Saturday, March 1, 2014

Staying At A South Dakota RV Park

By Jerri Perry


There is nothing to compare with the fun and excitement of a vacation spent on the road. Families from all over the nation head north to enjoy some time at a South Dakota RV park. This wonderful area really does have it all. There is spectacular scenery, historic sites and family friendly activities to enjoy throughout the summer months.

Because of the harsh winter weather many parks only open from May to October. Opening times are noted on the web site, along with all the facilities, prices and availability. Anyone new to this type of vacation should be aware that many parks get booked up early in the season. Trying to find somewhere to stay at the last minuet may well be a problem.

It is quite easy to find out about all the parks and sites. One of the fastest ways to see what is available in a particular area is to go on line. A quick search should uncover a host of options. Practically every business now has a web site which is a great way to really get the best idea about each park.

In addition to the historic and cultural sites there are also endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. The northern plains have a wonderful diversity of landscape, ranging from the mystical Black Hills to the wide open grass lands. There are miles of hiking and biking trails designed for all ages and abilities. Even the youngest children will be able to tackle some of the easy trails, whilst advanced hikers are going to be very happy with the more challenging paths.

These huge models provide a very comfortable way to get around. Once at the site they can be connected to mains electricity and water. Most big parks have concrete spaces for anywhere up to one hundred vehicles, but at the height of the summer season it is still important to book ahead. Some sites fill up almost a year in advance and it can be very disappointing to not get a space.

Evenings on the site will often include a camp fire. This is one of the most enjoyable and traditional aspects of camping. Gathering around the flames with family and friends is one of the most special moments of the entire vacation. Some parks allow each individual camper to have their own small fires, whilst others only allow larger fires in specially designated areas. It is always important to check on the site rules.

Many of the bigger parks are like a small self contained resort. They have a store to buy all the necessary groceries, from staples like milk and bread, to fish fillets and steaks. There will also be a restaurant catering to all tastes. This will typically include pizza and chicken nuggets for the kids to gourmet meals for the grown ups.

Taking a vacation at a South Dakota RV park is the perfect way to enjoy a summer getaway. Travellers can be assured of a warm welcome and great stay. There are more than enough excellent sites to choose from, that all offer well equipped and clean pitches.




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