Jessica D.

The Dyrt Pro

Bricktown, NJ

Joined September 2021

"Of all the paths you take, make sure some of them are dirt." Discovering the beauty & immersing in nature one step at a time.

Tranquil.. Goats, Horses & Lakeviews

Red Gat was wonderful! We stayed at site D7 with water & electric (no sewer). Our site was well shaded and right near the office/store/showers/laundry building. Most of the sites with sewer were on an unshaded spot of grass. Walking around the farm is beautiful- you can watch the horses, talk to the goats, walk down to the Mackey House, check out the Peacocks, swim in the pool or sit on a swing near the lake. We would absolutely come back. It's also 10-15 min from Savannah which was a plus!

Quiet, scenic, serene

We stayed at site 125 with a full view of the lake. We could watch the sunset & the sunrise each day and it was incredible. There is plenty of tree cover & wilderness surrounding you. Bath houses were decent (albeit a little outdated). Our spot had a pretty bad ant infestation & they ended up getting into our trailer, which I had to scour with spray, etc. But what can you do? Just bring some supplies in case. What we really liked about this campground is how natural the surroundings are. You're really immersed in the wooded area with a view of the beautiful lake & the sounds of birdsong, etc. Good campground for bikes as things are spread out (swimming beach, bathhouses). We would certainly come back!

Clean, fam-friendly, resort camping

Barefoot RV Resort was so CLEAN! Like I mean immaculate. Has 2 pools (one for kids with a slide & lazy river and one more for adults/quieter activities). The pools are in opposite corners of the resort. Bathhouses were new and very clean- water pressure great. Our site was very well kept, easy to use with a grass patch, cement pad & paver fire pit. You are quite close to all your neighbors here, but that's to be expected in Myrtle Beach. Rent a golf cart from Salty's- they deliver it right to your campsite. This was a must have as we used it to get to the beach, shopping/bars in Barefoot Landing, food store and more. Staff were welcoming, informative, accessible & friendly. We would absolutely come back!

Fun, friendly & nestled in the woods

We stayed at Kymer's on a whim for a weekend, so we could be close to Mountain Creek for a Spartan Race. It truly exceeded our expectations in all aspects. This is a family friendly, camper-friendly place. Lots of seasonals- everyone waves, everyone stops to chat. This is what a campground should feel like. The sound of laughter and play sitting around the huge, clean pool was refreshing. Our site was Oak 10. It was level, good placement of electric water & sewer connects. Camp store has all the basics you might need. There is a brook that flows adjacent to the property. It's peaceful & magical. Pet friendly, although we didn't have our pup with us. We will be back again. I almost feel like I'm revealing a hidden gem with this post. 💎

Situated in nature, fun events in summer, close to beaches"

Allaire State Park is a favorite spot of mine. In addition to their tent sites and group gathering areas (we have had several family reunions here), we enjoy all the activities! There is a historical village where you can visit a blacksmith shop and other spaces to learn about the history. They have a flea market many weekends in the summer months and in early fall. They also. Have Halloween themed events like a hayride. Lots of walking paths surround the park & you are also close to Belmar, Point Pleasant, Manasquan (all fun shore towns). Bathroom maintenance could use some sprucing up, but other than that- great place to visit.

Quiet, secluded & nestled in the woods

We stayed here as a stopover on our way home to NJ from Maine. It's 5 min down the road from Wilmington, one of our favorite towns to visit. There are no hookups at any Vermont state parks (Molly Stark included). We stayed at site T16. It's a pull through RV site with a fire ring & picnic table. T16 is right next to bathrooms- unfortunately the map shows showers there too (there are not). We boondocked- there's a spot up top near the other bathrooms where you can fill your fresh water tank. We had a slight issue with our fresh tank overflow valve & the park worker was INCREDIBLE, helpful and so kind. I think his name was Jerry?. He came right over and even rigged up a fix for it in his workshop. We got him a 12pack as a thanks before we left :). Campground is quiet & nestled in the woods. We didn't see any bear, but it is an active bear area. Some tent sites have lean to structures as well. There's a large pavilion at the top of the campground for eating etc. If we stayed longer we would have definitely done the Mt Olga Fire-tower trail. This is no frills, primitive & refreshing camping. And yes- we would stay again!!

Family friendly, great campstore, quiet

We stayed here from a Tuesday to Thursday with our 21ft travel trailer & our dog. We had site 50. It was private, a great size & has water/electric. We had good cover on our site & the area our site was in was super quiet. There are both seasonal and regular sites on this campground. The camp store has everything you might need. The front gate staff are friendly and helpful. There seemed to be lots of activities on the weekends & it's definitely a family friendly/kid friendly spot. Dog friendly too! Lots of other campers had their dogs w them. We used this as our home base to visit Newport, which is about 35 min from the campground.

