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Sat, 19 September 2015 14:25  |
David Gardner
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So, Jim Bounds group is just about finished with the restoration of my 23 ft Birchaven. Some of you may recognize or remember it as “Chauncy” on Jims COOP website.
I will be flying back next week to help with the final detailing, and of course I will be doing a few close in test trips around the Orlando area before I head off to the West Coast. Once I leave Orlando, I am planning on taking a leisurely 6 to 8 weeks for my return trip, bringing the coach back to California. I hope to keep you all posted on my trip and adventures. This will be my first major cross country trip and am a bit apprehensive, but that’s another story. I do have my “Black List” handy. smile emoticon
Right now I am looking for suggestions for campgrounds / destinations that you all have liked in your journeys. Since it is getting close to winter, I’ll be taking a southern route, but am also deviating from the south to hit some locations mid america if the weather permits. Though I have many destinations already in mind, I am also looking to what others have found that would be fun to add to my list.
I’d like to spend about half of my time “off the grid” so am also looking for federal lands, parks etc. where I can use my “senior” America the beautiful pass. Also, I am a semi professional photographer, so Kodak photo opportunity points and locations (I’m sure many of you remember those signs) would be greatly appreciated.
Please don’t be reticent to through out ideas for me, as this is going to be my first amazing adventure in my new coach.
Regards to all
David Gardner
23’ Birchaven side bath. “Chauncy”
Oxnard Shores Ca.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Campground / trip suggestions, Southern US [message #287568 is a reply to message #287567] |
Sat, 19 September 2015 15:49  |
Carl S.
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David,
If you're going to take I-10 across Texas, NM, and AZ, there are several places I could recommend:
San Antonio has the River Walk and the missions (including the Alamo). A nice place to stay there is: http://www.travelersworldrvresort.com/
fredericksburg, TX has the Nimitz War of the Pacific Museum and several nice RV parks.
El Paso, TX has a nice State Park a little to the Northeast of town: http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/hueco-tanks
In New Mexico there is City of Rocks NW of Deming (dry camping): http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/cityofrocksstatepark.html
Also, Silver City, NM is a nice place to visit with several nice RV parks. Our favorite is south of town nand back about 7 miles of mountain (well maintained ) dirt road: http://burromountain.wix.com/burrohomestead
Further along in AZ is Chiricahua National Monument, SE of Willcox: http://www.nps.gov/chir/index.htm (Dry camping)
A few miles west is Triangle T Ranch in Dragoon: http://azretreatcenter.com/ (Dry camping or full hookups
Tombstone also has several nice RV parks but is a bit of a tourist trap. (Nothing wrong with that, really)
Sierra Vista has Steve Ferguson and many other nice sites.
Tucson Has LOTS of attractions that I could fill you in on if you are interested along with a couple of State and County parks. You may want to look into a membership to Passport America. Member parks offer 1/2 price camping and a trip like you are talking about can save you the membership fee several times over.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Campground / trip suggestions, Southern US [message #287570 is a reply to message #287568] |
Sat, 19 September 2015 17:40 |
tphipps
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If you are into a beach stop, Buccaneer State Park in Louisiana is a great place. All new sites and bath houses. Total rebuild after Hurricanes destroyed the old park.
Coming I-10, heading West, in Fl, exit 142 has the cheapest gas in the entire State.
Next cheap gas is Mississippi, I paid $1.76 this past week. Go see New Orleans, there is an expensive campground downtown that gets you very close to the French Quarter. Pricey, but I hear that it is worth the money for location, location, location.
City of Lafayette operates a city RV park that is just off I-10 and very reasonable ($15?).
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] Campground / trip suggestions, Southern US [message #287597 is a reply to message #287570] |
Sat, 19 September 2015 23:57 |
B B
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Location: Mississippi Coast
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Buccaneer State Park is in Waveland, Mississippi.
Boomtown Casino in Biloxi has recently opened their campground. Hollywood a Casino in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi has a campground. These costs more than Buccaneer.
> Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2015 16:40:08 -0600
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
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> If you are into a beach stop, Buccaneer State Park in Louisiana is a great place. All new sites and bath houses. Total rebuild after Hurricanes
> destroyed the old park.
> Coming I-10, heading West, in Fl, exit 142 has the cheapest gas in the entire State.
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> Next cheap gas is Mississippi, I paid $1.76 this past week. Go see New Orleans, there is an expensive campground downtown that gets you very close to
> the French Quarter. Pricey, but I hear that it is worth the money for location, location, location.
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> City of Lafayette operates a city RV park that is just off I-10 and very reasonable ($15?).
> Tom, MS II
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| Re: [GMCnet] Campground / trip suggestions, Southern US [message #287604 is a reply to message #287565] |
Sun, 20 September 2015 01:30 |
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USAussie
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David,
Here's a couple of suggestions:
New Orleans: French Quarter: Stay at the French Quarter RV Resort, not cheap but walking distance to Bourbon St.
http://www.fqrv.com/
Houston: Johnson Space Center (JSC): Stay at the Marina Bay RV resort, also not cheap but walking distance (1.2 miles) to the Kemah
Boardwalk. You would have to drive to JSC.
http://www.marinabayrvresort.com/
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
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From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of David Gardner
Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2015 5:25 AM
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Subject: [GMCnet] Campground / trip suggestions, Southern US
So, Jim Bounds group is just about finished with the restoration of my 23 ft Birchaven. Some of you may recognize or remember it as
"Chauncy" on Jims COOP website.
I will be flying back next week to help with the final detailing, and of course I will be doing a few close in test trips around the
Orlando area before I head off to the West Coast. Once I leave Orlando, I am planning on taking a leisurely 6 to 8 weeks for my
return trip, bringing the coach back to California. I hope to keep you all posted on my trip and adventures. This will be my first
major cross country trip and am a bit apprehensive, but that's another story. I do have my "Black List" handy. smile emoticon
Right now I am looking for suggestions for campgrounds / destinations that you all have liked in your journeys. Since it is getting
close to winter, I'll be taking a southern route, but am also deviating from the south to hit some locations mid america if the
weather permits. Though I have many destinations already in mind, I am also looking to what others have found that would be fun to
add to my list.
I'd like to spend about half of my time "off the grid" so am also looking for federal lands, parks etc. where I can use my "senior"
America the beautiful pass. Also, I am a semi professional photographer, so Kodak photo opportunity points and locations (I'm sure
many of you remember those signs) would be greatly appreciated.
Please don't be reticent to through out ideas for me, as this is going to be my first amazing adventure in my new coach.
Regards to all
David Gardner
23' Birchaven side bath. "Chauncy"
Oxnard Shores Ca.
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Campground / trip suggestions, Southern US [message #287617 is a reply to message #287604] |
Sun, 20 September 2015 10:00 |
Scott Nutter
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Hi David, hopefully this link on Texas campground works! Scott. http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/texas
There are a lot of state parks for dry camping also.
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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