Rates: $25.50 full hook-up tent camping $16 per vehicle
Directions: On Highway 12 at Little Potato Slough Bridge; just miles west of I-5
This premiere RV facility on the Delta (a 4-star Wheeler and 9/8/8 Trailer Life rating) offers many open and shaded pull-thru sites. The spacious and level sites are located near the riverfront. Tent campers will enjoy the grassy sites. Some of the amenities include barbecue, picnic tables, clean modern restrooms and showers, general store, laundromats, boat docking, fishing supplies, boat rentals and sales, beach, restaurant and lounge.
Weekly rates - pay for 6 days and get the 7th day FREE!
Monthly rates - $350 full hookups
Phone & Cable ($)
Extra person $2 over age of 12
No extra charge for charge cards MC/Visa
Escapees discount of 15% all year
Directions: I-225, exit 10, Highway 40 west 300 yards. Turn right onto Potomac St., first street on right.
The closest full facility to Denver offers a swimming pool, children's playground, hot tub, recreation room with billiards, table tennis, video games and TV. Other facilities include a laundry, ice, propane, modern clean restrooms and showers, BBQ area, camping cabins, security guard and an rv storage area. Pets must be leashed. RV length is restricted to 40-ft. or less and 1 ton dually pulling fifth wheel; no working trailers, dump trucks, cherry pickers or motorcycles are allowed. Check out 12 noon.
Nearby attractions: City Park, Denver Park, Buffalo Bill's Grave & Museum, Mile High Stadium, United States Mint, State Capital, Railroad Museum, Garden of the Gods & US Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs), Mile High Flea Market, Coors Brewery, Lakeside & Eliches Amusement Park.
"This is the nearest full facility park to downtown Denver and Dever International Airport. There is good access to all shopping centers and interstate highways. Phone and cable are ready in sites."
CONNECTICUT
East Hadden
WOLF'S DEN FAMILY CAMPGROUND
256 Town St.
East Hadden, CT. 06423
(203) 873-9681
(203) 873-1248 fax
Season: May 1 - Oct. 31
Sites: 200 W/E (20/30/50 amps depending on site)
Rates: $21 per night; $126 weekly; $395 monthly (MC/Visa/Discover)
Extra charge: AC
Check in/out: 3 pm
Directions: From New York (north) or Rhode Island (south) - I-95 to Rt. 9; Rt. 9 North to Exit 7; East on Rt. 82. Four miles on left. From Hartford (sourth) or Old Saybrook (north) - Rt. 9 to Exit 7. East on Rt. 82; four miles on left. From Massachussetts - I-91 South to Rt. 9 South to Exit 7. East on Rt. 82. Four miles on the left.
Wolf's Den has been in business of making happy campers for over 25 years. Sites are grassy, rolling meadows with trees. Facilities include a rec hall with raised stage, well stocked camp store, firewood & propane, picnic tables & fireplaces, Laundromat, clean flush toilets & hot showers, dump stations & mobile pump out service, cabin rental, game room, two pavilions, group and club area. Recreation facilities include an Olympic size swimming pool, pond swimming & fishing, children's playground, volleyball, horseshoes, softball, tetherball, shuffleboard , tennis and miniature golf.
Nearby attractions: Golf courses, antique shops, Goodspeed Opera House, Connecticut River boat launch, Foxwood Casino, Gillette Castle State Park, Dinosaur Park, Rocky Hill, Mystic Seaport & Aquarium, Connecticut River Boat cruises.
Owners message: "Wolf's Den is a family campground with planned activities. There are sites to accommodate all types of recreation vehicles. Tenters are also welcome."
1995 Wolf's Den Activity Schedule
Aug 4-6 Happy New Year with a Country Twist - Dance to Backwoods Country Band, line dancing lessons, chili cook-off, caricatures by Bill Taylor, kids activities, teen dance.
Aug 11-13 Prehistoric Times - Dinosaur egg hunt, archeological dig, water games, 70s dance with DJ Fran Thompson from Keith Alan Productions.
Aug 18-20 Carnival Weekend - A good old fashioned family carnival, kids activities, tag sale, hay rides catered steamship round dinner (fee).
Aug 25-27 70's Weekend - Let's do some good old fashioned stuff-dance to DJ New England Sound & Video, horseshoe mania, bingo-mania, everyone dispay your crafts, kids activities.
Sept 1-4 Labor Day Weekend - No labor for you-just camping. Dance to DJ Silver City Sound, bingo, pony rides, tag sale, kids activities, drawing for a free weekend & sweatshirts, wheel of chance.
