Basic, no-frills park with easy access to the town of Carbondale. We quite liked it here. Just outside of the park is a paved walking/biking path that goes forever in either direction. It’s an easy walk to restaurants and other businesses in Carbondale. We rode our bikes to Glenwood Springs one day. I think theoretically you can take the bike path all the way to Aspen, but during our stay part of the path was closed. (Not sure my butt was adequately trained for 50 miles of cycling anyway—even with e-bikes.) We had full hookups at our site. It’s a pretty small park. Camp host greets you when you arrive and tells you which site is yours. Only thing I didn’t really like was the showers: you had to press a button for 60 seconds of water.
We’d absolutely stay here again, if anything just for the easy access to that paved trail. Oh, and a warning: don’t let your GPS try and take you down this dead-end on your way to this park!
We only stayed here for about 16 hours, so obviously we didn’t explore the full offerings of the park. It’s a nice place, with a good number of trees and other greenery. Our pull through space was perfectly level, which meant we didn’t have to unhitch or level our trailer. That’s always appreciated on layover stops like this one. However, the spot was BARELY long enough for our 30′ Airstream and 20′ truck. Both bumpers protruded several inches into the street. Not enough to worry about for such a short stay, but had we been there for longer I would have had to unhitch for that reason alone. We chatted with a few other campers and employees, all of whom were very pleasant and friendly. The roads were easy to navigate. It’s close the freeway, which was very convenient, and we heard literally zero traffic noise during our time there. The spaces are pretty dang close to one another but, again, for a short stay, that’s a non-issue. The men’s bathrooms were nice and clean and my wife reported that the women’s room was REALLY nice and clean. We’d definitely stay again.
We were initially reluctant to give this place a try because of the lack of reviews, but we’re glad we did. Synder was perfectly located for our overnight stop and all we really wanted was a quiet, safe place to park for the night. Trailertopia suited our needs just fine. One of the owners, Cliff, came out to meet us when we arrived, led us to our spot for the night, and was a pleasure to speak with. The roads were pretty bumpy and the park itself was a bit run down, but it was a quiet and safe place where we got a good night’s rest before another long travel day. The park appeared to cater mostly to long term residents and although some of the RVs there had seen better days, it wasn’t overridden by the clutter. It was also located several miles away from the freeway, so there was little traffic noise. There were a surprising number of trees on the property, providing more shade than expected. For only $35/night including full hookups, this place is an absolute steal. We’ll definitely be back next time we pass through town.
This is a nice, basic, no-frills park. Each site is almost oddly spacious. I say “oddly” because the vast majority of small commercial RV parks we’ve encountered have what I’d characterize as “cramped” sites. Not here. We had plenty of room on all sides. This place doesn’t offer much more than full hookups and a place to park your rig. And that’s exactly what we needed. We were just passing through town on our way to California and only stayed one night. The price was right ($40), it was easy to get to from the freeway, and getting in and out the park was a breeze. The owners were very nice and friendly.
The single biggest drawback to this place it the thoroughly sketchy surrounding neighborhood. It was truly awful. We were even advised by the owners NOT to walk around outside the park boundaries. They didn’t have to tell us twice. When we drove in, we passed one dilapidated home after another. Stripped down cars missing wheels and windshields dumped on the street and in yards. Trash everywhere. It’s amazing to me that any business could survive in that environment. For this reason alone, we will probably not return this park. It’s too bad.
This park is well-maintained, well-manicured, has great food available from their on-site food truck, and is situated in a quiet area of a very small town. (Population ~650 or so.) The owners are new. Apparently they just bought the place in April. They were an absolute delight to talk with. (I could have chatted with them all evening, if time permitted.) They run both the park and the food truck. My burger was shockingly good. Getting in and out of the park was cake. I don’t think we saw more than one or two other cars on the road our entire final hour before we arrived. We didn’t use the bathrooms or showers, but we did poke our heads inside the bathhouse. It was small and a little cramped, but was at least clean and in good shape.
Our only real gripe about this place was that the sites were super close together. Maybe not the tightest we’ve encountered, but close. Our neighbors on one side had two cars parked behind their rig, one of which slightly encroached on our site. I had to abort my initial approach into our site because I would have clipped their car with our Airstream. In order to get in, I had to back waaaaay up and turn super wide. Not the biggest deal in the world but this required that I drive on the grass and attests to just how cramped the sites are here. I should also note that our gravel pad was only long enough for our 30′ Airstream. We didn’t disconnect, so our truck was off the pad in the grass, which was an inch or two lower than the pad. I had to get the rear tires of the truck positioned just right in order to get the trailer level front to back.
