RV Parks & Campgrounds Good/Bad News

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CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARKS;

 GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS

NEW CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARKS

It’s primitive but it’s a great place to camp with access to the John and Nancy Fishing Access Site on the Bitterroot River. Near Stevensville, Montana a new, small park has restrooms and  four basic sites with picnic table and fire pit. See Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

New in Johnson County, Tennessee, the  Doe Mountain Recreation Authority opens its  Roan Creek Campground on June 23.The park has nine full hookup RV sites. The area is known for off-roading trails. Slingshots and side-by-sides are for rent.  Go to dmra.gov/

(423) 460-1295

CHANGES, NEW OWNERS, ADDITIONS, UPGRADES

1The 35-acre Glen-Hudson Campground in Warrensburg, New York is now owned by an investment company in Boston. The campground on the historic banks of the Hudson River has full hook-ups and nightly, weekly, monthly and extended rates. (518) 623-2870

Orange Grove RV Park in Bakersfield, California has a new management company, so This is a good time to look at updates on rates and rules. The longtime park has a large pool with chaises, three dog parks, country store, Wi-Fi, free cable TV, laundry,  a DIY RV cleaning station, horseshoe pits and gathering spaces including a kitchen and barbecue. Sites can handle rigs up to 90 feet. Visit nearby museums, the Kern River and park, nature preserves, Lake Ming, and downtown restaurants.  Check for updated nightly and weekly rates. (661)366-4662

NEWS FROM OREGON STATE PARKS.  Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria, Oregon is open all year with more campsites than any other Oregon state park plus miles of trails, a large lake and a shipwreck site. Upgrades in the park include one new shower building, more ADA sites and better electrical and sewer hookups. Reservations, 800-452-5687.  Cape Lookout State Park near Tillamook, Oregon will close on July 6 for erosion protection. More details will be available as the project proceeds. The park has 38 RV sites with full hookups. (800) 551-6949. RV campers at  Nehalem Bay State Park, Nehalem, Oregon find new showers and restrooms and upgraded electric hookups this season. The year-round campground also has a horse camp, airport camp and yurts. (800) 551-6949.

AMERICA 250

Free Walking Tours of the Oldest City in July

Daytime RV parking is permitted at the Historic Downtown Parking Facility (adjacent to the Visitor Information Center at 10 S Castillo Drive). There is a designated oversized lot at 3 Riberia Street where daytime RV parking is free (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.), and overnight parking is available by permit only.  Every Saturday in July, free walking tours of the old city focus on the colonial era and the Birth of America.  Reservations required. See CityWalksStAug.com or call (904) 825-0087.

EVENTS

Save the date, Podner! Saddle bronc icon Chauncey Williams will be on stage and in the arena during Cheyenne Frontier Days at the Yavapai County Fairgrounds RV Park, Prescott Valley, Arizona on September 10. The park has full hookups, a large coin laundry, on-site management, propane refills and daily, weekly and season rates. (928) 227-3310

SCUTTLEBUTT

Despite some local opposition it appears that a city campground is a GO for Mount Hope, West Virginia. Construction is expected to begin this fall.  

RV Summer Refresh+RV Park Good/Bad News

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RV REFRESH FOR SUMMER

If your RV is just coming out of hibernation for the summer season, here are some things you may want to review, renew, replace or add.

* The choices of “technical” clothing and bedding are getting better all the time. Look for new sheets and pillows that are engineered to direct heat away from the body. 

* Most treated garments are rated for a limited number of washings before treatment wears out. Do last year’s outfits need replacement or re-treating? 

* Recent recalls of dangerous fabric coatings and waterproofings have led to the introduction of new rain gear that is safer for the skin while new raingear designs allow more comfort, freedom of movement and coverage for special outdoor activities such as fly fishing. The poncho at right is designed for backpacking. Others have ample flaps in front to cover camera gear.

* Check this year’s crop of improved sunscreens for advances in ease of application, staying power and effectiveness. 

* Cleaners and coatings inside and outside the RV are available with UV protection. Do you need a new windshield cover or spare tire over?

