Private vs Public Campgrounds |
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P&M
Senior Member Joined: 13 Aug 2012 Location: Spokane, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 454 |
Topic: Private vs Public Campgrounds Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 5:27pm |
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Tried to figure out if there was a polling option on the forum but couldn't find one, so I'll just throw out the question:
Which do you prefer and why: Private Campgrounds or Public Campgrounds (SP's & NP's)
We've always done our tent camping in SP's & NP's and lean towards that for our Podding adventures in the future, especially since the public campgrounds here in the Carolina's are for the most part pretty nice. But I notice that many of you stay in public campgrounds, so color me curious.
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P & M ... and Comet too!
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4512 |
Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 5:48pm | |
We really like the KOA's and have been to numerous one from Vermont to Sugarloaf Key, Florida. The have a set standard that they make all the parks live up to. Presently we are at the KOA on Cape Hatteras and think we have found a piece of heaven!!
We have been to several privately owned ones and don't feel they match the KOA's. We are going to start hitting some of the Stae Parks in Vermont and NH, but really like the full hook-ups and I must admit it.....the Cable tv.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Jen&Juice
Newbie Joined: 02 Aug 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 6:05pm | |
I'm a newbie, only been out in the Pod for 3 trips, #4 will be this weekend. Here is how I see it so far...
Pros SP - more space, more peace, more nature and scenery, less money! Private - cable is nice (agree with Leo B), no trouble with availability thus far, can get a space on short notice Cons SP - Must schedule several weeks ahead of time (or at least in Central Texas that has been the case) Private - closer proximity to neighbors, some 'silly' rules Overall I'd give it to SP's on the basis of cost, nature, and space. The main reason we purchased the POD was our desire to check out all the Texas State Parks on weekends. Don't have enough vacation time to take Howdy Pod'ner out of Texas yet, although I enjoy hearing the stories of other places Pods have been. |
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Jen and Juice
'10 RP-171 ..."Howdy Pod'Ner" '11 Nissan Frontier, SL Tejas, the furry companion |
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P&M
Senior Member Joined: 13 Aug 2012 Location: Spokane, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 454 |
Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 7:59pm | |
Leo, your write-ups about the KOA out there on Cape Hatteras have pretty much convinced us that is the place to stay when we head over to the coast for a week next year!
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P & M ... and Comet too!
2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 10:24pm | |
Look for the New Poll button right next to the New Topic button.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Podsible Dream
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Hightstown, NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 571 |
Posted: 19 Oct 2012 at 12:26pm | |
We like SPs as well as a number of county parks here in NJ. The silly rules are truly a detriment, though. Like traveling with a cat means getting stuck in the "pets"area with barking canines. Not a pleasant place for a cat! Plus often more costly. Also have to be careful with adult beverages!
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Chris and Walt
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 19 Oct 2012 at 4:28pm | |
HHMMmmm..
Well, we like a good campground, plenty of space, shade and low noise ratio.. we have been in good ones and bad ones.. and I can't say I feel it was a public/private thing. I also have to say I didn't really think of KOA or Jellystone as "private" but guess they are. As a snooty TT member.. well, a resort environment is private to me.. You know, like a real golf course.. multiple pools.. spa.. golf cart drive in movie theaters.. |
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Paige
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 23 Jul 2012 Location: Upstate NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 216 |
Posted: 20 Oct 2012 at 7:55am | |
We bought the Pod because we love the state parks in New York and in Florida. We are snowbirds with a place in southern Florida. I get onto the ReserveAmerica site and if there is an availability that fits into our schedule , we are there! Being retired lets you go camping whenever and that is helpful in the winter in Florida as there are so many RVers there.
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Paige and Pete
2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents |
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P&M
Senior Member Joined: 13 Aug 2012 Location: Spokane, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 454 |
Posted: 21 Oct 2012 at 8:44am | |
Hmmm, that doesn't show up on my screen ... maybe because I'm still a "Newbie"?
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P & M ... and Comet too!
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Seanl
Senior Member Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633 |
Posted: 21 Oct 2012 at 9:50am | |
Not on mine either. Can non moderators create a new poll?
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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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