I volunteered for a couple of weeks with Team Rubicon to do disaster recovery after Hurricane Michael in Marianna, FL. That area got hit really hard. It was heartbreaking, yet one of the most emotionally rewarding experiences in my life. I'll never forget it. -Dean
I just have to say, you guys put the ying with the yang. I have never seen two people who completely compliment each other better than the two of you. I look forward to every video and I have never lost interest in any you have ever made. Keep up the great videos and you will have me full timing even sooner. Thanks again.
Milford Lake, Kansas near Junction City Ks, The Big Red One division is stationed here. We had a 100 year flood last year. We were 18 feet over conservation level. We were holding back water to help protect the Mississippi delta area. It wiped out most of the COA campgrounds. Yes, It is/was our favorite spot to camp. It will be years for us to recover. The devastation is/was unbelievable. It makes me so sad. Thank you for volunteering.
That is really sad to hear! Flooding like that makes it even harder to come back from. Have they started the recovery process of the park? If so, are they taking volunteers to help the process along?
@@todayissomeday Yes, they have started the recovery process. I will check with the COE to see if they will take volunteers. Thanks for asking. I have a couple contacts I will visit with to see if they have updated info for me. We have driven as close to the area as we can get to check out the damage but obviously they have barriers up.
We e stayed at COE at Perry Lake and Clinton Lake in Kansas. The COE provides the levy systems in our area on the Kansas and Missouri rivers. I worked closely with them when I was employed on the BNSF railway. Great folks!
COEs are our favorite placer to camp. So far Gunter Hill in Montgomery AL is our favorite and we have actually been there three times so far. Great place to camp when on your way to or leaving the "mother ship" in Red Bay.
We have been fulltime for about 2yrs now, at a workamper gig currently in AZ. We have found the Military's campgrounds to be our most favorite. One of our most favorite is a hidden gem in north Florida Camp Blanding. Go Army Beat Navy!
We've stayed at maybe 6 or 7 COE parks over the years. We stopped at a couple last summer on the way home. I can't say one is my favorite so far. But we have 3 or 4 more on our RVTW map for this summer. The campgrounds are the best federal campgrounds, no contest. They have huge sites that will take just about any RV. All the ones we've used are backin. They have a lot of room between sites too. I have never seen a hiking trail at one but we haven't been to that many. They are number one about water sports. If they have utilities most of the time it is water and electric. We haven't run into a FHU. When making reservations be careful because they will have multiple sites around one lake. And the utilities at each cg may vary. So get a reservation with the utilities you want and don't get a rude surprise when you arrive. I don't recall ever seeing a dump site either. One big thing you should have mentioned, COE locations are mainly east of the Mississippi or maybe right across the River. OK and lastly a historical bone to pick as a Navy guy. So far as I know every landing by the Army or Marines was preceded by Navy Divers: UDT. They cleared underwater mines and obstacles and mapped the beach. The infantry then hit the beach, I don't recall one account of COE men running around the beach clearing mines and tank traps on Omaha beach. After the landing I can see it.
COE parks are our favorites! We live in Southwest Missouri and have some great ones around Table Rock Lake! My favorite is Old 86 and hubby's fave is Millcreek! If you ever get in the Branson area, let us know!
We are camp hosting at coe ! Been here since October will be here through the summer! It’s our hometown so we love! Twility branch in collinsville ms. We are flooded right now due to all the rain but hope we can open March 10!
The Washington monument was only finished by the Corps of Engineers. It was started by private construction from 1848-1854. The COE came in and finished it from 1876-1884.
Kendall COE Campground, at Wolf Creek Dam on the southern end of Lake Cumberland in KY. Great host, great facility, $24 a night, clean restrooms/showers, laundry and water/elec on all sights.
On the gateway site it actually shows you which campgrounds are managed by the Corps and which are managed by a third party. The discounts are only available for the ones managed by the Corps.
Thank you so much for coming to help! We live in Panama City, FL and road out the storm in our home. Buying an RV to live in while our home was renovated is what led us to the full-time RV life.
Frank Russell COE Monroe, Missouri. Stayed there twice, $9 a night. Close to Hannibal, MO and Mark Twain. Besides the regular boating/lake there is equestrian stables, archery range, and a pistol range. Thanks for the video.
We stay every year at the Army Corp Engineers in Carlyle, Illinois at Boulder Campground $9 a night. Right on the lake just BEAUTIFUL very peaceful. Open till October 30th some full hookups, several elec & water then of course a few with nothing which is like $12 a night so you would pay $6 a night!!! Thanks for sharing the info. Im still very confused as to how to find sites. We have the senior card. Again, TY
Thanks for an excellent video. I got an Access pass and went to Old Federal Campground on Lake Lanier. It was great. Sure couldn't beat the price. Now I only look for COE campgrounds. Thank you both. I had two Allegro motorhomes, when I was younger. I sure miss them. Enjoy
On our trip down to New Orleans we discovered a gem of COE park called Jennings Ferry Campground in Alabama...enjoyed a waterfront site right on the river with electric/water. We were just passing through, but decided on an extra day to just relax and enjoy the scenery.