We would 100% stay here again, but only for an overnighter.
I’d stay here again, but only for an overnighter. It wasn’t pretty, but it was very convenient. Right next to the freeway, and right next door to a lightly-trafficked gas station with trucker lanes. Easy in, easy out. The spaces were fairly cramped but, again, totally fine for an overnight stop. The park is basically an asphalt parking lot with hookups. Water pressure was mediocre. Bathrooms were very clean, but there was a sign that said “please stop spitting on the floor.” What is that all about? We had no problem navigating the park with our 30 foot Airstream and Ram 2500 truck, but some turns might be difficult for folks with rigs on the larger end of the spectrum. We could definitely hear traffic from the freeway inside our rig, but it wasn’t so bad that we had any trouble sleeping. It just sounded like white noise to us. Your mileage may vary, depending on your sensitivity to noise like that. Staff was friendly and helpful. Check in was a breeze.
This park is nice. It’s huge, clean, and offers many amenities. However, our arrival was marred by the rudest, most condescending employee I’ve yet encountered at an RV park. He followed us in to guide us to our spot, which is all well and good, even though it was unnecessary because we’ve been here several times before (without an RV) to visit family who lives here semi-permanently. The trouble began when we started our process of backing into our spot. Even before I put my truck into reverse, he was in my face doling out unsolicited advice. I asked him no fewer than 3 times to please, please give my wife and I some space. We’re not pros at this, but we’re not newbies either and have a system. We just need some breathing room. Instead of respecting that request, he resorted to making snarky comments as we proceeded. As I’d start backing up, he’d snap “You’ll never make it at THAT angle”. More than once he taunted me with “I could park your rig in that spot in a single shot.” He would stand directly in front of my truck, arms crossed, shaking his head disapprovingly. At one point he offered to park for me, which I declined. For one thing, he was already behaving obnoxiously. Why would I hand my keys over to someone like that? Second, no one drives my (rather expensive) rig except me. And third, how am I supposed to learn if I just hand the job to someone else when the going gets tough? All this in the context of an unusually challenging parking situation: the street was a bit narrow, the site was 90 degrees relative to the street, there were obstacles on both sides of the spot’s entryway as well as across the street, and there was a 4″ barely-sloped curb I had to push my rig over. Had I struggled for 45 minutes without much progress, it might be time to offer help. But this man’s approach was just plain insulting and made an already stressful situation needlessly difficult. Even after I got the rig parked, he continued to lecture me. When I made it clear I still didn’t want to hear it, he called me an insulting name and finally walked away. There was simply no need for any of this. I should note that everyone else we interacted with was helpful and pleasant. Also, we parked in a spot nestled among the park models. There are also many other RV spots in another section of the park that look much easier to get into. The only reason we chose the spot we did is so we could be next door to family.
We have never returned to this park since this incident. Instead, we stay the the KOA that’s nearby, where we’ve had consistently positive experiences.
This place is absolutely on our Top Five RV Parks list. (Full disclosure: that list has more than 5 entires.) Epically beautiful, wonderful owners, spacious sites, outstanding bathrooms and showers, peace, tranquility—this place had it all. This is the type of RV park that’ll ruin nearly all other RV parks for you. It’s that nice. We stayed for two weeks and we were very sad to leave. We hiked, ran, biked, standup paddleboarded, talked with the owners (at length, lol), and met a bunch of other amazing travelers. There is a nearby reservoir with a paved pathway around the perimeter. From DarkSky, around the reservoir, and back is (I think) close to 10 miles. Very pretty. We didn’t use Starlink when we stayed here, but it’s a perfect location for it. Zero obstructions. I can’t recommend this place highly enough.
We were only here for about 16 hours, so take my review with a grain of salt. If you’re passing through Albuquerque, this is a great place to stop. Easy in, easy out, pretty level sites, exceptionally nice and clean bathrooms, friendly staff. Importantly, we felt safe and secure inside the camp. I emphasize this because, unfortunately, there are some shady areas in Albuquerque. In fact, the only reason I deducted a star from my overall rating is because the neighborhood immediately surrounding the KOA isn’t great. It’s run down and a bit impoverished. Does that necessarily mean it’s unsafe from a crime standpoint? I really have no idea, but regardless it wasn’t the type of neighborhood I’d make a habit of visiting. Your analysis may vary. On a positive note, there is a bar/restaurant literally right next to the KOA and the beer and food there was good. We’d happily stay here again because it was so easy to get there, park, eat, and carry on with our trip the next morning.
