This park marks our 100th stop as fulltime RVers!
It's something to think that in nearly two years we've called 100 places home. No wonder that checking in, setting up and heading out feels like second nature to us. It is!
This milestone has had us reflecting on all those spots, and thinking about our favorites and not so favorites, places where we really want to return and others that we'll skip next time.
Already we've had a few repeats.
This is our "home" park whenever we're back in the Kansas City area. It's nothing (and we mean really nothing) fancy. It's old. It's tight and not very level. But, it's centrally located near family and friends. And, the folks that run the place are as friendly as can be. They take good care of us. We've made four stops there to date, and we'll definitely be back.
This park is shouting distance from service centers for Freightliner, Cummins, Ford and probably more. We've stopped here twice when we needed service. If you're passing through Kansas City, this is a dandy place to stop. It's not far from many of Kansas City's top attractions, including one really fun amusement park. It's not the quietest spot in town, but it's a fine park.
We have family in this Southwest Missouri town. With no Monett parks listed at rvparkreviews.com, we thought we'd have to park miles away. When our family members told us about this little park just east of town, we were delighted. After our first visit, we posted it on rvparkreviews.com. We've visited this simple but comfortable park twice and look forward to returning.
With four stops in Kansas City to date, it's no surprise that most of our "repeat" stops are on the way to or from our old home town. This KOA, just off the Kansas Turnpike, is a comfortable place to overnight on our way south.
It's because of this park that I've yet to visit the National Quilting Museum in Paducah, KY! Our first time through we had plans to stop in Paducah, but we decided to keep driving and stopped at Whittington Woods. It is the perfect place for an overnight. It's just off the highway, yet it's calm, shady, level and comfortable. And, the couple that runs the place is as friendly as can be. We've stayed twice and will be back. But, one of these days we're going to have to stop in Paducah!
Tennessee is one of our favorite states, and Spring Lake is one of the reasons. We've stopped here twice and look forward to stopping again. It's a small park that's in a relaxing setting. And, the couple that runs this place is a gem, too.
We spent one week here and decided to come back for a month the next winter. One month turned into three. That's just how this place is. We love Texas Hill Country in general and Kerrville in particular. And, if you're going to stay in Kerrville, nothing beats Buckhorn. It's a great space with wonderful people and just the right amount and kind of activities for our taste. We'll definitely be back.
Once upon a time, we joked that every Tiffin motorhome on the road was programmed to head to Red Bay, AL. But, after two trips for service at Camp Winnebago, we don't joke about that anymore.
With 100 stops under our fulltiming belts, picking our favorites is easy. No surprise, a few of our "repeat" parks are among our favorites. We were going to list our Top Five, but that was too hard. So, here's our Top 10. Of course, the criteria for our Top 10 is completely subjective. What works for us may or may not work for you.
Our Top Ten
1. Buckhorn Lake Resort
2. Spring Lake RV Resort
We are big fans of COE Campgrounds. And, when our friend Lisa and her family invited us and a bunch of our RVing friends to come to her home park and hang out for a couple of weeks last fall, we were all over it. This place is gorgeous. We absolutely love it.
In our second week as fulltimers we stopped by here to meet up with our Godfadda and Juanita. We met dear friends Sue and Doug and had an amazing week exploring the Oregon coast. Owners Tim and Cindy are the best in the business. Bar none. It's a simple park, but we enjoyed it immensely.
We were lucky to snag four nights here midweek last Summer. There's tons of space, which makes you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere. Yet, your just minutes from the Denver Tech Center. The best of both worlds. We loved it!
You can eat off your site here, if you feel like it. It's that spic and span! This was our second stop as fulltimers. And, we're the first to admit, it spoiled us. Bend is a great town and this is a wonderful park to call home base while you're there.
As we've said before, this is the coolest campground ever. But, seriously, it might just be the best place to overnight, anywhere. Located just south of I-70, smack dab halfway between Denver and Kansas City, this is one scenic, calm and peaceful spot to overnight in western Kansas.
We stayed there three or four nights and it rained the whole time. But, even with that, this place was awesome. From this peaceful locale you're just minutes away from all the sights in and around Little Rock.
We visited family on Hilton Head and were glad to find this pleasant, attractive and comfortable park very close to where they lived.
We stopped here for an overnight after trekking across South Dakota. We felt so welcome and comfortable that we stayed for three.
Now, we've only been here a few hours. But, we're here to tell you about a park that's definitely in the running for one of our favorites.
When we arrived this afternoon the three folks in the office introduced themselves and greeted us with a handshake! (That's never happened!) We found our way to our lovely and comfortable site. After we had settled in for the evening, we were camped in our loungers, enjoying the very comfortable late evening temps. A cheery gentleman in a golf cart pulled up and introduced himself. "I'm Joe," he said. "And, I'm here to welcome you." Now, THAT has NEVER happened! We had a great conversation and look forward to getting to know Joe over the next month. It's really too early to say, but we really think we're going to like it here!
At the bottom of our list are the places where we vow never to return. Thankfully, it's a short list.
Our Bottom Five
1. Portal RV Resort, Moab, UT
2. Birchwood RV Park, Durham, NC
3. Clementz’s Northcountry Campground and Cabins, Newberry, MI
4. Pioneer RV Resort, Port Aransas, TX
5. Canyon Lake Resort, Mission, TX
Since they're sitting there at the bottom of our list, we don't really feel the need to comment on these bottom five. But, if you have questions, please let us know.
Of course, you can read our reviews to almost all of the parks we've stayed in here. (We're just a wee bit behind.) Love 'em or hate 'em, we tell it like it is.
There's a part of us that can't believe we've parked ourselves 100 times already. But, in a way, it seems like it's been so many more. Cheers to the first 100. Here's to the next!
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As you stay at each a little longer, perhaps it will take some time to add the second 100.
Thanks for letting me ride along.
Happy 100th... we too are about to hit our 100th.., day of fulltiming that is
I've never kept track of the number of places I've stayed. I do know that my top places would all be at Nat'l Wildlife Refuges where I've volunteered. You just can't beat those locations. :)
Congrats on 100 "homes". That went fast. Sorry about the Durham, NC, but it sure was great meeting with you and glad you stayed. I hope you have another 100 "homes".
nice to see that Port Orford was one of your favorites!..and yes it is a simple park but we know that when we hit the road this one will be at the top of our list and mostly is because the Tim and Cindy and of course the great location!
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