So you think it's easy owning an RV Park ???

[Rollin Ollen]

unfortunately people these days feel rules aren't meant for them, entitled generation, just look at the national parks mess, anyway, we wish we could frequent 55 plus parks, kids these days have no supervision as you have mentioned, but we have a special needs 23 yo DD and she needs to be with us 100%, we understand the rules and have never asked for a waiver or favor, we just look for another park and put up with the kid traffic and try not to travel in the summertime.

On one hand, I respect your not asking for a waiver but I doubt many parks would not allow you to park. The over 55 and no kids gives folks like us a better chance for peace and quiet. As long as your 23 Y O charge would not be causing any kind of ruckus, I'm sure she would be welcomed. Perhaps I just have a soft spot for disabled but I would gladly tolerate your group as a neighbor as I'm sure would most others. You owe it to yourself (and her) to give it a try.

Darrell

 

[Jim]

I suppose a posting could be made like,Pets and, Children must be supervised at all times.
It's too bad your business has to go without guest,and respectful family's can't enjoy your camp grounds.
What bicycle trails are in your area and are e bicycles allowed?

Signs go unnoticed and mostly ignored in the park. And "supervised" is a subjective term that is interpreted differently depending on the age of the person. Believe me, I've tried very hard.

There isn't a lot of places to ride a bicycle here in the park, but depending on the type of bike, there are other places nearby. There are some nice roads not far for mountain biking, and if you want a more quiet ride, there is Parker Meadows down the road, and further down there is the Greenway.

 

[Jim]

Sigh....dealing with the public is tough...no doubt about it.
But I hope you do not move to 55 and up, as that will leave us out, due to Adam (Autism, etc.) being 32... He will probably be with us forever.

No Rich, that isn't going to happen. It would be more likely that we turn the park into a members only park, but I don't have enough repeat visitors yet to make that a reality. But more and more of our guests are repeat visitors, so maybe, someday. . .

But just so you know, and regardless of future events, Adam is, and always will be, welcomed at Deer Springs.

 

[Crazydog]

Signs go unnoticed and mostly ignored in the park. And "supervised" is a subjective term that is interpreted differently depending on the age of the person. Believe me, I've tried very hard.

There isn't a lot of places to ride a bicycle here in the park, but depending on the type of bike, there are other places nearby. There are some nice roads not far for mountain biking, and if you want a more quiet ride, there is Parker Meadows down the road, and further down there is the Greenway.

The signs are ignored much like the forest service campgrounds we like to use. They all state "pets must be on a leash at all time" yet there are always dogs wandering around off leash.
It really irks us because we always keep our dog tethered or on a leash when walking.

 

[Jim]

The signs are ignored much like the forest service campgrounds we like to use. They all state "pets must be on a leash at all time" yet there are always dogs wandering around off leash.
It really irks us because we always keep our dog tethered or on a leash when walking.

Rules for running an RV Park​

Rule #1 - Dogs must be leashed and under control at all times.

What we said: “Hey John, I couldn’t help noticing Fluffy running around the campground! Can you keep him on a leash please? It’s for his protection as much as for the other dogs.”
What John heard: “I see you have a little dog, so you don’t have to abide by that “dog on a lease” nonsense.

What we said: “John, some of the guests have mentioned that Fluffy is charging their dog’s when they walk by your site. I really need you to keep him on a leash and under control. Can you do that for me please?”
What John heard: “Wow John, everyone’s talking about your dog! They think it’s cute how such a little dog has so much courage! And look how loud he can bark!

What we said: “John, I’ve been by several times now and I really need your help with Fluffy. I’m sorry, but if you can’t keep him under control, I’m going to have to ask you to leave.”
What John heard: “Everyone loves little Fluffy, but this is my park and I’m king. You and that dog will do as I say, otherwise you’ll disappear faster than a bowl of Alpo in a room full of hungry hounds.”

John’s subsequent review:
Pretty park and lots of nice visitors. But the owner is rude and doesn’t like dogs. We won’t be back.

 

[old timer]

If I owned a camp ground, I would not let them back. Sooner or later they will not be welcome any where.
We have been at a camp ground that the owner had other people leave at day break for having a loud party after hours.

