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I am a Thousand Trails member. I have a national membership that includes all of the TTN parks and about half a dozen Encore parks. I have used my membership quite a bit since the ex and I purchased it. Years ago, before I bought my HDT I was in several TTN parks and I really never looked at them from an HDT'ers perspective. Since I bought the HDT I haven't been in a TTN park that isn't in Texas.

 

The other day dblr posted that he was in the TTN park in Clinton, IN and that got me to thinking. With retirement just over the horizon, which TTN parks can I get into and probably more important, which ones can I not. Yeah, you can always call ahead and ask, but how many of these people really understand what "large" is? I remember 1 park (TN maybe) that I thought was tight with my Excursion and a 30ft bumper pull trailer.

 

So, I started the list below. If those of you that have had your HDT in a TTN park would simply reply with the park name and something like "numerous sites 40ft 5er" I will update the list. Hopefully after we get all the info together we can get it permanently attached somewhere on this forum.

 

Thanks for playing along, Phil
PS: If I missed a park, please let me know. Maybe after this, I might do the rest of the Encore parks.

 

AZ
Countryside Apache Junction, AZ
Golden Sun Apache Junction, AZ
Verde Valley Cottonwood, AZ
Voyager RV Resort Tucson, AZ

BC
Cultus Lake Chilliwack, BC

CA
Idyllwild Idyllwild, CA
Lake Minden Nicolaus, CA
Lake Of the Springs Oregon House, CA
Morgan Hill Morgan Hill, CA
Oakzanita Springs Descanso, CA
Palm Springs Palm Desert, CA
Pio Pico Preserve Jamul, CA
Ponderosa Lotus, CA
Rancho Oso Santa Barbara, CA
Russian River Cloverdale, CA
San Benito Paicines, CA
Snowflower Emigrant Gap, CA
Soledad Canyon Acton, CA
Turtle Beach/Fish Camp Manteca, CA
Wilderness Lakes Menifee, CA
Yosemite Lakes Groveland, CA

FL
Orlando Clermont, FL What's Next says plenty of sites but the sites are narrow

dblr says he likes the back sites with more shade, but they are tight

Peace River Wauchula, FL Chiefneon says doable with his MDT and a 44ft 5er

IN
Horseshoe Lakes Clinton, IN What's Next says about 20 sites

Chiefneon says doable with his MDT and a 44ft 5er
Indian Lakes Batesville, IN

MI
St Clair Saint Clair, MI Chiefneon says doable with his MDT and a 44ft 5er

NV
Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Chiefneon says doable with his MDT and a 44ft 5er

NJ
Chestnut Lake Port Republic, NJ

NC
Forest Lake Advance, NC What's Next says plenty of sites, and easy access. Park stays full

OH
Kenisee Lakes Jefferson, OH dblr says easy sites to back into

Chiefneon says doable with his MDT and a 44ft 5er
Wilmington Wilmington, OH dblr says easy sites to back into...(sewer access may be difficult)

OR
Bend-Sunriver Bend, OR
Pacific City Cloverdale, OR Chiefneon says doable with his MDT and a 44ft 5er
Seaside Seaside, OR L'iil Black Dog says fit easily, and probably need reservations

Chiefneon says doable with his MDT and a 44ft 5er
South Jetty Florence, OR
Whalers Rest South Beach, OR Chiefneon says doable with his MDT and a 44ft 5er

PA
Hershey Lebanon, PA dblr says good selection of sites

Chiefneon says doable with his MDT and a 44ft 5er

SC
Carolina Landing Fair Play, SC What's Next says limited sites and tight, also narrow roads

 

TN
Cherokee Landing Middleton, TN
Natchez Trace Hohenwald, TN Chiefneon says doable with his MDT and a 44ft 5er

TX
Bay Landing Bridgeport, TX
Colorado River Columbus, TX Big5er says numerous HDT capable sites - 36ft 5er
Lake Conroe Willis, TX Chiefneon says doable with his MDT and a 44ft 5er
Lake Tawakoni Point, TX Big5er says numerous HDT capable sites - 36ft 5er

Chiefneon says doable with his MDT and a 44ft 5er
Lake Texoma Gordonville, TX
Lake Whitney Whitney, TX
Medina Lake Lakehills, TX Big5er says numerous HDT capable sites - 36ft 5er

Chiefneon says doable with his MDT and a 44ft 5er
Tropic Winds Harlingen, TX

VA
Chesapeake Bay Gloucester, VA dblr says no problems with sites or roads

Chiefneon says doable with his MDT and a 44ft 5er

Lynchburg Gladys, VA Chiefneon says doable with his MDT and a 44ft 5er
Virginia Landing Quinby, VA dblr says no problems with sites or roads

WA
Birch Bay Blaine, WA L'iil Black Dog says fit easily, and probably need reservations

Chehalis Chehalis, WA L'iil Black Dog says fit easily, and probably need reservations

