[rheavn]

David,
In looking for a park every one has their own expectation and desires. We have found that most of the federal parks are old and haven't been updated. We visited them all many years ago. We now stay outside the federal parks & drive in to visit. We do use some state parks, some Corp of Engineers parks and some city & county parks too. We have to be selective due to the height. Our coach is 13'3" and many parks only trim trees to 12' or less. We have found the height is much more restrictive than the length. Our selection of parks has changed over the years as we have gone from a 23' to a 27' to a 32' to a 40' and now 45'. Lots of nice parks out there--both public & private. The most useful tool I have found to find a park we like is this web site----http://www.rvparkreviews.com/.

Hope this helps..............................

[MarkofSJC]

Here's my ten cents...

CA
Indio-Palm Desert - Motorcoach Country Club Absolutely amazing. See more at http://www.motorcoachcc.com/ (Newell Corp. owns two spots - last time I drove through, there must have been 35+ Newells there!)

Across the street there's another wonderful resort that's just a step down...but can't remember the name (directly across the street)

[qcj]

In east Texas, Carthage RV campground can handle 45' coaches very well. We have stayed there twice and there is more than enough room to park your tow in front of you coach. All concrete level spots. Carthage,TX. Chappell

[ron skeen]

            I am on the road and staying in Boulder City, NV at the Canyon Trails RV Park. I have stayed at four other location in the Las Vegas area and this is the most accommodating park I stayed in. The park has been in the same family since built in the 80's. Very reasonable less than 200 a wk and the lots were big enough for all of my stuff.

[rheavn]

Here is another 45 foot friendly park. Blacktop roads, concrete pads. Full hookups with 50 amp power. Very nice pool.

Missouri:
Worlds of Fun RV Park-Kansas City

[lbrachfe]

Buckhorn in Kerrville, Texas.... Outdoor Resorts in Newport , Oregon..... are two more good ones. We have stayed at dozens of good parks for 45' coaches. Just message me for a location as we kept a journal and logged these for several years until we got lazy and had enough good locations around the country

[rheavn]

Here are four additional 45 foot friendly rv parks that we visited on a recent trip to the N/E.

Illinois:
Cedarbrook RV Park-Mulberry Grove This is a good overnight stop just off I-70. Gravel pull-thrus, modern hookups & nice, small pool.

Ohio:
Cardinal Center Campground Good overnight spot just off I-71. Very long gravel pull-thrus, modern hookups & nice indoor pool. Some traffic noise from interstate.
Indian Creek-Geneva on the Lake Destination park w/limited sites. Modern & clean laundry. Adult & child pools.

New York:
Villages at Turning Stone-Verona Nice destination resort that is part of a casino complex. Located just off I-90. Downside is untrimmed trees.

[les korcala]

Here are few RV Resorts we have stayed on our 14 months now jurney around US
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Arizona
We have stayed in several places near Gold canyon, Mesa and Lazy days , Tucson, Lazy Days we heard all night long ambulance, police, train, plains flying low since there is pima air force base, lots of crime in the area of the campground! I wanted to drop 6000$ for radiator replacements , talk to the lazy days repair one day and they never get back to me again!! my gain their loss! we later had our radiator taking care of by Leo ( Tom's Mechanic in Mesa )

all of them ware your typical winterizing spots : elbow to elbow , dusty, windy and super hot with so much noise ! I would never go back there!

The best place we found was in small town of Oro Valley outside of Tucson its name is Catalina State park beautiful setting in High Desert with upscale town of Oro Valley , many retires live there and roads are brand new , the whole town is like was build yesterday! Biosphere -2 is in town of Oracle and must see!!

Park is limited to only 2 weeks stay and has 50 amps but no sewer hook ups! so u have to empty yor tank and just make loop around the park ( it has dump station ) this park faces biggest mountain around 9600 feet Mount Lemon , you cat take drive some 26 miles up to the top of it , its starts with 4-5 different zones, from cactus,pine to aspen trees and there ia small ski resort at the top !!!
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Montana
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Nugget RV Park Saint Regis , MT

One of the nicest RV Resorts we found in MT ! right close to Saint Regis river & Clark Fork river , Big Sites, pool, close to town and about some 40 acres of beautiful rolling therein mixed in forest and meadows.

Jelly Stone RV park outside Missoula

Big Rig friendly some lots are not super level, great gateway to Glacier National Park and Bison National Refuge

Ennis RV Village Ennis, MT

Great RV park with large lots perfect if you are heading up to Yellowstone
Like to see Ghost towns and mining towns of Virginia City and its on the way to Yellowstone, right on the property they have 4 stars restaurant called Continental Divide make sure eat there, you be amazed!!
If you fly fish Madison river is the top trout stream in the world also Ennis lake has huge rainbows and browns.

