Category: RV Travel

Field And Stream RV Park – Should You Stay There?

Field & Stream RV Park is located at 7 Dupaw Gould Road in Brookline, NH.

This adorable little RV park is located in the beautiful New Hampshire hills. And it’s loaded with the flavor of New England and all of its beauty.

We were able to visit this gorgeous area during September, actually over the Labor Day weekend. So we experienced the nip of fall in the air and the beauty of the changing leaves.

Field And Steam RV Park Features

The park is easily accessed by any size rig. And there are plenty of main roads leading into it from all directions.

Although this is a small park with only 54 sites, it is well laid out and extremely clean.

Click here to view the Field And Stream RV Park website and map

And it does accommodate travelers during all four seasons. This is very unique for RV parks in this area.

Like many other RV campgrounds, there are some long term campers in the park. But they also have RV sites available for those who pass through the area too.

All of the campsites appear to be pretty level and can handle almost any size rig. They all have both 50 and 30 amp electric, as well as water, sewer, and wifi. And many sites are also cable ready.

We found the staff to be quite helpful, making sure to help us get our bigger rig into
our campsite.

They also offer propane fill-ups for your LP tanks too. We were glad to take advantage of that provision while we stayed there.

And the bath houses and laundry rooms were immaculate and very reasonably priced.

Although they don’t offer tons of amenities, they do have a fishing pond, and a playground for the kids. And of course a nice place for your furry friends to run around too.

Field And Stream RV Park hiking trails

They also have a hiking trail that flanks a fairly large lake and is very pretty to walk. In fact, the area is loaded with hiking opportunities for those who are nature lovers.

Quite frankly, with all the beauty surrounding you and the gorgeous scenic drives, there is more than enough to keep you busy.

Nearby Shopping And Facilities

But seeing that the park is out in the countryside, is civilization anywhere nearby? Oh my goodness yes!!

Nashua, NH is only about a half hour away and it has all of your major stores there. For instance, Walmart, Costco, Sam’s, Aldi, Shaw’s, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and others.

And just a side note, New Hampshire is tax freeโ€ฆ. what a plus!!

But if you want to get even closer to things, Boston is only about 1 hour away. And it
offers so many things you can’t even begin to cover it all.

Field And Stream RV Park nearby lakes

So, the park’s location offers a lot of beauty with lots of shopping availability very close by. A win, win situation!!!

How about cell phone and internet reception? Although it was not exceptional, our Sprint service took care of all of our calling and texting needs.

Our AT&T hotspot did fine for internet access too. We did not have exceptional upload and download speeds, but we had enough to work and stream all that we needed.

Our Conclusion

So what was our final thoughts about this park???

It was a nice, quiet, well maintained little park nestled in the middle of a gorgeous
part of New Hampshire. It handled all of our needs and gave us a taste of New England at its finest.

I guess the only thing that would be considered a downside for some would be the lack of amenities as was mentioned.

But this was not a major problem for us though and we would definitely give this park a 4.8 rating.

Thanks to all at Field & Stream for making our stay in your area WONDERFUL!!!!!

Thousand Trails Orlando RV Resort – Our Review And Experience

Thousand Trails Orlando RV Resort is located at 2110 Thousand Trails Blvd, Clermont, FL

Oh my what a wonderful RV park!!! We thoroughly enjoyed our time there as we stayed twice during our time in Florida this year.

And although this is a Thousand Trails Park, they also offer sites just by booking online.

For a regular site which includes electric water, and sewer, they start around $70 a night. However, if you want a 50 amp hookup, sometimes there is a $5 a night upcharge.

Of course, these charges do not apply if your site is reserved through the Thousand Trails system though.

Click here to view the Thousand Trails Orlando Park Map

Thousand Trails Orlando RV Resort Accessibility

First off, let’s just say that Thousand Trails Orlando RV Resort is an easy park to get to. Located right off Route 27 in Claremont, it is a straight shot up US 27 after getting off I-4 at the Davenport exit.

