This is the most beautiful park we have ever been to with respect to the view from the sites. Many sites are right on the waterways and are very large. This park boasts a dog park and a dog beach. Wi-Fi is available at the park office. Although we usually stay in the Florida panhandle in November, this time we stayed at FdS which is near Tampa. The weather is much warmer at FdS than in the panhandle. St. Pete Beach is about 15 minutes away and is definitely worth visiting. This area of Florida is very popular for fishing and boating. The campground at Fort de Soto is a small part of the larger Fort de Soto County Park which offers 7 miles of biking trails within the park. From the campground, you can bike to North Beach, South Beach and the old fort on paved bike trails. Depending on when you bring your RV here, you might find huge crowds especially at North Beach.

This was our second stay at SF. I love the look of the park which includes a variety of terrain. The park includes open grassy areas, wooded trails for hiking or biking, an area of shops (mostly rural artisan) , a carillon, a museum and more. Campsites are very large, neat and clean. Washrooms are spotless. If you hit the park when there is a scheduled activity, there is more to do e.g. coffee houses (open mic, once a month). Otherwise enjoy a beautiful, quiet, peaceful, serene RV experience. Canoes and kayaks can be rented to cruise the Suwannee River. We didn’t get to Big Shoals bike trail yet but we will be back. Fast, free Wi-Fi is now available at the Gift Shop.

A very beautiful, hilly, wooded state park close to I-75. Lake Allatoona has returned to normal levels. Much more amenable to camping than RVing, but the RV sites are very large.

Excellent overnighter for north/south travelers. Clean and neat. Excellent cable and wi-fi. Level sites. Avoid the lake hike --- very polluted lake --- presumably not owned by the campground.

This is a terrific campground for us who used it recently for the second time. As we travel north or south on I-75, Wapakoneta KOA is a perfect one night stopover. It is very clean and neat. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Wi-Fi and cable worked perfectly. We didn't have time to enjoy all the amenities but there are two small bark parks, a large playground, horseshoe pits, mini-golf, a large field to run your dog when nobody is around and a pool. We purchased their outstanding and very economically priced pizza delivered to our door --- a bonus when the night is just a stopover.

This park is on land formerly owned by a group who called themselves the Koreshan Unity Settlement. The settlement still exists on the property but the land was donated to Florida State Parks about 40 years ago. The campground is small but extremely neat and attractive. Many sites are large and private. Some sites are shaded but others have an excellent combination of sun and shade. The old Koreshan buildings and displays are still in the park and are very interesting. Lover’s Key State Park is about a 20 minute drive but in a beautiful area as well. There is a dog beach near the entrance to LKSP. We looked for manatees but were unsuccessful. The area near KSHS has loads of shopping and beautiful houses. There is not a lot in the park to do beyond a good nature trail and the settlement. There is, however, loads to do nearby. This area is heaven for kayakers.

Although some sites are relatively small and the campground is not very big, it is an outstanding park. Our stay began in the middle of a weekend and, though the park was full, it was quiet. There are several well-marked walking trails and one of them is excellent for biking. The yellow trail connects to a paved bike trail called the Legacy Trail which connects Sarasota to Venice. OSSP is close to Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice. We found Venice and Venice Beach particularly interesting and tourist friendly. Consider visiting the beautiful gardens and exhibits at Ringling Museum of Art and Ringling Mansion in Sarasota. Free Wi-Fi is available at the Nature Center although the Friends of OSSP hope you will make a donation to help defray the costs.

This was our third stay at GSP. It is a fantastic place with the best bike trails by far of any park (out of about 25) we have seen. GSP has an excellent, inexpensive golf course and driving range, as well as a top-notch beach, large, clean sites, three lakes, new facilities and a lot of construction (swimming pool, resort, lighted tennis courts). Free WiFi can be accessed at the activity centre. Close to shopping and restaurants. Congrats to Alaparks for the recovery efforts after Hurricane Ivan. The trees will take a while to grow back. Until they do, enjoy the open skies for lots of sunshine and great TV reception.

This was our first visit to Seven Points and it is a great park. We were passing through on our way home from the Gulf Coast to Canada and used SP as a one-night stop-over. We see it as a possible return spot to enjoy the park as well as some music in Nashville. The sites are humongous and many are unique in design. Our site had been thoroughly raked and cleaned making our arrival that much better. The lake and beach area looked perfect!

We stayed here as an overnighter on our way back to Ontario. It was a perfect stop for us. The staff was very friendly and helpful. All the facilities were top-notch. This campground is ideal for an overnighter because it is within 1/2 mile of I-75. Highway noise was not a problem.

