Seasonal camping thread

[brokenaxle]

we're in northern Mi. in the West Branch area and we pay 1450.00 a year for full hookups and 30 amp electric. Family campground with tons of activities and the campground is on a no wake lake with boat and pontoon slips for an extra charge campground open from May 1st until oct.31. and can store camper there all winter for no charge actually most of them are up on blocks with tires attached yet but some have not moved since the late 60's and early 70's. We pay electric metered and not all sites are seasonal and honey wagon is extra. I have been nominated the head of the fishing assn. and have planted walleye and hybrid gills in the lake the last 5 years. Most of the campers have been there many years and it is like having a second family. We are very close to huron national forest and the Rifle River state recreation area where Fred Bear used to hunt. It was called grousehaven back then.

[brokenaxle]

On another thought how many of you folks are packed and ready to go camping. We open may first and my totes are full fishing poles respooled with new line and most of the food I need is either packed or in my freezer. Counting the days till i load the truck all I have left to do is get my boat ready but it's been too cold with an accumulation of snow today Grrrr !!!! Mounting the battery in the bow and running power wires to the rear of the boat new gerbil pump , cup holders, and rod holders. Also have to paint the trailer they said it's supposed to get up to the 50's by next week I hope so.

[Platokidd]

Originally Posted by brokenaxle

On another thought how many of you folks are packed and ready to go camping.

2.5 weeks to go til the cg turns on the water. (4/15) We could however camp there any time before that for $15 a night.

[Blackrock]

Going to put a new anode in the WH and put some water in the tank and get the plumbing system working. It's time to think about heading out into the AZ mountains for some camping fun.


I have seen a lot of snow birds heading east on I-10 this week so the migration back to their summer feeding grounds has begun.

[realebill]

our campground in Chincoteague,Va. opens April 1st. I will be there bright and early to get things ready for the season. this will be our 8th year with this trailer,but only our 3rd year at this particular campground. for now,the anxiety is killing me......will there be mice,did i remember to winterize everything,any branches fall and damage the roof ????only a few more days until all my anxiety is over ! until then i will have to think other thoughts of a glorious season ahead !

[Wiscampsin]

Originally Posted by realebill

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for now,the anxiety is killing me......will there be mice,did i remember to winterize everything,any branches fall and damage the roof ????

Same thoughts are going thru my head .

[vinmaker]

Originally Posted by brokenaxle

we're in northern Mi. in the West Branch area and we pay 1450.00 a year for full hookups and 30 amp electric. Family campground with tons of activities and the campground is on a no wake lake with boat and pontoon slips for an extra charge campground open from May 1st until oct.31. and can store camper there all winter for no charge actually most of them are up on blocks with tires attached yet but some have not moved since the late 60's and early 70's. We pay electric metered and not all sites are seasonal and honey wagon is extra. I have been nominated the head of the fishing assn. and have planted walleye and hybrid gills in the lake the last 5 years. Most of the campers have been there many years and it is like having a second family. We are very close to huron national forest and the Rifle River state recreation area where Fred Bear used to hunt. It was called grousehaven back then.

Wow. $1,450 is cheap. Here in the Northeast it is $4-$5,000 for a seasonal site.

[Platokidd]

I was putting a list together of things that I needed , had to do and make ready for the camping season in 2 weeks.
Now I just got the word that the cg opens this weekend 2 weeks early
Im so ready mentally, BUT have to expedite the make ready list now and Im feeling a bit behind schedule.

[Wiscampsin]

Great news Platokidd, color me jealous. Have a great opening weekend!

[Iwritecode]

I'm jealous. We are heading out on Friday just to open the trailer up and put the slides out but they won't turn the electric/water on until the 15th.

[sixstring]

We opened up Wednesday. No water as of yet but do have electricity. That's why they make big water jugs. Got to go the crappie are calling.

[Charndog]

Oh man I'm jealous. The waiting at the end is the worst. Enjoy!

[Charndog]

I thought I would ask this under the seasonal section. When parking for the season do you recommend parking on wood, gravel or some type of leaving blocks to prevent tires settling? The site we are moving to has gravel but I'm wondering if I should park on something to keep things level. Our last site we were on concrete which was really nice.

[heavynlori]

We put treated 2x10 under the tires - we are parked seasonal on gravel

[heavynlori]

Originally Posted by Charndog

I thought I would ask this under the seasonal section. When parking for the season do you recommend parking on wood, gravel or some type of leaving blocks to prevent tires settling? The site we are moving to has gravel but I'm wondering if I should park on something to keep things level. Our last site we were on concrete which was really nice.

See response above ⬆️⬆️⬆️

[Wiscampsin]

Originally Posted by heavynlori

We put treated 2x10 under the tires - we are parked seasonal on gravel

We're on 2X10 treated wood too plus a piece of roof shingle between the wood and tires.

[Charndog]

I was thinking the 2x10's but what does the shingle do?

[Wiscampsin]

Originally Posted by Charndog

I was thinking the 2x10's but what does the shingle do?

An old friend told me it separates the rubber from the chemicals in the PT wood. Don't know it the chemicals would actually harm the tires or not but I figured it couldn't hurt.

[EXGMTech]

Just dropped ours off this wknd for the season...weird being there with no leaves on the trees. Lots of plans for the site!

[lgray]

Did not know that this thread was out there. We have a seasonal at Outdoor Resort of America, Melbourne Beach FL. One of the few that you can own, that is on ocean. Paved full resort style amenities. We use block under hydraulic rams, nothing between tires and concrete. Should I?