Rates: $24 per family E/W/Cable TV (MC/Visa/Discover)
$144 per week
$435 month
Tents - $19.50 no electricity or cable TV
Check in: 3 p.m.
Directions: From New Haven or New York - Take I-91 North to Exit 18. Take Rt. 691 to Rt. 66 East and continue on Rt. 66 to East Hampton. At your fourth light, turn left onto North Main St. Go 1.5 miles on North Main/Lake Road to Mott Hill Rd. Campground 1/2 mile on left.
From Hartford (south) or New London (north) - Take Rt. 2 to Exit 13. Follow Rt. 66 West to East Hampton. At the light, turn right. Go 1.5 miles on North Main/Lake Road to Mott Hill Rd. Campground is 1/2 mile on left.
From Waterbury - Take I-84 East to Exit 27. Follow Rt. 691 East to Rt. 66. Continue on Rt. 66 East to East Hampton. At your fourth light, turn left onto North Main St. Go 1.5 miles on North Main/Lake Road to Mott Hill Rd. Campground is 1/2 on left.
Nelson's Family Campground has been owned and operated by the Gustine family since 1964. Located on 140 scenic acres in the heart of Connecticut, the campground is the ideal place to camp, relax and enjoy the outdoors. The physical amenities include a 60' in-ground swimming pool, a 2-acre pond for fishing and swimming, a 5,000 sq. ft. rec building, camp store, firewood, propane gas, ice, cable & TV hookups, picnic tables, laundromat, flush toilets and hot showers, mobile sanitary services ($), snack bar (weekends) and dump stations. Recreation includes swim activities, playground, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, softball, ping pong, bocci, video games, miniature golf and planned activities.
Nearby attractions include golf courses, antique shops, Goodspeed Opera House, Connecticut River Boat Cruises, Foxwood Casino, Gillette Castle, Dinosaur Park, Lake Pocotopaug (500 acre lake), Mystic Seaport and Aquarium.
"This is the campground where families make memories," said the Gustine's.
1995 A Fun-Filled Season - Nelson's 1995 activity schedule
May 5-7 We love you mom - tea party, pocket book game, kids make presents, dance
May 12-14 Price Buster/Crafter Weekend - Weekend fee of $52.95 includes 2 steak dinners and French toast breakfast for 2. Dance to DJ Ramblin Rich, craft fair, bingo, hay rides.
May 19-21 Family Olympics - family games, hay rides, dance to DJ B&B Entertainment
June 2-4 Senior Weekend - folks over 55 camp for 1/2 price (1 person per site must be over 55, 2 night min), bonfire and get together with Dusty Dufresne, pet show, free breakfast for teens, bingo mania.
June 9-11 Price Buster II - Same rate as Price Buster in May, dance to DJ Sound Busters
June 16-18 Just for you Dad - a snack and a beer on Nelson's (door prizes), goofy game for dads, kids make presents, bingo, hay rides, free mini-golf for dads, dance to DJ New England Sound & Video
June 23-25 Easter Weekend/RV show - Easter bunny, color eggs, hunt, free pancake breakfast with Easter bunny for kids, RV show with 4 dealers, A Night at the Races.
June 30-July 4 4th of July Wkend - Dance to DJ Keith Alan and Silver City Sound, magician Steve Wronker, face painting, pony rides, cookie decorating, Ladies Diamond Watch Hunt, Wheel of Chance, drawings for free sweatshirts and a free weekend.
July 7-9 Annual Pig Roast Dinner - Reservations due by 6/25 ($), call for details, dance to DJ B&B Entertainment, activities for kids.
July 14-16 13th Annual Men's Beauty Contest - Men be crowned Ms Nelson!, music by DJ Sal Davi and dance, bingo, hay rides, special presentation by Margie Microwhiz.
