Debra M.

The Dyrt Pro

Bloomingdale, IL

Joined August 2020

Quiet Spot in the Middle of a City

We enjoyed this campground.  It is a part of a county park set aside for RV's, no tent camping is allowed.  It is FCFS and in October there were a good number of spaces available.   Each site has electric and water.   There are no sewer hook ups and no dump station here, but we were able to find a dump station that was free about a mile away.  The sites are all in view of the creek and there are several paths in the park for hiking and bike riding.  We saw a number of people fishing for trout and several had caught fish.  There are picnic tables with shelters scattered through out,  There are two playgrounds in the main park.  We had excellent cell signals on T-Mobile and Visible.  There are bathrooms but no showers.   It is about 20 minutes to Shoshone Falls and the park there is beautiful.

Great Campground and Park

We stayed here in October when the water was turned off and the sites were half price.  There were no services at all including water, electric or dump station.  Regardless the sites are all amazing.  The park is very fun and interesting.  Depending on how much hiking your want to do will determine how long you stay.  We did limited hiking, arrived early in the day and only stayed one night,   We took the full auto tour and saw so much.  We had no cell service at all, even at the visitor's center and no WiFi.  Campfires are strictly prohibited.  If you tent camp, you will be laying on a lot of crushed lava rock so bring padding.  It was FCFS in October but plenty of spaces were available.  I would definitely come again in shoulder season, I think it would be very hot in summer.

Nice Location

We stopped her in October and  the water level was extremely low.   The boats were dry docked and could not access the marina.  We chose this campground because we wanted to visit American Falls, which we did.  The area was beautiful, but there was not enough water to create a fall.  

The campground is very peaceful with very large spaces and well kept.   We has a large grass area with a picnic table and fire pit, fires were prohibited while we were there because of the low water conditions.  Behind our space was the river/lake area that was dry.   Still the park had great views of the mountains and was very pretty.   There are many trails around for bike riding or off road vehicles.   

The sites are full hook up, there is a bath/shower house and a laundry.  The staff is very helpful.  We were a bit early and when we arrived Jason was mowing our space.  It was completed very quickly.  There are restaurants in town about 5-10 minutes away and a grocery.  Wifi was excellent on T-Mobile and Visible.

Great Location

We stayed here for 4 days/3 nights in October.   The location is directly across the street from the hot spring pools.   Our spot #6 was on the river.  We walked across the street to the hot spring pools and a park where in the summer you can tube the river.  At the back of the RV park is a trail you can walk along the  river and will come to a place where you can enter the river right into a hot spring.   The small 15 space campground is right on main street and you can walk to a large number of sites, restaurants, shops, historic museum and buildings and a small market.  All the spaces are full hook up and have a concrete patio pad and trees for shade.   If you need to charge solar the space in front of each spot has full sun.  There is also a path near the hot springs pools that follows the river and is paved.

Well Kept RV Park and Nice Owner

Stayed here with no reservation in October but based on location, cost and facility would not recommend for summer - would make reservation.   The sites are mostly pull through and are full hook up.  The laundry room is very clean.  It is attached to the bathroom/shower house.   The location is very close to the  town of Cody and grocery stores and gas stations.   We have Verizon and T-Mobile and both had good service.  WIFi is also provided.  There is a small market and they sell propane.

Be sure to visit town and the Irma Hotel and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.

Beautiful Park!

Loved this park, the bay was very peaceful.   Most sites have water and electric.   There is a dump station at the front of the park.  Spaces have cement picnic tables and fire pits, but due to high risk, fires were not allowed while we were there.  Good spacing between sites and bathrooms through out.  Central shower house may be a distance from your site.  Our site was not very level, but we were able to manage.   There are some cabins also.

Great Location and Well Kept Facilities

We stopped here without a reservation in October and we were able to find a space, I don't think it would be the same in the summer and you probably want a reservation.  They provide AAA, Good Sams and Military discounts.  The staff is very friendly, they have a very clean and nice laundry, market and lots of information about the town of Buffalo and surrounding.   it is less than a mile to town and we walked and also biked to town,   Right across the street is the creek trail that is very peaceful and a quicker way to town.  There is a picnic table and full hook ups.   Fires were not allowed while we were there because of high risk.   There are lots of places to eat that you can walk to and they sell propane at a reasonable price.