Chiefneon says doable with his MDT and a 44ft 5er
Crescent Bar Resort Quincy, WA
Grandy Creek Concrete, WA L'iil Black Dog says fit easily, and probably need reservations
La Conner La Conner, WA L'iil Black Dog says fit easily, and probably need reservations
Leavenworth Leavenworth, WA
Little Diamond Newport, WA
Long Beach Seaview, WA
Mount Vernon Bow, WA L'iil Black Dog says fit easily, and probably need reservations
Oceana Ocean City, WA Chiefneon says doable with his MDT and a 44ft 5er
Paradise Resort Silver Creek, WA L'iil Black Dog says fit easily, and probably need reservations
Thunderbird Monroe, WA L'iil Black Dog says fit easily, and probably need reservations

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Carolina landing- tight sites, maybe 5 "easy" sites but all the roads are narrow. We've stayed there but it was delicate to fit.

 

Advance NC- plenty of sites to choose from. Relatively easy access. It does stay full.

 

Clermont FL- Most of the sites are large enough but virtually all that are "available" are very narrow. We could not extend our awning without getting close to our neighbor. We liked the park.

 

Horseshoe lakes- about 20 sites that are good access.

 

That's all we've visited so far.

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Big5ver,

 

We have been to almost all in Washington state.....

 

Birch Bay

Chehalis

Grandy Creek

LaConner

Mt Vernon

Paradise

Thunderbird

 

And Seaside in Oregon

 

We fit easily in all, never have "not" had a spot. Some are better than others just like anywhere else.

With the partnership of Encore allowing the public to stay, reservations are required now more so than before.

But we are glad we got in when we did, and we are happy to have this!

 

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Big 5ver, I have been to the following TT parks Hershey with a good selection of sites some in th H loop are on a hill and can be hard to back into, Circle M in Millersville Pa no real problems but I always park truck in extra lot for room at site, Timothy Lake South wide roads and easy sites, Timothy Lake North I would not even try. Farm at Gettysburg most sites should be fine but would stay away from the w/e sites along creek.

Sea Pines in NJ might be tough, have not been there with HDT but tight with just our dually & camper, Lake & Shore mostly rentals not sure on sites.

Chesapeake in Va no problems with roads or sites, Va Landing should be good also but far a way from anything and not much at that location unless you want solitude, fishing, crabbing and clamming.

Orlando was posted but I would add I prefer sites in the back section , more shade but a bit of a challenge in some sites not impossible but tight.

Diamond Caverns in Ky, small campground but nice and well kept, roads ok but mostly gravel not sure how many sites would be good but ok min a HDT

Keinisee Lakes and Wilmington in Ohio both good easy sites to back into but Wilmington hard to get a sewer site due to seasonals.

Lake Gaston in NC was our first with the HDT, tight getting around, close sites might be a challenge for some but with patience it can be done.

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Twin Lakes Resort and Campground- It is an Encore park that both Coast to Coast and Thousand Trails has access to.

Chocowinity NC, many sites for large 5'ers and trucks.

Close to Greenville NC, New Bern NC, Beaches etc

I know we have been in several others with no issue. Issue being we can't navigate to a site or get in the park without scratching paint, antenna's etc.

 

There is a Coast to Coast park in Robert Louisiana called Martin Lake. Nice place but I had a really hard time with our 38' Carrilite and the Dodge dually in there. Narrow concrete roads with a 4-5"drop off on the sides. Don't think we'll stay there with the Volvo.

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Howdy!

 

We have used the following TT's parks with out MDT and large 5er which is 44'.

 

FL

Orlando Clermont, FL

Peace River Wauchula, FL

Sunshine Key RV Resort & Marina, FL

Pioneer Village, FL

Fiesta Key RV Resort, FL

Ramblers Rest RV Resort, FL

Sunshine Travel, FL

 

IN

Horseshoe Lakes Clinton, IN

 

MI

St Clair Saint Clair, MI

 

NV

Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV

 

OH

Kenisee Lakes Jefferson, OH

 

OR

 

Pacific City Cloverdale, OR

Seaside Seaside, OR

Whalers Rest South Beach, OR

 

PA

Hershey Lebanon, PA

 

TN

Natchez Trace Hohenwald, TN

 

TX

Lake Conroe Willis, TX

Lake Tawakoni Point, TX

Medina Lake Lakehills, TX

 

VA

Chesapeake Bay Gloucester, VA

Lynchburg Gladys, VA

 

WA

Chehalis Chehalis, WA

Oceana Ocean City, WA

 

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Thanks all...I have updated the TTN parks on the list. If I get around to doing all the Encore sites that added info will help there :)

 

Chiefneon, we posted at the same time...gotta go back and get you but...WOW..thanks

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In Oregon:

 

Lincoln City KOA: Pretty tight with small spaces, better place to camp would be Logan Rd, RV park near the Chinook Winds Casino.

 

Cloverdale / Redmond KOA: Too tight with small spaces some HDT's have camped but it can be tight.

