We are planning on attending the Rally in South Carolina in April. We would like to break the trip up into 2 legs. We are in St Petersburg Florida and would like to travel about 4 to 6 hours each leg. So we are looking for a good place to stay about half way. That would put us somewhere in Southern Georgia. Please let us know, we prefer State Parks or COE campgrounds. We would stay in this campground for 3 nights - We like to bike, hike, kayak and general nature things. Thanks in advance.
Jim01 said
08:45 PM Dec 16, 2009
We like to stay at the Fr. McAllister State Park which is just South of Savannah GA. Sites are big enough for any size rig and they have water and electric hookups and a dump station. http://www.gastateparks.org/info/ftmcallister/
Most of the sites are pull-thru so they're easy to get in and out of.
Jim
Roz said
07:58 AM Dec 17, 2009
Greetings, John & Terri!
Jim is right on suggesting Fort McAllister. The campground is wonderful, but for three days you may wish to take a day trip to St. Simons Island just east of Brunswick, GA. Wonderful place to visit, things to see and eat, as well as visit the beauty and history of Fort Frederica.
The campgrounds near Brunswick range from nice to well uh, but no federal facilities. However, it is just a wonderful day trip from Ft. McAllister.
You will enjoy the rally and learn much from H & L!
eagleshea said
04:48 PM Dec 17, 2009
Thank you for the recommendations. I think that we may try this one on our way up.
eagleshea said
04:55 PM Dec 17, 2009
Jim01 wrote:
We like to stay at the Fr. McAllister State Park which is just South of Savannah GA. Sites are big enough for any size rig and they have water and electric hookups and a dump station. http://www.gastateparks.org/info/ftmcallister/
Most of the sites are pull-thru so they're easy to get in and out of.
Jim
So Jim, did you mark any particular camp site as nicer then the others? I know that's a habit we have.
PINELLAS said
05:25 PM Dec 17, 2009
You might check out Stephen Foster Florida State Park on the Suwannee River. It's just north of I-10 and just East of I-75 in north Florida actually on SR41. There are plenty of hiking trails, and canoeing/ kayaking opportunities in the area.
DreamerBob said
10:24 PM Dec 17, 2009
Speaking of Fort McAllister......
We're going to be in the Fort McAllister area in a week & a half. I looked at Skidaway Island State Park and at Fort McAllister State Park. Both got great reviews so it was a coin toss & I reserved Skidaway Island State Park.
Anybody been to both & have an opinion on which ones best? I've never been to the area so I could use the advice. We'll be in a 37' fifth wheel.
Thanks!
Roz said
06:14 AM Dec 18, 2009
We stayed at Skidaway Island State Park over Thanksgiving. It is beautiful! We considered returning for Christmas/New Years, but must make a trip to Louisville, KY over that period.
I lived on the nearest island to Skidaway Island for ten years, and simply love the area. Skidaway is a larger campground with more people, but much closer to other things to do than just biking, hiking and liking where you are.
Ft. McAlister is smaller and also very nice. As I suggested earlier, a day trip to St. Simons Island near Brunswick is a must. Both campground have wonderful walking trails.
Jim01 said
07:26 AM Dec 18, 2009
We like the sites on the right hand side of the road as you come into the campground. (Across from the CG hosts). We prefer the view from these sites and have seen quite a bit of wildlife in this area of the park. (deer, raccoon, etc.)
Jim
Kendall said
02:32 PM Jan 22, 2010
OK folks, when I joined RV dreams I told you that I would be asking a lot of questions. Here is the deal.
My first solo trip from Miami to the rally. I am use to traveling up the middle part of the state from Miami and I know a few places to stop for an overnight. But I am a little unsure about this trip, hope you can help. I only need to stop to sleep and hit the road the next day.
