We’re looking for a place for February 2014.In 02/13, we spent a month at the Carrabelle Beach RV Park on Florida’s panhandle.The RV Park was perfection, but the weather was awful (cold, windy and often rainy), and although we really aren’t “shoppers”, it would have been nice to have a decent grocery store nearby – closest well equipped one was in excess of 40 miles away.
However, we are now spoiled by the amenities at Carrabelle Beach, and are in a quest for a similar park somewhere where the weather might be better and warmer in February…….Texas perhaps?
Concrete pads for parking
Picnic Table on site
Clean Restrooms with strong showers
Off leash dog area (or a nearby dog park) – a definite necessity!
Close to water (beach, lake, river, bayou)
If beach, dogs permitted
Well equipped grocery easily accessible
Well maintained and landscaped park
Travel Trailers permitted (ours is 22 feet)
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
bjoyce said
04:01 PM Apr 4, 2013
Look around Punta Gordo to North Fort Myers, Florida. There should be multiple places similar to what you want.
MarkS said
09:04 PM Apr 4, 2013
Amy, in my experience you need to get closer to Tampa to warm up. I feel pretty certain that a 15 mph breeze on the water in the panhandle equates to a January gale in Alaska. I know I have never been colder. I spent many years near Destin. Our daughter lived in Tampa. We were always more comfortable in the Tampa area than up north. I expect that the rates are a little higher down there but you should be able to find an amenity laden park that won't break the bank. RVparking.com is an OK free source for identifying available parks.
The Bear II said
10:57 AM Apr 5, 2013
Weather seems a lot more unpredictable in the past 10 years.
There are lots of places in Southern California where February can be mild vs. cold. In the desert areas around Palm Springs you experience 70 to 100 and clear during the day and down to freezing at night. Heavy rain and snow is rare. Bad weather leaves the area quickly. Lots of boondocking spots or full service RV resorts to choose from.
At the coast (San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles up to Ventura) you will have days of overcast but the temperatures will be mild. 50 to 70's during day, 40 to 50's at night. Again some possible rain but only lasts for short time and usually it's light.
-- Edited by The Bear II on Friday 5th of April 2013 10:57:58 AM
Ckerr said
09:35 PM Apr 5, 2013
Bentsen Palm Village in Mission TX seems to meet all your requirements except for being close to the beach. It's about 70 miles to South Padre Island. But everything else fits and the weather is great in February.
Ckerr said
09:19 PM Apr 6, 2013
Jack Mayer wrote:
Ckerr wrote:
Bentsen Palm Village in Mission TX seems to meet all your requirements except for being close to the beach. It's about 70 miles to South Padre Island. But everything else fits and the weather is great in February.
I agree, Bentsen Palm would meet that except for the beach. I'd say Retama as well but it does not really have a bath house....not sure why one would need one with an RV, though. Oh, and I forgot...no picnic table, but some rental lots have patio tables.
There are nice showers at Retama too (Next to the pool). Check www.retamarentals.com for available lots. Both are great places to spend a few monts longer!!
Edit by moderator: Activated link. Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Sunday 7th of April 2013 12:06:19 AM
Jack Mayer said
09:28 PM Apr 6, 2013
Ckerr wrote:
Bentsen Palm Village in Mission TX seems to meet all your requirements except for being close to the beach. It's about 70 miles to South Padre Island. But everything else fits and the weather is great in February.
I agree, Bentsen Palm would meet that except for the beach. I'd say Retama as well but it does not really have a bath house....not sure why one would need one with an RV, though. Oh, and I forgot...no picnic table, but some rental lots have patio tables.
Jack Mayer said
05:56 PM Apr 8, 2013
Yes, Carol, there are nice showers at the pool. But I don't really consider that a bath house....but then again, I guess it is.
So I guess Retama would work as long as you are 55+. I do have a lot available on a monthly basis - my personal lot is 4105 Lark.
It would also depend on what type of RV you have....not all RVs "qualify" for Retama - but all RVs are allowed in Bentsen.
We’re looking for a place for February 2014. In 02/13, we spent a month at the Carrabelle Beach RV Park on Florida’s panhandle. The RV Park was perfection, but the weather was awful (cold, windy and often rainy), and although we really aren’t “shoppers”, it would have been nice to have a decent grocery store nearby – closest well equipped one was in excess of 40 miles away.
However, we are now spoiled by the amenities at Carrabelle Beach, and are in a quest for a similar park somewhere where the weather might be better and warmer in February…….Texas perhaps?
Concrete pads for parking
Picnic Table on site
Clean Restrooms with strong showers
Off leash dog area (or a nearby dog park) – a definite necessity!
Close to water (beach, lake, river, bayou)
If beach, dogs permitted
Well equipped grocery easily accessible
Well maintained and landscaped park
Travel Trailers permitted (ours is 22 feet)
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Weather seems a lot more unpredictable in the past 10 years.
There are lots of places in Southern California where February can be mild vs. cold. In the desert areas around Palm Springs you experience 70 to 100 and clear during the day and down to freezing at night. Heavy rain and snow is rare. Bad weather leaves the area quickly. Lots of boondocking spots or full service RV resorts to choose from.
At the coast (San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles up to Ventura) you will have days of overcast but the temperatures will be mild. 50 to 70's during day, 40 to 50's at night. Again some possible rain but only lasts for short time and usually it's light.
-- Edited by The Bear II on Friday 5th of April 2013 10:57:58 AM
There are nice showers at Retama too (Next to the pool). Check www.retamarentals.com for available lots. Both are great places to spend a few monts longer!!
Edit by moderator: Activated link. Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Sunday 7th of April 2013 12:06:19 AM
I agree, Bentsen Palm would meet that except for the beach. I'd say Retama as well but it does not really have a bath house....not sure why one would need one with an RV, though. Oh, and I forgot...no picnic table, but some rental lots have patio tables.
So I guess Retama would work as long as you are 55+. I do have a lot available on a monthly basis - my personal lot is 4105 Lark.
It would also depend on what type of RV you have....not all RVs "qualify" for Retama - but all RVs are allowed in Bentsen.