- Joined
- Jul 27, 2019
- Messages
- 11,602
- Location
- Midlothian, VA
- RV Year
- 2017
- RV Make
- Newmar
- RV Model
- Ventana 4037
- RV Length
- 40' 10"
- Chassis
- Freightliner XCR
- Engine
- Cummins 400 HP
- TOW/TOAD
- 2017 Chevy Colorado
- Fulltimer
- No
This morning I was thinking "what is my most desired campground"...so let's share this thought and you describe your perfect campground setup describing your site, amenities, etc. but this is not really a location question, this is just about your campground SITE.
I'm not a fan of RV parking lots. I realized recently I do like having other people around, I think there is a comfort factor in that as well as a touch of socializing as well. I like a spacious site, of course, with greenery on both sides and ideally a green belt between RV sites so you're not looking at another RV out the window on either side. Concrete pad is preferred, level of course. I don't want to be near an interstate (freeway for you left coasters) as many campgrounds seem to invite transient activity vs. long term by being just off the main drag. I want peace and quiet so that means no planes, trains, or automobiles and as of my recent camping experience that includes dirt bikes and four wheelers (it was insane being there during a dirt bike/4wheeler event). Part of the stress with a dog, especially those that are grass triggered is having a place to do their business with ease and without getting mauled by a bear in the process of getting there (Colorado Springs still haunts me having to walk a distance to the pet area and a mother and cubs frequented the campground). Forestation is good but I do like having satellite (and Internet of course). A pool is nice in the summer, good restaurants around is nice but I often like and prefer a camping feel so remote is good.
So to paint a simple picture, large site, privacy, no pet stress, peaceful, water feature is always calming, grass instead of dirt, well manicured and level.
I'm not a fan of RV parking lots. I realized recently I do like having other people around, I think there is a comfort factor in that as well as a touch of socializing as well. I like a spacious site, of course, with greenery on both sides and ideally a green belt between RV sites so you're not looking at another RV out the window on either side. Concrete pad is preferred, level of course. I don't want to be near an interstate (freeway for you left coasters) as many campgrounds seem to invite transient activity vs. long term by being just off the main drag. I want peace and quiet so that means no planes, trains, or automobiles and as of my recent camping experience that includes dirt bikes and four wheelers (it was insane being there during a dirt bike/4wheeler event). Part of the stress with a dog, especially those that are grass triggered is having a place to do their business with ease and without getting mauled by a bear in the process of getting there (Colorado Springs still haunts me having to walk a distance to the pet area and a mother and cubs frequented the campground). Forestation is good but I do like having satellite (and Internet of course). A pool is nice in the summer, good restaurants around is nice but I often like and prefer a camping feel so remote is good.
So to paint a simple picture, large site, privacy, no pet stress, peaceful, water feature is always calming, grass instead of dirt, well manicured and level.