Stayed at R Schafer Heard in West Point, GA on West Point Lake. It's a beautiful place. Very diverse type of sites from fully shaded to totally exposed.
We are so blessed to have 3 COE Campgrounds on our local lake in Wilkesboro, NC. We stayed at 1, Bandits Roost, several times this past season (our first with our new travel trailer) and looking forward staying again several times this year!
Great that many folks are volunteering, Im retired Navy also, and volunteer mostly through the church, but volunteering keeps us retire guys busy. Keep up the great content
Thanks for breaking it down on HOW to find and plan trips easily. Appreciate your knowledge so much! I normally use RV Parky trip planner but I'm going to check into RV trip wizard & look on Allstays more often. Haven't stayed at too many COE but our fav thus far is Indian Point (I think that was the name) about 10 minutes from Silver Dollar City Branson, MO. Huge sites, trees, deer, right on Table rock Lake.
I saw your video on the COE in AL. So I searched to find how to book. Thank you so much for this video. We will be staying at our first COE next week in CA. I really appreciate you two.
As a USACE employee, I really appreciate the shout out. Here in Northern Mississippi COE parks are a plenty. Sardis being the biggest, unfortunately recently had a bad storm/tornadoes go through the park and park is currently closed. I like COE parks cause the bathrooms are pretty clean. Funny you had HOLT show up, we camped there, beautiful campground. Only down side is the Copperhead snakes are terrible, or at least they were a couple years ago.
We've stayed at the COE campground on Lake Lanier at Van Pugh South. It was fantastic. Almost every site was a waterfront site, with lots of shade. The lake was beautiful and supposedly gator free. Highly recommended.
North Bend Park, Kerr Dam, Lake Gaston, Virginia. Beautiful park. It’s also known as Bugg’s Island reservoir. The ACO operates the hydroelectric dam at the park. I’ve been camping there for over50 years and it only gets better.
Additional information - The Military Lifetime Pass is now available free for Gold Star Families and US military veterans with a valid, veteran ID. It does the same thing as the Military Annual Pass that Active Duty military can use (6:27). I got mine by showing my Retired Military ID Card. It covers all day use fees, camping fees are extra. You need the Access Pass to get the discount on camping.
I am fortunate to live next to a COE lake here in Illinois. What I mean by next to is my back yard backs up to COE property. We have great COE campgrounds here. If you get a chance check out the campgrounds around Lake Shelbyville here in Central Illinois. I am retired Air Force and highly recommend the access pass. By the way... your videos are awesome!
Thanks I have the access pass too. I was trying to find the campsite I could use it at. Could never get a list of Corp of engineers site. By watching your video it helped out.
We’ve stayed at several COE sites. They are always clean and nice. The best part is that almost every COE site is on a lake or river with awesome water view sites. I’m surprised more fellow military folks don’t know about these sites. I tell all of my Soldiers who camp about them. The Sergeant Major always sharing that knowledge!😉
yes to COE. Petersburg on S. Thurmond lake GA. Sites Right on the lake. Great facilities, sites and prices. And let’s us visit our active duty sailor son, his wife and our grandson station at Fort Gordon
Burns Runs West Campground, Bryan County, Oklahoma. Pull through sites, level and full hook-up. Wonderful bird watching and activities for kids. Not far from Sherman, Texas where President Eisenhower was born. Much to do.
When you come to south Oklahoma check out Lake Texoma. Multiple coe campgrounds. Remember you can stay 14 days, move to another on the same lake for another 14 days. Most cost $12-$13 with the 50% off & some have full hookup. (Not many) If you are ever in north Texas, southern OK we'll be glad to steer you in the right direction. We have one lake near us that doesn't require a reservation. (Not coe) So wish we could have made Florida. See you two up the road. Gator & Terri
We Love the COE parks here in Arkansas especially Maumell park and John F Kennedy park. also love the 50% discount with my Access card. everyone remember that the Arkansas State Parks also accept the COE discount cards but only at check in at the parks. For disabled folks the Access card is FREE to get.
WOW ! Phil & Stacy awesome vlog . I'm sharing this vlog with my retired friends up in Kentucky . Husband is retired Army & his wife is retired Army civilian . They have a Class A Motor Home . I'm sure they will appreciate all the great info you included in this vlog . I don't know what passes they have but some you mentioned they might be interested in getting them to save a lot of money . That COE for $9,00 a night w.full hook ups sure is a fantastic deal . I always thought that The Army Corp of Engineers was part of the Army . Thank You for educating me that COE is not part of the military . Travel safe . I noticed you took down all the nice time zone clocks . I thought they looked nice .
