55 and older RV parks/resorts

[purring along]

OK, you win.

Yeah, I agree that we're not an average RV park. We're definitely not a campground, nor are we a "resort" with swimming pool, hot tub, etc. But we have a uniqueness that, for the right people, sets us apart and makes you want to come back.

Call it a woodsy remote feel with benefits of things like a refrigerator and icemaker, or maybe a Solo Stove at your site. Enough room to make your site individual and not have to eat your dinner next to your neighbors sewer outlet. A quietness that is so comforting that you just want to wrap yourself up in it.

Air that is so fresh you'll sit back and enjoy the smells of whatever season you happen to be visiting in. Beautiful views, awesome surroundings, and hosts that remember your birthday or anniversary, or whatever milestone you happen to celebrating during your visit.

You might find it surprising, but the overwhelming percentage of guests return each year. Sometimes several times a year. Our visitors are more interested in the uniqueness of our park and the attention they receive, than they are the price of admission.

Our target visitor is a bit more mature, likes to party in an adult manner and isn't a pain in the ass to everyone around him. And when I say mature, I don't necessarily mean old.

To be honest, I've considered making Deer Springs a private park, inviting only a group of visitors that all enjoy this kind of camping, and who enjoy what what we offer. And I'm still not sure that I won't, but it's probably a little to early in the game for that.

So yeah, we're not for everyone. But if you fit, everyone knows it. And you'll probably come back again.

You can count on us coming back!

 

[TheLooks]

I only have a TT but I like the sounds of your park. And I an not a seasoned traveler with lots of negative experience around the country. In fact, I work on them but am a novice traveler in them. Someday I will make the trek to NC, as I am only down in the Chattanooga area.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

OK, you win.

Yeah, I agree that we're not an average RV park. We're definitely not a campground, nor are we a "resort" with swimming pool, hot tub, etc. But we have a uniqueness that, for the right people, sets us apart and makes you want to come back.

Call it a woodsy remote feel with benefits of things like a refrigerator and icemaker, or maybe a Solo Stove at your site. Enough room to make your site individual and not have to eat your dinner next to your neighbors sewer outlet. A quietness that is so comforting that you just want to wrap yourself up in it.

Air that is so fresh you'll sit back and enjoy the smells of whatever season you happen to be visiting in. Beautiful views, awesome surroundings, and hosts that remember your birthday or anniversary, or whatever milestone you happen to celebrating during your visit.

You might find it surprising, but the overwhelming percentage of guests return each year. Sometimes several times a year. Our visitors are more interested in the uniqueness of our park and the attention they receive, than they are the price of admission.

Our target visitor is a bit more mature, likes to party in an adult manner and isn't a pain in the ass to everyone around him. And when I say mature, I don't necessarily mean old.

To be honest, I've considered making Deer Springs a private park, inviting only a group of visitors that all enjoy this kind of camping, and who enjoy what what we offer. And I'm still not sure that I won't, but it's probably a little to early in the game for that.

So yeah, we're not for everyone. But if you fit, everyone knows it. And you'll probably come back again.

Think you have done good. But to be honest, I want more secluded!

 

[Jim]

Think you have done good. But to be honest, I want more secluded!

Standing Indian Campground is 3.5 miles up the road. I've camped there a couple of times. Nice place, and only $15 a night.

 

[Bigblockyeti]

I just know I'm gong to be sorry for asking, but why would anyone poop in the shower stall?

Incontinence.

Seems to be statistically much more likely with the 55+ crowd.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

The only time I ever stick my head into campground supplied facilities is just to check their condition for a review that I wright. I like my own bathroom. I know it's clean, it does not have one ply TP, and it is always very conveniently located. Our shower always has HOT water not tepid to cold and I don't have to worry if anyone peed (or pooped) on the floor. That's why we bought a rig with facilities!

Darrell

 

[LMHS]

I prefer to use my own facilities. And Standing Indian is a beautiful cg. As well as pretty far from town, just like your park.

You also have an age restriction in place.
"While we strive to provide a memorable camping experience for everyone, our park is designed with a focus on the more mature visitor. As such, all guests must be 12 or older."

The distance and age restriction is why I didn't bother to check out your park when we were in Franklin last. When I go to Franklin, it's to see family and my family is mostly in Iotla valley.

Besides, you really couldn't beat my "site" there... 7 acres, full hookups, meals prepared and FREE. Can't beat that. The "campground" is called "Mom's Driveway". Back when David & I were living there before heading out West, we had set up an old mobile home site as a spot for the camper we were living in.

 

[Jim]

You also have an age restriction in place.
"While we strive to provide a memorable camping experience for everyone, our park is designed with a focus on the more mature visitor. As such, all guests must be 12 or older."

I really didn't like having to do that as the overwhelming majority of children are well behaved. But the unfortunate reality is that rules/policies/age restrictions/etc., are almost always the result of a prior guests poor behavior.

Children were welcome the first year and 1/2 we were open. But when my wife and myself spent more time keeping unsupervised children corralled than their parents did, it became necessary to make a change.

If we had 100 sites, it would be different, and could probably keep everyone separated. But I only have 8 sites, and I can't allow 1 campsite is disrupting the enjoyment of the other 7. If I do, 7 visitors won't return and my clientele will be defined by immature adults with unsupervised children.

So yes, we have that policy, but it's not because we don't like children. It's because a parent somewhere was more interested in drinking beer that keeping control of his kids, and the other guests were being negatively affected.

 

[Jim]

I only have a TT but I like the sounds of your park. And I an not a seasoned traveler with lots of negative experience around the country. In fact, I work on them but am a novice traveler in them. Someday I will make the trek to NC, as I am only down in the Chattanooga area.

Please do, we would love to meet you!

 

[Pgh_AL]

It seems that more and more resorts and rv parks are going to 55 and older. Some are even 60 and older! Looking for opinions on this trend?

Well if your gonna profile people it's better to use age than age of their rig . Everybody can't have brand new rigs . Older people are more opt to spend if the price is reasonable IMHO