KOA RV Park debate

    

 
In the news on 11-18-10: In one of the KOA RV Parks, the judge was listening to reasons the RV Park should or should not be re-zoned.

If you don't know what KOA RV Parks are, or want a reminder, visit my blog post about it.

It must be hard to be a Judge to try to decide things that you may or may not care about.  Then, to judge based on the law, even if it varies from what is right and true.

To read the full article, click here.

Texas RV Parks

As I'm sure you've noticed in the other posts, for the most part, I stick to websites that are more directories for all of the parks in the state.  I think this post will be a little different.  I will mention some directories, and some individual RV Campgrounds.

A Few Directories
http://www.texascampgrounds.com/  You can search for an RV Park, check out local attractions, Blog, Sales and Services and more links as well.

http://www.rv-clubs.us/texas_rv_campgrounds.html You can search an RV Park in different regions, as well as books, magazines, videos.  Another cool think about this site is you can become a part of a Texas RV Club, to meet others who go RVing as well. 


http://www.texasrvdirectory.com/ This also has RV Products and Services, Trip Planning, and you can also search RV Parks anywhere in the USA.

Individual Websites 
http://www.chimneyparkresort.com/ There are many options and many spots in this RV resort.  This is right along the coast in South Texas.  WOW!  There are many amenities.  It's very near Mexico. 

http://www.txrvpark.com/ This is cartoony, but I think it is a fun website.  It's a Pet-Friendly RV Park that includes breakfast in West Texas.  There is also an indoor pool and spa.  It looks like a fun place if you are in the area. 

http://www.lazylonghornrv.com/  They have free wi-fi and Good Sam rates this RV Park very highly.  Nearby is golfing, fishing, dining and entertainment is nearby.  The site is very aesthetically pleasing.  This is also in South Texas.

http://www.fredericksburgtexasrvpark.com/ There is free wi-fi.  Nearby is swimming, fishing, wineries, German restaraunts, shopping and other attractions.


http://www.sunsetrvparktexas.com/  This is an RV Park in North Texas.  You can buy and sell an RV here as well.  Some of the amenities include: Free showers, free laundry, free wi-fi, and you can also stay weekly/daily/monthly.  


http://www.easttexasrvpark.com/  This is a simple, yet adequate, website.  Large Class A RVs are welcome.  It also has free cable TV and free wi-fi.  Location and rates are also mentioned.

Free RV Campgrounds ... Who likes free?

We have discussed RV Parks many times, but, thinking back to it, we have not discussed FREE RV Campgrounds.  I know that many are wanting to RV, but staying at a campground can take up much of the money desired for other stuff (like sightseeing and food).  I have an ad for other Free Campgrounds for RVs - if this isn't enough.


http://www.freecampgrounds.com/ It is VERY simple, but complex enough.  It has a map of the states, and you can click on which state to which you are traveling to find a ($10 or less) FREE campground there.  You can also add another free campsite you know of if not included.


http://freecampsites.net/ This is a very similar site, except you click on the states on links to the right side of the map.  It also has a way you can add sites.  This is probably more free than just less than $10.  In addition to the site above, however, this also includes Canada and a Forum as well as a Blog.

http://www.wififreespot.com/rv.html OK, so this isn't exactly a FREE campground, but if you are looking for FREE Wi-Fi campgrounds, here's the site to check out.


http://www.gypsyjournal.net/free_campgrounds.htm There are a few states where you can find free or almost free campsites.  You can purchase the rest of the states.  It appears the Gypsy Journal is related to Veterans.  Also, if you're a veteran, you can purchase a book about free camping spots for VFW.  There are also tips, reviews, and other helpful links on the left side of the site.


http://www.vandelaydemos.com/rvtravelinfo/ There are two links on the red bar below the picture - "find a park" and "outdoor gear."  This site is simple, but useful.

RV History

Have you ever wondered why we even have RVs?  Where did they come from?  What is the RV lifestyle?  I know I talk more about RV Parks than RVs, but this blog seems very informative and this post specifically was very interesting to me.  I didn't know that information and rather than summarize, I'd rather let you read the post yourself.

http://www.springfieldwebblog.com/what-about-motorhome-rvs.html

State Park Camping

There are many ways to find state parks in each state. You could always look in the local phone book or go to www.dexknows.com to find individual states, but I will be focusing on websites that will help us look up all states at the same time.  There are many state parks in each state and many of them are very specific to what you are looking to see.

http://www.reserveamerica.com/ This site not only lets you choose in which state you want to look for a state park, but it also gives choices of how you want to camp.  You can go tent camping, RV Camping, cabin, trailer, boat/horse camping.  You can choose how long you want to stay as well as zip code if you know it.

http://www.preservationnation.org This site specifically talks about endangered historic places - the top 11 in USA, to be exact.  These historic places are endangered because of budget cuts.

http://www.recreation.gov/ This site reminds me a lot of the first site, but there are some additions.  In addition to looking at state parks in any state you want and any type of camping you want, it also has links to recreational activities to do and other topics you might be interested in. 

http://camping.about.com This is a site about reviews of RV Parks in all the states.  If you've had a good experience at a state park, or a bad one, here's a place to find out about it.  You can also look at some campgrounds outside of USA.

http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com This is a cool site about RV resources, campgrounds, cooking, camp store, outdoor blog and so much more.  Definitely worth a tour.

I went through 10 pages when I did a google search, so this is the best of the best on the internet of State Park Camping.  Hope you have a great time at state parks!

Directory of RV Parks lists

Many of my posts, of course, are websites so you can find RV Parks.  These are informational and intended to help find places to stay while RVing.  I also included Campervan and Caravan Camping as well, so as to be worldwide support for RV Parks.  Some of the posts are simply lists and some of the posts have description of the websites and services offered.  Feel free to use these lists whenever you need to find someplace to stay for an evening or more.

• Camper-Parks

• Caravan-and-Camping

• Campervan-Parks

• Camping-Holidays

• RV Parks-in-UT

• RV-Parks-in-CO

• Yosemite-RV-Parks

• KOA-Campgrounds

• National-Parks-RV-Parks

• Florida-RV-Parks

• RV Parks-in-NV

Directory of Fun Article Links to this blog

There are a few blog posts that may be useless in terms of information, but I think have been profound and I personally have had the most fun and passion in writing them.  Many of these lists are comparing RVs, RV Parks or RVing to something else.  These are not intended to be sac-religious or poking fun, but are meant to be thought-provoking and perhaps life-changing.  I wrote them in hopes to help out the RV community and people therein.

•  RVing-and-God 
•  RVing-and-life
•  Depression
•  RV-parks-are-like-dating
•  Attitude-how-does-this-relate-to-rving
•  RVing-and-passion
•  Top-10-reasons-to-rent-or-buy-RV