Nice of you join the Forum just to let us all know about this " Awsome RV Resort " it does look nice, welcome aboard, looking to forward to seeing more of you....

I got one of their brochures and they don't have anything about any affiliations on it. There was no one in the office and when we looked in the door/window, they just had a few empty shelves.

It does look like a nice place, but a bit pricey. To look at the rates, I'd think it was in NY or MA instead of TN. :)

That does look pretty nice. I sent them an email asking whether they'll have longer term rates and about the membership club affiliation. I'll let you know when I get a response.

Do read the rules, http://www.anchordownrvresort.com/resort-rules/, and make sure this place is for you.  Especially the prohibited list and pet policies.  At least they do not have a "ten year" rule on RV age and no restrictions on the type and size of RV.   

Mike:

I agree and also Bill’s right – don’t go where don’t like the rules.  But these do seem like a “cut and paste” from like 90+% of the campgrounds we’ve stayed at regardless of price.  Seems the rules are almost always the same except for the speed limits.  J  

We do LOVE dogs.  But not ones barking all day while their owners are away.  After a while that sort of drives you nuts even if you like dogs. And having a 30lb “puppy” jump on your petite wife is not something I care to have happen - again.  So a leash is not unreasonable.

This is obviously a “higher-end” RV Park whatever that means.  Privately owned and apparently not associated with any discount group.

Is what it is

Bill

Bill:

Fair enough. Those aren’t just something I ever take notice of as being important to us as we just don't camp long enough to do all that.  But I can understand they might be for others who might choose to reside there for longer periods.

Bill

As promised, here is the answer I received. Note, it only took them about 2 hours to answer my email -- very impressive in my book!

Thank you for your recent interest in Anchor Down RV Resort.

All of our sites are nightly. We do have a few Standard Back-In Sites ($49 sites) that we do monthly for $800 and that includes electricity. Since we are new, we are not affiliated with anyone yet but we do offer a 10% discount for Good Sam Club. Discounts do not apply to holiday weekends though. I hope that this information helps you and we look forward to your stay with us. Please let us know if you have anymore questions.

Thank you,

Anchor Down RV Resort
Physical: 1703 Hwy 139, Dandridge, TN 37725
Mailing: P.O. Box 577, Kodak, TN 37764
Phone: 877-784-4446
www.anchordownrvresort.com

This exact same message, word for word, was posted by the same poster that joined just yesterday on another forum.

As I said yesterday: I have a problem with some of the "extra" charges. They allow golf carts and you can even bring and use you own for a modest $5.00 per day. What a deal!


I also have an an objection to thinly veiled advertising. It insults what little intelligence I have left.

PIEERE wrote:

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Like the costs where I am Staying $275.00 + Electric or $22.00 nightly; not a resort; but only 25-30 miles East of the Music City We are South of Lebanon on 231; Exit 238. East bound turn right off I-40 and go to the second traffic light; go about 1 & 1/2 miles; Shady Acres is on the left. West bound turn left; over the interstate and foolow above. Only about 7 overnite sites; call a day ahead of your stay.
The Walmart Super Center is only 3/4 of a mile North of the Interstate. The Music City Star Commuter Train leaves to the City in the early am around 6 and & 7 AM; two times and returns around 5 and 6 PM.

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 Pieere,

Shady Acres used to be $265/mo. I guess they've gone up recently, huh. Inflation?

Chip

 

The price depends on where you are and what you get. $800/month is cheap for a high end park in FL in the winter. It is on the high-average for a luxury park in the Rio Grande Valley in winter. Retama Village, for example, has an unfinished coach house lot for $699 and finished coach house lots in excess of $800. And Retama is probably the nicest "park" in the Valley.

Not everyone looks for the "cheapest place to stay". There are quite a few people willing to pay for a very nice place, with a luxurious environment. This is different than Howard's "IT" places, but just as valid. Everyone has different needs and desires.

Lucky Mike wrote:

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At 800 a month they better supply a whole lot!!!!........considering right around the corner its 300

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 Where around the corner is it $300 in the Pigeon Forge/Sevierville area for a month? If you are refering to the post about Lebanon TN, that is almost 200 miles from Dandridge/Pigeon Forge.

for a start Rippling waters resort is 33.per night FHU....that beats them by 13 +plus a night just on a daily basis before discounts in Pigeon forge area.

dont want to get into a shooting match , just wanted to point out it was pricey.....everyone has there budget....I would stay there if I had line of friends to visit in the park but other than that they dont offer to much more than the cheaper parks around them....Im not much into corporate parks that are more into the condition of there profits than there customers. 

We will be moving back to Knoxville the end of August to be near our grandbabies and was thrilled to find such a nice space only 30 min. away. I guess I'm a little burnt out on the "campground" with dirt spaces, full timers that look like horders, rude people that walk their dogs through "your space" and their make shift dog kennels, not to mention the shody up keep and UNLICENSED electricians for $510 a month! They did just pave some newer spaces in the back for $600 but we're only here 2.5 more months and gone most of July so we are staying put.

All of the other parks within reasonable driving distance are about half the price but they don't have the gorgeous views, the tinted, stamped pads with rock fireplaces or fire pits, "decoration" limits, cable or electric included.

They did mention that the monthly spaces are #89-93, so we're thinking we'll stay through the beautiful fall then move to a less expensive for the winter.

We haven't been there yet, just found out about it this week. My daughter may take a drive over and check it out for us this weekend.

Here's the reply we got from them on Monday. There's LOTS of pics and comments on their Facebook page. I didn't see any negative comments from campers. Their website has lots of aerial pics from Memorial Day weekend.

"We do offer a 1 month discounted rate for a maximum 30 day/ 29 night stay. It is $800 and that includes your electricity. We offer that on sites# 89-93 if that would be something that you are interested in. The rate is only good for the one month. Those particular sites have 48’ of concrete, 12’ wide at the entrance and about mid way goes to 18’ at the back. At the end of the month stay, if there is availability, we could possibly move to another site and do another discounted rate. You are more than welcome to stay with us as long as you like, it will just be regular rates."