My neighbors for the first couple of days were the Seals family from right down the road in Chesapeake. They've been coming here as a get-away for 20 years, starting in tents with the kids. Now they like to come for the peace and quiet. That's mom and dad (Ken & Stephanie) on the right, with son and his wife (Steve & Stephanie) on the left. They say they like the park because it's far enough out but not too far - and they like being able to stretch out on these large pull through sites. They're in #21 and think it's the best for them -- they have lots of tiki torches and elbow room and are right across the road from the bath house.

I was next to them in pull through site #18 when I first arrived. It's a nice big site, but it has a quirk. I couldn't make the turn into it by going down the road the right way - there's too tight a curve to make it without hitting the big tree on the left side. It's possible if you can back up into the site across the road. It's also okay to go around and come in from the other side and the campground was uncrowded enough for that not to be a problem. Hookups are on the opposite side then, but my hoses were long enough to work.

I had hoped I'd get satellite TV there, though, because it looked like I could hit a hole through the heavy tree cover. But I never could position the front of the motorhome in such a way to get a signal. Cathy told me some have gotten satellite where I was in #18, along with some others in #'s 3, 25 and 27, but that was using tripod setups which are easier to position than the rooftop kind, and it just didn't work for me.

I've also never found a city park so intent on guest service and hospitality. The Park Superintendent, Bill, has been on board for 20 years. When he took over, the campground had 103 sites and he thought that was too cramped, so he culled it down to 73. He supervises a team who obviously loves it here, as evidenced by how long they've worked here as well. From my first contact with Cathy and Carol at the office, it was evident this is a group who really cares. Later I met Mike, Building Maintenance Supervisor, and when I asked him about the quality of the well water, he gave me a tour of the treatment facility and put my mind to rest.

FYI - when I remarked to Mike that I was happy my cell phone and air card worked so well here, he told me that Verizon is the only cell phone that works well here due to a nearby tower. But all other providers are iffy at best, so be aware of that.

One of the park's most popular events is the annual Halloween Ghost Train. A wagon hay ride makes stops at spooky staged areas around the park - there's even a Pirate's Ship on the river. There's an admission charge for this event, but I've been told it's well worth it!