Thanks for sharing us and for your support!! I means a lot to us! We took the clocks down for 2 reasons. First they could not keep time! They would be anywhere from 5-30 minutes apart no matter how often we changed the batteries or corrected the time. I drove me crazy!! Second one of them fell while opening the slide and we crushed it. Chose not to replace it because of the time thing.
The hidden gem is in Hanover IL by the Corps of Engineers Blanding's Landing. I has showers, electric 50 Amps and water hook up with a station for you Black Water. Last summer 2020 it was $20.00 a night
We have never used a COE park, but now you have us searching. And thanks for working on one of Florida's parks to help it reopen. Lastly, Stacy has once again done a great job as an instructor.
Thanks David! We are really enjoying out time at the Florida Caverns. We have done so much in a short time to get the campground reopened! We will be back to enjoy this beautiful park!
Kendall Recreation Area Jamestown, KY is a great COE campground. Its our favorite. 30 & 50 amp at some campsites with water. No sewer but they have dump stations. Their bath houses are beautiful and kept very clean.
Guys, I have been watching several channels regarding class A travels. My wife and I are working towards this goal! I absolutely love your channel. You're videos are informative, funny and the perfect length. Love the bloopers! You're one of the only channels that post info about the class A. The parking, hookups, the improvement's... please don't change a thing! Non sibi sed patriae!
We started staying at them after your video about the one in Montgomery! Our very first campground when we went and picked up our RED was a COE in FT. Myers! So far our favorite is Eastbank in Bainbridge, GA! We loved the one in Montgomery as well. There's also a great one in Eufala, AL we like.
of course!! And after watching this and realizing u guys were like 20 min from us I was bummed! Wish I had seen this sooner we would of come to help! Staying right outside Dothan at the moment. Hubby actually works in Marianna.
Our favorite COE park in Texas is Airport Park and Speegleville Campground, both are on Lake Waco and just west of town. Both are fabulous, take reservations on recreation.gov and have hookups. Airport has a few FHU sites and Speegleville Campground has water/electric hookups. Great parks and like others all on big lakes. During the week they're pretty empty but pretty full on weekends. Both have a few Walk-In sites too. Our next RV trip will be to the Hords Creek COE Campground in Coleman, TX. It too looks great.
Have you seen Dam West, Carlyle, IL? It’s a beautiful little park and has 5-6 spots in the lake that are paved. It was $9 a night, the last time we checked, too. There are 3 of the EOC parks in the area but the other two are not like this one.
West Point used to take their best and brightest cadets and put them in the engineer path.... That is until the Field Artillery began to shot indirect fires. The computations for accurate timely fires became so complex that they then began to assign the best and brightest to the FA path.
Yes, we've camped at COE parks, THANKS TO YOU! We saw your review of Gunter Hill about a year ago, so we made it our first campground after picking up our RV from the dealer. It is still our favorite, but we've also stayed at COE parks in Va, Ms, and Tx, and all are near the top of our favs list.
My wife and I have stayed here Bailey's Point campground largest of the Army Corps of Engineers' campgrounds on Barren River Lake. This is located about 40 minutes ESE of Bowling Green, KY. It's a man made lake and most camp sites are lake front. We have always found the facilities neat and well kept. NOTE!! this is in a dry county so bring your own beer, wine, etc.
Thomson causeway recreation area is my favorite local coe campground. Situated right on the widest part of the Mississippi River in Thomson Illinois. Very clean and modern. Just be aware they will close if there is flooding, but that's how close to the river it is.
Yes we have and we love it. Our favorite is on the other side of the dam from our home near Belton Lake, Belton TX. Good size lake (hard surface boat ramp inside park) with a well designed and laid out park with appx 60 +/- sights. close to all shopping amenities. Less than 10 minutes off of Interstate 35.
We have stayed in COE's in 15 states. They are the best places in the country. Great water sites and views. There is a great book on Amazon called Camping With The Corps of Engineers. A complete guide to all the nations COE's.
Thank you for this brilliant video that was loaded with more "how to info" on RV'g that just about any I have ever seen. You did a absolutely great job of sharing this valiable RV'g info. You opened my mind and eyes to a whole new world of RV'g opportunities. Thanks again, Paul from Texas
We love COE campgrounds and so far have stayed at them exclusively. You can't beat the price with the access pass! Our favorite so far is Sardis Lake near Clayton, Oklahoma. Beautiful lake surrounded by wooded rolling hills. Already have reservations for the 1st week in April and can't wait. Another very good one is Virgil Point at Hugo Lake, level concrete sites just feet from the water's edge. Great video as always and good job on the Year to Volunteer.