July 21-23 Indian PowWow/Hypnotist Weekend - Join the Mik Maq India tribe for a pow-wow on Saturday. Watch the singers, dancers, listen to the storytellers and watch the birds of prey. Watch the mysterious wit of hypnotist Steve Wronker.
Aug 4-6 Sail Away Aboard Nelson's Cruiseliner - DJ New England Sound & Video will help create a cruise Nelson style around the pool. Nelson's will furnish the wine, campers bring the hors d'oeuvres.
Aug 11-13 Nelson's Carnival - Rec hall is transformed into a carnival with all sorts of games and prizes.
Aug 18-20 Christmas in August - Dance to DJ B&B Entertainment, decorate your campsite and win prizes. Come and see Santa, grab bag ($3-$5), special candy hunt, kids make ornaments.
Aug 25-27 Foot Stompin' Weekend - Country dance to DJ Dave Allen, teen dance, bingo, caricatures by Bill Taylor and giant tag sale (call for space).
Sept 1-4 Labor Day Weekend - Dance to DJ Keith Alan and Silver City Sound, clown, pony rides, hay rides, bingo, wheel of chance, free drawings for sweatshirt and weekend.
Sept 8-10 Mexican Deal - Free tacos for family, pi±ata breaking for kids, hypnotist Steve Wronker.
Sept 15-17 Let's Give Thanks - Happy Thanksgiving a little early. Tenters and pop-ups campers the weekend for $29.95, dance to DJ Dave Allen.
Sept 22-24 Price Buster III - Camp for $52.95 for the weekend and get steak dinner and pancake breakfast for 2, dance to DJ Ramblin' Rich.
Sept 29-Oct 1 Buddy System II - Bring another family camping for FREE! (2 nights min), relax to the sounds of Dusty Dufresne.
Oct 6-9 Halloween Weekend - Camp 3 nights for $55. Dress up in your costume and dance to DJ Sound Busters.
Stafford Springs
Sun Valley Camping Cooperative, Inc. 1-800-843-5361
51 Springfield Rd. 1-800 232-8280 (CT)
Stafford Springs, CT 06076 (203) 684-5861
Fax (203) 684-2635
FIVE STAR WHEELER *****SEASONAL CAMPGROUND
Season: April 15 to October 15. Winter storage included. Open for winter sports
Sites: Phase I (260 RV sites). Campsites have water, 30 amp metered electric, a dry-well for graywater, and receive once per week pumpout of holding tank (extra charge for more than once a week).
Phase 2: (17 RV sites plus expansion). Campsites have water, 50 amp metered electric and sewer.
Optional: Telephone & cable TV have been contracted to be completed in 1995.
Rates: 2 adults and up to 4 children. Phase I seasonal campsites $1,825.
Directions: From I-91: Exit 47E (Route 190), head East on Route 190 to West Stafford. Take sharp left onto Springfield Rd. at bottom of hill. Sun Valley is on right hand side.
From I-84: Exit 67, turn left at bottom of ramp. At lights turn right onto Route 30. Follow Route 30 to West Stafford. Turn left onto Route 190. Immediately bear right onto Springfield Rd. Sun Valley is on right hand side.
Recreation areas: Private 10 acre lake, 2,000 ft. of immaculate white sand beach, stocked fishing, 4 tennis courts, bocce, children's playground, 20 ft. water slide, diving & swimming docks, shuffleboard, R/C race track, softball field, horseshoes, paddleboat & kayak rentals, basketball court, cross country skiing, ice skating, sledding, ice fishing.
Restrictions: RVs must be fully self-contained, less than 400 square ft., less than 10 yrs. old when first entering (grandfather clause).
