Big Rigs Best Bets - Campground Directory

		THE CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY HERE'S WHAT YOU HAVE TO LOOK FORWARD TO: Upscale resorts, overnight stays along the interstate, destination parks and suitable public parks. Each park listing includes specific site numbers which we suggest you reserve or ask for at check-in. The various lengths of these preferred sites are also noted along with other details, including WiFi. Precise and detailed "dead on" directions from an RVer's point of view. We have personally driven the routes-say "good bye" to frustrating U-turns. For the convenience of GPS users the park's physical addresses are also included. Time to fuel up? No surprises at the 468 paved and maneuverable fuel stops which we have personally used or observed. Don't overlook our 225 notable restaurant tips. A variety of establishments we have personally experienced and recommend for your enjoyment. A user friendly guide - lays flat, quality paper and large print. We provide you with a blend of parks which not only can accommodate you, but you will feel comfortable in. After reading the How To Use info, scroll down to review listings for an upscale resort, overnight stay park along the interstate and a suitable public park. HOW TO USE BIG RIGS BEST BETS All of the parks listed can accommodate a 40 foot coach with a tow and you will have adequate swing room. We have personally visited these parks and evaluated the individual sites which are suitable. Consequently you will have specific site numbers to ask for or reserve. You will note that individual specific site lengths are listed for your reference. If you are shorter than 40 feet, there may be more sites available. If you are over 40 feet, we have further defined the sites which can handle a forty-five foot coach with tow. Those site numbers are listed after FF: (as in forty-five footer). As we all know, turning radius of your rig and driving skills play an important role in your maneuverability. We encourage you to swing wide. Please keep in mind the following: We have included physical addresses for GPS users. When a park owner advises most GPS programming will lead you astray at their facility, we tell you so. Every site listed is a pull-thru unless we state it is a back-in or pull-in. Every site listed is 50 amp unless we state it is 30 amp or less Every site listed is FHU unless we state there is no sewer or if it is "water and electric only". The stated length of the pull-thru is from the site entrance road to the site exit road. The length of a back-in or pull-in is the length you have to drive your rig on. Chances are you will have additional room to the front and/or rear of your rig. When park streets or sites are paved we tell you so. Assume all parks have a laundry unless we tell you they do not. When we state "sites are in opposite direction" you may have a rig on your driver's side facing the opposite direction. When we state "close neighbor possible" you may have one if the park is busy. Typically this occurs when one or both of you have slides and the site widths are under 25 feet. Wi-Fi is available at the vast majority of parks. The number after each city designates the approximate location on the state map. When we refer to a specific direction, i.e. "west" or "south", it is not necessarily a true compass heading. This is especially true when exiting an interstate. Don't overlook the Selected Diesel Fuel Stops section - 468 of them with adequate maneuverability. We believe any of the 225 establishments in the Restaurant Tip section will be a satisfying experience. SAMPLE LISTINGS MONTANA POLSON - 15 POLSON MOTORCOACH & RV RESORT: This is really two parks, the existing KOA catering to any type of RV and a new Class A Motorcoach ownership resort. Short and long term stays welcome at both. The resort section caters to Class A's only with wide paved streets and lots ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 square feet. In the #158 and #181 rows your terraced pull-in site will provide excellent views of Flathead Lake and the Mission Mountain Range. In row #159 your back-in site also provides excellent views of both the lake and mountains. You may customize your lot to suit your lifestyle with numerous patio options, upgraded landscaping, entertainment center and outdoor kitchen. Wi-Fi, cable TV on all sites. All bathrooms, restrooms and laundry facilities were renovated in 2009 with granite surfaces and touchless fixtures. In addition to a planned gated entry, future amenities include fitness center with aerobic and fitness rooms, steam showers, clubhouse lodge as well as additional recreational facilities, firepits, view decks and more. FF: You can be accommodated here. The original KOA section of the park remains unchanged. With an excellent view out of your windshield - sites #19 & 20 at 75 feet while #21 & 22 approach 65 feet. Sites #14 thru 17 are in the 55 to 60 foot range with paved patios while #8 thru 11 are 55 footers. Wi-Fi. You may prudently wash down your rig. Fenced dog run. Propane. Heated pool, hot tub. Friends without RV's? One lakeview cottage, fully furnished, Jacuzzi, barbecue and fenced yard - call for details. Before departure check out the unique gift shop. On Hwy 93 head north out of town and cross over the Flathead River Bridge. Proceed less than a mile (going beyond the 62 mile marker) to Irvine Flats Road - look for the brown park sign. Take a left and go 1/3 mile to the park on the right. (See ad page 237) 406-883-2151 800-985-0421 200 Irvine Flats Rod, 59860 info@polsonrvresort.com www.polsonrvresort.com LOUISIANA LIVINGSTON - 13 LAKESIDE RV PARK: This is primarily an all back-in park, however sites #77 thru 87 are in the 80-90 foot range. FF: All sites listed. Paved streets and sites. Wi-Fi. On I-12, Exit #22 and head south on Hwy 63 just over a mile to the park on the left. 28370 South Frost Road, 70754 225-686-7676 info@lakeside-rvpark.com www.lakeside-rvpark.com SOUTH CAROLINA CALHOUN FALLS - 2 CALHOUN FALLS STATE PARK: The Savannah River is dammed up to form Lake Russell providing an opportunity for a worthwhile RVing experience in a natural setting. Sites #4, 5, 9, 10 & 20 are 90 foot back-ins while #19 is 65 feet. Back-ins exceeding 100 feet are #49, 50 & 51. Semi-circle pull-thrus over 100 feet are #43 & 46 while #76 is 75 feet. FF: #49, 50, 51 & 76. Some of these spots are lakeview and perhaps a campfire will be on your agenda. Water and 30 amp electric only. Good dump station. Paved streets and sites. In town at the intersection of Hwys 72 and 81, head north on Hwy 81 for 1-1/4 miles to the park entrance on the left. About 1/2 mile down are a few low tree branches. Simply swing to the left when there is no oncoming traffic. From the park entrance the road to your site will be either 1-1/3 or 1-2/3 miles down. The park office is beyond these two turns. 864-447-8267 www.southcarolinaparks.com 46 Maintenance Shop Rd, 29628 Also from Big Rigs Best Bets: Record your RV park experiences and rig maintenance in detail with your Personal RV Travel and Maintenance Journal. - 192 Pages - Sewn Bound with Ribbon Bookmark - "Leather Like" Cover