Friendly, good amenities, close to Acadia, Ellsworth & Bar Harbor

We stayed here from Thursday to Sunday in site #67. I would recommend requesting a site other than 66 or 67 because it backs right up to the water pump system for the RV park, which is quite loud when the pump turns on and off. Other than that, campground was great. They have a store with basically anything you need. There's a Walmart down the road. It's 30 min from Acadia NP, 15-20 min from Bar Harbor and about 15 min from Ellsworth. Showers & boathouse was clean and showers were some of the best I've had on a campground. Good water pressure & hot. Lots of seasonal campers. Everyone was pretty friendly. You can also get lobster from the camp store (cooked or live). Our spot was nice bc it backed up to the woods. The larger rig sites in the back are more open with no tree cover. Laundry building is coin operated and was super convenient. Campground is VERY dog friendly! Lots of dogs being walked and on campsites. We would stay again for sure.

Family friendly, super kind staff

We have stayed at a few KOAs and we really liked this one. The staff were kind and so helpful. This is right by Shawnee, several water sports places and near some great hikes. Campground has some nice shaded 30amp back in spots with full hookups. We stayed in 47 which backs up to a wooded area & had good cover. Although the map shows site 47 as electric & water only it's actually full hookups (they just haven't updated the map yet). Some of the pull through sites in the center are not shaded at all, as a heads up. Friends stayed in a deluxe cabin, which was beautiful & looked brand new inside. The camp store has everything you might need. Wi-Fi is free and signal OK. The pool is well maintained and there's a ton of space for outdoor activities like volleyball, mini golf & more. We did a buddy site and stayed next to friends as well for a small extra fee per site. We would stay here again!

Quiet, natural simplicity

We had a great experience at Trap Pond. Price was reasonable. D Loop sites were a good size. Comes with a fire ring and picnic table. Site wasn't super level, so just bring enough leveling blocks if you're in a camper. D14 specifically is the last site on the row with an unobstructed view of the pond- we loved it. All sites in D loop had great tree coverage. It was also right near the showers, which were clean & warm, just what was needed. Tent sites are more secluded and are walk-in; our buddies tent camped the same weekend. There was a dock within walking distance of our site. Canoes were available for rent & I highly recommend canoeing water trails through the beautiful Cypress trees. No sewer connects, but there are 2 dump stations and we didn't wait long at the dump station heading out on a Sunday in July. Camp store has all the necessities, yet still simple. Free concerts at the nature center every Saturday in the summer. Nice walking/hiking trails around the grounds also. Dog friendly was a plus!! Lots of dogs were on leads at campsites including ours.

Large, clean campground with a variety of lodging optiobs

I stayed here when it was called Holly Shores. We had a "safari " tent, which was immaculate. It even had a separate bathroom with indoor plumbing. Campground is not far from a convenience store if needed. We met some seasonal people there as well. Fire rings were at each campground & everyone was friendly. I appreciated how clean the space was & it's close proximity to activities in Cape May.

Quiet, spacious, no frills

We stayed in site #1 with our 21' travel trailer. In our opinion this is the best site because you have an unobstructed view of Stockton Lake & the horizon over the ocean. Big rig spots are further back (around site 6-9 or so). 9 sites total & they are often booked, so need to do so in advance. Free beach just a few moments' walk down the road. Close to shore towns & many restaurants. Plenty of space for kids to play in the field/grass area. TONS of geese everywhere though. Pets are NOT allowed (but they'd probably help w the geese problem). You get access to the showers with a key card and when you check in, but I don't have anything to report as I used the bathroom/shower in our trailer. Price is great at $45/night. FULL hookups as well. Only annoying thing was the sewer hookup is about 18 inches off the ground so you need to lift the hose when emptying the tanks to ensure it actually fully drains.

Clean, quiet, accessible to Intertstate 40

This RV Park is brand new. The office is beautiful- complete with a conference room & "home-office" type room with computers if needed. The bathrooms are spectacular and sparkling clean. They have a hand built fireplace under a large overhang near the office. Great space for grilling or hanging out. Surround sound speakers play music for your enjoyment on the patio. Buddy sites are available. Nightly and also monthly rates offered. There is an adorable playground for the kids. Rumor says there is possibly a splash pad coming soon. We stayed with family who live at this campground full time. No tent sites, but it's possible in the future. This is right off of I-40 (less than 10 min after exiting). It's also close distance (10-15 min drive) to many stores, gas, restaurants, etc. Just under 2 hours from Gatlinburg/Pidgeon Forge. It rests at the base of the Great Smokey Mountains. Owners are there frequently and super involved. Everyone was friendly. This is a nice family campground & was very quiet. Well lit at night for anyone needing to venture over to the bathrooms as well.

Tent camping with a twist

Very secluded- you are in the woods, not far from a home on the private property, but feels secluded. Take the many winding mountain roads up to this site. Make sure you bring what you need bc a trip to the store would be a hassle (minimum 20 min drive each way down winding mountain roads). The cocoon is not suspended as high as we thought in pictures. Inside the cocoon is pretty standard and equipped with just about as much as a tent, plus an electrical wire running to it through a hole in the canvas. Pretty cool place but do not expect glamping- more like secluded tent camping with a twist.

