This is a family friendly campground located right in Hope Valley, RI. This campground has a cute and well stocked camp store that also sells ice and firewood. It appears that a large majority of the campers are seasonal. There are a lot of amenities to enjoy although we missed out on some just because we went off season. Even though we were only there for the weekend we encountered all very friendly pets and people during our stay. I would definitely return during the regular season so I can get in that pool! Dunkin is in a Mobil full service gas station in nearby Richmond. read more

Best Campground around great staff great people, relaxing atmosphere. Been going there for years. Highly recommended. read more

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We made reservations for June 5th and decided to add on June 4th. Then on 1 June decided to add on a day at the end to 9 June, Monday. On Sunday my husband went out of the camp and could not get back in. The code was not working. Apparently they had us leaving on Sunday. The camp manager came barreling up to our campsite in her golf cart, too lazy to get out at first, and was screaming that checkout was at 11. So I explained to her that we added on Monday and we're planning on leaving about 7 today anyway. Well, you still have to pay for another day. I pulled up the email Showing I requested another day. She said they never got the email from corporate. Well, whose fault is that? I thought I was corresponding directly with the "family owned " campground, not a corporation. Very rude, no apology, she said next time you need to call the office. I told her there will NOT be a next time. Dirty pool water, kids were expecting to get shakes at 5 on Sunday and the snack bar never opened at 5 like their sign said. We were arms length from the camper on the right. Our area was supposed to be for big rigs we were told. He had a 37 foot Toy Hauler and he barely fit. There was no opening his ramp because he had to park inches away from the built up railroad ties. If you are looking for peace and quiet go somewhere else. We were about a hundred feet from the internet tower and kept getting booted off. One bar for T mobile carriers. Didn't take pictures. But we had a beautiful clump of Daisy's outside of the kitchen window to brighten our days. read more

Very very boring place. No activities, the arcade is dated and needs updating. Mini golf was unplayable due to so much debris from trees. The pool was ok except there was no supervision. Older kids throwing balls from side to side and jumping in. My kids were scared and we had to leave. The bathrooms were clean but so awful looking. I am concerned that I saw children cleaning the bathroom while their mother was in the car on her phone. The snack bar that said it would be open Friday and Saturday was not open at all. Cranky old lady in the office was useless and said she decided not to open the snack bar. Walking around near the athletic field older kids swearing like truck drivers with no adult or camp supervision. My daughters are 3 and 5 they don't need to hear that. Again we had to leave the area. Don't allow tent camping which is too bad we would have had another 2 or 3 sites with our family had they allowed tent camping. If you want a fun place, somewhere that has activities, doesn't smell like weed or actually pays attention to what goes on for the comfort and safety of the guests don't go here. If there was a 0 star option that would still be too much. read more

Shocked and Appalled. Now discriminating against tent campers. Been coming here for years - was told we could not tent as we arrived. They refused to admit our booking included camping with a tent. Then decided to bill us more to move to a cabin and asked us a day before our booking to leave the site. Shameful. Not returning. many better sites locally. read more

We really enjoyed our stay, this campground has it all!!! Great spacious sites Fishing pond Pool A toddler fenced in playground and a old children's playground with in eye sight Stone hand built fire pits Mini golf A mini store of items you may need Activities (crafts, Dj, magic shows) The weekend we stayed a ice cream truck drove campsite to campsite Also had an flavored ice guy the next day. Everyone was kind and respectful The only complaint I have would be the bathroom cleaning times, it was early in the morning 9a ish, which is usually when we finish up with breakfast and start showering and getting ready for the day, so this was inconvenient, also with little ones needing to use the bathroom, the other bathroom was much further way and we do not camp with a golf cart. But no complaints with cleanliness or use to restrooms other than the cleaning time. We truly enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning in the future, thank you for a wonderful weekend. read more