When I was a kid I used to come here every summer with my grandparents, so I have very fond memories of this place. I didn’t come back for over 20 years, then made two trips in two years. I really wanted to like this place, but it’s tough to love. On our first return visit, we stayed in one of the park models. It was spacious with powerful A/C that kept us cool even in September, but it was pretty dirty and run down. Nothing inside or out had been updated since they were originally built. If the price was half of what they actually charge, it may have been worth it. On our subsequent visit we had our own trailer so lodging isn’t an issue, but the RV spaces here leave something to be desired. The park was largely empty, but for reasons I can’t understand, park management stuffed everyone in the lower section (near the water) all together at one end instead of spacing everyone out. The spaces are very narrow, making this particularly annoying. We noticed this when we arrived and immediately requested a different spot. The office gave us a list of open spaces, and we picked one we liked with empty spots on either side. The next afternoon, someone showed up in a Class A and scrunched in right next to us. As far as we understood, the spot we occupied and the spots immediately adjacent to us were not reserved, so despite our best effort we still ended up with another camper right on top of us. Worse, he insisted on parking his rig facing the “wrong” direction, meaning his front door faced ours. This isn’t the park’s fault, but it definitely reduced our personal space and thus our enjoyment of our stay here. Had we planned on staying more than a few days, I would have moved to yet another space in order to have more breathing room. There are spaces right along the water with only 30 amp electricity. If you want 50 amps, you have to pick an “inland” space. We opted for the latter, because staying cool was important to us. There are many additional spots further away from the water in what resembles a Walmart parking lot. Those seem more spacious than the “beach” spots. There is a diner here, which we never visited, and a small convenience store that sells essentials, including beer and alcohol. (Word from other campers was that the restaurant wasn’t great.) Office staff was pleasant. Bathrooms were gross and barely maintained. The last 7 miles or so of road coming into and out of this place is paved, but very bumpy, winding, and steep. We rarely drove faster than 15 mph. All in all, I wouldn’t recommend this park unless you’re desperate for a place to go boating. Lake levels are low everywhere these days, so options are limited, but I have to think there must be somewhere better to go than here. Especially for the very high price. We paid $75/weekday, $80/weekend day, plus $12/day for electricity, so between $87 and $92 total per day. One of the highest rates we’ve paid, for the one of the worst parks. California. Gotta love it.
Basic, no-frills park with easy access to the town of Carbondale. We quite liked it here. Just outside of the park is a paved walking/biking path that goes forever in either direction. It’s an easy walk to restaurants and other businesses in Carbondale. We rode our bikes to Glenwood Springs one day. I think theoretically you can take the bike path all the way to Aspen, but during our stay part of the path was closed. (Not sure my butt was adequately trained for 50 miles of cycling anyway—even with e-bikes.) We had full hookups at our site. It’s a pretty small park. Camp host greets you when you arrive and tells you which site is yours. Only thing I didn’t really like was the showers: you had to press a button for 60 seconds of water.
We’d absolutely stay here again, if anything just for the easy access to that paved trail. Oh, and a warning: don’t let your GPS try and take you down this dead-end on your way to this park!
We only stayed here for about 16 hours, so obviously we didn’t explore the full offerings of the park. It’s a nice place, with a good number of trees and other greenery. Our pull through space was perfectly level, which meant we didn’t have to unhitch or level our trailer. That’s always appreciated on layover stops like this one. However, the spot was BARELY long enough for our 30′ Airstream and 20′ truck. Both bumpers protruded several inches into the street. Not enough to worry about for such a short stay, but had we been there for longer I would have had to unhitch for that reason alone. We chatted with a few other campers and employees, all of whom were very pleasant and friendly. The roads were easy to navigate. It’s close the freeway, which was very convenient, and we heard literally zero traffic noise during our time there. The spaces are pretty dang close to one another but, again, for a short stay, that’s a non-issue. The men’s bathrooms were nice and clean and my wife reported that the women’s room was REALLY nice and clean. We’d definitely stay again.
We were initially reluctant to give this place a try because of the lack of reviews, but we’re glad we did. Synder was perfectly located for our overnight stop and all we really wanted was a quiet, safe place to park for the night. Trailertopia suited our needs just fine. One of the owners, Cliff, came out to meet us when we arrived, led us to our spot for the night, and was a pleasure to speak with. The roads were pretty bumpy and the park itself was a bit run down, but it was a quiet and safe place where we got a good night’s rest before another long travel day. The park appeared to cater mostly to long term residents and although some of the RVs there had seen better days, it wasn’t overridden by the clutter. It was also located several miles away from the freeway, so there was little traffic noise. There were a surprising number of trees on the property, providing more shade than expected. For only $35/night including full hookups, this place is an absolute steal. We’ll definitely be back next time we pass through town.
