Pros: Nicely sized, treed sites; Large campground with golf cart rentals available; Air conditioned, modern restrooms; Fishing pond and no license required!; Pets allowed (Pebbles, the camping dog, didn't come though); Beautiful main pool - really!!!
Cons: Right next to Rt. 15 so it's a little loud - you probably won't be lulled to sleep by the sounds of crackling campfires or a chorus of crickets.
It can't compare to the Fort for scenic beauty, but if you're a Nascar fan, this is the ultimate camping/racing experience. Parking in the infield along Lake LLoyd, wow. Driving through the tunnel for the first time is something I will never forget. We're somewhere in that sea of 250 motor coaches. And there are thousands of other RVs and tenters in other areas. If you think the Fort is expensive, compared to the restricted access sites at Daytona, it's not even close. We're talking thousands of dollars for the event. But the cable is better. It's worth it if you're into Nascar. It's one huge party for five days.
The second photo is the view of the backstretch. It's taken from the roof of the RV. Set up a TV, chairs, and a cooler up there for the races and it doesn't get any better than that. It's amazing being on the roof of the MH along side hundreds of others and being surrounded by over 200,000 people.
The sites are small. Just enough room for a class A, with the awning in the open position, and space for a car up front. Restricted access premium sites have water, elec., cable, but no sewer. But there is a truck that comes around and pumps out your black tank as needed. This section is mostly motor coaches and a few 5th wheels. TTs don't work too well in this section because of the height difference. If you have a TT and there are MHs beside you, your view of the track from the roof is blocked unless you stand.
Frank, It's early and I'm operating on 7 cylinders this morning, but you stumped me about the fence.
The only thing I can think of is your wondering why the fence. If I'm right, the reason is that those sites are resticted to people staying there. I guess they felt that if you're in there, you want some privacy. If it was open to everyone, it would be the same as all the other sections, wall to wall people.
Due to some health issues we stayed local this 4th of July rather than the Fort. Other than setting up and taking down. I did NOTHING for 3 days except the 3 B's...Beer, Booze and BBQ.
John Prince Campground-site 65 across from the Lake:
Good ole corn on the cob drowned in butter!! And yes, I had plenty of Kahlua drinks with me I've found some premade "Mudslides" in a bottle. Nice and easy for camping
We went to Cheraw State Park in South Carolina 7/3-7/5. Our first trip with "The Long, Long Trailer". We had a great time. So beautiful and relaxing there. Making our plans for the The Fort now! Either Sept. or Dec. of 2011. Can't wait!!!
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