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What a TERRIBLE experience. We booked a site for a week MONTHS ago. When we arrived at our site there people literally living on it..tent site..We went back to complain the older lady with Grey hair was very rude to us and blamed it on the person who was on before her. We asked for another site and was denied. We asked for a refund to go somewhere else and again were denied. She told us to wait and get over it or leave and lose our money. She sent a gentleman to the site and came back with the resident. She SCREAMED at him in front of everyone and told him to pack it up. 2 hours later we were able to set up our stuff. No apologies, no discount, but she did give us 6 pieces of wood that didn't even burn‍‍ the place is set in cliques and if you are from out of town they make you feel uncomfortable. There were adults totally smashed ( super drunk) in the pool and drinking alcoholic beverages while in the pool. There were GROWN MEN having penis measuring contests with the pool noodles that our children play with...DISGUSTING and DISTURBING!!! The place is NOT family friendly. Bathrooms and showers were absolutely HORRENDOUS!!! I do not recommend it at all. We will not be returning either. read more

Whispering Pines Campground - This was from the people that were here at our site m. They left it for us - Campgrounds Near Me - Hope Valley, Rhode Island

Family trip, booked 1 pop-up site and 2 tent sites in February online for June stay. Arrive and are told we don't allow tents starting this year. Was told there is nothing they will do and we can either leave with a refund or pay $800 for 2 cabins. Even though as of that day our email confirmation and their website stated they were tent friendly. Very mediocre campground that thinks the are a resort. Not worth the money. Stay somewhere else. read more

Awesome campground! Reasonable prices. Decent activities. Needs a better snack bar. Sites are good sized

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE! Me and my guywill certainly come back! No complaints!! Great place for families AND a little intimate private getaway! Sad they are closed for the season! Hope to return next year! read more

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This campground is hands down the best in Rhode Island. We are seasonal campers here and look forward coming more and more each year. Here's why . . . The owners, Cameron and Justin, go out of their way to meet each and every person that steps on to their property. They become truly engaged with your needs and genuinely want to help make your stay endurable and memorable. It gets better . . . They have consistently made improvements on the property for the last two years and have even more plans in the works this very moment. They have a pool, miniature golf, soccer field, basketball court, horseshoe pits, arcade, snack shack, paddle boats, canoes and more! So, when looking for a campground, keep in mind this is a great place to bring your family and build memories. read more

Whispering Pines Campground - Campgrounds Near Me - Hope Valley, Rhode Island

I think I am spoiled with my limited RV'ing experience. I always compare to the accomodations I receive at Fishermen's Memorial State Park which leaves me wanting so so much more when checking out other local camping spots for our 30 foot home on wheels. The setting is picturesque among the tall, woody pines of southern Rhode Island. The campground is easily accessible from 95 and relatively easy to find. However, the sites - and specifically the roads leading to the sites - are lacking. We headed up here for a weekend stay. No way I would do it again. The rock/gravel/dirt roads leading to our site were nearly impossible to navigate. We asked our neighbors how they were able to get to our area and they all claimed to have had someone else get them up there with tractor-like equipment. THAT would be a site to behold...how DID they get there?? Once we got settled in, the grounds themselves were pretty quiet. We spent a weekend and enjoyed some bingo and some dance tunes over Friday and Saturday night. It is definitely family-friendly. The staff was pleasant and helpful. That being said. We got the feeling that most of the folks here camp seasonally - meaning all-season-long. There is just no way anyone would want to pull in and OUT of here for a weekend. We only had electric and water and the price was over $50. I just don't think it was worth it. read more

Tight slot that we stayed in. Neighbors on both sides parked on our site. Not enough room to pull length wise wit our camper. Had to park on side of road. No TV worth speaking of. Four channels on cable. Two were shopping stuff. Antenna just as bad. No channels. WiFi sucked. Never locked in enough to use. AT&T gives 1/2 bar. In and out service. Maybe other side of park would be worth staying. Not on the back left side. They need to raise the standards for tv/WiFi/cell phone. Just to sleep and nothing else? It's ok read more

I went camping there for the first time cousin who also has kids... it was fantastic, having plenty for the kids to do , very large pool giving the kids hours of fun.**(huge plus)** and adults alike with activities daily from morning to night. It was reasonable, very accomidating, and nice people all around us. We went back a second time a month later, and the customer service was just as great. I cant wait to take the family back this year. Thanks for a great experience. I highly recomend this campground for families looking for alittle bit of everything. Sincerly, Shawna Loisel read more

Under new ownership and they are really sprucing this place up! We did tent camp her last summer and loved it! So much we went out bought an RV and became seasonals. EVERYONE is so nice & helpful (staff & neighbors) yes roads are a little bumpy but the are repaving every week... Bathrooms are all new and activities are fun, adult and kids! read more