In KY, I'm at Fort Knox, 90% of our camping is at COE parks. Our favorite is Eureka at Lake Barkley, one of the lakes forming Land Between the Lakes (also beautiful). It can be difficult to get into because there is only 26 sites and a few are tent only. Across the lake is Canal, a much larger COE campground.
Another great video. Our favorite COE Park is easy. Seven Points outside Nashville. (The one in TN not MI) Why? Because so far we have only stayed at one! It was a great experience though so you know there will be more in the future.
My only issue is that many of them have a gate that locks - you can’t get in or out after a certain time. Specifically I stayed at Bald Ridge Lake Lanier that you mentioned. I had to leave my car outside the gate and walk to my RV when I got back around 10:30p.
Great video. Glad to hear you two are helping the Florida Caverns recover. This is in my neck of the woods and help is truly needed there. My favorite COE is Cotton Hill near Ft Gaines Ga. Also Leech Lake in northern Minnesota is wonderful. When we travel I try to use COE often because it keeps the budget in line and usually has few surprises!! Happy travels
Wow! Thanks to this video, we just looked up nearby COE campgrounds and found more near us than we expected! I learned tons of great info from you all just now. Thank you!! :)
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I volunteered for a couple of weeks with Team Rubicon to do disaster recovery after Hurricane Michael in Marianna, FL. That area got hit really hard. It was heartbreaking, yet one of the most emotionally rewarding experiences in my life. I'll never forget it. -Dean
We are shocked at the amount of homes that haven't been repaired. The Caverns campground is starting to look like a campground again!
I just have to say, you guys put the ying with the yang. I have never seen two people who completely compliment each other better than the two of you. I look forward to every video and I have never lost interest in any you have ever made. Keep up the great videos and you will have me full timing even sooner. Thanks again.
WOW....thank you Jimmy!!! This proves we are doing this the right way. There is plenty of room for you out here.....hurry up and join us out here.
I'm greatful you take the time to explain HOW TO find places on computer for us dummies or computer challenged.
I hope it helps!
Milford Lake, Kansas near Junction City Ks, The Big Red One division is stationed here. We had a 100 year flood last year. We were 18 feet over conservation level. We were holding back water to help protect the Mississippi delta area. It wiped out most of the COA campgrounds. Yes, It is/was our favorite spot to camp. It will be years for us to recover. The devastation is/was unbelievable. It makes me so sad. Thank you for volunteering.
That is really sad to hear! Flooding like that makes it even harder to come back from. Have they started the recovery process of the park? If so, are they taking volunteers to help the process along?
@@todayissomeday Yes, they have started the recovery process. I will check with the COE to see if they will take volunteers. Thanks for asking. I have a couple contacts I will visit with to see if they have updated info for me. We have driven as close to the area as we can get to check out the damage but obviously they have barriers up.
I have contacted the Milford Lake COE. Hopefully we will hear an answer soon about helping them out.
We e stayed at COE at Perry Lake and Clinton Lake in Kansas. The COE provides the levy systems in our area on the Kansas and Missouri rivers. I worked closely with them when I was employed on the BNSF railway. Great folks!
We love COE camping! Mill Creek is our favorite. A beautiful place on Table Rock Lake near Kimberling City, MO, because it's close to home.
COEs are our favorite placer to camp. So far Gunter Hill in Montgomery AL is our favorite and we have actually been there three times so far. Great place to camp when on your way to or leaving the "mother ship" in Red Bay.
Agreed!!!
Robert Konigsberg. Ours too
We have been fulltime for about 2yrs now, at a workamper gig currently in AZ. We have found the Military's campgrounds to be our most favorite. One of our most favorite is a hidden gem in north Florida Camp Blanding.
Go Army Beat Navy!
We love military campging as well!
Stop telling people all about my camping secrets. You guys are making this hard for us to find the best spots. Miss you guys.
Hahaha!! ❤❤
We've stayed at maybe 6 or 7 COE parks over the years. We stopped at a couple last summer on the way home. I can't say one is my favorite so far. But we have 3 or 4 more on our RVTW map for this summer. The campgrounds are the best federal campgrounds, no contest. They have huge sites that will take just about any RV. All the ones we've used are backin. They have a lot of room between sites too.
I have never seen a hiking trail at one but we haven't been to that many. They are number one about water sports.
If they have utilities most of the time it is water and electric. We haven't run into a FHU. When making reservations be careful because they will have multiple sites around one lake. And the utilities at each cg may vary. So get a reservation with the utilities you want and don't get a rude surprise when you arrive. I don't recall ever seeing a dump site either.