 

Waldport KOA: Bit of a odd layout but many spaces could work for a HDT , great ocean views, we owned a beach home on a air strip in Waldport for many years and the Waldport area has the very best sandy beaches in all of Oregon.

 

Florance KOA: Very good room for HDT's due to the fact that the Oregon dunes adjoin the RV park and huge sand buggy trailers towed by large motorhomes use the park a lot.

 

Seaside / Astoria KOA: Large RV park for a reason in that it is the closest ocean beach KOA close to Portland so a lot of folks use the park. The park has a lot of large spaces but call ahead. Wife was born in Astoria and contends it is the coldest place on earth with winter wind topping 100 mph not uncommon.......hurricane in Florida but just a normal winter storm in Astoria......take your coat along.....

 

Corvallis KOA: While Corvallis KOA is not on your list it might be a KOA to consider because just across highway from the KOA is Sanders Truck Alignment and they are the go-to-place to get your truck aligned in the Northwest......not many RV parks boast good truck service.

 

Bend / Sisters KOA: Large well laid out park that has a lot of very large horse hauler trailers due to the rodeo grounds next to the park. Easy access but make sure call ahead because the place can be booked pretty heavy.

 

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Dolly, thanks but I am asking specifically about Thousand Trails.

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Dolly, thanks but I am asking specifically about Thousand Trails.

Phil...

 

Boy did I ever geezer out this morning......sorry about the KOA refs.......at my age I must have my cup of joe before doing anything it seems.......wife says I am suffering from delayed heat stroke after spending the last two months camping around the edges of Death Valley enjoying the +108f temps........Dolly enjoyed the trails in the early morning and seemed to enjoy the cool mist from her horse cooler in the warm afternoons.

 

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I could email ya a Dr. Pepper ;)

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Howdy!

 

Big5er, we used our RPI membership to stay in Encore parks last summer in Florida. Surprising April to October is off season and it's cheap it use RPI. We stated awhile down in the Keys for under $20.00 a night.

 

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Gary, It sounds like I need to pick your brain a bit when I get closer to retirement.

 

I can't believe no one has stayed in California or Arizona?

Come on guys? Just a few parks left.

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Howdy!

 

Big5er, just let me know when. There is life after being LEO, I know because I found it.

 

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Yeah, It is getting close, Rocky :) Thanks for pointing it out :lol:

 

Come on guys!! California? Anyone??Where are the west coast TTN users??

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Phil,

 

Thanks for the offer to email a Dr P to me.........everyone knows I could use all the help I can get.......

 

Maybe the AZ and Cal folks are holding out for some Dr P rewards........

 

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Big5er, just let me know if you head east to the TT Parks here, will make a point to meet you at one. Can you not use the Outdoor World parks they bought out, if so that gives you a few more options in the east.

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dblr, I'm not sure about the OW parks...I may need to check into that.

My main issue was that I seemed to recall a park that was tight with my SUV and bumper pull, so I thought if I could get answers about the TTN parks, it would benefit all the HDT/TTN people. Obviously there aren't any HDT/TTN people west of Texas and south of Oregon?? :D

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Phil,

 

Maybe you have happened onto..........."The HDT RV Triangle"..........The HDT drives into a TTN park in AZ / Cal and........NEVER gets back out........

 

Maybe if you go to investigate you might want to leave a trail of closely spaced Dr Pepper cans on your trail into the,,,,,,,,,,, "The HDT RV Triangle"..........

 

 

Drive on............(Don't run out of.........Dr P)

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I guess that must be the case. It seems no HDT'ers in AZ and CA use Thousand Trails parks. Oh well...guess this is the best I'm gonna get :(

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I guess that must be the case. It seems no HDT'ers in AZ and CA use Thousand Trails parks. Oh well...guess this is the best I'm gonna get :(

 

Given the horror stories revolving around California, and the ticket-happy DOT officers in Arizona, why are you surprised?

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Howdy!

 

Just add another to your list. "PA Dutch Country Campground" in Manhein, PA. We usually stay at Hershey TT's just a few miles away but it was booked because of the 4th of July. The TT's list this as a Outdoor World which is not on our contract so we booked under RPI. When we arrived they said they where now TT's and changed our reservations so there was no charge for the 21 day stay. The park is every full of seasonal so but they found a site we would fit in.

 

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Verde valley a little tight but there are plenty of sites we can get into.

Fiesta grand (encore park) was really easy they led us to a pull through and told me to park the truck in the site next door.

Palm Springs a little tight but doable. They took me in a cart to inspect the site first. Long enough to leave truck in front of RV.

Soledad canyon has plenty of room but the place has not been maintained. Check the pedestal for power before you do anything else.

Lake minded is easy to get into and sorta roomy. Bad power throughout the park and no sewer except a where we can't fit.

Little diamond was easy. They took me around to look at sites and we fit easy.

 

If you have access beal afb farm camp was set up nice. All sites are on a cull de sac and can be a little difficult to maneuver in, I just backed over the grass between sites and cranked the wheels.

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