During that 15 to 20 minute drive, you will pass many stores that could be extremely
handy for handling any purchases you may need to make while camping there.

There are Publix grocery stores, Walmarts, eating establishments, and many others. In fact, there is a Publix located at the next light on Route 27, right after your turn into the campground.

The entrance and the ability to navigate through this park is good for smaller RVs and also the big boys. We saw plenty of both and it was accommodating to everyone who came in. And you can’t say this about all RV parks.

Secondly, if you are looking for a location that is a short drive to sightseeing, including Disneyworld, this is your place.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is located just a little over 12 miles from the RV park. So if you are a Disney fan, this is a super place to stay!

As far as other things in the area, there are way too many to mention. But let’s just say that it is the perfect place to visit the many things the Orlando area has to offer.

The RV Resort Features

But what is the Thousand Trails Orlando RV Resort really like? Super nice! It is very large. They just opened a brand new RV area in late November, and now there are well over 1,000 sites.

When we first arrived at the guard shack, we were greeted by a very friendly and helpful employee. They made sure that we had a little direction on how the park is laid out.

This is important because the park is BIG, really BIG!! But the staff is eager to help so that you can head in a direction that would be the most helpful for you.

And we have to say that the sites in this park are generally well laid out. Of course, there is definitely an older section of the park.

But they are working to upgrade the older sites with more gravel or even concrete pads. Even so, most of these sites are generally pretty level.

But let me tell you the new section of the park is really fantastic!!! It boasts asphalt roads, concrete driveway and pads, picnic tables and plenty of room between sites.

Campsites in the new section of the RV resort

And the newer section also has spots that back up to trees and even a couple of ponds.

In fact, we came in the day after they opened this section of the park. And we got a beautiful spot right on a pond!

Thousand Trails Orlando RV Resort pond

We Enjoyed The Beauty Of This Park

We enjoyed the sun setting over the pond and sand hill cranes strutting through our site. And there was even gopher turtles with habitats that are protected by the park employees.

It was such a restful relaxing place to stay, and we loved it!!!

There is also a beautiful lake that you can walk down to that has a fishing pier. And there was a bench that we enjoyed daily at the end of that pier.

Sitting there, we were able to sit and drink up the beauty of Lake Hancock.

Fishing pier on Lake Hancock

And certain times of the day are very special there too. In the evening, we enjoyed the soft lapping of the lake. And the hawks and owls begin calling to each other.

It transports you to the way Florida used to be many years ago, quiet and restful. It was truly a beauty we enjoyed almost everyday.

The Park Staff Is Very Helpful

As always in Florida though, the weather is constantly changing. And we found ourselves facing a hurricane that was coming up the west Florida coast.

In fact, its path was right where we needed to drive for our next destination. And we became very worried to make the drive through that kind of bad weather.

So we decided to check with the park management to see if we could extend our stay until this bad weather passed by. Happily, they were more than happy to work with us, and within minutes our stay was extended.

Their support was fast, efficient, and they were very understanding. You certainly can’t ask for more when you are dealing with a tense situation.

They solved our dilemma in no time. Thanks so much for all you did for us guys!!!

Thousand Trails RV Resort Amenities

But what about amenities in the park? While we were there, they had just finished upgrading the pool and the surrounding areas.

The clubhouse is big and has a well stocked camp store in it and a mail room that is like none we have ever seen. You can receive mail, UPS parcels, FedEx packages, and can drop off letters to be mailed as well.

It was really a well run operation. We were impressed because many RV parks and resorts don’t offer that kind of service. Even those in the Thousand Trails system.

The trash is located in only one area of the park. And a compactor is used to take care of the trash that a park this big generates daily.

It was a plus because noisy trash trucks were not running through the park in the early morning hours.

And sprinkled through the park are bath houses and a few laundry rooms that we used as well. We found them to be clean and neat.

However, we thought the laundry was a bit expensive at $3 a load for both wash and dry. If that is not for you, don’t worry, there are laundromats nearby that we understand are cheaper.