We stayed here for two nights. This was our second stay here. We use it to organize ourselves after storing our 5er near Gulf Shores over the winter. For us it is an excellent stopover. For many people in the park it is a three month stay. The downside is that the park is a bit like a parking lot with very little room between sites. There are lots of upsides --- friendly and helpful staff, great location, clean bathrooms, swimming pool, wi-fi. There is a new municipal park right across the road so you can sit by the lagoon and enjoy the water Gulf Shores has lots to offer --- restaurants, golf, shopping, beaches and much more.

This was our second stay at Topsail. It continues to be a Cadillac state park with Cadillac prices. Topsail gets top marks for landscaping, site size, beach, walking/hiking/biking, shopping, restaurants, golf, pool and more. Also it is a great place to meet friendly fellow campers.

A small, excellent park especially if you like boating and/or fishing. Other than that, not a great deal to do. Coffee house and the only restaurant we tried were very good as was the Niceville dog park. Sites are large and level. Staff friendly and helpful. Three walking trails are great but fairly short. Destin is 15 minutes away across the Mid-Bay bridge so if you don't mind a $2.50 toll, it has lots of shopping, beaches, golf, etc. to offer

Gulf State Park continues to be one of our favorites. Although Hurricane Ivan did extensive damage about four years ago, the AL state park folks have done wonders at restoration. The park is huge (4000+ acres), the sites are quite large and there are lots of pull-throughs. Ivan's winds, storm surge and and subsequent Southern Pine Beetle damage killed a lot of trees but the result is lots of sunshine on your site. The paved bike trails are the best we have seen. Shopping, golf, restaurants and a magnificent beach are all very close. If washroom cleanliness is important, this park gets the highest marks. To park staff "Keep up the great work".

We have stayed in about 20 parks (almost all state parks) in several states and, thanks to our research on RV Park Reviews, have found the reviews extremely helpful. When one hears about the wonders of Topsail, however, one might wonder if there is maybe a little too much hype. The high accolades are well deserved. Topsail is the Cadillac park with Cadillac prices. It has beauty, cleanliness, shade, great staff and volunteers, clean washrooms, close shopping, close golf, close Wi-Fi, cable TV, pool and a magnificent beach just for starters. We enjoyed it thoroughly and we will definitely return.

We chose Skidaway due to its proximity to Savannah (20 minutes). The park is beautifully kept, and the sites are very, very large and level. All sites are in the woods. Biking and hiking trails are wonderful. Wi-Fi was a surprise --- it works perfectly --- just park in front of the Ranger Station. Savannah is easy to get to and, although not as big and not as visually appealing as Charleston, it is worth at least a couple of days. If you visit in November, be sure to attend the Veterans' Day parade. Groceries are five minutes away, and the ever necessary Wal-Mart is only ten minutes.

This park is conveniently located off the north/south interstate (I-77&I-40) at Statesville. For us it was strictly an overnighter. The washrooms were clean and the staff helpful but wi-fi was disappointingly spotty. Do they shut it down at night? Sites are small but adequate but the grounds looked a little tired and could use some spruce up.

This was our third stay at this park. We have camped in the woods here before and enjoyed it but this time we were in a beachfront site. It was fantastic! Great staff, great weather. Fishing was fun, the beach was magnificent and, unfortunately, the no-see-ums (South Carolina's Air Force) were unstoppable. It didn't matter. This park is very, very good.

As an overnighter, this campground gets very high marks. It is conveniently located for RVers heading north or south via Illinois. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Our site was dead level with full-hookups, cable and hi-speed wi-fi. The washrooms were spotless and the price was quite reasonable.

We stayed at this park for five nights in April 2008. It is a large and beautiful park with lots of trees and a great lake for boating and fishing. The washrooms are spotless, the hiking/biking trails long and well-marked and the sites are excellent. Some sites are right on the lake! Wi-fi is available depending on site location. The city of Tyler is 20 minutes away and offers a beautiful azalea trail along private homes at this time of year. The park is about 45 minutes from the famous Canton Trade Days --- one of the world’s largest flea markets. One of the drawbacks of this park is that it can get very, very crowded on the weekend. There is a limit to the number of vehicles per site but this did not seem to be enforced. The crowded conditions were a factor in lack of respect for privacy at campsites. When we were there, it was not uncommon for people to walk or bike through or play fight with guns shooting plastic BBs in the campsites of others.

We used this RV park as a stopover on our way through Texas. We prefer state parks but this park was conveniently located right on I-20 so we tried it. For us, it was an excellent overnighter. Staff were professional and very helpful, washrooms were spotless, and cable and wi-fi worked perfectly. A dog park was a welcome surprise. Highway noise is unavoidable and should have no effect on tired travellers.

We stayed at this park for three nights in April 2008. Although the road to the park passes through an industrial zone, this park is a hidden gem. On the downside, the hiking trails have not been kept up and need some volunteers to bring them back up to a decent standard. On the upside, where the paths can be found, they are beautiful. The park is 12 minutes from Graceland --- an outstanding attraction even for the casual Elvis fan. There is a very interesting Indian village (Chucalissa) right beside the campground. The park also boasts an excellent and inexpensive ($10/nine holes) golf course. The staff were friendly and helpful. This park simply needs more campers --- it’s definitely worth a visit.