"Five star rating (Wheeler's). 25 years experience catering exclusively to seasonal families. Fabulous facilities for Rest, Recreation and Relaxation. Fantastic camping and summer home values!" Leon Osborne
1995 Planned Activity Schedule
5/14 Mothers Day brunch 6/4 Bocce
Turkey Dinner R/C racing
Children's TV Storytime
5/27 Tie-Die on the Beach Family softball
Face painting Adult softball
Egg toss Adult horseshoes
Capture the flag 6/9 Kid's TV
Sand volleyball 6/10 Hike & picnic
Campfire on the beach Kid's choice
5/28 Bocce Iron child competition
R/C racing Capture the flag
Family softball Four square
Adult softball Kick the can
Teen hoop 6/11 Bocce
Horseshoes R/C racing
Welcome back dance Family softball
5/29 Tennis Adult softball
Storytime Adult horseshoes
Ultimate frisbee 6/17 Scavenger hunt
Chicken & Ribs BBQ Kayak races
6/2 Kid's TV Water Volleyball
6/3 Coloring Kickball
Cageball Tug-of-war
Teen touch football Swim relay races
Sandcastle contest Kid's TV
Sand Volleyball 6/18 Bocce
Tennis R/C racing
6/18 Family softball 7/2 Bocce
Adult softball R/C racing
Teen basketball Kids' coloring
6/23 Kid's TV Family Softball, adult softball
6/24 Kid's crafts Miss Teen Sun Valley
Beach obstacle course 4th of July Dance
Egg toss 7/3 Tennis
Cannonball/belly flop contest Kickball
Pumpkin ball Water volleyball
Adult horseshoes 2-on-2 basketball
Outdoor teen dance Kids' choice
Country/Western dance Boat rides
6/25 Bocce 7/4 Golf cart & bicycle parade
R/C racing Jello sucking contest
Kids' coloring Pie eating contest
Family softball, adult softball Shuffleboard
Teen basketball 7/6 Wiffle ball
6/30 Wiffle ball Parachute games
Parachute games Storytime
Soccer Softball
Show-n-tell Teen hoop
Teen street hockey 7/7 Show-n-tell
Pasta night Capture the flag
7/1 Face painting Kickball
Sand sculptor contest Bell flop/cannonball contest
Teen volleyball Touch football
Frog/turtle contest 7/8 Storytime
Cage ball Kids' choice
Horseshoes 2-on-2 volleyball
Campfire on beach Chalk drawing
7/8 Tie-die on the beach 7/17 Tennis tips
Teen TV Volleyball
7/10 Storytime & show-n-tell Chalk drawing
Kids' choice Kids' choice
Volleyball Soccer
Wiffle ball 7/19 Kids' TV
Kick the can Kickball
7/12 Hiking Water balloon wars
Capture the flag Water volleyball
Water balloon wars Kayak races
Water volleyball 7/20 Four square
Relay races Sand castle contest
7/13 Scavenger hunt Capture the flag
Volleyball Street hockey
Four square 7/21 Nature hike
Tennis 3-on-3 basketball
7/14 hiking Cage ball
3-for-3 basket Kids' choice
Cage ball Kids' TV
Kids' choice Teens' TV
Kids' TV 7/22 Scavenger hunt
7/15 Parachute games Horseshoes
Egg toss Water balloon toss
Tug of war Wiffle ball toss
4-on-4 basketball Teen dance
Home run derby 7/23 Bocce
Hay rides R/C racing
7/16 Bocce Coloring
R/C racing Family & adult softball
Family & adult softball Teen Hoop
Teen hoop
7/24 Storytime 8/2 Kids choice
Coloring Water volleyball
Kids' choice 3-on-3 basketball
Water volleyball Ultimate frisbee
3-on-3 basketball 8/3 Basketball
Ultimate frisbee Egg toss
7/26 Balloon wars Pumpkin ball
Hiking Girls vs. boys soccer
