South | Campground of the Week

07 Apr

Campground #22: Lazydays RV Resort near Tampa, Florida

Lazydays RV Resort Tampa FLorida

You may have seen it on TV, but this week Keith and Tia Sims are taking us behind the scenes at Lazydays RV Resort located about 15 miles east of Tampa, Florida.

Lazydays in Florida is the closest thing you can get to an RV village, hosting a huge dealership, service center, and camping supply store in addition to the campground. You will want to make reservations far in advance if you will be visiting during the Florida RV Supershow that takes place nearby in January.

In addition to the pool, tennis courts, and playground, Keith and Tia enjoyed the meal vouchers that are provided to all campers. You will have to listen to hear them share the very best campsite in the entire campground…

Pet lovers rejoice–the doggie playgrounds are top notch!

What else did they explore in the area?

Legoland
Clearwater Marine Aquarium Museum of Science and Industry
Ybor City
Tampa beaches

The Tampa Bay City Pass will help you save money if you are going to check out a lot of the area attractions.

Good eats?

Columbia Restaurant
Charley’s Steak House

17 Mar

Campground #19: Bear Creek RV Park and Campground in Asheville, North Carolina

On this episode of Campground of the Week, Jeremy and Alexandra from the Vandyvagabonds.com share a review of Bear Creek RV Park and Campground located in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina. Nestled in western North Carolina in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is a favorite destination for many travelers offering a rare mix of craft breweries, live mountain music, boutique shopping, foodie favorites, and exciting outdoor culture. Basically, Asheville has something for everyone.

Campground Review #18: Nashville KOA in Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville KOA in Nashville, Tennessee

On episode #18 of Campground of the Week, Keith and Tia Sims give us a fantastic review of their favorite place to stay when visiting Nashville, Tennessee. The Nashville KOA has rebranded as a Resort, so it has all the activities and amenities that you would expect from the top KOAs around the country.

Campground #16: Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Luray, Virginia

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Luray Virginia

On Episode #16 of Campground of the Week, our northeastern correspondents, Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi, give a complete review of Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Luray, Virginia.

This is the very first Jellystone that Jeremy and Stephanie ever visited, and they were blown away by the resort experience. This is the type of campground that has virtually every activity and amenity that you can imagine. Added bonus? It is just five miles away from the stunning Shenandoah National Park.

Jellystone Luray Virginia

In this episode, Jeremy and Stephanie highlight the following campground details:

Printed daily schedule with organized activities ranging from team sports to crafts to story time.
Many opportunities to visit and spend time with the characters, from the morning flag rising to story time.
Multiple bounce pillows and pools/splash pads, creating uncrowded recreation spaces.
No additional charge for most of the campground activities, including paddle boats, mini golf, and water slide.
Amazing customer service.
Complete discussion of site details including the pros and cons of different campsite areas and options.

You will also hear about their favorite area attractions:

Shenandoah National Park, with details on favorite hikes and visitor’s center exhibits.
Luray Caverns, with insider details on when to visit and what extras to explore.
Rafting and Tubing with Shenandoah River Outfitters or Downriver Canoe

Jeremy and Stephanie adore great road food joints, and they highly recommend:

Shenandoah National Park is one of our country’s great RV destinations, and Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Luray, Virginia is a wonderful base camp that offers families resort-like amenities next door to countless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Definitely a win for RVing families.

Have any other recommendations for this area? Leave a comment below! Or head over to our RVFTA forum, where you will find great discussions on RV travel happening everyday.

31 Dec

Campground #8: Smoky Mountain Premier RV Resort in Cosby, Tennessee

In Campground of the Week Episode #8, Keith and Tia Sims review a new Good Sam campground, the Smoky Mountain Premier RV Resort in Cosby, Tennessee which recently won Tennessee Campground of the Year.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is our country’s most visited NPS site, and there is no shortage of wonderful camping options. So what makes the Smoky Mountain Premier RV Resort stand out from the rest?

Customer service, for starters. Listen as Keith and Tia describe the warm welcome and hospitality they experienced during their stay. They also talk about the amenities available right now…and the ones that are coming in the near future as the campground develops further.

Of course, Keith and Tia highlight some of the amazing activities available in this popular region.

Let us know if you have stayed at this campground, or if you are planning a visit in the future. You can also leave any recommendations for area attractions in the comments below.

See you at the campground!

10 Dec

Campground #4: Beverly Beach Camptown RV Resort, Florida

On Campground of the Week #4, our Southern correspondents Keith and Tia Sims are reviewing Beverly Beach Camptown RV Resort in Flagler Beach, Florida.

beverly beach camptown rv resort florida

This private campground, located directly on white sands of the Florida Atlantic Coast, is a Good Sam member and a wonderful destination for either a family vacation or a romantic getaway.

Keith and Tia recommend splurging on the premier Oceanfront sites, but there are also more affordable options in Camper’s Village, the sites located on the other side of Highway A1A.