This is a nice, basic, no-frills park. Each site is almost oddly spacious. I say “oddly” because the vast majority of small commercial RV parks we’ve encountered have what I’d characterize as “cramped” sites. Not here. We had plenty of room on all sides. This place doesn’t offer much more than full hookups and a place to park your rig. And that’s exactly what we needed. We were just passing through town on our way to California and only stayed one night. The price was right ($40), it was easy to get to from the freeway, and getting in and out the park was a breeze. The owners were very nice and friendly.
The single biggest drawback to this place it the thoroughly sketchy surrounding neighborhood. It was truly awful. We were even advised by the owners NOT to walk around outside the park boundaries. They didn’t have to tell us twice. When we drove in, we passed one dilapidated home after another. Stripped down cars missing wheels and windshields dumped on the street and in yards. Trash everywhere. It’s amazing to me that any business could survive in that environment. For this reason alone, we will probably not return this park. It’s too bad.
This park is well-maintained, well-manicured, has great food available from their on-site food truck, and is situated in a quiet area of a very small town. (Population ~650 or so.) The owners are new. Apparently they just bought the place in April. They were an absolute delight to talk with. (I could have chatted with them all evening, if time permitted.) They run both the park and the food truck. My burger was shockingly good. Getting in and out of the park was cake. I don’t think we saw more than one or two other cars on the road our entire final hour before we arrived. We didn’t use the bathrooms or showers, but we did poke our heads inside the bathhouse. It was small and a little cramped, but was at least clean and in good shape.
Our only real gripe about this place was that the sites were super close together. Maybe not the tightest we’ve encountered, but close. Our neighbors on one side had two cars parked behind their rig, one of which slightly encroached on our site. I had to abort my initial approach into our site because I would have clipped their car with our Airstream. In order to get in, I had to back waaaaay up and turn super wide. Not the biggest deal in the world but this required that I drive on the grass and attests to just how cramped the sites are here. I should also note that our gravel pad was only long enough for our 30′ Airstream. We didn’t disconnect, so our truck was off the pad in the grass, which was an inch or two lower than the pad. I had to get the rear tires of the truck positioned just right in order to get the trailer level front to back.
We would 100% stay here again, but only for an overnighter.
I’d stay here again, but only for an overnighter. It wasn’t pretty, but it was very convenient. Right next to the freeway, and right next door to a lightly-trafficked gas station with trucker lanes. Easy in, easy out. The spaces were fairly cramped but, again, totally fine for an overnight stop. The park is basically an asphalt parking lot with hookups. Water pressure was mediocre. Bathrooms were very clean, but there was a sign that said “please stop spitting on the floor.” What is that all about? We had no problem navigating the park with our 30 foot Airstream and Ram 2500 truck, but some turns might be difficult for folks with rigs on the larger end of the spectrum. We could definitely hear traffic from the freeway inside our rig, but it wasn’t so bad that we had any trouble sleeping. It just sounded like white noise to us. Your mileage may vary, depending on your sensitivity to noise like that. Staff was friendly and helpful. Check in was a breeze.
This park is nice. It’s huge, clean, and offers many amenities. However, our arrival was marred by the rudest, most condescending employee I’ve yet encountered at an RV park. He followed us in to guide us to our spot, which is all well and good, even though it was unnecessary because we’ve been here several times before (without an RV) to visit family who lives here semi-permanently. The trouble began when we started our process of backing into our spot. Even before I put my truck into reverse, he was in my face doling out unsolicited advice. I asked him no fewer than 3 times to please, please give my wife and I some space. We’re not pros at this, but we’re not newbies either and have a system. We just need some breathing room. Instead of respecting that request, he resorted to making snarky comments as we proceeded. As I’d start backing up, he’d snap “You’ll never make it at THAT angle”. More than once he taunted me with “I could park your rig in that spot in a single shot.” He would stand directly in front of my truck, arms crossed, shaking his head disapprovingly. At one point he offered to park for me, which I declined. For one thing, he was already behaving obnoxiously. Why would I hand my keys over to someone like that? Second, no one drives my (rather expensive) rig except me. And third, how am I supposed to learn if I just hand the job to someone else when the going gets tough? All this in the context of an unusually challenging parking situation: the street was a bit narrow, the site was 90 degrees relative to the street, there were obstacles on both sides of the spot’s entryway as well as across the street, and there was a 4″ barely-sloped curb I had to push my rig over. Had I struggled for 45 minutes without much progress, it might be time to offer help. But this man’s approach was just plain insulting and made an already stressful situation needlessly difficult. Even after I got the rig parked, he continued to lecture me. When I made it clear I still didn’t want to hear it, he called me an insulting name and finally walked away. There was simply no need for any of this. I should note that everyone else we interacted with was helpful and pleasant. Also, we parked in a spot nestled among the park models. There are also many other RV spots in another section of the park that look much easier to get into. The only reason we chose the spot we did is so we could be next door to family.