I wrote about this campsite a couple months ago. Since then, they have made some MAJOR improvements that I felt a need to update my yelp review. We stayed the long July 4th weekend (during a huge rainstorm from hurricane Arthur). Even though the first night was miserable and wet from the rain-- Whispering Pines made up for it with all their fun-filled activities! It started off with a DJ'd dance party Friday night. Then the next day we attended crafts in the morning (my son made a beautiful sparkly fireworks banner for the parade later that night), sack races, horse races, egg races, duck racing(all proceeds going to Alzeimer's research), frog racing, tie dye shirt making, a parade around the campground, barrel rides, and then to end the night with a live band and a hula hoop, fire spitting act! This was the first night EVER that I let my 5-year-old son stay up til 9:30 to enjoy this amazing night. Now to address a con that I had during my stay in June. My major concern was the lack of internet use. As someone who is constantly needing to check into work-- I was bummed in June when I couldn't get on the internet. This time around, though, I had no problems what-so-ever with the internet. I was able to log on--check my email and check in with my programs at work. While signing up to the duck race, I bumped into one of the owners. He approached me and asked if my internet was working OK. I was so surprised and pleased by that! If that isn't great customer service, I don't know what is! As I listed before, these are the amazing attributes for coming to camp with Whispering Pines: 1.Great price 2. Friendly staff and campers 3. Cheap and/or free activities 4. Clean campground and bathrooms 5. Pool 6. Multiple playgrounds 7. Quiet 8. Close to highway access 9. Free coffee!! 10. Arcade, ping pong, and pool 11. Soccer and basketball We will be coming back in August for another great trip! I can't thank the staff enough for making this summer the most memorable of them all for us! Cameron and Justin go above and beyond to make all campers feel comfortable and happy during their stay! You guys really rock! read more

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Best campground I have been to ever. People who work here are so nice, and so accomodating. We are a forty something and fifty something escaping for the weekend with our motorcycles and a small camper. We are so impressed with this place. Spacious campsite. Not loud but plenty of activities of that is your thing. Looks perfect for families. Great pub down the road, too, the Wood River Inn! Good food, music and craft beer. read more

Whispering Pines Campground - Campgrounds Near Me - Hope Valley, Rhode Island

Nicer premises then last year when we stay (new owners). The good: Bathrooms are in amazing shape, they should be proud! Really impressive, even smell great! Rec hall is nicer and many of the video games actually work, though pricey. Menu and service was great. Mini golf was fun. Pool was in good shape given the weather. Cons: The wifi they sounded so proud of when my girlfriend made the reservation is worst in class, absolutely unusable. So I had to leave for 6 hours each day during the week, to use a real wifi network in town at a restaurant (was free thank goodness). We asked the seasonal campers when hanging out at the horse shoe pit and most all shook their heads and laughed saying it is useless for them too. Weekly activity schedule that they have online apparently means nothing. When we asked the pleasant older lady at the office, she said don't go by what is online. We live 200+ miles away, how else would we have planned the trip? Most campgrounds have very active facebook pages, theirs is not. Perhaps that is where the activity schedule should be? Looked nicer and the campers were very friendly, but without being able to plan activities and get work done on a computer, we won't be able to go again this season. read more

Great place for families. Lots of entertainment, but still remote from freeways & city bustle. The only downside is the sites are very close together & the bathrooms / showers are not well kept....but it's camping so... Good price for value. read more

Not a good experience as they attempted to kick us out due to a complaint when we weren't even present on the site. Then they decide we have too many people on one site (7) they were well aware of our situation, site and an additional $ had been paid for each person. Now they want us to leave on our bikes after we have all had a few drinks. The security woman is horrible thank god we found a nicer person who was understanding. Not acceptable read more

I stayed here for 3 months while working nearby. The staff are friendly and helpful. The seasonal site I was in was private and quiet which was nice. No sewage hook ups but they had someone come weekly to pump. Always an activity going on on weekends, esp for kids. read more