Capture the flag Tennis
Sand Volleyball 8/4 Hiking
Relay races 3-on-3 basketball
7/27 Hiking Kick the can
3-on-3 basketball Capture the flag
Kick the can Kids' TV
Kids' choice Teens' TV
Kids' TV 8/5 Trail blazing
Teen TV Tarp slide
7/29 Parachute games Water sports
Tie-die on the beach 2-on-2 sand volleyball
Swim relay Laughing Brook anim. interview
Wiffle ball Horseshoes
Junior Tennis Tournament 8/6 Outdoor church service
Hawaiian Luau Bocce
7/30 Bocce R/C racing
R/C racing Kids' coloring
Kids coloring Family & adult softball
Family & adult softball Teen hoop
Teen hoop 8/9 Kids' TV
7/31 Balloon wars Home run derby
Hiking Water balloon toss
Capture the flag Capture the flag
Sand volleyball Kickball
Relay races Pumpkin ball
8/2 Storytime Coloring
8/10 Hiking 8/18 Kids' choice
Kids' craft Kids' TV
Teen basketball Teens' TV
Four square 8/19 Scavenger hunt
Shuffleboard Horseshoes
8/11 Show-n-tell Water balloon toss
Kids' choice Wiffle ball
Street hockey Country western dance
Kids' TV 8/20 Bocce
Teens' TV R/C racing
8/12 Egg toss Coloring
Water balloon toss Family & adult softball
Tug-of-war Teen hoop
Adult shuffleboard 8/21 Kids' craft
Campfire on the beach Shuffleboard
8/13 Bocce Horseshoes
R/C racing Kids' choice
Coloring Ultimate frisbee
Family & adult softball 8/23 Boat races
Horseshoes Tennis
8/14 Tennis Teen volleyball
Volleyball Coloring
Chalk drawing 8/24 Show-n-tell
Kids' choice Kids' choice
Soccer Touch football
8/16 Cartoons Street hockey
Kickball 8/25 Hiking
Balloon wars Kids' crafts
Water volleyball Teen basketball
Kayak races Four square
8/17 Four square Shuffleboard
Sand castle contest 8/26 Fishing derby
Capture the flag Sand sculptures
Street hockey Tennis
8/18 Hiking 4-on-4 basketball
3-on-3 basketball Hayrides
8/27 Bocce
R/C racing
Family & adult softball
Teen basketball
9/1 Turkey dinner
Enormous Bon Fire
9/2 Tie-die on the beach
Face painting
Water balloon toss
Capture the flag
Sand volleyball
Hay rides
Teen dance
9/3 Bocce
R/C racing
Family & adult softball
Teen hoop
Farewell to summer dance
9/4 Tennis
Storytime
Wiffle ball
Ultimate Frisbee
Sand volleyball
12/10 Family Christmas brunch
12/16 Christmas Dinner dance
12/31 New Years Eve Party
TBA - DARE programs
Martial art demonstrations
Police canine unit demo
Teen pizza parties
Pot luck suppers
Garden & social club events
Outdoor beach party
FLORIDA
NAPLES West Coast
MARCO NAPLES HITCHING POST RV RESORT (813) 774-1259
100 Barefoot Williams Rd. (800) 362-8968
Naples, FL 33962 Email: HGSM12C@Prodigy.com
Season: Oct 1 - May 1
Sites: 295 W/E/S 14 W pull thru, level sites
Rates: Daily $24 + tax full hookups AC($)
Week $144 + tax full hookups AC($)
Month $550 + tax full hookups AC($)
Season $1950 full hookups AC($)
Directions: 6 miles south of Naples on US 41; from Junction of I-75 & SR 951 (Exit 15) 6.8 miles on SR 951 to US 41.
This Wheeler four star rated facility has planned activities, a recreation building, shuffleboard, swimming pool, hand ball court, pets OK, dump, flush toilets, laundry and showers.
Nearby attractions: beaches, fishing, golf, restaurants, supermarkets and shelling.
