The R&R campground is well maintained.  Lots are gravel, pull-through sites with full hook-up.  Average space between lots.

We only stayed one night at this campground, but found it to be very nice.  The lot space was comfortable and the grounds were well maintained. Sites are mostly gravel with a few cemented.

Fire rings and picnic tables at each site.  The outdoor heated pool is well-maintained.

Staff was friendly and helpful.  Well equipped store in the front office too include necessary camping items and also souvenirs.

The one sight we wanted to see is the Corn Palace.   All the art work and wall murals are made from corn.  The art work on the exterior of the building is changed every year.  The interior is refreshed every 10 years.  As the corn and stalks dry out spaces begin to show which have to be redone.

Elvis and Willie adorn the outside walls along with many other lovely art pieces.

Mount Rushmore

The photos below show White Man and  Native American:

Smoking a peace pipe

Children and adult spending time together.

The above photo depicts White man on the left, Native American on the right and they come together in the center shaking hands.

If you want to see some unique artwork, visit the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota.  And if you are going to be camping check out the R&R Campground.

As an Army Veteran, I get very disheartened when I drive into an RV park and the American flag is flying proudly but is faded and frayed.  There is no excuse to fly the United States flag in that condition.  Ten Pin, a Navy Veteran and I have been making such parks aware that they need to replace their flags when they are in such horrible condition.  If you go to a park with worn flags, make sure to let the staff know that the flag should be replaced.

Entering into the park we noticed how closed the RV’s were.  The road into the park was rough and parking our RV was a challenge.     Ten Pin had his camper parked right behind us.  Our car hauler along with Ten Pins tow dolly were also crammed into the tiny space.

Because the sites were so uneven, we were unable to level it so we had to park it where the picnic table was literally right outside out front door.  We couldn’t move the table  because it was over a large cement cover.

The sites were extremely close together, back to back and side to side.  It seemed that anywhere they found room to make another space, that’s what they did.

Many RV sites had litter around them, the grass not mowed and sites were not level by no means. Many residents were long term or permanent which meant the site maintenance was their responsibility.

The maintenance shed had all sorts of clutter around it.

Everyone seemed to have a golf cart and they were driven at all hours.    There was no quiet time enforced.  Also the leash law for pets and the 10 m.p.h. speed limit while driving through the park was not enforced.

The one thing we did enjoy was the live band which they had on Saturday night. The golf carts  gathered for the Saturday night live concert.  Quite a big gathering to hear the live band.

The US flag adorns the entrance into Five Flags.

Above is the newest addition to the RV park.

The flags of the United States Armed Forces and the U.S. flag fly proudly upon the entrance to Five Flags.

To pass time on a sunny day horseshoes and horseshoe pits are available.

Want to relax, you can rest on the benches or sky chairs.  A fire pit is also available.  Its a great place to join your new friends for morning coffee.  Picnic tables nearby.

Even Nala enjoyed her time on the bench swing.

A new friend, Sara, enjoyed Nalas company.

Two and Three wheel bikes available with bike stand throughout the park.

Unique laundry facilities located near front of park.  Two antique trolley cars house washers and dryers.  Laundry on honor system, $1.50 per load.

This park is very well kept up, and new things are constantly being added to make it more appealing.  Full hook-ups.  The few gravel pads at the park are being replaced with cement pads.  Picnic tables are on cement pads at each site.    Short or long-term stays available.

The beach site is unique.

This door takes you from inside the park, into the parking lot of Smokeys BBQ.  Excellent food.

This exit door takes you too the convenience store.

Golf courses are nearby.  And yes, I did take up golf.  Lonestar and I went to Osceola Golf Course.  They have a driving range, putting green, and sand traps to practice on.  That’s where I will be until I learn how to hit the ball.  The Golf Course also offers a bar and restaurant with friendly staff and good food.

Community Garden

The attribute I enjoyed was the community garden.  I miss having a garden and I can get in and get my hands dirty weeding and planting.  During our stay at Five Flags, I planted marigolds around the exterior of the garden and weeded it.  Anyone can plant what they like and anything that grows is for the park patrons to use, whether they are staying for a short time or extended stay.  Chives, lettuce, cabbage, onions, rosemary, oregano, etc.  I used some chives in a roast.  Nothing better than fresh veggies and herbs.

If you want bonfires, you need to have a covered fire pit which can be purchased at many stores or on line.  Also the park does not have public restrooms or showers.

Five Flags RV Park has an friendly staff and they are very helpful.   The park offers pull-through and back-in sites.  We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely put it on our list of parks to revisit.

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A short 2 day  trip to Lake Whitney.  We were going to look at a tow dolly.  The seller happened to live near the Corp of Engineers park at Cedron Creek Lake Whitney.   The park is well kept with gravel pads for your RV’s, water and electric.  A dump station is available.  There are also tent sites, some of which have water hook ups.