We stayed at Tickfaw for only one stormy, rainy night in March 2008, using it as a stopover between Alabama and Texas. This park is quite beautiful and neatly kept with very large paved sites and excellent restrooms. We had time to check out one nature trail and it was very good. We hope to return to this park in the future. Although our stay was necessarily short, Tickfaw looks like a gem. $16/night fifth wheel

We camped here for five nights in March 2008. This is a Chihuahuan desert park so be prepared for great scenery, few trees and big skies. Expect cold nights and warm days. There are a few short walks/hikes within the park. The park is well maintained with large, mostly level, paved sites. Campsites have a wonderful sun shelter with a picnic table and many have a lovely stone wall to block the wind. The staff were very helpful. The restrooms are very clean, but hot water in the showers was limited. Birding opportunities are also limited. BLSP is an excellent home base for trips to Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Lincoln National Forest. The former is an outstanding attraction and the latter has terrific hikes and scenery including Sitting Bull Falls and Five Points Vista --- all suitable for hikers and non-hikers alike. All these attractions are about one hour’s drive from BLSP, but the drives are worth it followed by a return to a great park for camping. TV reception is great --- no trees to block signals.

This is a terrific park where we camped for five nights in March 2008. It deserves the wonderful reviews it has been getting. The park is hilly rather than mountainous and thus hiking is not difficult. As with other parks in south and west Texas, there are lots of good birding opportunities. The interpretative center is very well equipped and staffed and should be visited. Some sites have cable TV --- a huge bonus for a state park. The town of Fort Davis, although quite small, has some interesting shops. If you visit this park, be sure to enjoy the great vistas by hiking to the top of the scenic hill or driving it. Davis Mountains State Park is definitely a park to spend some time.

We camped here for one night in March 2008 as a stopover between Goose Island State Park, TX and Brantley Lake State Park NM. It was our second time camping here. The park is beautiful with great walking trails and good biking. On this trip, Spring Break was in progress so the park was full of families. The large number of people presented no problem whatsoever although parks take on a completely appearance and dynamic when they are full versus when they are half empty. Besides being a great park for hiking and biking, it is close to shopping and golf and also to Fredericksburg (25 minutes) and San Antonio (one hour).

We stayed in this park for six nights in March 2008. It is well-known for its fishing and birding opportunities. GISP has two camping areas --- the woods (reputed to be buggy) and the waterfront (infamous for its high winds and salt spray). We stayed in the waterfront and, although we felt the winds and our vehicles got some spray, the experience was terrific. We have friends who camped in the woods and had no problem with mosquitoes. The wooded sites are definitely prettier but the waterfront is an adventure. Free bird walks, led by birding hosts, were held four mornings a week. They were very interesting and beginners felt quite comfortable. The diversity of species and the number of birds amazing. We didn’t get involved in shore fishing but many beachfront campers did and, on a busy morning, there would have been at least 50 fishing boats at the launch. Finding a fishing guide at the boat launch looked very easy. The park also has a nature trail worth walking and there is a beautiful, easy bike loop to the famous, 1000 year old Big Tree. Washroom construction was underway and the one beachfront washroom was under stress from a lot of use. GISP is an another excellent state park. Wi-Fi was a bonus but somewhat tempermental.

We camped here for five nights in March 2008. Campgrounds in national parks provide different experiences than private RV parks and state parks so keep that in mind when visiting BBNP. Most people go to Big Bend for the hiking/birding/scenery not for the campsites. There are five RV camping areas --- Rio Grande Village no hook-ups and no generators among the trees; RGV no hook-ups with generators among the trees; RGV full hook-ups in a parking lot; Cottonwood no hook-ups; and Chisos Basin no hook-ups. Follow the park’s strong suggestions about rig size before you choose a camping area. We camped in the no genny zone of RGV for two nights until technical difficulties forced us over to the full hook-up section. Both were good. The “parking lot” is not pretty, but all sites have a grassy area suitable for social hours. Washrooms were in good condition. The main attraction of BBNP is the scenery so the beauty of a campsite was not important to us. The park has fabulous scenery, and the long drives to hiking spots are well worth it. During our short stay we enjoyed a full-day canoe trip on the Rio Grande and several hikes. The bird walks are super and suitable for all levels of birders. Try Chisos Mountain Lodge for dinner followed by a sunset view through a natural rock formation called “The Window”.

