Very neat, tidy RV park. It is just across Hwy 98 from the beach and the Gulf. As I write this review, I can see the water out my door. Not much shade; the trees are palm trees and you know how much shade they provide. Sites are pretty level; we had to use a lifter under the front right tire. Nice pool, and it is open at this time of the rear; not always true along this coast. Bathrooms and showers are bright and clean and nice.
Friendly people at the front desk. Gives a 10% Good Sam discount. About 1.5 miles west of Carrabelle.
This state park is to the south of Hwy 98, so there is nothing but sand dunes between your campsite and the water. The sites are large and private. The drive thru sites are very long.
The bathhouse has very spacious showers, with the shower handle on the side wall so you can set it BEFORE you get into the shower. New washers and dryers in each loop. Boardwalk takes you out to the ocean. We couldn't hear the highway, but we could hear the ocean.
Be aware that the gate locks at sunset, so if you are arriving late you need to get the gate code.
The park is very new; a pool is in construction. Showers are huge. Sites are large. Each has a picnic table, fire ring, and barbecue grill. Interior road is paved and sites are concrete. They aren't completely level, however, which is too bad for such a new park. Sits right on Black Creek and has lots of contacts for fishing trips etc. in the Gulf.
Date of Stay:
March, 2012
Rate Paid:
$45.00
3
Feb 2012
Right on the bay
The park is right on the bay with a dock out into the bay. There are 26 sites, but of course only 2 of them are right on the water. There are lots of mature trees. The 2 bathrooms are 'full service'; toilet and shower and sink. One for each sex in the office building up near the entrance. Road and sites are all gravel. Full hookups, concrete patios, wifi, laundry. 30 amp sites (which we use) are cheaper than 50 amp sites. There are 4 levels of sites: bay walk (cheapest), bay view (you can actually see the bay), bayside (closer) and bay front (2 sites). They have monthly rates, but if you want February or March, you have to take January, too.
All sites are back ins. Road is paved, sites are gravel, with grass next to them. Not much shade; only in the morning on the east side and in the evening on the west side. No concrete pad for the picnic table or anything. Lot of people at this time of the year are snowbirds. Pool has water in it but isn't open. Bathrooms are acceptable but nothing special. Gulf State Park is cheaper and better.
This park is more like a private park than a state park. You can stay for more than 2 weeks; in fact, people stay there all winter. There are lots of activities going on at the social center. Good bathroom and laundry facilities. Not much shade. Some sites are located on the lagoon. It's pretty close to the shore.
Lots of changes since we were here 2 years ago. New buildings, including a huge pool that isn't open until April 1st. Huge laundry facility. Nature center. Sites are very ample and price is very reasonable. Lots of bike trails in the park and bike lanes on the roads. Great place to stay.
Lovely national park. Visitor's center has excellent exhibits and short movie on the Gulf Islands National Seashore. A number of trails take you into the bayou.
Sites are all paved and pretty level. All back ins. Each site has water and electricity. Sites range from 30' to 60' in length. Lots of trees. First come, first served.
Bathrooms are acceptable but not exceptional. Can't beat the price; $16 but half that for those with a Golden Age pass.
This park was hit hard by Katrina and lost all of its buildings and lots of trees. But the park has been rebuilt in phases. Phase III, scheduled for 2012, includes the park's camp store, pavilion, laundry facilities, meeting rooms, picnic area, site amenities and Buccaneer Bay Waterpark.
There are 276 sites in all. 149 previous campsites have full-hook ups with paved sites. Royal Cay's 57 sites are gravel. These 206 sites have water, electricity, and sewer. An additional 70 sites are set on a grassy field overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. These sites only have electricity and water services, are open on a limited basis and available by walk-in only. A central dumping station is located a short distance. The bathhouses are new, bright, and very nice. My only hesitation is giving it 5 stars is the lack of shade. There are still many trees standing, but, in the summer, I can't imagine there is much shade.
This park has water water everywhere. There is a 'pond' across from the campgrounds; I'd call it a swamp. A branch of the Calcasieu River runs along the edge of the park. And, as a result, there are lots of mosquitos, even in February. Perhaps it is the mild winter, but I certainly didn't expect 'squiters at this time of the year.
We camped in campground 2. The sites are close together for a state park; more like a private park's siting. There is room for a slideout, but it's snug. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring. Paved road, gravel site, except for the 2 handicapped sites.
Nice restrooms; look new. Weird registration system--we came in without a reservation, but we still had to pay a $6 Reserve America fee in addition to the regular fee!
This is is a mobile home park that couldn't lease out the spaces so it uses whatever available to accommodate RVs. The sites are paved strips wide enough for the wheels with 30 amp electric, water, and sewer at each site. There is a concrete pad that one could use to put their own picnic table, but there is no table provided or fire ring or barbecue grill.
The park was quiet, real quiet. And it is on the edge of town. Pretty casual; we called the phone number given on the office door and were told to pick out a site and put $20 in the mail slot in the morning.