Clearwater campground is on Rte. 104, 3 miles east of Interstate 93 at Meredith Exit 23. Sandy beach with mountain view, wooded campsites with tables and fireplaces, ballfield, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, badminton, Big Toy Climbarounds, swings and sandboxes. Self guided nature walk, rec pavilion with ping pong & shuffleboard and stage. Rec rooms with library, TV, pinball machines and video games. Camper activity nights, bingo and campfires at the lake. Lake fishing at the campground, stream fishing nearby. Canoe, rowboat, pedalboat and dock rentals. boat launching with 36 boat slips. Free hot showers, store, ice, Laundromat, dumping station and honey wagon. Most campsites can accommodate air conditioners for which there is no additional charge. 5 modern restrooms cleaned 3 times a day, evening manager, entrance road controlled by electric gate, dust and mosquito control. NO motorcycles and a limit of 4 adults per site. Xtra child $1, Xtra adults $8.
"This camping area of 35 years is highly regarded by all inspecting organizations. Near I-S # 93, all wooded sites, on a lake and among the most popular of NH's attractions. Call for free color brochure. This campground has qualified as a We Care Campground of the Northeast Campground Association. Ask about our nearby 4 season RV park with 5 way hookups," Albert Mackie, owner.
West Ossipee
WHITTIER CAMPING AREA (603) 539-4898
PO Box 104
West Ossipee, NH 03890-0104
Summer Season: May 15 - Oct. 15
Winter Season: Dec. 1 - March 15
Sites: 68 sites
Base rate: $15 - $19 (camp for 2 days at the regular site fee and get up to 5 additional days at 1/2 price! Rates are for 2 adults and children or 3 adults; $5 per each additional adult. MC/Visa accepted.
Directions: Route 16 North to Route 25 West, 1,000 feet to Newman Drew Rd. on the left, 1/4 mile to Whittier Camping Area, or Route 93 North to Route 104 to Meredith, than Route 25 East. Approximately 20 miles to Newman Drew Rd., right onto Newman Drew Rd., 1/4 mile to Whittier Camping area.
There are 31 wooded riverside sites on the Bearcamp River; 55 W/E sites; 13 tent sites (8 on the river). Swimming, fishing, canoeing, PG, TF, modern facilities, dump station.
"If you enjoy great camping, fishing, canoeing, swimming, hiking or just relaxation in a small family campground, call (603) 539-4898 for info or reservations." Carl Cramb
New York
COOPERSTOWN
BEAVER VALLEY CAMPGROUND (607) 293-7324
P.O. Box 704 (800) 726-7314 Reservation
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Season: May 15 - Sept 15 (call for off season availability)
Sites: 76 W/E 16 pull thrus 22 tent
Fees: Daily Rates include 2 adults & 2 children; $1 add'l each child over 6, $3 adult
Tent site (rustic, no hookups) $21
Water & Electric (20 amp) $23
AC (30 amp site only, no elec heaters) $24
On-site trailer rental (sleeps 6) $55
Holiday/Hall of Fame weekend $60
May, June, Sept (exc. holiday) $50
Camping cabin (sleeps 4-no plumbing) $45
Holiday/Hall of Fame weekend $48
May, June, Sept (exc. holidays) $40
Weekly rates (7 nights) daily fee less 15%
Monthly rates (28 days) daily fee less 25%
Seasonal (includes winter storage) $815 - $845
Directions: From Cooperstown - follow Rt. 28 south @ 4 mi. Go past Pizza Hut. (Slow down!) At Ingall's Farm, turn right on Seminary Rd. Stay on Seminary Rd. 1.5 to end. At "T" jct. turn left on Towers Rd. Beaver Valley is 1 mi. on left. From Oneonta - From jct. of Rt. 28 and I-88 (Exit 17), follow Rt. 28 north @ 12-13 mi. Watch for Corvette Museum then blue camping sign on right. (Slow down) Take left onto Seminary Rd. Stay on Seminary Rd. 1.5 mile to end. At "T" jct. turn left onto Towers Rd. Beaver Valley is 1 mi. on left.
