How this campground is different from others

This isn't about membership camping, but about the amenities and offerings at the campgrounds and RV parks we visit, and you might visit. And how our current campground compares to other parks.

Being members of Thousand Trails for about 30 years we are used to a number of amenities and accommodations at the campgrounds we visit. There are many good points to a membership campground as long as you use the parks you pay for. Once you buy into a membership system you usually also have yearly dues. The more you visit the parks in your system, the more you make up the cost of the membership.

At a typical Thousand Trails park you will have the opportunity to participate in many organized activities, enjoy modern facilities, scheduled dining opportunities, social gatherings, and more. Here is a list of what may be offered at a TT park and what we have here at Armstead Campground. Keep in mind that we are thoroughly happy and content here at Armstead! This is a fisherman's campground with no frills. Campers who wander in, who do not fish, have asked us "Doesn't it bother you being so close to the highway?" "Don't you wish you had trees for shade?" "There's no grass, it's so dry!" "What's there to do besides fish?"



There are about 45 sites here, with maybe 7 full hook up sites, about 25 with water & electric, and about 20 tent sites. We have good cell phone coverage with our Verizon phone, but AT&T users have a lot of trouble getting a signal.

There are 3 dogs that happily roam the campground without supervision, one being Clover the wonder dog, our temporary pet while we're here. We will miss him when we leave.

The owners also have a tan and black shepard-mix named Ritzy, who gets around very well on 3 legs. She gets around so well she catches a ground squirrel or rabbit almost every week. Ritzy and Clover sleep under our motorhome each night, protecting our campsite.

The fly shop manager has a husky-type dog named Chunk and she is one big dog. I've seen her defend her territory more than once. Small dogs and cats beware! Although the owners would like campers to pick up after their pets, almost no one does. There are no lease laws here, and truthfully, not enough campers to care. Most of the campers also let their dogs run free.