We are Sharon and Dick . We are still in our s&b home in Newaygo, MI. We recently purchased a 40 foot Durango Gold 5th wheel. We took it on it's maiden voyage to the 2015 Fall Rally at lake Leelanau. Looking forward to becoming full timers in 2016. Right now going through the tough job of down sizing. Dick is retired Air Force and I did 6 years so we plan to make use of military campgrounds as much as we can. We will be traveling with our two dogs and one cat.
TRAILERKING said
11:24 AM Oct 29, 2015
Welcome aboard Dick and Sharon.
Just a question about the use of military campgrounds. Can anyone use them or are they for military people and veterans only?
BiggarView said
11:43 AM Oct 29, 2015
Bernie, that just about covers admittance to such campgrounds. Foreign nationals are not allowed. Being a US Navy veteran I thought I might be able to utilize them as well, but my foreign nationality status prevents even me from using them. Oh well.
Brian
-- Edited by biggaRView on Thursday 29th of October 2015 11:49:19 AM
TRAILERKING said
12:31 PM Oct 29, 2015
Thanks Brian.......I just see it posted all the time but knew nothing much about it. Oh well, I guess it's KOA and Walmart for me then. Hahaha
PD CFK said
06:14 PM Oct 29, 2015
We are both military veterans, but not 20 year retirees and are not eligible to use these campgrounds. I think they should let all veterans use them. Pat and Charlie
Phyl said
11:33 AM Oct 30, 2015
Welcome, Sharon and Dick, from a fellow USAF retiree! We're on a plan to quit the second career and live our dream by October 2017. We would like to make use of our benefits by using military campgrounds as well - just not sure it will be feasible in our situation. We own a lot in an RV resort where we plan to spend the spring and fall of each year. When it gets to darn hot in Georgia we'll head north, and when it gets to darn cold, we'll head south or west. Unfortunately, those times will correspond with the "peak" seasons in the respective geographic areas, so we're not counting on being able to get in to those in high demand. Since you're heading out before us, I'll be interested to know how many you're able to use and how well they're being maintained, what with the budgetary constraints the services are experiencing these days.
For those questioning eligibility to use US military campgrounds, the following are authorized unlimited access to Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs. 1) Currently on active duty and their authorized dependents, 2) Retired from military service and their authorized dependents, 3) Honorably discharged with 100% service connected disability, 4) Medal of Honor recipients.
PS5039 said
11:10 PM Dec 29, 2015
I found this link and it shows every state. It can be very helpful.
That link is not all encompassing as to sites in each state. For instance, they list a couple there for the USAF Academy, but I also know of one for the Army down on Fort Carson, about 15 miles south of Colorado Springs. However, I think it closes in the Winter.
My friend Larry has run a website on military campgrounds for many years, http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/. For those of you who qualify, it can be a great resource.
bjoyce said
11:49 AM Dec 30, 2015
Montana is much more doable, but be prepared for temps down into the teens at night in October. They do not happen every year, but they do happen. This also applies to Wyoming and Colorado, since we hit the teens at night by Colorado Springs (Peyton) in mid-October one year.
RonC said
06:36 PM Mar 31, 2016
Welcome ... we're (Ron and Janice) retired AF also and will be taking delivery of a new 381REF 2016 Durango Gold in a few weeks. We're not going full time ... yet ... but we're looking forward to exploring this new life style. Maybe we'll cross paths someday. Best of luck in your new adventure.
We are Sharon and Dick . We are still in our s&b home in Newaygo, MI. We recently purchased a 40 foot Durango Gold 5th wheel. We took it on it's maiden voyage to the 2015 Fall Rally at lake Leelanau. Looking forward to becoming full timers in 2016. Right now going through the tough job of down sizing. Dick is retired Air Force and I did 6 years so we plan to make use of military campgrounds as much as we can. We will be traveling with our two dogs and one cat.
Just a question about the use of military campgrounds. Can anyone use them or are they for military people and veterans only?
Bernie, that just about covers admittance to such campgrounds. Foreign nationals are not allowed. Being a US Navy veteran I thought I might be able to utilize them as well, but my foreign nationality status prevents even me from using them. Oh well.
Brian
-- Edited by biggaRView on Thursday 29th of October 2015 11:49:19 AM
Welcome, Sharon and Dick, from a fellow USAF retiree! We're on a plan to quit the second career and live our dream by October 2017. We would like to make use of our benefits by using military campgrounds as well - just not sure it will be feasible in our situation. We own a lot in an RV resort where we plan to spend the spring and fall of each year. When it gets to darn hot in Georgia we'll head north, and when it gets to darn cold, we'll head south or west. Unfortunately, those times will correspond with the "peak" seasons in the respective geographic areas, so we're not counting on being able to get in to those in high demand. Since you're heading out before us, I'll be interested to know how many you're able to use and how well they're being maintained, what with the budgetary constraints the services are experiencing these days.
For those questioning eligibility to use US military campgrounds, the following are authorized unlimited access to Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs. 1) Currently on active duty and their authorized dependents, 2) Retired from military service and their authorized dependents, 3) Honorably discharged with 100% service connected disability, 4) Medal of Honor recipients.
I found this link and it shows every state. It can be very helpful.
http://www.armymwr.com/recleisure/outdoors/paths.aspx
That link is not all encompassing as to sites in each state. For instance, they list a couple there for the USAF Academy, but I also know of one for the Army down on Fort Carson, about 15 miles south of Colorado Springs. However, I think it closes in the Winter.
It's called Turkey Creek Recreation Area.
Terry
My friend Larry has run a website on military campgrounds for many years, http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/. For those of you who qualify, it can be a great resource.
Welcome ... we're (Ron and Janice) retired AF also and will be taking delivery of a new 381REF 2016 Durango Gold in a few weeks. We're not going full time ... yet ... but we're looking forward to exploring this new life style. Maybe we'll cross paths someday. Best of luck in your new adventure.