Favorite MWR Site for camping!

[CaptnJohn]

Originally Posted by D W

I've been to quite a few, Navy, Army & Air Force and all had a maximum allowable stay of 30 days unless you're on official orders, TDY, PCS etc.

I have been to quite a few. Some have been in the same site a year or more. The CG at Youngstown Oh -- check the photo and see 100# propane tanks as the owners are rarely there. 3 of 5 pull thru are never open, units never move. Far from the only CG either. There are a few that permit up to 180 days to all.

[CYAH OUT THERE!]

Originally Posted by catfish1953

Ok just checking in trying to find the best MWR Famcamps and cost per day if you have it. I have found several small sites that were not on bases/post etc...

Apache Flats RV Resort On Ft. Huachuca in Sierra Vista Arizona. We had a great shady spot here. Nice base. Good facilities. Beautiful sunsets!

[CYAH OUT THERE!]

Originally Posted by catfish1953

Ok just checking in trying to find the best MWR Famcamps and cost per day if you have it. I have found several small sites that were not on bases/post etc...

Okay I’m done. Sorry so many separate messages but I had to go through my photos to jog my memory of the places we’ve stayed. Probably missed some.
Check out this web site. You can get their newsletters.

https://www.militarycampgrounds.us

[lablover]

Originally Posted by hshaynes

Go to App Store and down load UC Military Camp Grounds app

Ditto and along with that, download UC Public Campgrounds app. Since we only stay in public campgrounds it is all we need. Includes SP, NF, NP, rec areas, COE, BLM, municipal and city parks. There may be a small fee for UC public campgrounds app but it is priceless to us. We are on our 3rd cross country trip and have not been disappointed yet.

[CaptnJohn]

Originally Posted by CYAH OUT THERE!

Okay I’m done. Sorry so many separate messages but I had to go through my photos to jog my memory of the places we’ve stayed. Probably missed some.
Check out this web site. You can get their newsletters.

https://www.militarycampgrounds.us

Notice the Donate button too, Drop him a few as it takes tie and money to run the site. Famcamps do not advertise.

[CYAH OUT THERE!]

Originally Posted by CaptnJohn

Notice the Donate button too, Drop him a few as it takes tie and money to run the site. Famcamps do not advertise.

Thanks for saying that...will do!!!

[bubbles]

Originally Posted by Witch Doctor

What State? I like Pensacola NAS tops and then in Virginia Oceans at the annex in Virginia beach. I do love the Thunderbirds, if you there before they go on tour. Plus the big AF museum. On the water. Then also in Jacksonville, they have 2 I like may port there, on the water to.

I believe if one wants to see the Thunderbirds before they go on tour one would have to be at Nellis AFB Nevada. One might get a glimpse of the Blue Angels if at Pensacola though.

[bubbles]

Originally Posted by CYAH OUT THERE!

El Centro California has Palm Oasis RV Park on El Centro NAF, CA Nice place. Home of the Blue Angels. Super area to explore!!

Actually, Pensacola NAS Florida is home to the Blue Angels. El Centro is the winter training base though.

[bubbles]

On the Air Force Academy, Peregrine Pines Famcamp is pretty nice if ever in the Colorado Springs area.

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by bubbles

Actually, Pensacola NAS Florida is home to the Blue Angels. El Centro is the winter training base though.

Yes, this is true, but they don't move to California until March if I'm correct, that is why I go in January. They practice daily when in Pensacola. They also break in the replacement pilots there from there new rotation of 2 years. I have tons of pictures of them on there tar Mac before they leave for the home winter base.

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by Witch Doctor

Yes, this is true, but they don't move to California until March if I'm correct, that is why I go in January. They practice daily when in Pensacola. They also break in the replacement pilots there from there new rotation of 2 years. I have tons of pictures of them on there tar Mac before they leave for the home winter base.

Here ya go January in Pensacola

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by Witch Doctor

Here ya go January in Pensacola Attachment 201421

I go normally Dec and Jan. Great famcamp.

[spock123]

Originally Posted by CaptnJohn

I have been to quite a few. Some have been in the same site a year or more. The CG at Youngstown Oh -- check the photo and see 100# propane tanks as the owners are rarely there. 3 of 5 pull thru are never open, units never move. Far from the only CG either. There are a few that permit up to 180 days to all.

Yea I was disappointed in the new campground rules at FT Fisher In Kure Beach North Carolina, now you can stay there six months at a time plus clubs can rent the campsites in the off season and you only need one ID card. I have heard at Camp Lejeune Marine base (Onslow Beach) gives a discount in the off season. I don’t mind it to bad but all the sites get hogged up. But nowadays it seems like it’s all about the money

[CYAH OUT THERE!]

We’re at Belton Lake Outdoor Rec Area at Ft. Hood Texas. This place is awesome!!

[CYAH OUT THERE!]

Not sure why 2 of each photo

[Fluffywhitedogs]

Originally Posted by CYAH OUT THERE!

Not sure why 2 of each photo

It always does that to me too. Looks like 2 but then shows as just 1 after a bit

[D W]

Originally Posted by spock123

Yea I was disappointed in the new campground rules at FT Fisher In Kure Beach North Carolina, now you can stay there six months at a time plus clubs can rent the campsites in the off season and you only need one ID card. I have heard at Camp Lejeune Marine base (Onslow Beach) gives a discount in the off season. I don’t mind it to bad but all the sites get hogged up. But nowadays it seems like it’s all about the money

MWR has always been about the money. They are a Non-appropriated Fund Activity. Other than salaries and real estate they receive no money from the Defense Budget. They do receive payments from AAFES, NEX and MCEX, but for the most part they must generate their own funds. Overall, the value they offer is pretty good compared to the private sector.

[spock123]

Originally Posted by D W

MWR has always been about the money. They are a Non-appropriated Fund Activity. Other than salaries and real estate they receive no money from the Defense Budget. They do receive payments from AAFES, NEX and MCEX, but for the most part they must generate their own funds. Overall, the value they offer is pretty good compared to the private sector.

So I guess you are saying it’s alright to rent to non veterans and let people hog up all the sites in the off season

[D W]

Originally Posted by spock123

So I guess you are saying it’s alright to rent to non veterans and let people hog up all the sites in the off season

That's not at all what I said. What you have to realize is that it is the prerogative of that Post or Base Commander to extend privileges (key word here), to DOD Civilians assigned to that installation.

[hshaynes]

It would be great if someone at DoD would have guts enough to make it regulatory the the max time limit at any one camp ground be 30 days then find a new home, not a new spot. Way too many homesteaders at many bases/posts.