I'd have to agree with Bill about the differences I've seen. I don't really know if it matters which you stay at, we've been at "resorts" that weren't very resort-like (dirty) and have stayed at older campgrounds that have been really nice. We don't really look to see if it is a state park, campground or resort before making our decision - our decision is usually based on proximity to activities that we want to do in the area. And of course on-line research using RV Park Reviews to get an idea of what the place is really like.
I stayed at "Spring Gulch Resort Campground". I talked my wife into going because it was a resort. I told her it will be a very nice experience, not really camping. It turned out to be a nice campground, but by no means is it a resort.
To me a "Resort Campground" would be paved roads, nice grass and landscaping, newer and immaculatly well kept buildings. Maybe a larger funner pool with a slide or a spill park (I think thats what they are called) for the kids and a jaccuzzi for the adults. There would be plenty of staff willing help with planned activities like kickball or volleyball or marco-polo in the pool. Basically the staff would try to engage the campers as much as possible to join in the activities as well. There would be a variety of age appropriate activities. Maybe a massage or a manicure for my wife, a chip and putt course for me (if I played golf I would like it). To end the weekend on Saturday night, there would be a well organized campfire program.
Now a resort campground would probably be more expensive, $50-$60, and would not be for everyone. I wouldn't want to go to one all the time, but every now and then it would be nice. Sometimes it is nice to come out of the backwoods for some R&R.
That is my IDEA of a resort campground. I haven't found one yet. :'(
Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer. Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.
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Now a resort campground would probably be more expensive, $50-$60, and would not be for everyone. I wouldn't want to go to one all the time, but every now and then it would be nice. Sometimes it is nice to come out of the backwoods for some R&R.
That's the cost per night up here to reserve a site at a Provincial Park... and many private cg's too..
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