Long term residents

This campground is very old.  The RV park is a strip of land on the side of the property with full hook ups and very small spaces.   The ground was littered with broken glass.  Had planned to stay here and drove by.   The location to the town of Buffalo is excellent, but there is no space to be outside and your site is right on the road.

You are in the forest

Campground is full of lodgepole pines and you feel like you are in the forest with neighbors.   The spaces are mostly right on the narrow road you drive on. Many are pull through but the arc is very short.   On the plus side, the space next to your spot is wide open with a picnic table and fire pit.   The dump station/water fill has 3 lanes and is set up for hook ups on either side of your RV.  There is a small market on site.   There is no electric and no cell.   This campground is located on the west side of the park in the north/south center (middle of the figure 8).  It is the closest campground to Old Faithful, except of course for the Old Faithful campground.    We enjoyed our stay very much.

Campsites are tight

We were here for 2 nights and saw several RV's crash into trees and stakes.   The reservation system says no RV's or trailers over 30 feet.   The lane you drive to your site is very narrow so very little turn radius.  The sites are short so you only have 30 foot length.   One RV was about 37 feet and crashed several trees and hung over the very narrow road.   One pick up backed into a tree trying to fit next to his trailer.

The park is beautiful.  The campground has electric at sites and a dump station and fresh water fill, also short and narrow.  There is a gas station, coffee shop, laundry and shower house close to the dump station and all are very nice.   Being in the park and located at about the middle of the north/south is a plus, but if you are more than 30 feet, pick one of the other campgrounds in the park.  No cell service unless you park in the lot by the lodge.

Small Campground with Big Personality

We were traveling from the snow in the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone and wanted to find a place close by with warmer temps.   Found this campground on google search.  Has a total of 14 RV sites, all full hook ups with a picnic table,  some tent sites and about a dozen cabins.  RV sites are gravel and very level.  There is a playground and picnic area.  There is a shower house and a laundry.   The office has ice and some supplies.  There is a package store in the front and the town of Alpine is about 10 miles away.   The campground is very well kept and the owner is very helpful.   Great view of the mountains from any site and in all directions.

Surprised by how much to do

The size of the campsites are inconsistent. I found the  sites in the 200's are the smallest and closest to the lake.   The 300 and 400 series have larger sites with more  gravel and less vegetation close to the sites.   Since  the bugs are huge here that is important.   We stayed in 212 and if I came back would look at the 400's.

The pluses of this campground are the lake and beach.  There are some canoes and  kayaks to rent on line here  and they are right at a  boat launch so you don't have to relocate them like some parks I have been too.  The prices were $20 an hour.  There are lots of hiking trails.   This campground is part of a very large park system and there is an extensive bike trail that is about 7 miles that links up different parts of the park.   It is gravel and mostly level and goes through the woods and in sections on a separate trail at the side of the road.   There is a playground at the beach with a large amount of picnic tables.   There is a long fishing pier that juts out into the  lake for fishing.   Both AT &T and Verizon have very strong signals.

So Much to Do Worth a Second Visit

We enjoyed this park so much we have already been here twice and have a third trip planned for this coming September.   There are very wide bike/hiking paths that are paved or stone. 

The huge lake has boating opportunities and you can rent a boat in McFarland that is a short drive or bike ride.  We rented a boat to fish and then drove across the lake to eat at a restaurant with boat parking.

The nature center is across the street from the campground and has a small snack bar/restaurant.  There are cranes walking all around and the park is so big it has different types of plants to explore.  There is an observation tower and in the picnic area a playground.  The best part is the boardwalk that extents over the lake and you are walking/riding on water.

About a half a mile away is a very nice dog park that you receive admission to if you have a campsite.

Dane County has many parks in their system and we have stayed at several and all are great.