One big thing you should have mentioned, COE locations are mainly east of the Mississippi or maybe right across the River.
OK and lastly a historical bone to pick as a Navy guy. So far as I know every landing by the Army or Marines was preceded by Navy Divers: UDT. They cleared underwater mines and obstacles and mapped the beach. The infantry then hit the beach, I don't recall one account of COE men running around the beach clearing mines and tank traps on Omaha beach. After the landing I can see it.
Lake Restock near Pella Iowa. Lots of camping, bike trails, swimming.
COE parks are our favorites! We live in Southwest Missouri and have some great ones around Table Rock Lake! My favorite is Old 86 and hubby's fave is Millcreek! If you ever get in the Branson area, let us know!
Thanks for sharing!!
If you like a hard copy of information, Amazon sells a book listing all of the coes by state :) It's called RV Camping in Corp of Engineers Parks
Sweet!
I love computers and apps but I also really like a book in my hand! I ordered one! Thanks!
We are camp hosting at coe ! Been here since October will be here through the summer! It’s our hometown so we love! Twility branch in collinsville ms. We are flooded right now due to all the rain but hope we can open March 10!
The Washington monument was only finished by the Corps of Engineers. It was started by private construction from 1848-1854. The COE came in and finished it from 1876-1884.
Kendall COE Campground, at Wolf Creek Dam on the southern end of Lake Cumberland in KY. Great host, great facility, $24 a night, clean restrooms/showers, laundry and water/elec on all sights.
LOVE COE Parks! GA has a great one outside Augusta, Petersburg.
Thanks! I will add it to my list.
On the gateway site it actually shows you which campgrounds are managed by the Corps and which are managed by a third party. The discounts are only available for the ones managed by the Corps.
Thanks for clearing that up. I should have been more specific.
We stayed at West Point, Ga COE. We bought our lifetime Senior Pass @ shaefer heard CoE @ West Point, GA yesterday.
Perfect!
Thank you so much for coming to help! We live in Panama City, FL and road out the storm in our home. Buying an RV to live in while our home was renovated is what led us to the full-time RV life.
Our pleasure! We loved the park and the area!
Frank Russell COE Monroe, Missouri. Stayed there twice, $9 a night. Close to Hannibal, MO and Mark Twain. Besides the regular boating/lake there is equestrian stables, archery range, and a pistol range. Thanks for the video.
We stay every year at the Army Corp Engineers in Carlyle, Illinois at Boulder Campground $9 a night. Right on the lake just BEAUTIFUL very peaceful. Open till October 30th some full hookups, several elec & water then of course a few with nothing which is like $12 a night so you would pay $6 a night!!! Thanks for sharing the info. Im still very confused as to how to find sites. We have the senior card. Again, TY
Lillydale Campground COE in Allons, Tennessee is a favorite. We just don't like 14 night limitations.
We have been visiting ACOE North Bend park at Kerr Lake for many years. An awesome lake and camping facility.
So cool!
Thanks for an excellent video. I got an Access pass and went to Old Federal Campground on Lake Lanier. It was great. Sure couldn't beat the price. Now I only look for COE campgrounds. Thank you both. I had two Allegro motorhomes, when I was younger. I sure miss them. Enjoy
Staying at dam west on lake Carlyle In Illinois today
On our trip down to New Orleans we discovered a gem of COE park called Jennings Ferry Campground in Alabama...enjoyed a waterfront site right on the river with electric/water. We were just passing through, but decided on an extra day to just relax and enjoy the scenery.
That is awesome!
Cherokee river in Arkansas is my favorite COE campground
Stayed at R Schafer Heard in West Point, GA on West Point Lake. It's a beautiful place. Very diverse type of sites from fully shaded to totally exposed.
When I saw your title, I thought oh, no, they are going to give away the really good "secrets." Thank you for holding those back!
Hahahahaha!! 😉
We are so blessed to have 3 COE Campgrounds on our local lake in Wilkesboro, NC. We stayed at 1, Bandits Roost, several times this past season (our first with our new travel trailer) and looking forward staying again several times this year!
Great that many folks are volunteering, Im retired Navy also, and volunteer mostly through the church, but volunteering keeps us retire guys busy. Keep up the great content
Go Navy!
Thanks for breaking it down on HOW to find and plan trips easily. Appreciate your knowledge so much! I normally use RV Parky trip planner but I'm going to check into RV trip wizard & look on Allstays more often. Haven't stayed at too many COE but our fav thus far is Indian Point (I think that was the name) about 10 minutes from Silver Dollar City Branson, MO. Huge sites, trees, deer, right on Table rock Lake.
Glad it was helpful!
