Posted on Aug 9, 2015
Have you taken advantage of the great network of military-only campsites, on base "motels," in the United States? Relate your experience.
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I love camping and RV'ing. I love visiting the immense array of national parks, forests, monuments, and state parks in our nation. How many of you do this, and you ever used to large network of military camping and lodging facilities around our beautiful country. I can tell you that the military facilities are just as good as the big dollar, commercial places, and come at a fraction of the cost. One of our absolute favorites is the RV Park on the Quantico Marine Base. Super nice, super inexpensive, and a great base camp for everything there is to see and do within a two-hour drive...and that's a ton of stuff!!!
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Posted 9 y ago
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I like some of the state and national park passes. Give you a big break. Problem is you have to be a resident of the state to get the pass and some states (like Idaho where I'm at now) require 100% disability vs. 40% elsewhere.
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SSG Eric Whittekiend
Sir as an Idaho Parks and Rec employee I continually preach that the 100% disability is a farce. I'll keep after it on my end but Idaho veterans need to get ahold of their state representatives and the Parks and Rec Board members.
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One of our favorites is Camp Pendleton, CA San onofre Beach Family Camp. If you like the beach, then you will love this camping destination. Located in beautiful Southern California, minutes from Disneyland, Sea World, Legoland, and the greatest beaches for surfing/body boarding all make this a great place to vacation / camp / RV. Reserve in advance as this is popular with active duty as well as retired service members. Have Fun.
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RV place I stay at in Bemidji MN (Hamiltons Fox Lake) is run by a Vietnam Vet Marine. Really strives to take care of the military folks that stop there.
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SCPO (Join to see)
I'm forty miles due south of Bemidji as we speak. We have a permanent seasonal place on Eighth Crow Wing Lake. I'll have to drive up some day for a visit.
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MSgt John Grollimund
I make the trek from Grand Forks every weekend. Perm seasonal there at Fox now. Great views.. quiet.. nice place to relax.
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