We have never returned to this park since this incident. Instead, we stay the the KOA that’s nearby, where we’ve had consistently positive experiences.
This place is absolutely on our Top Five RV Parks list. (Full disclosure: that list has more than 5 entires.) Epically beautiful, wonderful owners, spacious sites, outstanding bathrooms and showers, peace, tranquility—this place had it all. This is the type of RV park that’ll ruin nearly all other RV parks for you. It’s that nice. We stayed for two weeks and we were very sad to leave. We hiked, ran, biked, standup paddleboarded, talked with the owners (at length, lol), and met a bunch of other amazing travelers. There is a nearby reservoir with a paved pathway around the perimeter. From DarkSky, around the reservoir, and back is (I think) close to 10 miles. Very pretty. We didn’t use Starlink when we stayed here, but it’s a perfect location for it. Zero obstructions. I can’t recommend this place highly enough.
We were only here for about 16 hours, so take my review with a grain of salt. If you’re passing through Albuquerque, this is a great place to stop. Easy in, easy out, pretty level sites, exceptionally nice and clean bathrooms, friendly staff. Importantly, we felt safe and secure inside the camp. I emphasize this because, unfortunately, there are some shady areas in Albuquerque. In fact, the only reason I deducted a star from my overall rating is because the neighborhood immediately surrounding the KOA isn’t great. It’s run down and a bit impoverished. Does that necessarily mean it’s unsafe from a crime standpoint? I really have no idea, but regardless it wasn’t the type of neighborhood I’d make a habit of visiting. Your analysis may vary. On a positive note, there is a bar/restaurant literally right next to the KOA and the beer and food there was good. We’d happily stay here again because it was so easy to get there, park, eat, and carry on with our trip the next morning.
When I was a kid I used to come here every summer with my grandparents, so I have very fond memories of this place. I didn’t come back for over 20 years, then made two trips in two years. I really wanted to like this place, but it’s tough to love. On our first return visit, we stayed in one of the park models. It was spacious with powerful A/C that kept us cool even in September, but it was pretty dirty and run down. Nothing inside or out had been updated since they were originally built. If the price was half of what they actually charge, it may have been worth it. On our subsequent visit we had our own trailer so lodging isn’t an issue, but the RV spaces here leave something to be desired. The park was largely empty, but for reasons I can’t understand, park management stuffed everyone in the lower section (near the water) all together at one end instead of spacing everyone out. The spaces are very narrow, making this particularly annoying. We noticed this when we arrived and immediately requested a different spot. The office gave us a list of open spaces, and we picked one we liked with empty spots on either side. The next afternoon, someone showed up in a Class A and scrunched in right next to us. As far as we understood, the spot we occupied and the spots immediately adjacent to us were not reserved, so despite our best effort we still ended up with another camper right on top of us. Worse, he insisted on parking his rig facing the “wrong” direction, meaning his front door faced ours. This isn’t the park’s fault, but it definitely reduced our personal space and thus our enjoyment of our stay here. Had we planned on staying more than a few days, I would have moved to yet another space in order to have more breathing room. There are spaces right along the water with only 30 amp electricity. If you want 50 amps, you have to pick an “inland” space. We opted for the latter, because staying cool was important to us. There are many additional spots further away from the water in what resembles a Walmart parking lot. Those seem more spacious than the “beach” spots. There is a diner here, which we never visited, and a small convenience store that sells essentials, including beer and alcohol. (Word from other campers was that the restaurant wasn’t great.) Office staff was pleasant. Bathrooms were gross and barely maintained. The last 7 miles or so of road coming into and out of this place is paved, but very bumpy, winding, and steep. We rarely drove faster than 15 mph. All in all, I wouldn’t recommend this park unless you’re desperate for a place to go boating. Lake levels are low everywhere these days, so options are limited, but I have to think there must be somewhere better to go than here. Especially for the very high price. We paid $75/weekday, $80/weekend day, plus $12/day for electricity, so between $87 and $92 total per day. One of the highest rates we’ve paid, for the one of the worst parks. California. Gotta love it.
Burros roam freely around here. Kind fun!