I saw your video on the COE in AL. So I searched to find how to book. Thank you so much for this video. We will be staying at our first COE next week in CA. I really appreciate you two.
As a USACE employee, I really appreciate the shout out. Here in Northern Mississippi COE parks are a plenty. Sardis being the biggest, unfortunately recently had a bad storm/tornadoes go through the park and park is currently closed. I like COE parks cause the bathrooms are pretty clean. Funny you had HOLT show up, we camped there, beautiful campground. Only down side is the Copperhead snakes are terrible, or at least they were a couple years ago.
Thanks for sharing!
North Bend Park & Campground, Boydton, VA really friendly staff, nice waterfront site, and great bathrooms with showers which were absolutely clean!
Thanks for the tips!
We've stayed at the COE campground on Lake Lanier at Van Pugh South. It was fantastic. Almost every site was a waterfront site, with lots of shade. The lake was beautiful and supposedly gator free. Highly recommended.
Thanks for the tips!
Thanks to you guys 3 weeks ago I applied (by mail) for the Access Pass and just arrived today. Now, all we have to do is buy a TT. LOL
Nice!! So glad we could help. Find a few COEs when they open....well right after you get that TT.
Holiday and Amity parks both on West Point Lake on the GA-AL line.
I have cousins in West Point and have been there many times.
North Bend Park, Kerr Dam, Lake Gaston, Virginia. Beautiful park. It’s also known as Bugg’s Island reservoir. The ACO operates the hydroelectric dam at the park. I’ve been camping there for over50 years and it only gets better.
Thanks for the info....we've added it to our list.
Additional information - The Military Lifetime Pass is now available free for Gold Star Families and US military veterans with a valid, veteran ID. It does the same thing as the Military Annual Pass that Active Duty military can use (6:27). I got mine by showing my Retired Military ID Card. It covers all day use fees, camping fees are extra.
You need the Access Pass to get the discount on camping.
I am fortunate to live next to a COE lake here in Illinois. What I mean by next to is my back yard backs up to COE property. We have great COE campgrounds here. If you get a chance check out the campgrounds around Lake Shelbyville here in Central Illinois. I am retired Air Force and highly recommend the access pass. By the way... your videos are awesome!
Thanks so much! Property next to a COE Park would be cool!
My great-grandpa helped build the Panama Canal! He was in the Navy. On my bucket list is to see the canal.
That is awesome Rachel!!!
Thanks I have the access pass too. I was trying to find the campsite I could use it at. Could never get a list of Corp of engineers site. By watching your video it helped out.
Glad I could help
Great campgrounds and with the Senior Lifetime NP’s Pass, 50% off makes them EXCEPTIONAL!!
The COE constructed a mountain lake that still our neighborhood was built around.
We’ve stayed at several COE sites. They are always clean and nice. The best part is that almost every COE site is on a lake or river with awesome water view sites. I’m surprised more fellow military folks don’t know about these sites. I tell all of my Soldiers who camp about them. The Sergeant Major always sharing that knowledge!😉
Keep sharing the info SgtMaj!!
yes to COE. Petersburg on S. Thurmond lake GA. Sites Right on the lake. Great facilities, sites and prices. And let’s us visit our active duty sailor son, his wife and our grandson station at Fort Gordon
We stay at Cotton Hill, Ft. Gaines, GA on Lake Eufaula
Burns Runs West Campground, Bryan County, Oklahoma. Pull through sites, level and full hook-up. Wonderful bird watching and activities for kids. Not far from Sherman, Texas where President Eisenhower was born. Much to do.
Thanks Sheila!
We love going to COE parks. We have the Access Pass which saves us so much! Thanks for always providing great info.
Coneross Campground on Lake Hartwell in South Carolina. Beautiful campground on a fabulous lake.
When you come to south Oklahoma check out Lake Texoma. Multiple coe campgrounds. Remember you can stay 14 days, move to another on the same lake for another 14 days. Most cost $12-$13 with the 50% off & some have full hookup. (Not many) If you are ever in north Texas, southern OK we'll be glad to steer you in the right direction. We have one lake near us that doesn't require a reservation. (Not coe) So wish we could have made Florida. See you two up the road.
Gator & Terri
Thank guys. We will add this to our list.
Love Rend Lake near Benton Il. Full hookups for 12.00 a night with Golden Age Pass. Huge sites with nice shade, clean ,quiet and friendy.
Sounds awesome. Thanks for sharing.
We Love the COE parks here in Arkansas especially Maumell park and John F Kennedy park. also love the 50% discount with my Access card. everyone remember that the Arkansas State Parks also accept the COE discount cards but only at check in at the parks. For disabled folks the Access card is FREE to get.
Great info Danny!!!