Sept 8-10 For You Senior Citizens - Get a third off-$31.95 for the weekend, bingo, coffee klatsch, you bring dessert we'll furnish coffee, activities for adults.
Sept 15-17 Tenters and Pop-up Special - Camp for $25 for the weekend, activities for kids, pot luck supper.
Sept 22-24 Can You Beat This Price II - Camp for $49.95 for the weekend and be part of a hamburger/hot dog cookout on Saturday night. You bring the salad dish, activities for kids, bingo.
Sept 29-Oct 1 The Deal of the Century - Camp for $49.95 for the weekend and this INCLUDES two steak dinners (a $56 value-kids and extra family members extra fee). Bingo, kids activities.
Oct 6-9 Columbus Day Weekend - And you get the special price for 3 nights-$39 (a $ 63 value). Dance to DJ B&B Entertainment, tag sale, bingo, kids activities.
Oct 13-15 Buddy System II - We'll offer this again-bring along your best friend and let them camp for free (book one site for a family and the second family camps for free, visitors extra, two night minimum).
Oct 2-22 League of Nations - Lets have an international pot luck supper, kids activities, bingo.
Oct 27-29 Halloween Weekend - Don't get scared away by this special price-$35 for the weekend! Haunted house, costume dress-up and judging, decorate your site, dance to DJ Sound Express, Trick or Treak for kids.
East Hampton
NELSON'S FAMILY CAMPGROUND
71 Mott Hill Rd.
Box 71
East Hampton, CT 06424
(203) 267-5300
(203) 267-5300
Season: 4/15 to Columbus Day
Sites: 285 wooded, sunny, pond (20/30 amp)
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.
51 Springfield Rd.
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
1-800-843-5361
1-800 232-8280 (CT)
(203) 684-5861
(203) 684-2635 fax
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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
Lake Buena Vista
Disney's Fort Wilderness
See separate listing in Travel Articles Library with 4 color photos.
NAPLES West Coast
MARCO NAPLES HITCHING POST RV RESORT
100 Barefoot Williams Rd.
Naples, FL 33962
(813) 774-1259
(800) 362-8968
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, bath house, hand ball court, pets OK, dump, flush toilets, laundry and showers.
Nearby attractions: beaches, fishing, golf, restaurants, supermarkets and shelling.
MAINE
Bangor
PLEASANT HILL CAMPGROUND
R.R. 3, Box 180
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-5127
Season: May 1 - Columbus Day
Sites: 105
Directions: From the North - Leave I-95 at Exit 47. At the end of the ramp, turn right (Union St.). Go straight for about 5 miles; campground on left.
From the South - Leave I-95 at Exit 47. At the end of the ramp, turn left and cross over I-95. At the second road on the left, turn left, go to the stop sign, then turn right (Union St.). Go straight for about 5 miles, campground on the left.
This campground, with its central location to a wide variety of scenic and historic day trips, is the ideal destination to visit the heart of Maine. Facilities include fireplace & picnic tables; clean, moder restrooms with free hot showers; store; RV supplies; laundromat, LP gas; ice & wood; dumping station; renatal trailers; adult reading lounge; heated swimming pool; mini golf; two playgrounds; children's trout fishing in private, stocked pond.
Nearby attractions: Cole Land Transportation Museum; Moosehead Lake; New Brunswick & Nova Scotia; Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park, Fort Knox, L.L. Bean; Ellsworth; Sea Dog Microbrewery; Old Town canoe outlet; fishing, rock climbing, canoeing; Penobscot River cruises; Isaac Farr Mansion; Paul Bunyan statue.
MASSACHUSETTS
ALL 88 private MA campgrounds are listed under separate heading in travel articles. Scroll till you find MASS STATE file.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Meredith, NH - Lakes Region
CLEARWATER CAMPGROUND
26 Campground Rd.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7761
(603) 279-2262
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Season: May 19 - Oct. 10
Sites: 140 W/E 14 tent sites
Rates: Daily $28 no hookups $29 W/E
Week $191 no hookups $198 W/E
4 weeks $696 no hookups $724 W/E
Rates include 2 adults & 2 children
This Woodall 5 star rated 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
PO Box 104
West Ossipee, NH 03890-0104
(603) 539-4898
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
P.O. Box 704
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 293-7324
(800) 726-7314 reservation
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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.