Secluded primitive sites, quiet, family friendly

This place is off the beaten path, meaning that you probably will lose cell service getting to it, so make sure you have general directions. We have Verizon and had no cell service while there (which was pretty nice actually). We stayed in a primitive (no electric no water) tent site just down the hill from the campground set a little bit off into the woods. It was certainly private, with only one set of tent campers about 100 yards away. Bring your bug spray for sure! (We stayed in June.) Game barn for kids, there's also a pool that we didn't make it to. There are RVs off in the distance as well as cabins. Cabins didn't look well kept. Beware: there are TONS of raccoons, as in dozens and dozens that like to roam around at night. They were fine, just curious and woke us up with their communication a few times at night. They will come right up to the tent and sniff and touch the tent, so don't be concerned. They're just very active at night. My guess is people have fed them and/or garbage is not always secured. Showers and bathrooms were subpar. I still used both but some showers weren't in working order. We would like to come back to this area and explore Hocking Hills more, but would probably try out a different campground.

Quiet, friendly site

This campground was one of our favorites and we would go back. Sites are decently spaced out & there is ample natural shade. New spots are being constructed. Coralville Lake is huge and there's a launch space for boats, etc. There is firewood on site for purchase- honors system $1 per piece to be put in the money box. Rangers were friendly. If staying for a while bikes might be nice. There is disc golf as well. We didn't get to use the bathrooms due to a water main break which was of course out of anyone's control & doesn't affect this review at all. We would go back here !

Close sites, well maintained

We stayed here in June. The tent sites are very close in proximity- your conversation quickly becomes your neighbors conversation. Tent sites are pull-up which is convenient. There are RVs behind and away from the tent sites (mostly RVs here with about 10 tent sites). We met some great tent neighbors & had nice conversation. One tent neighbor was extremely disruptive (left their dog tied up crying at the site- did not give the dog water the whole time they were there which was 12 hours- It was sad- they were also all around loud and inconsiderate). Other than those neighbors all was good. Laundry on site so bring quarters. Showers are clean enough. Bathrooms are a close walk to tent sites. Not much at the camp store (they were out of a lot of stuff their site says they have & we're not making food either), but they did get an ice delivery when we were there which was helpful. We planned to cook at our site anyway- but it was inconvenient for some families relying on their pizza for dinner. Great sunset views over the cornfield from the tent sites !!!

Wildlife, beautiful location, quiet

We tent camped here in June. The temperature was beautiful 24/7 (70 during the day and down to about 40 at night). Just bring layers and a good sleeping bag. Our campsite was number 7 (on a clearing surrounded by a creek with a few other campsites). Campsites are close in proximity, but we had awesome campers around us who we befriended. We saw moose in the afternoon into evening- they came right into the campsite to graze. You need to give them 75 feet, which is manageable at this site. At night we could hear wolves howling in the distance & we even had a bear visit our tent. We could hear the bear snarling and sniffing near where our heads were. Bear spray may be a good idea. Seemed like he was just curious and exploring. Of course all food was away from the campsite and locked in a box locked in our car. There are no bear boxes on sight. Next morning we saw fox & deer. The campground owners were friendly and informative- check in was easy. The bathrooms were VERY clean. There is a game room with old school arcade games for the kids, a decent camp store and a playground for kids. Campground is dog friendly & host to many RVs and a handful of primitive cabins. Campsite was for the most part level.

Work in Progress

We stayed here for one night. I had booked a tent site for June (booked back in April). I received confirmation & then another confirmation one week prior. On the day before checkin I received an email stating that we would be placed in an RV spot (in our 2 man tent) in the midsts of the dozens and dozens of RVs staying on site. Not only is it unsafe, it's quite a miserable experience (noise etc). No one called me to tell me. When I called about the email, I was told the campsite wasn't built yet…. even though several days prior I received a confirmation reminder stating we would be on a tent site. I'm sure it was an oversight, but no one had any resolution. I had to call back and suggest they book us in a cabin instead, to which they did at no additional charge. Communication is definitely lacking. However, bathrooms were clean/well maintained. It was one of the best camp stores I have been in as far as amenities and handy items to buy. The campground itself is clean. The food/cafe is great- the staff at the cafe were very friendly. They have a water park for kids and a bounce pad. Lots of construction currently going on, and it looks hopeful! Very very close to the highway (we could hear the cars pass and the sound of the cars crossing each crease in the road). I think in a year or so when all construction is done this place will be even better. Only reason for 3 stars is the lack of communication and lack of resolution.

Family friendly, water sports, wildlife

This is definitely a family friendly spot. It is mostly RVs. We tent camped. Site had electric but not water. We were near the lake. There is access to launch boat, kayak jet skis, etc. There were a TON of deer. On a clear night you will see a star filled sky (beautiful for us who live with constant light pollution at home). This site is pretty deep into Lake of the Ozarks State Park. They also have yurts. I would love to go back and spend more time here. Showers were clean, customer service was good and the camp store has most needed amenities should you forget something.