WOW ! Phil & Stacy awesome vlog . I'm sharing this vlog with my retired friends up in Kentucky . Husband is retired Army & his wife is retired Army civilian . They have a Class A Motor Home . I'm sure they will appreciate all the great info you included in this vlog . I don't know what passes they have but some you mentioned they might be interested in getting them to save a lot of money . That COE for $9,00 a night w.full hook ups sure is a fantastic deal . I always thought that The Army Corp of Engineers was part of the Army . Thank You for educating me that COE is not part of the military . Travel safe . I noticed you took down all the nice time zone clocks . I thought they looked nice .
Thanks for sharing us and for your support!! I means a lot to us! We took the clocks down for 2 reasons. First they could not keep time! They would be anywhere from 5-30 minutes apart no matter how often we changed the batteries or corrected the time. I drove me crazy!! Second one of them fell while opening the slide and we crushed it. Chose not to replace it because of the time thing.
Lake Sydney Lanier in north Georgia is a beautiful camping spot, most of the campgrounds are COE and are very beautiful Ducket Mill is my favorite
Thanks for sharing!!
The hidden gem is in Hanover IL by the Corps of Engineers Blanding's Landing. I has showers, electric 50 Amps and water hook up with a station for you Black Water. Last summer 2020 it was $20.00 a night
We have never used a COE park, but now you have us searching. And thanks for working on one of Florida's parks to help it reopen. Lastly, Stacy has once again done a great job as an instructor.
Thanks David! We are really enjoying out time at the Florida Caverns. We have done so much in a short time to get the campground reopened! We will be back to enjoy this beautiful park!
W.P.Franklin North, in Florida. Close to Fort Myers area. Fishing available here and more.
Thanks for the info!
Ives Run and Raystown Lake in PA
I have not stayed at very many, But my favorite is in North Pole Alaska... Chena River Park
Kendall Recreation Area Jamestown, KY is a great COE campground. Its our favorite. 30 & 50 amp at some campsites with water. No sewer but they have dump stations. Their bath houses are beautiful and kept very clean.
Guys, I have been watching several channels regarding class A travels. My wife and I are working towards this goal! I absolutely love your channel. You're videos are informative, funny and the perfect length. Love the bloopers! You're one of the only channels that post info about the class A. The parking, hookups, the improvement's... please don't change a thing! Non sibi sed patriae!
Thanks Adam! Our pleasure!
We started staying at them after your video about the one in Montgomery! Our very first campground when we went and picked up our RED was a COE in FT. Myers! So far our favorite is Eastbank in Bainbridge, GA! We loved the one in Montgomery as well. There's also a great one in Eufala, AL we like.
Awesome. Thanks for the info on the other COE's!
of course!! And after watching this and realizing u guys were like 20 min from us I was bummed! Wish I had seen this sooner we would of come to help! Staying right outside Dothan at the moment. Hubby actually works in Marianna.
@@Missy9798 Sweet!!! Do you follow us on social media? We usually announce that stuff there. You can find us on fb, ig or join our group in RVillage.
Our favorite COE park in Texas is Airport Park and Speegleville Campground, both are on Lake Waco and just west of town. Both are fabulous, take reservations on recreation.gov and have hookups. Airport has a few FHU sites and Speegleville Campground has water/electric hookups. Great parks and like others all on big lakes. During the week they're pretty empty but pretty full on weekends. Both have a few Walk-In sites too. Our next RV trip will be to the Hords Creek COE Campground in Coleman, TX. It too looks great.
This is great info! We have stayed at one on Waco lake.....just can't remember which one. We did love it as well.
Have you seen Dam West, Carlyle, IL? It’s a beautiful little park and has 5-6 spots in the lake that are paved. It was $9 a night, the last time we checked, too. There are 3 of the EOC parks in the area but the other two are not like this one.
We have not. We will add it to our list!
Wow! Wonderful information... sounds so much fun
Year to Volunteer is AWESOME.
We agree 100%!
FYI my reservation at an ACoE campground in Alabama was just cancelled. They're now closed until May.
We are starting to read that COE's are closing.....as are national parks everywhere.
Yes Gunter Hill, the Catoma loop has the best layout for sites we have visited. Also W.P. Franklin campground is top notch.
Thanks Stephen!
West Point used to take their best and brightest cadets and put them in the engineer path.... That is until the Field Artillery began to shot indirect fires. The computations for accurate timely fires became so complex that they then began to assign the best and brightest to the FA path.
Yes, we've camped at COE parks, THANKS TO YOU! We saw your review of Gunter Hill about a year ago, so we made it our first campground after picking up our RV from the dealer. It is still our favorite, but we've also stayed at COE parks in Va, Ms, and Tx, and all are near the top of our favs list.
