Flying Flags RV Park Presidents Weekend 2/13-16/2009

[Dee4j]

You know its really sad..... and I'm venting out loud here but 70+ freakin dollars just for one night of camping, thats a damn a shame.  I mean I know they are doing it to keep out the riffraff..... but at the same time it keeps out good people who are hard working and just want an affordable place to spend with their family and some friends for the weekend.  Sorry but I have no respect for a place that would price gouge to that extent.  Sure we "could" pay that.... we aren't broke but why would we when there are so many other choices out there....... hello... this is So. Cal. we have about a gazillion choices here!?!  

Flaying Flags can take a flying -----!

hahahahah!!!  Added to the black list!

yes it is alot, but this is how I determine it's worth it or not. 1. still cheaper than a hotel. 2. bring your own food. 3.eat drink be marry on your schedule not when the restaurant is open.

now Malibu RV wanted something crazy like $90/ night for Mememorial weekend.
they have:
great view, a jont under the road to the beach. not sure if they have wifi or cable...No Fires, no playground, no pool, so to ME not worth to others they don't care..


Flying Flags...all sites have been upgraded nice. I saw some they have done and they looked good. they have cable, wifi, game room, playgound, and the pool is heated to ME worth it, to others not.

Newport dunes has the above as flying flags they also have a craft or activity for the kids 3x a day. sometimes movies on the beach.but sites are small and close together and playground isn't that good and is a little walk to get to...to ME still worth it others not.

Canyon RV..REALLY close to my house...sites are nice and spacious playgound on the other end of the park. no cable or wifi. no heated pool. the pool is heated by the sun so is seasonal. normal rates about $50.
with a group this is great, no group I WOULD rather spend the extrs $20/night to have all the extras for the kids to have fun...but again that is ME..


bottom line I guess it all boils down to what you are looking for and why you camp. I like to go places and do things and get out of the house, but can't afford, resorts, hotels with all the meals out plus, the extra charge for WiFI spending money left and right for activities for the kids.
camping they get to run around with their friends, have fun and I get to relax have cocktails with friends because I don't have to drive anywhere.  

In the end we have a great weekend and we are all happy :p

[Gracy]

And see thats just the thing... for the most part having a pool, activities and a playground isn't important to me..... even more trivial to me is the WiFi and cable.  My kids entertain themselves on their bikes, playing with other kids and kicking rocks! hahahah!!!

I know camping will always be the best value when vacationing....no matter what the rate is........ and trust me Shayne tells me that constantly!  But I'm just coming off from spending the last 15+ years camping in the middle of the desert, cleaning my pots and pans in the dirt for free........ hahahahah we spent our money on gas for the bikes :p  I guess I have to work my way up to investing in campground fees that exceed our weekly grocery budget! hahahaha!!!  And honestly I'm not being confrontational.... just expressing an opinion so I hope ya'll get the gist of where I'm coming from

[kimrb266]

We had a small rally at Canyon RV earlier this year; I believe it was around May but it felt like February. It was COLD (too cold for DH) and a bit rainy but the kids and I enjoyed ourselves anyway. To warm ourselves up, we can go on a bike ride. There is a safe bike path that starts within the campground and goes along some wide streets. The good thing about this is that you are protected by cement barriers and it is landscaped beautifully. I also love the fact that we can get there within 20-30 minutes on side streets.

[Dee4j]

And see thats just the thing... for the most part having a pool, activities and a playground isn't important to me..... even more trivial to me is the WiFi and cable.  My kids entertain themselves on their bikes, playing with other kids and kicking rocks! hahahah!!!

I know camping will always be the best value when vacationing....no matter what the rate is........ and trust me Shayne tells me that constantly!  But I'm just coming off from spending the last 15+ years camping in the middle of the desert, cleaning my pots and pans in the dirt for free........ hahahahah we spent our money on gas for the bikes :p  I guess I have to work my way up to investing in campground fees that exceed our weekly grocery budget! hahahaha!!!  And honestly I'm not being confrontational.... just expressing an opinion so I hope ya'll get the gist of where I'm coming from

The Wifi & cable are for me   but that was the point I was making , to you you don't care about that stuff and there are others in total agreement with you.  here's a tip to get camping money if you don't save grocery coupons start. and when they finish ringing the groceries and you've put your card thru etc. go oh shoot I forgot these coupons, they will give you cash back, put that in the camping fund jar...also works well for rainy day money that DH doesn't have to know about  it's your salary earned for doing all the shopping :p

something I need to go back to doing again...

[Chez Way]

Okay...looks like I should explore some other options.  I'll check with Newport Dunes and Lake Casitas tomorrow and see what is available for Presidents weekend and post when I have the info.  I was looking forward to the vow renewal so hopefully we'll still be able to do that.  I'll get back to you guys with my report.
 
I'm still interested in going to Flying Flags and was thinking about MLK weekend in January.  Maybe they won't be charging holiday rates that weekend.

[kimrb266]

Whenever, we've reserved MANY sites at Lake Casitas, we have to pay for each site individually which includes a $7.50 fee and I don't believe they give a group discount.  Things may be different now being it'll be off season but it's worth a whirl.

