What's the nicest, most beautiful family camping area you've experienced on a military installation?

2020-02-07T00:57:11-05:00

My family may be looking at a 2,900-mile move from West Coast to East Coast this year. Would love to stop somewhere nice along the way...

Response by Capt Dwayne Conyers made Feb 7 at 2020 1:20 AM

2020-02-07T01:20:42-05:00

The beach at Iraklion Air Station count?

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2020 1:22 AM

2020-02-07T01:22:19-05:00

Have a great trip!
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Response by SGT Kevin Hughes made Feb 7 at 2020 1:58 AM

2020-02-07T01:58:55-05:00

No matter where you go on those routes, take time to see the "little things" It will be a great trip, unless you try to make it in the posted times! I don't Camp unless you count Hampton Inns, but I can tell you there are many sights to see on those routes, some are well known Natural things like caves, canyons, and cascades. Others like the tiny Wizard of Oz museum in Kansas, or the giant excavation machine in Pittsboro KS, where sixty people get in a bucket, get lifted fifty feet in the air, and have a wedding.
or stopping at Graceland, or Beal Street, or the old Route Sixty Six parts coming out of California into AZ...and picking it up again in St. Louis. So much to see. Have a blast stay safe, and don't drive at night if you don't have to.

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2020 2:17 AM

2020-02-07T02:17:03-05:00

Never stayed at it alway ran the trail that went by it, Tinker FamCamp. In all seriousness the only one stateside we have been to is http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/texas/randolph-canyon-lake-recreation-park almost 20 years ago. Went with Badmoon and TIDIMA all packed into TIDIMA’s Expedition family and all. Rained most of the weekend and they woke up to their tents flooding. Recommend picking up a National Park Access Pass, free access to national parks. https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm#CP_JUMP_5088576

Enjoy the trip!

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Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2020 3:10 AM

2020-02-07T03:10:29-05:00

Take I-40, they are everywhere. The Smokies in TN/NC would be a great last stop. I reread and realized you were talking about on-base. KY has Campbell and Knox. Not much ACDU in TN. Arnold at Tullahoma and Millington may have one. If you can alter course a tad, The Land Between the Lakes (LBL) is Federal. It's between KY and Barkley Lake, and is great camping. They have buffalo that can be seen from the road, and an elk preserve that is less conspicuous. You can drive through it for a few bucks, but no guarantee of seeing them.

Response by PO1 Orlando Miller made Feb 7 at 2020 7:37 AM

2020-02-07T07:37:44-05:00

The RV park at MacDill AFB (Tampa), Naval Air Station Pensacola, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, and Mayport Naval base are all close, if not, on the beach.

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Feb 7 at 2020 7:56 AM

2020-02-07T07:56:43-05:00

BE safe and follow recommendations indicated below. Hooah

Response by Maj John Bell made Feb 7 at 2020 9:37 AM

2020-02-07T09:37:57-05:00

Not on a military installation... but.... Try Echo Canyon Campsite in Dinosaur National Monument [The Utah Side]. I don't think they've paved the road in yet [used to be 4 wheel drive only, but I know that is changed]. It was never crowded. The swimming and fishing is great. Especially if you've got small kids. a mile hike in almost any direction puts you in small narrow limestone gorges with beautiful little private swimming holes. If I could only camp one place in the world, there's the spot.

Disclaimer I haven't been their in 20 years.

Response by Patricia Overmeyer made Feb 7 at 2020 10:44 AM

2020-02-07T10:44:00-05:00

Lt Col (Anonymous): If I were you, I'd take I-40. That way you will get to stop at places along the New Mexcio/Arizona areas. Also, pick up a National Park/Forest pass which will get you reduced prices for camping, etc. at the National Parks/Forests. I'm not sure if Clovis still has military camping areas but that part of the country is really pretty. I-40 will also parallel Route 66 across parts of New Mexico/Arizona. Please stop in Williamsburg AZ to get good maps/directions and camping information for the Grand Canyon. There are several areas to camp in that whole area. You will also want to stop at the Hualapai Nation to walk out over the Grand Canyon.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Feb 7 at 2020 10:47 AM

2020-02-07T10:47:50-05:00

Not on a military installation but Cloudcroft, NM at roughly 9,000ft is one of my family's favorite. It is in the Lincoln National Forest. https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/lincoln/home

Lincoln National Forest - Home

We are accepting comments on proposed changes to the management of the developed recreation program. These changes will impact campgrounds and day-use sites on the Carson, Gila, Lincoln, and Santa Fe National Forests, and the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands.Comment period ends December 31, 2020.

Response by Sgt Jim Belanus made Feb 7 at 2020 10:53 AM

2020-02-07T10:53:05-05:00

avoid I70 in Ohio, traveled it last year and it was rough also stay out of the windy city, may tolls and lots of traffic. I would take the southern route. I just traveled a good part of it, road was good and traffic tolerable and a nice drive.

Response by LTC Laura Wickett made Feb 7 at 2020 12:36 PM

2020-02-07T12:36:51-05:00

Destin Florida

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Feb 7 at 2020 2:17 PM

2020-02-07T14:17:14-05:00

Fort Sill and Fort Hood both have very nice camping areas with lakes for recreation. I liked Ft. Hoods' best because it had a small shop where you could buy soda, bottled water, charcoal or snacks.

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made Feb 7 at 2020 9:38 PM

2020-02-07T21:38:33-05:00

I have fondest memories of the military reservation across the highway from the main gate at Eilson AFB, Alaska.

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made Feb 7 at 2020 9:40 PM

2020-02-07T21:40:00-05:00

Don't miss Flaming Gorge recreation area and Niagra Falls isn't that much of a detour.

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2020 10:48 PM

2020-02-07T22:48:21-05:00

Damneck VA has a great little camp ground near the beach

Response by SP6 Peter Kreutzfeldt made Apr 12 at 2020 12:39 PM

2020-04-12T12:39:19-04:00

I spend most winters in the south and Destin, FL comes to mind as a nice with children camping area

Response by SSgt Paul Millard made May 5 at 2020 3:52 PM

2020-05-05T15:52:17-04:00

Bellows AFB Hi.