Spring Creek Campground Big Timber, MT

Again very beautiful setting in park like with two fishing ponds , green grass and some cabins sits right on Boulder River remotely set , looks like little tight way to get in short dirt section with small bridge crossing creek, but when u get there is simply amazing , away from everything!
some 6 miles away your neighbors are Batman ( M Keaton) Ted Turner and more celebrities , that means many , many acres of free land and with lots of wildlife! Big Timber is not far from Livingstone and Bozeman, MT


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Idaho

Buffalo Run Resort Island Park , ID about 35 miles from Yellowstone
this park is in nice setting again, in world class trout river Henry's Fork
Harriman park sone 16,000 acres was donated by MR: Harriman to the people of Idaho and its very scenic, famous super Volcano happened there, Owners cook amazing pizza and great coffee for you Island Park has the Longest Main St in the world !! some 30 miles long!
Also if you do ATV its for you mecca around the lakes etc,,
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Wyoming

Long Horn Resort Dubois, WY

Its sits in Wind river Valley right on Wind River amazing setting with beautiful views of 12,000 foot peaks
Big campground with lots of huig cottonwood trees ,it has cabins
Town of Dubois, is home to national Big Horn Sheep Museum, has local weekly rodeo, great few eat places , only one main street very remote
Lots of alpine lakes and small streams around , we stayed for month there and love it! daily trip will take you to Yellowstone ( 80 miles ) and 70 miles to Tetons national park as well as town of Jackson Hole, great for ATV riding , make sure visit Brooks lake & Ring lake area! you wont believe the beauty they have!!!

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California

Lake Casitas Cunty Park in town of Lake Casitas

Beautiful setting this park has all, bird watching, water sports ( no swimming ) its drinking water for Ventura County its about 13 miles from Ventura ( beach ) and only 4 miles from great town of Ojai ( many great restaurants there ) This park has many phases , so drive first and pick your best site! we stayed there for 2 months and love it!

Motor Coach Country Club Indio, CA

I am sure many people know this resort its like #1 in US
We own the lot there and stay every winter 2-3 months there!

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Oregon

Valley of the Rouge State Park Rouge River, OR

Beautiful huge park ( over 100 acres ) with bike paved trail to town of Rouge River 6 miles out and back fallows the Rouge river
Very space friendly park if you are tired or need few days in the woods , its right next to Highway but it was not so bad noise ways

Armitage Park Eugene, OR

We ware surprised by this smaller park , it was very nice and quiet and close to everything around this great Oregon city, very green and clean County park

Champoeg State Park Saint Paul, OR

Another Gem and surprise! huge grren park set of I 5 several miles , close to the wine country, we went each day and tour different wineries in beautiful hill side settings, very space friendly with lots of great walking in the park
Lost of small farm country roads around the area !!

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Colorado

Mountain Views Resort Creede, CO

We are staying in another gem high quality campground right outside of small mountain town of Creede, CO at high elevation 8600 feet right on Rio Grande River surrounding by 12,000 foot peaks 360 views!!
This resort is spliced to private lots and other half is rental lots
Many of you might know this, Newell had small mini rally here few years ago! this week we have some 20 Wonerlodge coaches here and they are here for 5 days rally. Many rallies happen here!

Thsi setting is absolutely amazing in deep remote are of high Colorado Mountains, water futures, every corner of the resort has bronze sculptures , great gravel lots , Outside of Creede there is huge Mining Museum, balloon festival, lots of places to eat.
During the silver mine rush some 10,000 people lived here! now only 270 strong! hard winters here! close to city like South Fork, Lake City, Ourey, and more

Mecca for ATV's seems like 80% RV's are from TX.
If you want to escape CO Tourist Traps like Estes Park and other places , Creede is place to visit!

Next we are heading to NM, OK, KS, AZ & CA will have more info..

[whatsnewell]

Les, Mountain Views remains one of our all time favorite place....we loved Creede, and the surrounding area...we week was just not enough time. Glad you are able to spend more time there!

Some pictures from our stay there....we had an owner site right on the river with a patio.

[ron skeen]

I am traveling from Wichita to Newell and will be on 400. I think I remember someone talking about a low clearance bridge going into Newell factory. After Parson what road do I go south on? What road has the low clearance? Thanks for the help. I am in Dodge City now and will be going on to Newell today.