We are headed to Niagara Falls the week of July 15. Figured we would get one more visit before passports are required. When we camp, DD always gets to bring a friend and getting a passport for each of her friends isn't very realistic.
We will be staying at Riverside Park Motel & Campground (//%22http://www.riversideparkcampgrd.com/%22)
There are some good reviews on this site and luvourjayco is a seasonal there. We met her and her family in a different CG in 2002.
Anyone else going to be in the area at that time?
I don't think we can make this trip. We will be camping the week before at Cape May, NJ at the eastern PU rally.:)
We won't be there this year. However, we have been to Riverside Park before and met Love our Jayco there as well. We were on site 69, which was a nice sized corner site across from the (spotless) bathhouse. If you have extra room, bring bikes! There is a great paved trail right in front of the CG and you can view the wild Niagara River as you pedal...
Have a nice trip and enjoy the area!
We stayed at Riverside 2 years ago and really enjoyed it.
Quote from: Wild Wild QwestWe won't be there this year. However, we have been to Riverside Park before and met Love our Jayco there as well. We were on site 69, which was a nice sized corner site across from the (spotless) bathhouse. If you have extra room, bring bikes! There is a great paved trail right in front of the CG and you can view the wild Niagara River as you pedal...
Have a nice trip and enjoy the area!
Great idea on the bikes, we will definitely bring them. Thanks
Hey guys just a quick note for you all. Site 69 while it is great is only 15 amp and water/ no sewer, so if you are planning on a/c or using a lot of grey you will not be happy with that site. That being said it is a great site and when we were in the PUP we loved it.
For links to things to do in Niagara check out my web page or drop me an email at luvourjayco@cogeco.ca
//www.luvourjayco.4t.com
Can you recommend a good full hook-up site? We will have already done a full week with no hookups at all in Maryland in June, this will be the luxurious trip.
Quote from: chasd60Can you recommend a good full hook-up site? We will have already done a full week with no hookups at all in Maryland in June, this will be the luxurious trip.
Oh come on Charlie. A week at Assateague with the sun, bugs and the chemical toilets. Now that is real luxury! ;)
Quote from: tlhdocOh come on Charlie. A week at Assateague with the sun, bugs and the chemical toilets. Now that is real luxury! ;)
And cold showers!!!!
Quote from: chasd60And cold showers!!!!
Well if the sun is out and it is warm out the water in the lines does warm up some. Around 1400 is the "warmest" time to shower.:D
Charlie I will pull the map out tomorrow although when you call Ken and Laurie the owners, they are awesome. Some of the sites are smaller but the service is always great. Place is spotless and well run. I will take a peek at your profile for the size of your rig and then check out the spots for you.
Sharon
My hybrid is 28 feet opened and has a slide-out on the back side. Only slides out about 18 inches or so and is 6 feet long.
Thanks for your help.
I am including a link to the campground map.
http://www.riversideparkcampgrd.com/map.htm
My choices for a trailer your size Charlie would be 51 or 52. There are some nice ones in the back too but those 2 give you a great view of the river.
I realize everyone is different and likes to do different things, but I'd like to share an enjoyable experience I recently had in Niagara Falls.
DW and I spent a few days over there right before the first of the year. One day we explored the power project on the US side. I think it's called the Robert Moses power project. It's a few miles north of the actual falls. I learned a ton about how electricity is produced from the power of the falls. I already know quite a bit about the general idea of power generation; what I was unaware of is how it is actually done at Niagara Falls. They have a lot of displays, and best of all, they have a huge diorama showing a scale model of the entire Niagara region. It makes it very clear how the water is diverted and stored and used for generating electricity. I highly recommend a visit, even if it is a little off your planned itinerary. It's free!
Enjoy!
-Speak
Quote from: SpeakEasyI realize everyone is different and likes to do different things, but I'd like to share an enjoyable experience I recently had in Niagara Falls.
DW and I spent a few days over there right before the first of the year. One day we explored the power project on the US side. I think it's called the Robert Moses power project. It's a few miles north of the actual falls. I learned a ton about how electricity is produced from the power of the falls. I already know quite a bit about the general idea of power generation; what I was unaware of is how it is actually done at Niagara Falls. They have a lot of displays, and best of all, they have a huge diorama showing a scale model of the entire Niagara region. It makes it very clear how the water is diverted and stored and used for generating electricity. I highly recommend a visit, even if it is a little off your planned itinerary. It's free!
Enjoy!
-Speak
Thank you for posting this. I didn't know about it and the next time we go to NF we will visit there.:)
Good Morning ..................
This is our first post on this site. I have been gathering info on a PU and we finnaly got one :-() A 1999 Camplite SL 2218 w/ Dining slide out. Sure beats the "back of the pick up bed".
I fly Radio Control Combat, RCCOMBAT.COM, so we try to get to as many events that we can. This PU will allow us to camp "in style" :D and we can take our 2 Furbabies; Justin and Mindi, They are 280#'s total of Great Danes. So now they have a place to sleep and go with us.
Anyway, back to the subject .................. but, Niagara in May?
I have a Combat event in Detroit on the 19 & 20 of May. We were thinking of going up to the Falls after that but are wondering about the weather. It will not bother me but the Wife .......... Brrrrrr if it's under 75. We are going to get the Gizmo's that everyone speaks well of, the BAL leveler, and will take a portable propane heater as a secondary heat. Our PU has a new Deep Cell Battery, converter, AC w/ Heat Strips, furnace, and 3 way Fridge We are planning on staying at the Riverside CG and using the K-9 Kennel for our day trips without the monsters.
We have not used our PU yet, but will take a dry run here in the driveway before we go.
So ..... any more thoughts about The Fall's in May?
Thanks
May is always iffy weather wise. Could be nice, could be cool, could be hot!! No way to know until the time comes.
The park will not be busy in May except for the long weekend in May which falls on May 29 through to the 31st this year. Our kids do not finish school till June 20 something.
Riverside has a very strict pet policy so I would review the rules (they ARE enforced). You may have to kennel or find someone to watch your furry friends for you if you are out and not able to take them with you. The owners are pretty good about helping you out with pet care arrangements.
We are going to bring our 2 Great Danes with us in May. We have the required paperwork and health statements from the Vet. I was told of a "Doggy Daycare" in the area, but I lost the info on it. I belive it is the "K-9 College"?? Anyway, we need to board the Beasts for a day while we sight see. Does any one know of the daycare for dogs there?
Thanks,
Dave
I found it ..............
Thanks
May long weekend [Victoria Day] is actually May 19 -21. I have it circled in red on the calendar, can't wait.