Nationwide campground and RV resort survey gives 31 'A' grades

Thirty-one campgrounds and recreational vehicle resorts have earned all-around "A" grades in the second annual consumer satisfaction survey of independent parks. But only one -- Meadowcliff RV Resort -- is in California.

Nearly 17,000 camping and RV enthusiasts participated in the online survey, which evaluated guest experiences at 1,840 independent campgrounds and RV resorts affiliated with the National Assn. of RV Parks and Campgrounds. The survey was for privately run locations only -- national and state parks were not included.

"Sixteen of the nation's 31 top parks in our survey also received 'A' ratings last year, but we also had 15 parks that received 'A' ratings for the first time," Bob MacKinnon, president and CEO of GuestRated.com said in a press release. The Murrieta, Calif.-based company conducted the online survey on behalf of the National Assn. of RV Parks and Campgrounds.

Consumers are invited to submit their own reviews of private campgrounds and RV resorts they have recently visited by logging on to www.gocampingamerica.com and clicking on the "Review a Park" tab. Survey results are currently posted for 265 parks on the website.

"The objective of these surveys is to help private campground, RV park and resort operators to pinpoint the improvements they need to make to provide their guests with the best possible camping experience," said Linda Profaizer, president and CEO of the National Assn. of RV Parks and Campgrounds.

The 31 parks earning "A" grades for 2009 are:

-- Acres of Wildlife - Steep Falls, Maine, www.acresofwildlife.com*

-- Baileyton RV Park - Greenville, Tenn., www.baileytonrvpark.com

-- Buttonwood Campground - Mexico, Penn., www.buttonwoodcamp.com*

-- Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park - Nathrop, Colo., www.chalkcreek-campground.com

-- Cooperstown Shadow Brook Campground - Cooperstown, N.Y., www.cooperstowncamping.com

-- Dogwood Acres Campground - Newville, Penn., www.dogwoodcamping.com*

-- Gettysburg Campground - Gettysburg, Penn., www.gettysburgcampground.com

-- High Plains Camping - Oakley, Kan., www.highplainscamping.com*

-- Hocking Hills KOA - Logan, Ohio, www.hockinghillskoa.com

-- Keen Lake Camping & Cottage Resort - Waymart, Penn., www.keenlake.com

-- Kozy Rest Kampground - Harrisville, Penn., www.kozyrestcampground.com*

-- Lake George RV Park - Lake George, N.Y., www.lakegeorgervpark.com*

-- Meadowcliff RV Resort - Coleville, Calif., www.meadowcliff.com

-- Mill Creek Ranch RV & Cottage Resort - Canton, Texas, www.millcreekranchresort.com*

-- Misty River Cabins & RV Resort - Walland, Tenn., www.mistyriverrv.com*

-- Mountain Vista Campground - East Stroudsburg, Penn., www.mtnvistacampground.com

-- Normandy Farms Family Camping Resort - Foxboro, Mass., www.normandyfarms.com*

-- Ocean Lakes Family Campground - Myrtle Beach, S.C., www.oceanlakes.com*

-- Peace Valley Campground - Marble, N.C., www.peacevalleycampground.com*

-- Pine Acres Family Camping Resort - Oakham, Mass., www.pineacresresort.com

-- Pioneer Campground - Laporte, Penn., www.pioneercampground.com*

-- Pontchartrain Landing - New Orleans, La.,  www.pontchartrainlanding.com

-- Red Apple Campground - Kennebunkport, Maine, www.redapplecampground.com

-- Rutledge Lake RV Park - Fletcher, N.C., www.rutledgelake.com*

-- Snowy Peaks RV Park & Rentals - Buena Vista, Colo., www.snowypeaksrvpark.com

-- South Haven Family Campground - South Haven, Mich., www.southhavenfamilycg.com*

-- Sunny Brook RV Resort - South Haven, Mich., www.sunnybrookrvresort.com*

-- The Vineyards Campground & Cabins - Grapevine, Texas, www.vineyardscampground.com*

-- West Canada Creek Campsites - Poland, N.Y., www.westcanadacreekcampsites.com

-- White River RV Park & Campground - Montague, Mich., www.whiterivercampground.com

-- Willow Tree Resort - Longs, S.C., www.willowtreerv.com

* Indicates parks that also received "A" ratings in last year's consumer survey.

-- Kelly Burgess

Photo: A recreational vehicle parks by Yosemite Falls in May. Yosemite was not included in the survey because it is a national park and the survey was limited to independent parks. Credit: Los Angeles Times

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