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Need suggestions on campgrounds that are kid friendly
Posted on 3/4/14 at 9:53 pm
Posted on 3/4/14 at 9:53 pm
Just bought a class c. Looking for campgrounds within a 3 hr drive from New Orleans. We decided to get a camper and stop staying in hotels during weekend trips and vacations after having a really great experience at a Jellystone Campground (rented an on-site 5th wheel) in Tennessee this past summer. The unit if fully self-contained, so a full service campground is not a necessity.
My initial list of "maybe's" include:
Tchefuncte Family Campground
Land of Pines
Flint Creek in Wiggins, MS
Bogue Chitto Water Park outside McComb (have rented cabin here several times)
Rocky Springs Campground on the Natchez Trace
Tickfaw SP
Fairview-Riverside SP
I'd appreciate any information you can pass my way.
Thanks
My initial list of "maybe's" include:
Tchefuncte Family Campground
Land of Pines
Flint Creek in Wiggins, MS
Bogue Chitto Water Park outside McComb (have rented cabin here several times)
Rocky Springs Campground on the Natchez Trace
Tickfaw SP
Fairview-Riverside SP
I'd appreciate any information you can pass my way.
Thanks
Posted on 3/4/14 at 9:55 pm to reddy tiger
there are campgrounds that are not kid-friendly?
Posted on 3/4/14 at 9:55 pm to reddy tiger
So drug free campgrounds are out?
Posted on 3/4/14 at 9:56 pm to reddy tiger
It's > 3 hrs, but Wind Creek state park in Alabama is awesome. It's large, and there will be a ton of kids for yours to play with.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 9:56 pm to reddy tiger
A little more than 3 hrs away, but Gulf State Park in Gulf shores, Al is pretty nice.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 9:57 pm to reddy tiger
Fairview is pretty nice.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 9:57 pm to reddy tiger
Land o pines all day everyday.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 9:59 pm to reddy tiger
Bogue chitto state park
Only a couple years old
Not much in the area though if you're looking for things outside of the park
Only a couple years old
Not much in the area though if you're looking for things outside of the park
This post was edited on 3/4/14 at 10:01 pm
Posted on 3/4/14 at 10:02 pm to tunechi
Chicot State Park just north of Ville Platte is awesome.. Has a lake, bayou and hills.
Right in the middle of cajun country too, super friendly locals and awesome meats/food to be had..
Right in the middle of cajun country too, super friendly locals and awesome meats/food to be had..
Posted on 3/4/14 at 10:03 pm to Buddy Garrity
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there are campgrounds that are not kid-friendly?
Sorry, I should have said I'd like to stay away from a campsite that is known for lots of old people that live that lifestyle and all know each other. I'd like suggestions on campgrounds that are known for having kid-centered activities, playgrounds, pool/water activities, etc.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 10:08 pm to AUCE05
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It's > 3 hrs, but Wind Creek state park in Alabama is awesome. It's large, and there will be a ton of kids for yours to play with.
Thanks. This will definitely be in play on extended weekends.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 10:09 pm to reddy tiger
Watch out for the "Free Candy" vans. There's some sketchy folk the few times I've even ventured into a campground (some places were named above^). I've never stayed at one and probably won't. I would not be comfortable letting any youngin's of mine go unsupervised, and that's a bunch of what camping is about, teaching them self-reliance and independence. Fishing and hunting are more easy to regulate who you chose to be around.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 10:10 pm to Winkface
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So drug free campgrounds are out?
Touche'. However, you also raise a good point. I would rather stay away from campgrounds where alcohol is prohibited.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 10:11 pm to soccerfüt
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soccerfüt
What in the hell is wrong with you? What a stupid arse post.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 10:15 pm to crews12
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A little more than 3 hrs away, but Gulf State Park in Gulf shores, Al is pretty nice.
Definitely in the discussion. Are getting reservations difficult? How long in advance do you have need to make them to be sure of getting a spot?
Also, we'll drive a little longer into Alabama and the Florida panhandle for the quality of the scenery.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 10:28 pm to reddy tiger
Clear Springs, Homochitto Forest. Playground/ swimming, many miles of hiking/biking trails, both primitive and hookup sites. Be careful walking the trails after mississippi turkey season starts (March 15th). Public hunting brings out the worst kind of hunter.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 10:32 pm to ShubutaMS
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Clear Springs, Homochitto Forest. Playground/ swimming, many miles of hiking/biking trails, both primitive and hookup sites. Be careful walking the trails after mississippi turkey season starts (March 15th). Public hunting brings out the worst kind of hunter.
I stumbled upon this place while returning from a weekend in Natchez. I like the swimming area, but I'm kinda skittish because the water is the ideal environment for the amoeba that eats your brain.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 10:34 pm to reddy tiger
i tried to post that animated gif of chris hansen but was blocked. good to see some QC around here.
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