* If you are a beach goer, check labels to find a beach tar remover that is safe for the skin.

* The same goes for garments, beach wear and hats that block UV rays, cover better, repel bugs,  breathe easier and/or wrinkle less in steamy weather.  Portable beach shelters, sun flies and umbrellas are also available in fabrics that are UV coated. 

* Review your prescription medications. Some increase your sensitivity to sun damage.

* Old insulation cracks, shrinks, fails. Check out the new, high tech ice chests that hold the cold better than ever. 

Check  use-by dates

* While last year’s sprays and lotions may still look good, they may be past their use-by date. Check labels. 

WHEN TRAVEL EMERGENCIES HAPPEN IN YOUR RV

SURVIVAL FOOD HANDBOOK is a guide to survival when you're Out There and out of fresh provisions.  It's written just for RV travelers and campers who have limited storage space.

 Whether it's fridge failure, or you're broke  or quarantined or weathered in, stuff happens. See provisioning information, lists, tips and recipes made solely with stowed foods from supermarkets (not those expensive  doomsday rations).  Plan your personal three-day standby pantry with familiar, affordable staples for travel, home, boating and camping. 

Kindle or paperback, it's a great gift idea for yourself or a friend.  https://amzn.to/3mIfryC 

RV PARKS AND CAMPGROUNDS; 

GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS

This is breaking news from local sources and may be incomplete or premature for travel planning. It's up to you to follow the story as it develops. 

NEW & FUTURE RV PARKS, RESORTS, CAMPGROUNDS

New in Topock, Arizona, Dwell Resort & Casita Cabins has 37 RV sites, laundry, swimming pool, hot tub, fire pit, splash pad, pickleball court, fitness center,  private bathhouses, general store, valet trash collection, dog park with dog was station, game room, boat storage, outdoor games, free Wi-Fi and a camp store. (928) 770-2148

The Ozark Trails RV Park is approved and is coming to Siloam Springs, Arkansas. An opening date for the two-acre park hasn’t been projected. For RV travelers, the area offers  

 Natural Falls State Park, Siloam Springs Kayak Park and the Siloam Springs Museum. Stay tuned. 

CLOSURES

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In Sequim, Washington the year-round, 92-acre campground, restrooms and boat launch at Sequim Bay State Park are closed for major upgrades.  The park will reopen in the fall with a new entrance, easier access to the Welcome Center and better traffic flow throughout. The portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail that passes through Sequim Bay remains open. The Ramblewood Retreat Center, which has its own entrance, remains open but only for guests with reservations. The park has 60 campsites, 16 of them with hookups. The park number is (360) 902-8844. Reservations, washingtongoingtocamp.com/

SCUTTLEBUTT

In Chippwa County, Michigan, big changes are coming to the five  Kewadin Casinos and many of them involve the addition, expansion and/or improvement of their RV parks. Follow the progress of the projects through this year and next. 

CHANGES, NEWS OWNERS, EXPANSIONS, UPGRADES

The historic Sou’Wester Lodge in Seaview, Washington, known for its on-site vintage trailer rentals and art workshops, has new owners. At present the resort has four RV sites in addition to the furnished rental trailers. Check the website as changes occur at this unique resort along the Strait of Juan de Fuca on the Olympic Peninsula,  https://souwesterlodge.com/

EVENTS

Celebrate an old-fashioned family anniversary September 3-6, Labor Day Weekend  at the 300-site Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort in the Lakes and Mountains Region of New Hampshire. The “Cheers to 25 Years” weekend will include a golf cart parade, craft fair, food trucks, and plenty of entertainers and activities on land in in the swimming pool. The weekend ends with a resounding performance by Dueling Pianos. The resort has all the amenities and is family, pet and big rig friendly. Go to danforthbay.com/about-resorts to follow plans for this funfest.

See a weekly ezine of camping recipes that taste good while saving space, time, water and fuel. https://campandrvcook.blogspot.com 

Where to go on your next RVadventure? See Road Trips USA near and far, here and there, now and again at https://janetgroene.blogspot.com