trickyvic3
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Jayco-noslide wrote:Have you tried state, national park, national forest campgrounds? We use those about 90% of the time. They have gone up some but still we plan on paying in the range $15 to $30 and even less with our over 62, senior pass. They range from no hook-ups at all to occasionally full hook-ups or water/elec but not sewer. Even the Fl. state parks all with at least water/elec are usually not over $30. We use public campgrounds for the nature and the price and much prefer them over private. When I have to start paying over $40 in today's dollars, I'm out of RVing. Perhaps you want the pools and other luxuries but you get that with motels/hotels for little if any more money.
The problem with the state CGs is that most of the nicer ones are booked for months ahead, and you have to go on a waiting list. Or many are first come, first serve basis. Making it very hard, if not imposable to plan ahead.
We are fully self contained, but because of our sons needs it's much easier for us with FHUs.
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trickyvic3
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stellas_keeper wrote:This line of reason IMHO is slightly shortsided...
You can not include food. You have to eat every day no matter where you are. Food will be a wash. Unless you sit at home with your lights and tv off, even being at home will cost you money. Most (not all, but more then just many) people do not sit home for an entire weekend. You do things. These things cost money. Camping fee's IMHO even out with a weekend shoping trip, at least for my household.
What you say is true to a point, but when we sit home on the weekends we do not spend anywhere near that kind of money.
For us that's pretty much our entire weekly budget.
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stellas_keeper wrote:
You can not include food. You have to eat every day no matter where you are. Food will be a wash.
You raise a good point and give me a great idea. Since I really don't care what I eat on a camping trip- I am not into cooking- I should scrounge around in the cupboards and freezer and take stuff that is already there! Grab those old cans of vegies and any perishables that are on hand, for example.
I am willing to do whatever it takes to keep my trips happening.
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SteveAE
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trickyvic3,
Way to expensive for my blood too.
Do you really need the full hookups? I have never been to New Hampshire (would love to see it someday), but a quick look at the map shows quite a few Forest Service CG's in the White Mountains.
Another alternative may be finding someone that has property in the area that you like to stay in and give them some money to allow you to stay on their land.
Good luck,
Steve
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It is excessive, but maybe considering it differently might help. Suppose you were OK with $60. Adding $40 to two nights isn't a lot of money. It's about 40 miles worth of fuel only.
If that is your option, and there is no other way, I still think you should do it. You are providing a wonderful experience for your dear Mother and your son. You have a beautiful modern motorhome and every day you use it you love it, and share it with people that love it too.
Damn the expense, but think of the joy!
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hallock5
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I don't see your time constraint, but best offset is a weekly rate. Also, Passport America (50% off) has about 20 CGs in NH.
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We consider expenses for RVing to be part of our recreation budget. We don't eat out unless we are camping and don't buy as many clothes anymore (seniors) so the money saved can be applied to `recreation'.
If the participants get enjoyment out of RVing that has to be worth something. What else would you do to be together if not camping? Been to a movie lately? Dinner out?
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trickyvic3
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I just don't understand why we are some of the highest priced campgrounds in the country? Maybe because we have a short season? Oh I also forgot to mention that we also have a 9% camping tax that isn't included in some CG rates until you check in.
Id love some CG owners to chime in on this.
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trickyvic3
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hallock5 wrote:I don't see your time constraint, but best offset is a weekly rate. Also, Passport America (50% off) has about 20 CGs in NH.
Thanks for the info, I'm going to look into that.
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We used to stay at a Forest Service campground located along a lake. No hookups, pit toilets, minimal water system, garbage dumpster at entrance,picnic table and fire pit. That's it, all for $25. per night.
It is obvious the money is not going back to the campground.
When I first started camping, these campgrounds were $2. per night. We don't go there anymore.
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