Small Scale Lake but Lots of Fun

This park is a bit smaller in scale but has flat roads for biking and hiking.   Our site bordered the road and was noisy, suggest you look for a  site in the  middle of the campground where it was much quieter.   Saw some interesting birds and enjoyed the picnic area at the lake

So much to do for everyone

No matter what your skill level you can find a trail here from easy to challenging to hike or bike.  There is a beach, a marina, Lake Winnebago, horse trails, hiking, biking and pet beach and picnic area.  The park is very clean and pretty.  There is a playground, several vault toilet areas spread around and a shower house.   Some sites have electric and there is a dump station and water fill up.   

Both AT &T and Verizon provided good service and the ability to stream.  Spaces are large and have many  trees for shade and privacy.

Great Family Place

Rustic Timbers has a lot going on.   In the campground there is a very nice store with a snack bar, ice cream and adult beverages.  There is a nice pool and playground for children.   While we were there it was Christmas in July and  many campers had decorated.   There were hayrides to view the decorations.

This is a very large campground and some spaces are pretty tight.   We stayed  on the  Horseshoe Loop which was less crowded and very nice.   

It is very close to Egg Harbor and we had fun exploring there also.   There is a laundry and 2021 rates are from $46 to $63 a night.

Great place for family reunions.

Beautiful National Forest - But Bring Everything You Need

We stayed here for 3 nights because that was all the water we could carry. There is no dump station there and only hand pumped water.  They do provide a list of dump stations and water when you arrive, but all are at least 1/2 hour away.  Come with water.

We were in site 3 that was a ten foot trail to the lake.  At the lakeside sites, there is space to sit on the narrow beach and there are anchors provided for boats.  Many people had kayaks pull up on the shore.

You are right in the forest and there is no cell or internet service.   It is very quiet and mainly uncrowded.   We spoke with the camp host and  if you want a lakeside site, reserve them on recreation.gov

There are several vault toilets through out the park and one hiking trail.  There is a fishing pier,  but this park is really good for boaters.  The sunset over the lake is beautiful and if you don't have a lake side campsite, walk over to the fishing pier.

Waterfalls and great sites

This campground has well spaced sites with electric.   There are two campgrounds, north and south.   The north has water spigots to fill your RV or water bottles and two toilet buildings.   The south has a dump station and water fill.

There is a playground, ballfield, concession stand and lots of picnic areas.   

The sites are tucked in the trees for privacy and all have a picnic table and fire ring.   There is also a lake and kayaks available to rent.  There  is a town less than 5 miles away and you can find groceries and gas.

Great Location and Nice Staff

This is a  private campground that fills up quick.    It is 1 mile from Bayfield town center.  It is close to the ferry dock, restaurants, parks and beaches.  All sites are electric and water and some are full hook up.  There are cabins and tent sites as well.   The office/store is very clean and stocked with things you may need.  8 flavor ice creams on site!  There is a  dump station and picnic tables and fire rings at each site.   There is free wi-fi and a shower house, bathrooms and laundry.

Smaller scale park but lots to do

 This park is on a smaller scale and less crowded than Devil’s Lake. There is a small beach that is in the process of renovation. The sites are large surrounded by trees and very private. The sites on the lake side are not electric and some of them are huge buddy sites, great for extended families. There are two shower houses in the campground located next to sites 29 or 72. If you are on the legs furthest from the lake it is a long walk to them, but all those sites have electric. There are two vault toilet locations and a total of 116 campsites all with a picnic table and fire ring. There is a very large playing field and a playground in the Family Campground and another playground past the beach near the fishing dock. This State Park has a large number of picnic shelters and picnic grounds with picnic tables. There are about 10 hiking trails. There is a boat launch and you can rent kayaks or canoes at the visitor center. Everything was kept clean and in good repair. Cell service for both AT&T and Verizon was strong enough to stream video. If you want to take a trip to town, there are about 5 no longer than a 10 mile distance. There was a large grocery store in Chippewa Falls. Only ice and firewood are available at the park.