar 74 over 69 and 79 but all 3 were great.

Men's bathroom stools were discolored and not inviting. The middle stall during a #2 had a water leak upon seating you dont notice until your shorts are soaked with what I hope was fresh water but not sure.

Access to the Appellation trail offers a strenuous climb and I recommend the trek to Annapolis rock.

Real camping, not a suburban party fest

Love this place. 1st time ever in West Virginia and this park was up to the task of making a great 1st impression of the state.

Great hiking with well marked trails. Fantastic biking on the 72 mile North bend trail which is an abandoned rail way with multiple tunnels including one that is a quarter long and haunted.

Not a bad camping site in the river run part, but if you can snag one along the river, grab it.

Staff was wonderful, especially Brittany! Facilities are dated but are good enough for me. Biggest negative was an inconsistent internet. Wifi was right behind me but my Android was more disconnected than connected. Weirdly my firestick internet TV was strong throughout.

Highly reccomend

Fabulous spot

Great spot on the Mississippi River. Has I known the park beforehand, I would have picked a spot on the river. Still a two hundred foot walk and I am there.

Very clean. I was next to a vault toilet did did use it for a quick #1. Clean and did not have any foul smell.

Level cement pads. Strong Verizon access.

Only negative was that there is a train track real close and a lot of crosses, So you will hear alot of close train horns and they go deep into the night/morning

Suburb camping

Google took me here through the narrowest (yet non populated) roads ever. Lots of stop signs ir coming from the east.

On arrival at my spot, I could see residential houses across the street. The campgrounds were roomy but no privacy. Great spot if you want to party with you favorite other 5 camper friends, but not a nature destination.

Granted I only was here for an overnight and am disappointed that heavybtain stopped from exploring past my camp spot.