 

[Jim]

The Campground Owner’s Dictionary​

(What Campers Say vs. What They Really Mean)


“My camper is not junk.”
→ Translation: My camper is definitely junk.

“I know the rules say, but…”
→ Translation: I’m about to break the rules.

“I always clean up after my dog.”
→ Translation: You’ll be dodging landmines daily.

“I want to pay cash when I get there.”
→ Translation: I probably won’t be showing up.

“We have six people on the reservation.”
→ Translation: Expect a busload.

“I’ve got a question for ya…”
→ Translation: Prepare to be irritated.

“We’d like more activities.”
→ Translation: We won’t attend any activities you schedule.

“Well, every other park lets me…”
→ Translation: I’m about to describe something illegal.

“I know check-in is 1:00, but can we come at noon?”
→ Translation: I’ll demand it early, then roll in after dark.

“I can make that turn.”
→ Translation: Say goodbye to your grass.

“My husband drives trucks for a living.”
→ Translation: Can you send someone to back us in?

“I wasn’t driving fast.”
→ Translation: I was hauling ass.

“I have my CDL license.”
→ Translation: Who needs that fence post anyway?

“I replaced the cracked sewer hose.”
→ Translation: I rotated it so the leak sprays elsewhere.

“It’s just gray water.”
→ Translation: Nope, that’s poop.

“I have papers for my service dog.”
→ Translation: It’s just a pet and I’m lying.

“I’m upset you canceled that event.”
→ Translation: I wouldn’t have shown up anyway.

“I’m 10 minutes out.”
→ Translation: See you in two hours, after groceries and dinner.

“I follow all campground policies.”
→ Translation: I do whatever I want, you deal with it.

“It’s not 10:00 yet.”
→ Translation: Cue the explicit music.

“My dogs are well behaved.”
→ Translation: They’re furry nightmares.

“My dogs are always on a leash.”
→ Translation: I don't own a leash
→ Translation: He's a little dog, he doesn't need a leash

“My kids are quiet.”
→ Translation: They’re feral hellions.

 

[Rosy]

The Campground Owner’s Dictionary​

(What Campers Say vs. What They Really Mean)


“My camper is not junk.”
→ Translation: My camper is definitely junk.

“I know the rules say, but…”
→ Translation: I’m about to break the rules.

“I always clean up after my dog.”
→ Translation: You’ll be dodging landmines daily.

“I want to pay cash when I get there.”
→ Translation: I probably won’t be showing up.

“We have six people on the reservation.”
→ Translation: Expect a busload.

“I’ve got a question for ya…”
→ Translation: Prepare to be irritated.

“We’d like more activities.”
→ Translation: We won’t attend any activities you schedule.

“Well, every other park lets me…”
→ Translation: I’m about to describe something illegal.

“I know check-in is 1:00, but can we come at noon?”
→ Translation: I’ll demand it early, then roll in after dark.

“I can make that turn.”
→ Translation: Say goodbye to your grass.

“My husband drives trucks for a living.”
→ Translation: Can you send someone to back us in?

“I wasn’t driving fast.”
→ Translation: I was hauling ass.

“I have my CDL license.”
→ Translation: Who needs that fence post anyway?

“I replaced the cracked sewer hose.”
→ Translation: I rotated it so the leak sprays elsewhere.

“It’s just gray water.”
→ Translation: Nope, that’s poop.

“I have papers for my service dog.”
→ Translation: It’s just a pet and I’m lying.

“I’m upset you canceled that event.”
→ Translation: I wouldn’t have shown up anyway.

“I’m 10 minutes out.”
→ Translation: See you in two hours, after groceries and dinner.

“I follow all campground policies.”
→ Translation: I do whatever I want, you deal with it.

“It’s not 10:00 yet.”
→ Translation: Cue the explicit music.

“My dogs are well behaved.”
→ Translation: They’re furry nightmares.

“My dogs are always on a leash.”
→ Translation: I don't own a leash
→ Translation: He's a little dog, he doesn't need a leash

“My kids are quiet.”
→ Translation: They’re feral hellions.

At least my wife and I know and admit our kids are feral hellions...

 

[Boat Bum]

While coming home from MN last year after visiting my daughter we wanted to stay at a luxury motorcoach resort at least once to see how the other side lives. We chose the Lake Erie Shores Luxury MotorCoach Resort, we loved it and are going back in October.

