Military Campgrounds, recommendations ? - Page 2

woody9 · 03-09-2016, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin & Judy

To use military camp grounds do you need to be active military? retired military, or can family of retired or active military use them. My dad was a Marine 28 years , and brother was USCG 32 years, . Both have since passed. Just wondering if family can use them, I remember camping at some of them with my brother when he was active.

My experience is.. NOT ALL require the DOD affiliation. Some (Ft McCoy, WI for example.) will allow the public in. Just need to check with the specific location.

(speaking of WI, another herd of hidden gems are the county parks! some AWESOME ones there and far better than the state parks imo!

youroo · 03-09-2016, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by maxjr758

100 % disabled Vet was upgraded to 100% this past Sept. Going to hit the road Jun/ July with my wife and see some country side while I still can !
Looking to utilize some of the Base recreation Campgrounds. Any recommendations on best ones, ones to avoid ect.

Your in luck,one of the Top Mil C/G we have been is right in your state,Ft.Rucker,Al.

Youroo!!

NO3putt · 03-09-2016, 06:18 PM

Stayed at many, from AK to FL and between. Many take resverations, and the Navy has a good web site to make resverations at their famcamps.

HESN22 · 03-09-2016, 06:19 PM

Hello ... Are US military campgrounds open to military from other countries ... ie your Northern neighbours. My husband served for almost 35 Yrs and I am still serving.

Thank you

youroo · 03-09-2016, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HESN22

Hello ... Are US military campgrounds open to military from other countries ... ie your Northern neighbours. My husband served for almost 35 Yrs and I am still serving.

Thank you

If your TDY! Youroo!!

Ej1332 · 03-09-2016, 06:50 PM

There's Round Pond campground just a few minutes away from West Point. I don't know if it's for active/retired military but I did use the dump station when the one on post was broken. The climb up the hill can be tough but the place is absolutely beautiful in the fall. It's a great base camp to catch a football game.

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HESN22 · 03-09-2016, 07:04 PM

TDY? Not an acronym I am familiar with in RCAF.

Cheers
Holly

maxjr758 · 03-09-2016, 07:59 PM

Most allow DOD Civlian worker erst, 100% disabled Vet. Most are requiring a DOD ACCESS CARD which can be issued to 100% disabled, ect. I have an appointment the end of the month, with local Air National Guard unit to get my wife, and I access cards. If your mom is still living , might want to call about getting her a Access card, not sure about adult childern, eligibility

SilhouettePenny · 03-09-2016, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HESN22

TDY? Not an acronym I am familiar with in RCAF.

Cheers
Holly

Temporary Duty for the Army

Ncgrandma · 03-09-2016, 08:19 PM

In response to Kevin and Judy you either have to be active, retired military with ID card or sponsored by someone who is and the have to be wit you. We are retired and are sponsoring my son and family at Pelican Point family camp on Cherrypoint Marine Base. Next, we have only used a few military campgrounds so far. Ft. Monroe, VA (now run by civilians), Cherry Point,NC, Little Rock Air Force Base, AR ,FT. Belvoir, VA ( good if you want to be in the DC area) Dam Neck,VA (VA Beach area). These have all been nice campgrounds and price can't be beat, Ft Belvoir is a bit pricy but it is the DC area). I use the Militar campground app and have had no problems. I consider the use of military facilities one of our benefits in retirement.

maxjr758 · 03-09-2016, 08:33 PM

Thanks so much to you all ! Great info from each of you! Airdale I went thru your entire blog last night, you've sir have done a bit of traveling, both in and out of the Navy ! Vince that's absolutely great info for my wife and me, as Jamestown/Williamsburg is on my to go list! And most importantly the info about Disney, as our granddaughter who was born with Spina Bifida and uses a wheelchair would dearly go to Disney! She's 7 now, not bad for a kid Dr's said wouldn't make it to term! I'd love to take her there, and the Half price will make it affordable. I'm working on converting her wagon to balloon tires for a beach trip in June!
Thanks again to all of you and thanks for serving our countru ! !
Max R Shaver Jr.
US NAVY
DEC 79 - MAR 90
HT - 1 E -6

RKNOLA · 03-09-2016, 08:33 PM

We stayed at Foster Creek RV Park in Goose Creek, SC which was nice. Sites are concrete, and level. Road in/around park is wide so easy in/out. It is very centrally located so close to all the Charleston Sites. Everyone at the campground was friendly. Doc, the camp host, is a sweetheart!
Thank you to all that serve or have served. God Bless our US Military!
Karen

Wolverine 1945 · 03-10-2016, 09:55 AM

Does anyone here ever use any of the Army Corps Of Engineers CG ???

mkekflyers · 03-10-2016, 10:00 AM

I found a little free app called C-RV - it lets you do searches of all the states in a map format if you want and then you can drill down to the facility web site, if MWR set one up. I've noticed a few so far, that don't have a very good one or none at all. Not a fancy app but it does get you a start to decide if you want to research a particular FAMCAMP further...

youroo · 03-10-2016, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945

Does anyone here ever use any of the Army Corps Of Engineers CG ???

Yes and they are Open to the Public also!

Youroo!!

**Herk7769** · 03-10-2016, 10:20 AM

If you ever visit Charleston, Foster Creek is way better than Charleston AFB:

U.S. Military Campgrounds and RV Parks - Foster Creek RV Park and Villas

Kings Bay, GA also ROCKS - Don't forget to visit the nuke boat museum!

U.S. Military Campgrounds and RV Parks - Eagle Hammock RV Park

RSchleder · 03-10-2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaDog

I may be wrong but I think you have to be active duty or retired to utilize the military campgrounds, most are on base so you need an ID Card to get entry. I may be wrong.

You are correct on this point. An ID card is a must.

maxjr758 · 03-11-2016, 04:30 AM

For 100% DISABLED VET you can obtain a DOD ACCESS CARD which as the name suggests gives you Access to base amenities such as campgrounds, Px, Exchanges, Commissary, MWR FACILITIES ECT:. I have a appointment end of the month at local Air National Guard to get Access Cards for my wife and me.
One campground in NC I called, require the card to even make a reservation.