The closest campground to Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame features 276 acres of woods, meadows, fossil pit and 3 large active beaver dams! RV sites are wooded or lightly shaded, group areas and rates, while tent sites are peaceful and secluded, group tenting area available. Sparkling clean restrooms, showers ($), laundry, dump station, honey wagon, firewood, ice, general store, LP gas, pay phone.
Recreation: Timber playground, kiddie swings, fenced preschool play area, 30X60 swimming pool, kiddie wading pool, arcade, air hockey, ping pong, pool, frisbee, golf, basketball, baseball, volleyball, horseshoes, tetherball, farm zoo, hayrides with Mr. Beaver, holiday and weekend special activities.
Nearby attractions: Baseball Hall of Fame, Doubleday Field, Farmers Museum, Fenimore House, Soccer Hall of Fame, Family Fun Park, Corvette Museum, Glimmerglass Opera, art galleries, golf courses, Oneonta Yankees.
1995 Activity Schedule
Cooperstown Baseball Camp
Overnight training camp for youths ages 10-17. 1 week sessions running from Sun-Fri during July & Aug. Top notch training with emphasis on FUN! Each season will play a game on Doubleday Field, visit the Hall of Fame and enjoy outings to a Fun Park and take in an Oneonta Yankees game (if scheduling permits). $315 per child. Day training camp for 8-17 call for info.
May 26-29 Memorial Day weekend Friday-candy bar bingo, horse races. Saturday-Scavenger hunt, hayride with Mr. Beaver, S'mores. Sunday-all-u-can eat spaghetti supper & make your own sundae ($), dance with DJ Captain Jack. Monday-Batter up breakfast.
June 2-4 Cooperstown open house
July 4th weekend Cooperstown fireworks & festivities (TBA). Sixth annual Be-Dazzled Days - carnival games for all ages. Sunday-Batter up breakfast, dance with DJ American Jack.
July 8 Skip West, award winning children's performer & songwriter. Camper show-off show.
July 15 First annual OH-WIMP-IC Olympics, a sports spectacular for non-athletes.
Aug. 5 Lotta-chow Luau, a pig roast with pineapples and lemonade for a nominal fee.
Aug. 12 Dancing with DJ Jack of Hearts.
Aug. 19 Sixth Bi-Annual Be-Dazzled Day, carnival games for all ages.
Aug. 26 Cooperstown Sky Fest, 3 day event featuring hot air balloons, antique & craft show, sky diving and kite flying demonstrations.
Sept. 1-4 Labor Day weekend Casino games & kids carnival games for kids.
Oct. 26-29 Haunted trail rides and monster bash.
PERU - Northeastern New York
IROQUOIS RV PARK & CAMPGROUND (518) 643-9057
270 Bear Swamp Rd. 1-800-732-0743
Peru, NY 12972
Hosts: Roland and Madge Kokenburg
Season: May 1 to October 1
Sites: 185 W/E/S 15 W/E - tent sites
Fees: $20 full hookup for 2 adults; $2 per extra person over 9 years old.
Directions: I-87; Exit 35, 1 1/2 mile east on Rt. 442
Trailer Life Rating: 9/9/10
Iroquois RV Park, the closest campground to Canada, is one of New York's finest campgrounds with clean, level sites shaded by pine and oak trees. Many sites overlook a stocked 2-acre lake where paddleboats are available.
Recreation: 9 hole, par 3 golf course, shuffleboard, badminton, horseshoes, volleyball, tennis court, playground, game room, adult pool table, children's pool table, recreation hall, swimming pool and paddle boats. There are planned activities for all campers such as Saturday night bingo, cards & darts on Wednesday night. There are shuffleboard, horseshoes, golf and pool tournaments. The kids special activities throughout the summer include field days, scavenger hunts, paddleboat races and bingo.
Nearby attractions: Ausable Chasm, scenic ferry to Vermont, Adirondack Mountains, Santa's Workshop, Lake Placid, horseback riding, golf courses, Montreal, Canada and major shopping centers.