Rates: $20 river with facilities $18 non-river, non-tent
$15 river primitive $15 non-river tent
$10 extra tent $12 non-river primitive
Directions: From I-87, Exit 34, go 1,000 ft. south on Rt. 9N
Affiliations: Good Sam, AAA, CONY
Choose a shady, grassy or large wooded spot along or near the Ausable River. Located on 130 acres within the Adirondack Park, the friendly staff of the Ausable River Campsite provides a pleasant, secure, camping experience for the whole family. Facilities include a swimming pool, beach/day use area, laundry, modern rest rooms, camp store, playground, movies, planned activities and trailer rentals. New services for 1995 include cable TV, canoe rental, fishing pond, game room, bike rentals and bike trails.
Nearby attractions: Whiteface Mountain; Lake Champlain Beaches; public boat launch; shopping; Ausable Chasm; Lake Placid, Montreal, Quebec; Ferry to Vermont; Santa's Workshop; Fort Ticonderoga; Adirondack trails; fishing.
PERU - Northeastern New York
IROQUOIS RV PARK & CAMPGROUND
270 Bear Swamp Rd.
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-9057
800-732-0743
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.
PENNSYLVANIA
See listings for Pennsylvania Campgrounds in separate PA RV Parks file
Directions: From Houston - Take I-45 south toward Galveston. Go to Exit 12 (La Marque). Stay on feeder road to the Service Station. Turn right, go 1 block, then left around the corner to park.
From East I-10 - Turn left on Hwy 146 toward Baytown, continue down 146 to Texas City. Turn right on 1765 - 4 mi., go under I-45 one block, turn left at the T around the corner to the park.
From West I-10 - Turn right on Hwy 6 towards Galveston at Hitchcock, TX, turn left on F.M. 2004, go 2 mi. to F.M. 1765, right on 1765 2 mi. towards I-45. Before I-45 keep right, past 1765 around corner to park.
From The Rio Grande Valley - Come towards Houston on Hwy 35 or toward Galveston on F.M. 2004. From 35 go south on Hwy 6 to Hitchcock, turn left on 2004, 2 mi. to F.M. 1765 right on 1765, 2 mi., kept right to park. From 2004, past Hitchcock 2 mi. turn right 2 1/2 mi. to park.
This Galveston County's top rated RV park is super clean, quiet and friendly. All roads are paved with concrete walks to all park hookups and services. Level, super shaded full hookup sites which include concrete patio, picnic table, patio light, parking space for you main unit and two vehicle, BBQ grills at selected sites. Tiled restroom and shower facilities (massager type shower & dressing area). Modern washateria on premises open daily 8-10.
Recreation facilities include inground swimming pool, horseshoes, lawn tennis, paddle pall, children's sandbox, gym set and basketball goal. Pets permitted on leash, owners must accompany when outside and clean up any messes!
Nearby attractions: 20 min. to Galveston beaches; 20 min. to Galveston historical area; 20 min. to NASA & Space Center Houston; 15 min. to Texas City Dike (5 mi. long drive into Galveston Bay-best fishing on the coast!); 5 min. to Lone Star Factory Outlet Mall (35 stores); Gulf Greyhound Racetrack.
"Centrally located near Space Center, Houston, all Galveston attractions and the dog track. Plenty of shopping, movies, restaurants, cable TV, clean restrooms and laundry, plenty of trees and QUIET."
Family special - see Washington, DC. Kids camp free 2 nights if they take tour. Kids camp free 1 night if they ride the shuttle. Parents also receive a 10% discount on basic site rental.
Couples special - take Aquia Pines great tour and choose a 15% discount on site rental or camp 3 nights at the regular price and get 4th night FREE.
Washington DC Tours-Guided tours includes 5 stops: The White House (when available), Capitol, Lincoln, Vietnam and Jefferson Memorials, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Smithsonians. Adult fare: $38 ($37 cash). Child (under 18) $18 Aquia Pines shuttle service to Smithsonian adult fare: $13.50 child (under 18) $10
Directions: In Virginia-I-95, Exit 143 A, turn left at first light onto US Rt. 1. Go 1/2 mile north, turn left into camp resort.
Use this 4 star Woodalls and Trailer Life 8.5/9.5/8 campground as your base to explore the nation's capital, stroll around nearby Mt. Vernon and historic Fredericksburg just as George Washington did 200 years ago. After a day of sightseeing come back and relax at your site or take a dip in the large heated pool. Other amenities include shaded level sites, picnic tables, hot, tiled showers, laundry facilities, propane, groceries, ice, RV supplies, courtesy escort to your campsite, mini golf course, basketball court, playground, pavilion with fireplace. Nightly orientations program and planned activities (seasonal), special event weekends. Pets must be leashed.
"A beautifully wooded camp resort, 1/2 mile off I-95 in Virginia, near Washington, D.C. (tours & shuttle available) and Fredericksburg, VA. Let us help you enjoy your vacation," Evertt Lovell