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I don't even know where to begin with this review..OK..I do... YIKES!!!! I was so excited to stay here..I was going to Newport, Rhode Island for the weekend and thought I'd stay nearby at a local campground. After doing some searching and getting some so-so reviews on this place. I thought I'd give it a whirl. I called made the reservations..No problem. Very reasonable rates..great..We're in...Packed up the travel trailer headed out for my big weekend away in May for Newport! YAY! We left early on a Friday afternoon pull into the camground,..hey, looks ok..great! We get our map she tells us our site and waahla..we're off to our site.."35"...Perfect..a water, sewer and electric..YAHOO..no draining sewer when we leave! YES! OK..first nightmare..this place to maneuver is ridiculous..the map they give you doesn't even match the streets. Finally! YES! we find our site "35" OK..trying to back in is like trying to back in a travel trailer into your bedroom. These sites are by far the worst sites I have ever seen! The site I had was on a hill that was on tree stumps! Try getting your travel trailer over that on a hill..yeah NOT going to happen! After spinning our tires for a few. We had a very nice seasonal site guy come over and move our camper for us. (Hey..we're three women here..camping..so what if he helped!) OK..so we're in..OK..we get all the sewer stuff out..Wait a minute..where's the sewer hook ups?? AH...call he front desk.."hello?..ahm, there's no sewer hooks up..?..ahm..you're at the wrong site..you're suppose to be right next to it at "35"A"..OMG..are you kidding me? Now why wouldn't they warn you of this before you get there??? It literally took us an hour to back into this spot that was so tight..I was not moving. AND..this other spot was so tiny..I was NOT moving! Not only that..the other site was littered with a broken fence and hadn't even been cleaned in it looked like months!!!!! We finally hooked up our camper. Our site was littered with garbage including mittens..so obviously our site hadn't been touched in months with a rake. It was now May and there were mittens on our site. This should tell you that the sites do NOT get cleaned. There is a pond with "free" boats. Its actually a swamp..It's perfect for catching frogs and getting eaten alive by mosquitoes..sounds fun. They also have a mini golf course..Ahm..in need of some serious repair.. The bathrooms..OH..the bathrooms..where do I start...Let's see..Now, I've camped in 100's and I mean 100's of campgrounds. This has got to be..BY FAR..the worst bathrooms I have ever seen in my entire life..The floors are absolutely filthy They have an automatic outdoor light attached to the indoor ceiling..so when you go in it goes on for a second..so it turns on and off every second..it's absolutely aggravating. The stalls are so filthy..The showers are hung on by one screw that is half way out of the wall with smashed tiles everywhere..I can't even tell you the cobwebs and filth in this place..OH..and the best part..You couldn't even use the one of two showers in here because it had a huge frog on the shower curtain because the place is just disgusting. It's dark, dingy and dirty. I have never EVER seen a bathroom this filthy in my life. I don't think the owners of this place could care less of this entire campground. The place is in desperate need of care..The ENTIRE place. The only good thing I can say of the place is the seasonal campers here are so kind it actually made you want to go back just to hang out with them. They were amazing! They helped us with so many things. They helped us set up, made us a fire, helped us hook our campfire back up and then I got a flat tire and they even said they would wait for AAA why we were site seeing..NOW where would you find campers like that..I'd like to take all those campers..and take them to ANOTHER campground..they were amazing!!!!!! If this campground was smart..they would clean up their act..it's actually a really cute place!!! It wouldn't take that much money! It's in an amazing area!!!!!! read more

This place is horrible. *The roads are rocky and sand *to get your RV in is difficult *staff are the most unpleasant people *the campsites are tiny our site was big enough for the picnic table wich was near *the rv's next to us sewer hook up. *Game room most games were broken *There boats the look so nice online but none worked *the WIFI they have dosent work i went to the store to buy something and asked was brushed off like we will look into it. *we had full hook up but while walking around I used the bathroom BIG mistake it was nasty *they have a train for th kids it fell apart and guy took off not even realizing he left them behind *pond is barley a pond. it is more of a swamp In order to fit in this place you need a members only jacket because they cater more to the seasonal campers (at least i am assuming). The guy at the gate was angry like he wanted everything but to be there. When i went to go check in i had to wait 25 minutes so the can do a shift change. To back in the camper was very difficult since i only had small amount of space. This was the first and last place we ever come here. This is the most expensive campsite in RI but has the feeling of a cheap Motel. read more

