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    Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 5:27pm
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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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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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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Posts: 454 		Direct Link To This Post 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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Look for the New Poll button right next to the New Topic button.
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Posts: 571 		Direct Link To This Post 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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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post 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..  Wink You know, like a real golf course.. multiple pools.. spa.. golf cart drive in movie theaters..
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Posts: 216 		Direct Link To This Post 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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Posts: 454 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Oct 2012 at 8:44am
Originally posted by techntrek

Look for the New Poll button right next to the New Topic button.
 
Hmmm, that doesn't show up on my screen ... maybe because I'm still a "Newbie"?
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Posts: 633 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Oct 2012 at 9:50am
Originally posted by P&M

Originally posted by techntrek

Look for the New Poll button right next to the New Topic button.
 
Hmmm, that doesn't show up on my screen ... maybe because I'm still a "Newbie"?

Not on mine either. Can non moderators create a new poll?
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