We stayed for the first time at this newer Lane county campground (opened up in 2009), called Armitage County Park. Some friends told us about this place, and it's in a beautiful location along the McKenzie River within an hours drive from home. Perfect for a quick "get-a-way", but still within minutes of Eugene, Oregon or the fun Antique shops of Coburg, Oregon.
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Site #16
Full-Hookups (Water, Electric 30/50amp, Sewer) with Cable TV, and Free Wifi... all for $25 a night!
Nice level (and spacious) paved sites
What a nice looking trailer!
Dave demonstrating the proper way to take a "camp" shower
Site #16
Full-Hookups (Water, Electric 30/50amp, Sewer) with Cable TV, and Free Wifi... all for $25 a night!
Nice level (and spacious) paved sites
The excitement of our arrival to this newer campground, gave way to seeing Dave & Sandy's new trailer all setup for the first time. It's a beauty... which I'm sure will bring years & years of fun on our future "Thurlacki" adventures together. It took some doing, but Dave finally succumbed to the "Dark-Side" (after some "gentle" prodding from Sandy), and for a guy that owns too may tents, he ended up selling one of them (their Coleman Utah tent trailer of 7 years), for a hard sided RV... complete with all the amenities like a flushing toilet, shower, microwave/convection oven, furnace, air-conditioning, and a flat-screen television! You know, back to the basics of "roughing it" on camping trips! :-)
The "Maiden Voyage"
The "Maiden Voyage"
What a nice looking trailer!
Dave demonstrating the proper way to take a "camp" shower
This campground is located along the McKenzie River, and future camping spaces will be placed closer to this river. They will be upgrading the larger "Group" camping sites this summer in this park, with new showers and a laundry facilities to be built.
Abby and I walking beside the river
Wild "Bleeding Heart" flowers
Abby and I walking beside the river
Wild "Bleeding Heart" flowers
Oregon Grape in bloom
There were bunches of wild Trillium flowers
Without a doubt, camping offers a way to relive the stress of "everyday" life and get away from the day to day monotony. The only thing better, is being able to share this time with close friends and family.
More Milano's please
Ahhhh... camping can be so relaxing
(Note the distance between camp sites)
Until our next trip... Happy Trails.
Gary, Karen, and Abby Too!
Gary, Karen, and Abby Too!
Nice! Beautiful flower shots Dad:-) I'm happy that Dave and Sandy are enjoying the new trailer.
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Gary, thanks for sharing with your Texas friends. We have been to two state parks this past week, but only in the pickup. Planning on a trip to the Hill country and bluebonnets right after Easter.
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Looks like you took my suggestion. Sounds like you enjoyed it as much as we did. It probably wouldn't take long for the word to get out and it will be imposable to get a spot. I am sure it will be O K this time of the year but come summer I bet it is full all the time, especially on the weekends. Guess us old retired folks will just have to go during the week. Glad you enjoyed it. Jerry & M J
ReplyDeleteGee that is a nice camping spot, I wrote it down to have it on file. Thanks for all the note and pictures. Hard to believe Burla will be gone 1 year soon Have fun we head to Charleston-Coos Bay on the 13th to meet up with high school buddy and wife from Vacaville then home a week and go to Hood Canal, our 13th year going there. For 12 days for our oysters, steamers, shrimp, etc. Fun Fun for all Until we here from you again. Take care and keep in touch.
ReplyDeleteArmitage County Park added to my list of where to camp in Oregon. Love the Blog and beautiful pictures. Betsy.
ReplyDeleteThat campground is a keeper. We will have to meet you guys there one day - nice work...
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