Anyway, we no sooner made the reservation when we got a call from them basically confirming the reservation with the question, is your motorhome in good shape? It was 9 years old at the time, my response was pride of ownership is abundantly evident. They welcomed us and there were no "airs" put on the whole time there. We did have one rather older motorhome (15-20 y.o.) show up next to us for overnight in impeccable condition so they will accept older nicely cared for MHs it seems.

I can't wait to go back!

 

[Jim]

While coming home from MN last year after visiting my daughter we wanted to stay at a luxury motorcoach resort at least once to see how the other side lives. We chose the Lake Erie Shores Luxury MotorCoach Resort, we loved it and are going back in October.

Anyway, we no sooner made the reservation when we got a call from them basically confirming the reservation with the question, is your motorhome in good shape? It was 9 years old at the time, my response was pride of ownership is abundantly evident. They welcomed us and there were no "airs" put on the whole time there. We did have one rather older motorhome (15-20 y.o.) show up next to us for overnight in impeccable condition so they will accept older nicely cared for MHs it seems.

I can't wait to go back!

Just so you know, the list above is written in good humor. It’s a collection of tongue-in-cheek remarks shared among campground owners who regularly trade stories and ideas. The goal is to poke fun at the challenges we run into on a near-daily basis, not to criticize anyone for their choice of camping equipment, the conduct of their kids and/or pets, etc.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

While coming home from MN last year after visiting my daughter we wanted to stay at a luxury motorcoach resort at least once to see how the other side lives. We chose the Lake Erie Shores Luxury MotorCoach Resort, we loved it and are going back in October.

Anyway, we no sooner made the reservation when we got a call from them basically confirming the reservation with the question, is your motorhome in good shape? It was 9 years old at the time, my response was pride of ownership is abundantly evident. They welcomed us and there were no "airs" put on the whole time there. We did have one rather older motorhome (15-20 y.o.) show up next to us for overnight in impeccable condition so they will accept older nicely cared for MHs it seems.

I can't wait to go back!

Our last coach was 14 years old when we let it go but it was in very nice condition. We had stayed in many parks that had the 10 year rule. We just asked if we could send them a photo of our rig and we were never denied entrance.

 

[Boat Bum]

Just so you know, the list above is written in good humor. It’s a collection of tongue-in-cheek remarks shared among campground owners who regularly trade stories and ideas. The goal is to poke fun at the challenges we run into on a near-daily basis, not to criticize anyone for their choice of camping equipment, the conduct of their kids and/or pets, etc.

I got that.

 

[Old-RV'er]

OK, I'm old, been doing this for 42+ years, so I think made many of stupid mistakes. Dealer, or someone should have told him how to use RV. But it's been my experience, you just cannot fix stupid, because some people never seem to get it. You have his contact information, send him a bill for the cleanup, add hundred or so if he refuses to pay it, I would increase that bill to include the small claims court costs which each state maximizes. He will never learn unless he experiences some pain, economic pain is good. The older I get, the less tolerant I am toward stupid, by now, everyone near my age should have learned.

 

[AbdRahim]

OK, I'm old

Old? Under 95? Not old yet.

 

[Tip&Tina]

Read the whole thread.

Funny but sad.

We were at Talona Ridge RV Resort for three months this summer (June thru August).

Great campground. Parents and kids are obnoxious. Kids on scooters. Parents on scooters. Both on bikes at all hours. Dodging them as you’re coming back from Pickleball or the restaurant was a science.

I was in the pool, more than once and the rules are “No diving, no jumping etc.” I’m hanging on the edge of the pool where it’s like a hot rock on your neck and just sitting in the water. All of a sudden a kid who looked like a future NFL linebacker, cannonballs over my head. To say the least I had water in my face. He looked at me and said “sorry ma’am”. I grunted as I wiped the water from my eyes. His Mom was lying on her stomach sunny herself and reading her phone.

Then the music of the nearby campers. Do I want to listen to Rap at 8 PM as I’m trying to watch TV or just sit outside looking at the mountains? NO.

We met the owners (he was an avid Pickleball player) and super nice. He did explain that it was super hard to enforce the rules.

I understand. A lot of campers are jerks. The small dogs really make me unhappy. Barking, left outside etc. please be responsible!