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December 27, 2018 by Julie Chickery 2 Comments

Downtown Riverside RV Park (Little Rock, Arkansas)

This is a convenient stop if you are traveling along Interstate 40 and would like to visit the Little Rock area or even just to get off the highway for a good night’s sleep.

For a unique experience, stay overnight at the Downtown Riverside RV Park in Little Rock Arkansas.

Location, Location

The name, Downtown Riverside RV Park, says it all! Definitely more of an RV parking lot than campground, it is located in downtown North Little Rock, Arkansas right on the bank of the Arkansas River.

If you need easy access from I-40 to stay for a night or more, consider teh Downtown Riverside RV Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. Easy on, off from the interstate and views of the Arkansas River, make it a truly unique RV park.

You won’t get fancy landscaping or swimming pools at this RV Park, but you can’t beat the location. Just minutes from I-40 with super easy access and plenty of pull-thru spots, we found it to be a great stopping point when we were traveling through.

In fact, after stopping for only one night on our way east, we made it a point to stay here for a few nights on our journey back west later in the year.

Bridge Across The River

One of the things we really liked about this RV park was direct access to a bridge across the Arkansas River. The former Rock Island Railroad Bridge, built in 1899, was renovated into a ramped pedestrian pathway that ends at the Clinton Presidential Library.

The former Rock Island Railroad Bridge, built in 1899, was renovated into a ramped pedestrian pathway that ends at the Clinton Presidential Library.

Adjacent to the library is the The William E. “Bill” Clark Presidential Park Wetlands, consisting of 13 acres of wetlands along the Arkansas River

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Downtown Riverside RV Park in Little Rock, Arkansas is terrific campground right off the interstate. With river views and access to a walking bridge to the Clinton Presidential Library, it is a truly unique stop whether you are traveling in an RV, motorhome, fifth wheel, or camper.

May 10, 2018 by Julie 1 Comment

Alsatian RV Resort (Castroville, Texas)

We just spent two months at the Alsatian RV Resort in Castroville, and we loved it so much we already have reservations to return in the fall! If you are looking for a nice, quiet RV resort close enough to San Antonio to enjoy a bit of sightseeing, this place should be at the top of your list.

RV Resort Basics

Located just outside of San Antonio, Texas, this is a perfect spot to stay while visiting the area. The RV resort has 60 level, paved RV sites with beautiful landscaping, full hook-ups (water, sewer, electric), Wi-Fi, propane delivery, and trash pick-up.

If you have a motorhome, you can even stay on what I call ‘Casita Row.’ This is a section where motorhomes can rent both RV sites and casitas overlooking a fishing pond and the 18-hole golf course.

Don’t have an RV? Don’t Worry! They’ve got you covered. Right at the campground they have a few park models (aka cabins) for rent.

Amenities

Not every campground that bills itself as a “resort” lives up to its name—but this one sure does! They have a fitness room, and beautiful outdoor area with a huge covered pavilion and a pool & hot tub.

There’s also a lovely nature trail which surrounds a large dog walk. When we were there, the cactus and wildflowers were in full bloom! Watch the video above for a great tour of the resort and the nature trail.

Local Area

This RV Resort is located in historic Castroville and only 30 miles from the heart of San Antonio, Texas with so many options for outstanding dining and must-see attractions in the local area.

You can’t go to San Antonio without visiting the River Walk! It is exactly what it sounds like, a series of walking paths along the San Antonio River with numerous shops and restaurants along the way.

Follow the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park’s Hike & Bike Trail along the San Antonio River to five missions: The Alamo, Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada. Each mission is about 2.5 miles from the next.

If you’re looking for more traditional hiking trails, we recommend the Texas Hill Country State Natural Area. There are several ranging from easy to challenging.

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August 4, 2017 by Julie 2 Comments

MacDill AFB FamCamp (Tampa, Florida)

We just spent a month at the MacDill AFB Family Campground (aka FamCamp). We love its central location to tons of activities and amazing beaches! It is very large with 366 full-hookup sites (electricity, water, sewer, and cable TV). Folks staying for a few months can even get an account with the local provider and get internet/telephone service. They also have several partial hook-up spots with water and electric and a tent camping area.

Main FamCamp

The campground is divided into two parts. The main FamCamp is by the base beach on Tampa Bay. This area has two dog parks and new this year, a dog beach! The main campground also has a laundry room and bathhouse. This is really the only place with a strong Wi-Fi signal, but the drawback is that both times we have stayed at this campground, the air conditioner was out in this building.

Base Beach and Seascapes

The water is not really deep enough to swim, but you can wade in the water or just enjoy soaking up the sun. The beach also has a volleyball net and picnic pavilions. If you prefer, you can enjoy the restaurant, Seascapes BeachHouse, which is open for lunch on weekdays and dinner on weekends. The outdoor Tiki Hut bar is also on the weekends so you can enjoy a cocktail and the fabulous sunsets. On Friday nights they have Family Fun Night with a DJ and activities for the kids.

Marina

The base marina is also adjacent to the FamCamp. They have boats and kayaks for rent, as well as wet slips to store your own boat and a boat launch ramp. They also sell bait and assorted sundries. Outdoor recreation rentals are co-located with the marina and they rent bicycles, tents, and much more.

FamCamp Annex

The FamCamp Annex provides another section of full-hookup sites near the golf course. The spaces here are farther apart and most have paved parking. However, there is no additional bathhouse here, so if you need that amenity you may want to choose the main campground.

Reservations

Now you’ve probably noticed that there is a ton of space right now. That’s because it is summertime and you will never need reservations to come this time of year. If you want to come in the winter, that is another story all together. In the winter, this is a snow bird’s paradise and the only way you can get into full hookups is to make a reservation a year in advance. If you call to reserve a site arriving early in the season, say October, you will likely get one. However, if you are trying to arrive later in the season you will most likely have to get on the waiting list.

A great source of information for the MacDill AFB campground and others is the website US Military Campgrounds and RV Parks. It provides a wealth of information including which gate to enter the installation, as well as reviews.

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