Grills and fire pits at all the RV sites

The water level was real low so the enclosed beach area was quite small.  Too cold to swim in February anyway.

Nala posing for the camera

Two playgrounds in RV park for the little ones.

Flush toilets and shower available.

Huge Pelican resting with some feathered friends

I had to wait forever to get him to take off.  So beautiful to see him in flight.

Rich and Nala having a snack at the picnic table

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It is not to difficult to decide to go camping when you hear a beautiful weather forecast.  Besides our puppy Nala turned one year old on the 5th of February so we decided to try another Corp Of Engineer Park.  Holiday Park on Benbrook Lake offers cement pads, covered picnic areas, and a fire ring.  Water and electric provided at RV sites.

Cement pads for the RV, water and electric hook up.  Dump station provided.

Cement pads and covers for picnic tables at sites.  Fire pits also provided.

Lots of road to bike and hike.

Leashes and pet mess pick up required.

Couldn’t get over how twisted up this tree was so I just had to take a picture.

Can never beat the gorgeous sunrise.  What a great start to a great day.

Benbrook Lake was quite low, I’d guess at least 10 feet.  Tree stumps everywhere.  Boaters beware.  Once the water is up to its normal levels, navigating a boat through the narrow passages could be quite tricky.

Everyone needs birthday gifts.  What do you get a puppy who has everything?  Food and toys..

Nala’s first taste of canned dog food.  It didn’t take her much time at all to finish it.

We really enjoyed ourselves at Benbrook Lake.  Although it wasn’t as picturesque as other parks we have been to, we always love being outdoors.

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Corps of Engineers (COE) Parks are a great place to camp whether for one night or longer.  COE parks usually consist of several parks within them.  Lake O’ the Pines Recreation Area in Jefferson, TX has three parks for RV camping.   They have cement pads, water and electric hook-ups and a dump station.  Tent sites available.  Hiking and biking and fishing are popular.  Pets welcome.  Bathrooms and showers are clean and well-maintained.  Sites can be reserved ahead of time by just contacting them at www.lakeothepines.org  or  call   877-444-6777.

BUCKHORN CREEK, Jefferson, TX

Lovely RV sites with picnic tables, cement pads, fire rings and beautiful view of the lake.

Great docks for fishing for those of us without a boat.

This RV site comes with its own personal deck.

Very well maintained and clean showers and rest rooms.

Many sites to choose from,

When fishing is done and fish are cleaned the birds come in for the left overs.

Love the sunsets

We really enjoyed Buckhorn Creek.

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We again decided to spend Christmas at the Blue Angel RV Park with TenPin.  Fortunately,  this time we had marvelous weather.  We were able to take advantage of disc golf, bike riding and plenty of walks through the park.

This sign gives you directions for the park.  If you turn to the right, you go to campground with gravel sites, and only water and electric site.

If you turn left, you go to campground with cement pads and full hook-ups.

We did not do the Paintball

But we did play disc golf.  Lots of fun and exercise

We found a nice site.  TenPin camped right next to us..  The sites are well maintained, and spacious.

We will be back again to the Blue Angel RV Park.

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Hi my name is Nala.  Gypsy and LoneStar love to take me camping.

Most every campground we go to people have their pets with them.  All the parks we have visited have several rules that must be abided by:

All dogs on leash

No dogs left outside camper unattended.  Must be tied or kenneled.

Clean up after pet

Noisy and out of control pets are not tolerated.  All dogs bark to communicate but nuisciance barking is annoying to all others in the campground.

I was only 8 weeks old here and stayed in my kennel while we traveled.  I even slept there at night.  As long as I had toys I was happy.

They put a soft cushion between the seats and that’s where I lay while we were on the road.  I matured real fast and no longer needed the kennel along on trips.

I like to go camping and meet new friends.   So far, most dogs I met  in RV parks  are friendly but my Gypsy always asks the pet owner  if their dog is friendly towards people and other dogs.  Never assume, just because they have their dog in an RV park, that he/she is friendly.

I am not sure about this.  They put this vest on me.  Little did  I know it involved me going in the water.  I was only 10 weeks old here.

Click this link to watch my video, I did pretty well for my first time swimming.

No body told me I would have to have baths while we were traveling.  Kate keeps me warm in a towel and dries me off.

Ten Pin always brings my cousin Hook camping.  I love playing with him even though he is quite a bit bigger than me.

Hook is such a gentle giant.

Click on this link to see Hook and I playing

Ever since I can remember, I love to play with sticks.  As I grow, so do the sticks (logs) I try and conquer.

Yes, I even like cats, although they don’t like me very much.  All I want to do is play.  This is Buddah.  We are up at the Albee’s Little Sand Lake Resort II.

Click on this link to see us play.

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