so camping?

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So we are buying a camper. And looking for family oriented but not homophobic spots. We'll be using smaller parks, but if possible for spring break we'd like to launch at someplace with activities for the kiddos- 6,6 and 4 yrs. Anyone gone to KOA's or Jellystones -places like that and had good experiences. I know its largely dictated by who you end up next to. We live in the Midwest- but Saugatauk and places like that are a bit too cold yet. Thinking of Kentucky or Tennessee- anyone Mammoth Cave, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg or?? Areas or specific sights welcome--and for the future - no limits on geography

[rosesquared]

I just have to chime in that we're dying to have a camper some day! I have never been to the Midwest so unfortunately I'm no help there but I hope you have a blast!!!

[calsurb]

We're poor tent campers over here! No super great input, though it has been quite warm in KY/TN lately. If you're a member of KOA and rack up their points, it can get a bit cheaper the more nights you spend there.

[JustJudy]

We LOVE our travel trailer. It's the only way I'll camp, lol. I wish I had some better insight, but overall I find most camping people we've encountered are pretty chill. It seems to go with the territory.

[kekaellypula]

Outside of Jackson TN there is a wild life safari that you can drive thru and the birds and some others beg for food thru the car window. Emu's are kinda freaky.
Between Knoxville and Nashville there are a lot of state parks and that area of TN is gorgeous.

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Update- the Travel trailer is here- picked up Saturday. I can not wait to go thru all the camping crap we have and permanently install some of it in the camper! We already know its a bit small for us- but it was the best deal from the zillions we looked at. Planning to upgrade (in a year or tow) once we know what we cant live without or wish we had, and the kiddos are bigger, etc. Were headed to Kentucky in 10 days- we'll see what that brings. Kiddos are all super excited.

[cetcar]

Maybe I could handle camper camping but I don't reply enjoy camping in a tent. Even with a pad, the ground is so hard. I still have flashbacks to how sore my side was the last time I went whenever I think of camping. I always think people who do are so hardcore.

But what a way to see the country! Hope you have a great first trip!

[bexincanada]

I am jealous of all these campers! I'm definitely going all About Schmidt in retirement.

[bexincanada]

Apr 2, 2017 19:41:02 GMT -5 cetcar said:

Maybe I could handle camper camping but I don't reply enjoy camping in a tent. Even with a pad, the ground is so hard. I still have flashbacks to how sore my side was the last time I went whenever I think of camping. I always think people who do are so hardcore.

But what a way to see the country! Hope you have a great first trip!

We use an air mattress when tent camping. :cool:

[cetcar]

bexincanada, Maybe that would be better. I used a thin foam/air mattress.

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No no no to tent camping. Totally over that business.

[2brides]

Apr 2, 2017 23:08:11 GMT -5 @sherminator said:

No no no to tent camping. Totally over that business.

I think I have watched too many CSI/SVU/etc shows. I am convinced I would be killed if I slept in a tent. No hard walls? No locks? Nothankyou.

(camped in a tent twice. When I was 9/10. Neveragain.)

[bexincanada]

Apr 2, 2017 22:27:10 GMT -5 cetcar said:

bexincanada, Maybe that would be better. I used a thin foam/air mattress.

Definitely need to put a layer down under the air mattress to keep out the cold, but it's the best.

[2mrsks (mrs&mrsk)]

We go to jellystone every year in pa-- it's great. Not really "campy" since it has a water park and tons of kids activities. We stay in the cabins