We stayed at this park for three nights in February and March 2008. We intended to stay at another park but we didn’t get in and scrambled at the last minute to find this park. We typically look for state parks and prefer more space and the great outdoors. This park was limited in space and opportunities to commune with nature but it was excellent nevertheless. Most sites are back-ins but there are a few pull-throughs. The sites are fairly small and there is no waterfront but this park has a swimming pool. There was some shade and dogs were allowed but had to be on a leash. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Most, if not all, sites have full hook-ups. Wi-Fi worked perfectly. Rest rooms and showers were good. We camped here in a fifth-wheel.

We cycled through this park about six years ago before Hurricane Ivan. We knew the salt water had killed most of the trees and the winds had damaged many facilities. That being said, our six night stay in November/December 2007 was outstanding. The park and the sites are huge. All sites are level and paved with full hook-ups. It is a great park for anybody who likes beaches (a short drive or bike ride), golf (an excellent and inexpensive course right in the park), walking/biking (lots of trails), shopping (including a large Tanger outlet mall on Hwy 59) and there are many restaurants to satisfy every taste. The washrooms are new and spotless. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the beach. We will definitely return to this park.

We camped in this park for six nights in November 2007. On the upside are the proximity to a wonderful beach, a nature trail, other walking trails and proximity to Panama City Beach. Unfortunately, the sites are very crowded together and access can be difficult. Dogs are not allowed on the beach (a Florida state law?) which is a problem for responsible dog owners. Park patrols by police and rangers are regular if safety is an issue for campers. Panama City Beach is a city on the tacky side but there are some good restaurants and outstanding mini-golf courses for the entire family.

We camped here for six nights in November 2007. For us, this campground lived up to its rave reviews. It is neat and clean with very large, level sites which have easy access. The park is the home of a giant folk festival each year but public camping is not allowed during the festival. The top features for us include the beauty of the park, the hiking trails, the museum, the craft village and the carillon which plays Stephen Foster songs every two hours. The Suwannee River is right beside the park. You can see this famous river from the hiking trails or from a canoe or kayak, rented nearby. For those who want a wild time, choose another park. This is a fantastic place to go to relax. We will definitely go back. We camped here in a fifth wheel.

We stayed at Red Top only one night because we were just passing through. We had heard a lot of good things about it. We found the park/campground very beautiful. The terrain is somewhat hilly but the sites are level and very large and private. There were lots of hiking trails through the woods. As far as we could tell during our short stay, the entire area was a beautiful woods. Unfortunately, a severe drought has caused Lake Allatoona to drop about 17 feet! We still saw fishermen out in the lake, but the drop in water is very obvious. Our site was #11. It was enormous, level and private. The temperature was in the 70's --- normal for this time of year. We would return to this park. Activities seem limited to hiking and boating. Red Top would be ideal for campers who want a beautiful but quiet getaway

This was our first big trip in a new 24' Fifth Wheel. We researched this park and were a bit concerned about the steep descent into the canyon. However, we had absolutely no problems. We camped in the farthest loop where it was very quiet during the week and busier on the weekend. The weather was fantastic, the campground staff were very helpful and the walking/hiking trails were absolutely top-drawer. The scenery was spectacular and the weather warm but not too hot which made it okay for our golden retriever as long he had shade and plenty of water. The visitors' center was interesting and the staff led a nature walk. Canyon is about 25 minutes away and has good shopping for groceries and opportunities for wireless internet. We took dozens of photos in this very picturesque park. We were warned of access roads blocked due to flash floods and we experienced that firsthand. This and a serious tornado threat were all part of the Palo Duro experience.

Kerrville-Schreiner was our first stay of any length, six nights in our new fifth wheel. We had researched it and the reviews we saw were bang-on. This park is excellent. In April, the weather is warm. The hiking trails were extensive and wonderful. The city of Kerrville is five minutes away and has lots of shopping, golf, wi-fi, etc. Deer visit the campsites at least once a day. The sites are large with plenty of shade, good for our golden retriever. We camped on the side farther from the river as was recommended to us. Although not a state park, this is a great place to camp. Hill country is beautiful and Fredericksburg, 30 minutes away, is a must-see. We drove into San Antonio to see the Alamo and tour Riverwalk. It was only one hour's drive to those spots and they are well worth visiting. Biking in this park is easy and very enjoyable.

Hunting Island is an excellent campground. We have stayed there twice -- the first time in a Class C motorhome and the second in a tent. The beach is the highlight -- very long and very wide. The camp store was more than adequate. Cycling and hiking were good on the beach and in the woods. The nature center was excellent and rangers provide frequent walks/talks about the area. We camped on the side farthest from the beach. Although the walk to the beach is about five minutes, that is absolutely no problem. The sites far from the beach don't have the wind that the beach sites have, however, no-see-ums or related little biting insects can be a nuisance. Dogs and people can easily pick up ticks in this park. We were told there is no lyme disease in the area and although we and our golden retriever carried away some ticks, we suffered no ill effects. It would be a good idea to get a tick-repelling treatment for your dog.