I am going to leave Miami on Sat. April 3rd. I am suppose to arrive on Monday the 5th at Willow RV. This gives me two overnites. I don't like driving too much in one day, I like five or no more than six hours drive time. I can leave earlier if need be. What do you think I should allow, two and a half driving days or more? Next question would be, where would a nice easy pull through for the first night stop. I am thinking about between Daytona and maybe a little bit north of that.
The husband use to make all the plans on where to stop and I always did the driving. I need some suggestions.
Thanks in advance Kendall
dream reachers said
08:07 PM Jan 22, 2010
We stayed at Skidaway Island State Park April "09 and really enjoyed the park and our visit.
TXRVr said
11:22 AM Jan 23, 2010
eagleshea wrote:
We are in St Petersburg Florida and would like to travel about 4 to 6 hours each leg. So we are looking for a good place to stay about half way. We like to bike, hike, kayak and general nature things.
Another to consider is Crooked River State Park in St Mary's, GA.
It would be a toss up between Skid-A-Way and Crooked River based on how far you would like to drive both days. Skid-A-Way would put you closer to Myrtle, but Crooked River might just be the halfway point for time enroute since you'll have to deal with getting around Tampa and Jacksonville.
I have been in both and they are nice. Crooked River will offer hiking, biking, canoeing (it's next to the water), creature watching, and there is a nice golf course with senior discounts within walking distance. Lotsa pull-thrus and shaded.
I was there a couple years ago and it was only 30A service, but you probably won't need HVAC in April anyway.
http://www.gastateparks.org/info/ftmcallister/
Most of the sites are pull-thru so they're easy to get in and out of.
Jim
Jim is right on suggesting Fort McAllister. The campground is wonderful, but for three days you may wish to take a day trip to St. Simons Island just east of Brunswick, GA. Wonderful place to visit, things to see and eat, as well as visit the beauty and history of Fort Frederica.
The campgrounds near Brunswick range from nice to well uh, but no federal facilities. However, it is just a wonderful day trip from Ft. McAllister.
You will enjoy the rally and learn much from H & L!
We're going to be in the Fort McAllister area in a week & a half. I looked at Skidaway Island State Park and at Fort McAllister State Park. Both got great reviews so it was a coin toss & I reserved Skidaway Island State Park.
Anybody been to both & have an opinion on which ones best? I've never been to the area so I could use the advice. We'll be in a 37' fifth wheel.
Thanks!
I lived on the nearest island to Skidaway Island for ten years, and simply love the area. Skidaway is a larger campground with more people, but much closer to other things to do than just biking, hiking and liking where you are.
Ft. McAlister is smaller and also very nice. As I suggested earlier, a day trip to St. Simons Island near Brunswick is a must. Both campground have wonderful walking trails.
Jim
My first solo trip from Miami to the rally. I am use to traveling up the middle part of the state from Miami and I know a few places to stop for an overnight. But I am a little unsure about this trip, hope you can help. I only need to stop to sleep and hit the road the next day.
I am going to leave Miami on Sat. April 3rd. I am suppose to arrive on Monday the 5th at Willow RV. This gives me two overnites. I don't like driving too much in one day, I like five or no more than six hours drive time. I can leave earlier if need be. What do you think I should allow, two and a half driving days or more? Next question would be, where would a nice easy pull through for the first night stop. I am thinking about between Daytona and maybe a little bit north of that.
The husband use to make all the plans on where to stop and I always did the driving. I need some suggestions.
Thanks in advance
Kendall
It would be a toss up between Skid-A-Way and Crooked River based on how far you would like to drive both days. Skid-A-Way would put you closer to Myrtle, but Crooked River might just be the halfway point for time enroute since you'll have to deal with getting around Tampa and Jacksonville.
I have been in both and they are nice. Crooked River will offer hiking, biking, canoeing (it's next to the water), creature watching, and there is a nice golf course with senior discounts within walking distance. Lotsa pull-thrus and shaded.
I was there a couple years ago and it was only 30A service, but you probably won't need HVAC in April anyway.