Building a small RV park.

[Jim]

What a day, lots more trenching for power, water, and drain lines. Got the service boxes installed, got the wires into the ditches and over to each site, got two of the pedestals installed, and got a good start on the plumbing that goes from the sites to the septic tanks. Got an electrical inspection tomorrow and hopefully I can start covering up some of these trenches.

The last two pictures show the sewer lines that your stinky-slinky will connect to. They're very tall right now but they will get cut down to grade level when the time comes. There are two connections at each site. One is about 15 feet from the rear of a 45' Class A motor home, the other is 12 feet away, going toward the front of the motor home. I think this will cover the needs of just about everyone, regardless of what length or type of RV they have.

Time for a brewski.

 

[Jim]

 

[Jim]

We worked on the gazebo at Site #1 today. It sits high on one side due to the slope of the land, so it needed a railing to meet code. It's a different color because it's pressure treated wood, but it will be the same color as the rest of the gazebo when it's stained. This is a really nice spot beside a 100 year old Oak Tree, with lots of room to walk around, play games or even throw a frisbee. You don't get this kind of site at the usual RV Park!

We also heard from the 911 people and they decided that we don't need a street name after all. (bummer, I was kind of liking the idea of Deer Springs Rd.) Anyhow, our official address is:

Deer Springs RV Park
8301 West Old Murphy Road
Franklin, NC 28734

Deer Springs – Best RV Park in Franklin NC and the Smoky Mountains

RV Park in Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. Full hookups, 30/50 amp services, picnic table, fire ring and private gazebos with refrigerator/ice maker.

deerspringsrvpark.com

 

[Chargerman]

Jim

You guys are doing such a great job. It been fun to see the progress. Thanks for sharing!! I am really hoping to be able to get there later this year.

 

[Jim]

Jim

You guys are doing such a great job. It been fun to see the progress. Thanks for sharing!! I am really hoping to be able to get there later this year.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

 

[Jim]

Now that Macon County has decided on our address we can order “Deer Springs RV Park” business cards.

 

[Scooterfan]

Very cool...not positive because I am a phonetic speller, but I think serene is spelled with an "e" not an "i"...just saying (before you print too many ?) I think serine is a chemical (?)

 

[Jim]

Very cool...not positive because I am a phonetic speller, but I think serene is spelled with an "e" not an "i"...just saying (before you print too many ?) I think serine is a chemical (?)

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[Jim]

If the person totes the firewood off themselves then I can see free firewood seeing how you have lots of it right now. If you have to bring it to them then a fee should be charged.

It's split and stacked by the dog park, which isn't very far from most of the sites. Feel free to take as much as you need, but if you're waiting for someone to bring it to you, then you're not going to be roasting marshmallows that night.

 

[Jim]

Things are starting to get green and Spring is making its debut. I am so happy to be able to post some pretty pictures instead of the barren, leafless pictures that I've been posting over the winter. The Bradford Pears are blooming and the Pear and Peach Trees are looking just as nice. Hopefully we won't get a late freeze, and our late summer visitors will have plenty of fresh peaches and pears to enjoy.

Pictures 3, 4 and 5 are of the gazebo at the end of Fairway Park. Fairway Park is a long stretch of meadow where you can let your (well behaved) pooch loose to chase a freebee or to just run a bit. Care must be taken as there are deer and other animals in the area, and if your pooch decides to chase them, you may have a problem getting him/her back.

In picture 5, you can see the 6"x6"posts that will support a pair of porch swings over by a small pond. I have one of the swings assembled already, but I haven't had time to hang it. There will also be a fire pit at the swing site for anyone who might want to have an evening fire to take the chill off.

Trish and I own about 43 acres and we have opened a good portion of that for our guests to walk or hike. I think you will enjoy visiting our park and exploring the beauty we call Deer Springs.

 

["EZ"]

Man this looks great!

 

[Jabber Jaw]

Jim;
An absolutely fabulous setting!
If you're not living in "heaven"; you're darn close!

 

[Jim]

Man this looks great!

Tell your dog to bring his frisbee and I'm sure you're both gonna have a great time!

Jim;
An absolutely fabulous setting!
If you're not living in "heaven"; you're darn close!

Thank you JJ! We are truly blessed to have found this place and to be able to live here. It's a lot of work, but that's OK, it's worth it. Hope to have you visit someday!

 

[Neemer]

Stunning!

 

[Scooterfan]

Absolutely beautiful! Not only are you offering a service to the RV community, you are providing the best of your experiences for everyone to enjoy. In California your nightly rate would certainly exceed $100 I can only wish one day I can say with the masses that "I stayed at Deer Springs..." ?