This was our 3rd visit to Whispering Pines Campground. This time we stayed for the July 4th weekend (2x time) and we had a wonderful time. Our campground spot was a good size. Our children had a great time riding their bikes. The free train rides were plentiful and the updates in the playground were a welcoming site. It was nice to see the new boats in the pond. All the workers were friendly and accommodating. Mosquitos were on the low side. Bathrooms and showers were clean and serviceable. Prices in the camp store and snack bar were reasonable priced if not on the low side. DJ at the rec hall provided some fun entertainment for the family. Overall, lots of activities for your children. read more

Beautiful camp ground. I stayed here in July 2013 and loved every second of it. The camp ground is under a recent new ownership and has made dramatic improvements at the site. There are several amenities and activities to do for all ages. It's great place to camp or pull up your RV in a secluded area in the natural beauty of Rhode Island with the convenience of a short car ride to the cities of Newport and Providence. I also took a kayaking trip in the river down the road from the site and it had amazing scenery. The town around the campsite is very friendly and quaint. Overall, the campground is a great place to stay with lots of activities in the immediate area. I ran out of time to do everything I want to do, so I plan on coming back soon. read more

We have camped for awhile now with popup campers and are new to backing in our 32 ft camper. The staff assured us over the phone they woulld be happy to help or back it in for us. We arrive at the gate to be given a look like "ya right buddy" and said maybe they could find someone but didnt tell us who/where to look. Not so helpful we were off to find out site. The roads are awful, giant rocks/holes seriously? we paid more than our usual campground rate for this place?! Ugh. Ran into the lady who booked our site watching us struggle to back our camper nobody offered to back it in for us as promised. So we started very frusterated here is the rest of my complaints: -Picnic table isnt more than a foot from of our neighbor's sewer hose- nasty -Firepit was broken made out of a half circle of bricks -Wood you buy there was too green to start a fire- ripoff -Pool was cheesy small and not very clean -Free boats- are mostly broken and the pond is like a swamp w/ mosquito problem -My kids can hear the neighbors intimacy because our camper is that close- akward -Seasonal people were mostly rude and i felt like i was interrupting them when we went and had deck breakfast which you pay for! - Arcade games are mostly broken - store is very small with barely anything you might need -NO cell phone service/ camp wifi was broken! - This lady supposedly part owner with a clipboard/golf cart will search for something to complain about the way you're doing something, kids in a boat or too loud she will say something to someone while you are there she's annoying and intimidating her guests. People cringe when they see her coming. - Their "kiddy train" broke down and the guy driving didnt notice he left 6 kids behind on the dirt path while he was being entrusted the care of other people's kids. We had to yell to him he left the kids behind as he zipped off up the trail?! Idiot. - roads are all dirt and sand so you have to sweep/vacuum throughout the day to keep up with mss - strollers are impossible at this park! you cant get up to the rec hall or down the road without 2 people pushing/pulling out of potholes. - the road in is too narrow and you have to pull your camper off the road if people are coming the other way? very poor planning and scary if you are new at this. Plus - nice fenced dog park - ice cream sundaes are good/cheap Unimpressive, dirty, disappointing dont take your kids here for sure! read more

I do not drive an RV, so cannot say what it's like to park an RV here, but wanted a camping-style getaway with the kids, and they have cabins here, so I gave it a shot. I stayed a long weekend with my kids in one of the cabins and we really had a great time. They kept asking if we could come back next year, so that's an important seal of approval for me! The cabins are really stationary trailers with minimal kitchenettes (tiny sink, mini-fridge and microwave) so your cooking has to be done on a camp stove or BBQ. We got along fine with a portable BBQ and the microwave. No bathrooms in the cabins; you have to use the communal bathrooms. This is a place for families: There is a full schedules of activities that reminds you of summer camp as a child, such as bingo and volleyball. There are horseshoes and a basketball court in constant use. The (admittedly rather swampy) Pond is for kids to paddle around in and fish in, the Pool is shallow and warm, the activities such as water-balloon toss and DJ -- all great for children. My kids loved fishing n the stocked pond, other kids and parents were really helpful (gave us bait, tips on where to fish, etc). The bingo and concert, etc, were fun and everything is set up for kids & parents; the blasé teenagers hang around each other, being way too cool for either the little kids or -- god forbid -- their parents, which in itself is fun to observe. I sometimes felt like I was the only single parent there, but no one gave me attitude. The photos of this place on here are pretty accurate, but clearly taken by staff, because there is no time when there are not children running around all over! Now, the bathrooms. They may have cleaned things up since the first reviewer here posted; I found them shabby rather than dirty. Run -down and not updated in decades, but everything was clean and functional. They are open 24/7 so lots of bugs do indeed get in, but I figure that's the price of being in the woods. Lots of kids running around unsupervised, so it seems very safe and über-friendly. Again, I don't know about trying to park here in an RV, but if you want that friendly, RV-park experience, I think you can have a good time here. read more

