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Mike and Gloria


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This may seem like a silly, nit-picking questions but how do you find campgrounds that are peaceful and don't have loud, wild parties and music on the weekends?  We're just not into that type of thing.

This campground has been really quiet 7 days a week until last weekend.  We're assuming it's going to be weekend party time the whole summer - but we're leaving here the middle of June and heading west in July.  We're just curious if any of you can give us tips on what to look for or what to ask ahead of time - or is it just trial and error?

Remember, we're new at this but we are realizing we're a couple of old fogies who like the peacefulness of nature - not the loud raucousness (is that a word?) of man.  LOL



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Mike & Gloria,

Just wondering if you're set up to boondock?  We are only weekend campers right now, but we're nearly always able to find peaceful spots boondocking in a National Forest, even on summer holiday weekends.

I was once given this piece of advice - don't camp in a lakefront campground on a summer 3 day holiday weekend.  Apparently, summer sun, booze, a lake, boats & jet skis equal lots of noise.

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Mike and Gloria, we, too, disdain loud music or disturbances of any type.  We have experienced this only twice, but that was two, too many times.

One method many on the Forum use is to access www.rvparkreviews.com and get users comments rather than advertising messages. 

By in large, these comments are almost always very dependable.



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We're working towards being ready to boondock.  We 'think' we have 50 gal tanks but we're not sure because the info on the trailer isn't here and the dealership we bought it from lied to us about so many things, we have no way of knowing if what they told us is correct.  Long story.

We are hooked up to water and electric right now and are finding we only have to have the honey wagon come around every couple of weeks.  That's a good sign, I think.

Our big issue is generating power if we boondock.  We have 2 new deep-cell, 12v marine batteries.  No generator.  We're looking into options that will be inexpensive, efficient, and effective.  Have some ideas cooking in our heads. 

Need to get it figured out soon cause we 'might' be boondocking at our son's up in BC on a mountain.  Not real thrilled with that idea - don't like the idea of taking the rig up and down that mountain cause the logging trucks 'own the road'.  But, OTH, we may not have a choice if we go.  Campgrounds in the area seem to be pretty expensive and we're on a frugal budget.



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We also like quiet and peace and in the 5 years we've been traveling, we've mostly found it without too much problem.

Avoid large campgrounds, avoid places that advertise entertainment, family activities or things that attract children. Lakes and rivers, places close to attractions and entertainment. The further away from large metropolitan areas the better. Check ads and RV Park Reviews. Look for places that are 55+, or have lots of park models.

Do your homework and you can enjoy the peaceful life.

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Thanks everyone for the suggestions.  I feel less like an old grump now.  LOL

We've already found the rvparkreviews web site helpful in locating a park in Iowa that will be convenient to things we need to do there on our way west.

The place we are now had pre-season rates and has been, mostly, just what we were looking for.  The rates double the middle of the month of June until the middle of August but we'll be gone by then. 

Lots of people pouring in for the long weekend.  Music boom-de-booming all over the place with loud bass.  Mike and I just looked at each other and said, "If they want that instead of nature, why not just stay in the city?"  Oh, well.

Thankfully, we won't be around that much.  We tend to be with the kids on the weekends.



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It can take some doing, but it's not impossible to find good campgrounds.  As for the boondocking, look into a small generator or two.  One model that is pretty popular is the Honda 2000.  Those can be used to recharge your batteries on your RV when you are boondocking.

If necessary, one can hook two of them together and double the power.  Also, they have a feature that lets one switch them to an "Eco" mode for quieter running.  We have a Honda EU3000IS with the same feature.  We can be standing within 6 feet of it and converse in a normal tone of voice.

One thing to keep in mind with gas-powered generators is that as you go higher in altitude, the carborators run richer on gas, thus fouling the plugs.  So, you would want to carry spares or have a way of cleaning them periodically.

Good luck with your planning and research.

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http://www.rvparkreviews.com/



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Hi,

Great question. On Howard's journal I discovered Laurie and Odel's campground review blog:  We Called It Home. It, IMHO, is one of the best out there. Laurie and Odel started full-timing in 2003 and Laurie has done this blog since 2008. She lists the places they have stayed by state. There are excellent photos, prices, best sites; etc. She also has a "rave" listing for the best they have found.

Hope this helps.

Steve



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Mike and Gloria


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Don't know why but the music wasn't as loud last night. It seemed like they'd moved the spot for the music but it may have just been a different type of music or the wind in a different direction. We didn't investigate but sure appreciated the difference.

Steve, thanks for that tip. We'll check it out.

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Steve C wrote:

Hi,

Great question. On Howard's journal I discovered Laurie and Odel's campground review blog:  We Called It Home. It, IMHO, is one of the best out there. Laurie and Odel started full-timing in 2003 and Laurie has done this blog since 2008. She lists the places they have stayed by state. There are excellent photos, prices, best sites; etc. She also has a "rave" listing for the best they have found.

Hope this helps.

Steve

 Here's the direct link for We Called It Home:  http://wecallithome.blogspot.com/

 Not really comprehensive and seems to be heavily weighted to the western states but the reviews are very complete and the pictures of sites are wonderful.  Thanks for the tip, Steve!



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Looking for a quiet campground. Try looking for the towns

fairgrounds . Most all have one and they are cheap

No pools or any thing fancy . But good for a overnite

stay or longer if you like it.

 



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