And there are other park amenities like mini-golf, bocce ball, shuffleboard, etc. And they are kept in good shape for your enjoyment if you wish.

Connectivity At The Resort

Being that the park is in a fairly urban area, cell phone coverage was certainly very good. Both T-Mobile and Sprint worked well, and our AT&T hotspot brought in a very strong signal.

There is wifi in this park, except in the D section. And they make sure you are aware of this before you head out to find your campsite.

Thousand Trails Orlando RV Resort – Our Conclusion

There is just so much good to say about this park. Frankly, we wish all Thousand Trails parks were run like this one.

We have to say that Thousand Trails Orlando RV Resort is maintained very well overall. And they also continue to upgrade and improve the park on a regular basis.

Their staff is friendly and accommodating. And they work hard to help take care of the wildlife in the park. That was truly unique, and we appreciated their efforts in this area.

Would we return to Thousand Trails Orlando???? In a heartbeat.

So the next time through the area we will definitely take some time to stay at this park again.

Our ratingโ€ฆ4.8 stars!!! Thanks to Thousand Trails and the staff for an awesome stay both times we were there!

Azalea Acres RV Park – Our Camping Experience And Review

Azalea Acres RV Park is located at 27450 Glass Rd in Robertsdale AL

This delightful little park is located just 1 1/2 miles right off the I-10. You can find it between the 2 larger cities of Mobile, AL and Pensacola, FL. This makes it about a 30 mile drive to each.

And just a short drive away are some of the best beaches located on the Gulf of Mexico. Unfortunately, we didn’t stay long enough to explore them (we stayed just one night). But it would be something we would definitely do if we came through the area again.

Azalea Acres RV Park Features

This clean little park has 66 sites that offer both 50 and 30 amp electric, water and sewer.

Visit the Azalea Acres RV Park website by clicking here

The sites are level for the most part and many offer pull through sites with concrete pads and of course, picnic tables.

Our Azalea Acres RV Park campsite

There are some long term residents that live in the park. But there are also many sites for those who want to spend a much shorter period of time.

They offer weekly and monthly rates as well as daily rates. And it was very nice to take advantage of the Good Sam discount when we stayed there too.

Azalea Acres RV Park Management

The management was extremely nice and helpful. They let you know when you make the reservation that there are two ways to access their park when you come.

There is a route for rigs under 38 feet and a different way for bigger rigs.

That’s because there is an extremely sharp turn on one of the roads to get to their park. And they did not want anyone to have an issue trying to navigate it.

We definitely used the road that was for the larger rigs since our rig is 39 feet long. And, sure enough we had no issue at all getting to the park.

They also asked us to call as we were exiting the I-10, which we did. And they met us at
the entrance and escorted us to our site.

They did everything they could to acquaint us with the park, and were extremely hospitable.

Thanks so much guys!!!

Park Amenities And Activities

The park offered a laundry room, bath house and club house. We didn’t use these facilities because of our short stay.

But given the cleanliness of this park, we think they would have been very usable too.

The park does offer a few activities. And given the limitations of COVID, they did the very best they could during our stay.

Of course, we noticed they had offered more activities in the past when COVID was not around.

There are not many amenities such as a pool or children’s playground. But they did offer a dog walk and nearby we found some goats that let us know they were there.

Our visit by a goat at Azalea Acres RV Park

In fact, we had a wandering goat come by our site and visit us when we arrived. What a welcoming committee!!!!

How was connectivity???? Well, the park did offer free wifi which was very nice for its guests.

We did not need to use this option because of our AT&T hot spot. It gave us very adequate download and upload speeds on our site. And our phones which are on the T-Mobile network worked well also.

Our Conclusion

So how would we rate our stay at the Azalea Acres RV Park? We would give it 4 stars.

The park is located in a more remote area. So for some, it may not be a place you would want to stay for an extended time. Also if you are looking for amenities, as was mentioned, there aren’t many.

But if you are looking for a nice, clean, quiet place to stay for a night or two while traveling, we would definitely recommend this RV park.

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