surferrat said:
There is nothing like camping at Ft. Wilderness. You can actually go camping there and never even go to the parks. If I remember reading somewhere, it was like 1 of 2 of the only 5 star campgrounds in the U.S. ( either that or someone told me that).
I know it always tops
AAA's list, and last year the Good Sam Club had it top of thier list with a perfect 10
/10
/10
score. I think only 3 campgrounds in North America got perfect scores.
Here is what Good Sam rates on...
Rating System
How to Read Good Sam Park Ratings
Our readers tell us that cleanliness ranks high in importance to them. Therefore, when a park receives full points in the cleanliness of restroom sinks, toilets, showers, walls, floors and mirrors, a star will appear next to their restroom rating.
Located near the top of each campground listing is our exclusive Triple-Rating. It looks like this:
TL RATING 10 / 10 /10
All three ratings are on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. Less than 1 percent of parks or campgrounds receive a rating of 10. Campgrounds with a 10/10/10 rating have more facilities, are better maintained and are more visually appealing than 5/5/5 - rated campgrounds. Campgrounds are inspected annually by dedicated RVers like you. Unannounced, random Quality Checks are also made throughout the year.
Completeness of facilities 10 / 10 / 10
The first campground rating evaluates completeness and quality of facilities. In this category we rate interior roads, sites, registration area, hookups, recreation, swimming, security, laundry, store and building maintenance.
Cleanliness and physical characteristics of restrooms and showers. 10 / 10 / 10
The second rating category concerns restrooms, which RVers are very particular about; therefore, we divide this rating category into two subcategories: cleanliness and physical characteristics. Trailer Life rates the cleanliness of toilets, walls, showers, sinks/counters/mirrors and floor.
(Full points in each of the above earns a star rating)
We also rate physical characteristics of restrooms such as interior construction, adequate supplies/odor free, adequate number of facilities, exterior appearance and location to park spaces, and interior appearance.
Visual Appeal and Environmental Quality. 10 / 10 / 10
According to our research, nature is the barometer by which most people judge a campground's visual appeal. Parks score points in four subcategories that measure how harmoniously they blend with their natural surroundings: Function, identification, and first impression of the park entrance; landscaping of park and sites; park grounds and sites free of litter and debris; and aesthetics of park and surrounding area.
Who Inspects the Facilities?
Our field inspectors are veteran RVers who spend many months on the road each year. They visit the privately owned campgrounds, tourist attractions, RV service centers and selected state parks listed in the Directory. These consultants are professionals who receive comprehensive training before they go out on the road and additional training throughout the year.
Each team covers a specific territory. Upon arriving at a facility, they take a careful waling tour and complete a detailed rating inspection report.