This is a fantastic location for exploring the area. Bonus; friendly and helpful staff who organize many fun activities, Horseshoes, a pool, a concession stand with a pool table and other games, pancake breakfasts, and a quiet and picturesque setting to return to after a long day of being a tourist. I had no complaints. It's camping folks so don't go expecting a five star hotel experience! Maybe I'm a little old school but I expect to rough it a little when I camp. If you're self-contained the public restrooms aren't an issue. I have a feeling that the new owners - who are young go-getters - are going to really spruce this place up! read more

Terrible campground with poorly maintained bathrooms, pool, and rec halls, all of which were filthy and falling apart. Our campsite was cramped with disgusting trash in the fire pit no one bothered to remove before our stay. Staff is useless and incompetent and the owners are extremely rude. Won't return. Suggest you take your family and your money somewhere else. read more

This is a great place to stay with children. Tons to do for adults as well. Seasonal campers are friendly & helpful. We loved it ! One thing I didn't like is that they have tons of workers riding in carts and one woman was rude to my children on numerous occasions. Other than that great place. read more

Spent a week there with my family of 5. The staff was amazing and extremely friendly-felt like we were part of family. The location was beautiful and very kid-friendly.There were several activities for our children to take part in and at the end of each day they slept well! We consider ourselves to be pretty seasoned campers and were very impressed with not only the quality of the sites but also the level of maintanence and convienent location of the campground. This was truely an experience reminisent of my childhood camping with my grandparents. We cannot wait to go back next year and make more memories! read more

Whispering Pine has wonderful staff and seasonals. They are very inviting and helpful. As well a lot of activities for family. We went there a couple of times and this year we decided to do seasonal. The only things is these moth caterpillars are overwhelming, can't even enjoy eating outside. Now, that they are moth it's much better. But other then that we like the place. read more

Had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend here! We booked last minute when our previous plans fell through. We then had trailer issues and couldn't drive in until sat morning. Needless to say it was not starting off a great vacation for us. Upon arrival we were Escorted to our site but we had a hard time backing in. The owner went and got his tractor to back our trailer in for us! Then proceeded to help us with all our hookups. This was the first sign of the exceptional service! They had left two bundles of wood and fire color packets for the kids. Everytime you passed a worker they said hi and they asked to make sure everything was ok. Clean bathrooms, tons of kids activities, lots if friendly people. We look forward to coming back next month. read more

Overall, less than impressed. The cabins are okay and having AC is a bonus. The staff is nice but the grounds need updating. The bathrooms are atrocious. I wouldn't even take a shower bc they were so gross and not well kept. It's almost impossible to go to the bathroom bc the stalls are so small that your knees hit the door. The pool was also disappointing. For a campground of this size, there should be more than 1 pool! At one point the pool as so packed that you couldn't even move. SO GROSS! The water was cloudy and dirty which made me wonder how often they check the chemical levels. The cabins were the only positive part of our trip. We will be seeking out a different spot next year. read more

We just came back from whispering Pines. We liked this campground a lot. There was a lot for the kids to do and the staff was VERY friendly!! Even when booking, we had a very pleasant experience. My one suggestion to the owners would be for more speed bumps. I was surprise how fast cars travelled through the campground, especially passing by the playground across from the cabins. We look forward to returning in the future! read more

Spent Memorial Weekend here, first visit. Agree with others that roads need to be widened, I know they want trees but they make for a scary ride in and out. But the staff and other campers do make up for that, super friendly, everyone. And the activities were inviting, and everyone seemed to come for them. Liked that they had fundraisers for local organizations, that is a classy touch. read more