That is awesome! So glad you love it too!
My wife and I have stayed here Bailey's Point campground largest of the Army Corps of Engineers' campgrounds on Barren River Lake. This is located about 40 minutes ESE of Bowling Green, KY. It's a man made lake and most camp sites are lake front. We have always found the facilities neat and well kept. NOTE!! this is in a dry county so bring your own beer, wine, etc.
Good info!!! Thanks for the tip!
Ives Run in Tioga Pennsylvania. Tons of hiking at the PA Grand Canyon
Thomson causeway recreation area is my favorite local coe campground. Situated right on the widest part of the Mississippi River in Thomson Illinois. Very clean and modern. Just be aware they will close if there is flooding, but that's how close to the river it is.
Good to know!
Yes we have and we love it. Our favorite is on the other side of the dam from our home near Belton Lake, Belton TX. Good size lake (hard surface boat ramp inside park) with a well designed and laid out park with appx 60 +/- sights. close to all shopping amenities. Less than 10 minutes off of Interstate 35.
That is awesome! Those are what we like to hear about!
Top 3 would be Gunther Hill, Ives Run and Cotton Hill...
Will check out the other two!!
We are on our way to gunter hill RIGHT NOW!!!! THANKS for the info..
Have fun! LOVE Gunter Hill!
We have stayed in COE's in 15 states. They are the best places in the country. Great water sites and views.
There is a great book on Amazon called Camping With The Corps of Engineers. A complete guide to all the nations COE's.
Yes, it is a great resource!!
You can add Covin 19 unit in hospital army Corp of engineers did that !
Thank you for this brilliant video that was loaded with more "how to info" on RV'g that just about any I have ever seen. You did a absolutely great job of sharing this valiable RV'g info. You opened my mind and eyes to a whole new world of RV'g opportunities. Thanks again, Paul from Texas
Glad it was helpful!
We love COE campgrounds and so far have stayed at them exclusively. You can't beat the price with the access pass! Our favorite so far is Sardis Lake near Clayton, Oklahoma. Beautiful lake surrounded by wooded rolling hills. Already have reservations for the 1st week in April and can't wait. Another very good one is Virgil Point at Hugo Lake, level concrete sites just feet from the water's edge. Great video as always and good job on the Year to Volunteer.
Thanks so much for sharing!! I am adding them to the list.
Bay Springs on the Tom Bigby
In KY, I'm at Fort Knox, 90% of our camping is at COE parks. Our favorite is Eureka at Lake Barkley, one of the lakes forming Land Between the Lakes (also beautiful). It can be difficult to get into because there is only 26 sites and a few are tent only. Across the lake is Canal, a much larger COE campground.
Prairie Creek COE near Selma, AL is a close second to Gunter Hill.
Another great video. Our favorite COE Park is easy. Seven Points outside Nashville. (The one in TN not MI) Why? Because so far we have only stayed at one! It was a great experience though so you know there will be more in the future.
we've stayed there and liked it. The trees that were in our site leaked a sap like substance all over the RV and car! It was a mess to clean!!!!
My only issue is that many of them have a gate that locks - you can’t get in or out after a certain time. Specifically I stayed at Bald Ridge Lake Lanier that you mentioned. I had to leave my car outside the gate and walk to my RV when I got back around 10:30p.
That's not cool! We haven't experienced this at all.
Hi here a Space app you could try it call Solar walk 2 it
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I absolutely love COE parks! The value for your money is off the charts. My favorite is Jim Hogg in Georgetown, TX.
Thanks Gregory!
The only thing I find a little annoying with COE campgrounds is the gate closure times with no code to enter if you are past the gate time.
We LOVE the COE parks too!!! Great video guys! Lots of good information!!!!
Thanks so much!
Great video. Glad to hear you two are helping the Florida Caverns recover. This is in my neck of the woods and help is truly needed there. My favorite COE is Cotton Hill near Ft Gaines Ga. Also Leech Lake in northern Minnesota is wonderful. When we travel I try to use COE often because it keeps the budget in line and usually has few surprises!! Happy travels
That is awesome!
You are so nice to share and very informative. I hope to run into you folks some time.
I hope so too!
La Page near Rufus,Oregon is the great!
Thank you for all your hard work on producing your videos and newsletters! You ROCK!
Thanks! It means alot that we are doing it right.
Good Morning Y'all ☕️! We we like best about COE sites is knowing that they are well-maintained parks! #NoSurprises
Us too!
Wow! Thanks to this video, we just looked up nearby COE campgrounds and found more near us than we expected! I learned tons of great info from you all just now. Thank you!! :)
That is awesome!
Copan Lake, OK...Just amazing.
Love your videos and great information! We are big fans of COE parks as well.
Glad you like them!