[cjpoppin]

Whew....Would we have to pay it all up front?  Or just a deposit?  Do love that campground.......Cheaper would be nice however......
We'll go along with what ever the group wants to do.....Just want to camp that weekend...... if we can  renew our vows sure would be great......Let us know the plan......cw

[Dee4j]

if you decide on Newport dunes then count me in.. Saturday is the winter formal not sure if Kevin will want to go and Sunday is the academic decathlon awards in Mission hills :eyecrazy:  from 1-5 pm They always make these things mandatory. with Dan work a second job far trips are out for me right now..Halloween did me in. I'm just now getting back to were I was before the rally..

[griffsdad]

Okay...looks like I should explore some other options. I'll check with Newport Dunes and Lake Casitas tomorrow and see what is available for Presidents weekend and post when I have the info. I was looking forward to the vow renewal so hopefully we'll still be able to do that. I'll get back to you guys with my report.
 
I'm still interested in going to Flying Flags and was thinking about MLK weekend in January. Maybe they won't be charging holiday rates that weekend.

Let us know if you're going MLK weekend.  We might be interested too.

[Hoagie]

I realize I'm the new kid on the block here, but was anyone else interested in Gracy's suggestion of     Bonelli Regional Park - East Shore RV?
Stayed there years ago with the folks and I remember it as being a pretty nice CG. Playground, pool and rec area, store, lake fishing, volleyball, horseshoes, etc., DVD Rental, Internet, full hookups. Also, they do not consider MLK or Presidents Day as holiday weekends.
Okay. Just my 2 cents worth.

[Gracy]

I realize I'm the new kid on the block here, but was anyone else interested in Gracy's suggestion of     Bonelli Regional Park - East Shore RV?
Stayed there years ago with the folks and I remember it as being a pretty nice CG. Playground, pool and rec area, store, lake fishing, volleyball, horseshoes, etc., DVD Rental, Internet, full hookups. Also, they do not consider MLK or Presidents Day as holiday weekends.
Okay. Just my 2 cents worth.

It is a really nice park and well maintained.... its a frequent of ours because its so close to us.......... DH fishes there a lot too

Also about 15 minutes from there is an awesome outlet mall and bass pro shop if anyone has interest in that.  San Dimas is also a really nice little town to explore.  In the summer Raging Waters is right there so thats a fun place to stay with the kiddos too.

[Gracy]

The Wifi & cable are for me   but that was the point I was making , to you you don't care about that stuff and there are others in total agreement with you.  here's a tip to get camping money if you don't save grocery coupons start. and when they finish ringing the groceries and you've put your card thru etc. go oh shoot I forgot these coupons, they will give you cash back, put that in the camping fund jar...also works well for rainy day money that DH doesn't have to know about  it's your salary earned for doing all the shopping :p

something I need to go back to doing again...

As far as the coupons go.......... I was the coupon queen for years... but now that so many stores have eliminated double coupons I've found its not even worth my time with them............. so DH and I have started buying most of our groceries, the great value brand at super walmart.  I make extra spending money on ebay........ you would be amazed what people will pay for your kids used clothing and toys!  We're pretty frugal with most household things....... Shayne's mom and sister rag on us for buying generic toilet paper................. Shaynes come back to that is "we buy generic toilet paper so we can buy name brand other things"!  hahahahahah........ a campground with WiFi and my coach purses! hahahaha!

I realize I'm the new kid on the block here, but was anyone else interested in Gracy's suggestion of     Bonelli Regional Park - East Shore RV?
Stayed there years ago with the folks and I remember it as being a pretty nice CG. Playground, pool and rec area, store, lake fishing, volleyball, horseshoes, etc., DVD Rental, Internet, full hookups. Also, they do not consider MLK or Presidents Day as holiday weekends.
Okay. Just my 2 cents worth.

It is a really nice park and well maintained.... its a frequent of ours because its so close to us.......... DH fishes there a lot too

Also about 15 minutes from there is an awesome outlet mall and bass pro shop if anyone has interest in that.  San Dimas is also a really nice little town to explore.  In the summer Raging Waters is right there so thats a fun place to stay with the kiddos too.

[jendak760]

It's funny how as Dee mentioned we all have our ideas of whats worth spending our money on. I would much rather spend $12/night at a nice county park then $70/night at a place with WiFi.
 
But Gracy has it all wrong. Generic toilet paper? (sigh) I'd rather spend $15 on a purse and splurge on toilet paper. Gracy, I have a welcome to our club gift for you next time I see you.  lol I'm kidding.
 
But regardless of our different tastes here and whats important at a campground, I have a hard time seeing that any campground would be worth $70/night.

[Dee4j]

It's funny how as Dee mentioned we all have our ideas of whats worth spending our money on. I would much rather spend $12/night at a nice county park then $70/night at a place with WiFi.
 
But Gracy has it all wrong. Generic toilet paper? (sigh) I'd rather spend $15 on a purse and splurge on toilet paper. Gracy, I have a welcome to our club gift for you next time I see you.  lol I'm kidding.
 
But regardless of our different tastes here and whats important at a campground, I have a hard time seeing that any campground would be worth $70/night.

you know what the biggest perk is about wagonmastering is picking the campground YOU want to go to and then everyone else decide whether they want to go or not

So Jeanne you are in charge..you choose :S

[jendak760]

Very true Dee. I haven't been to any of these places that have been mentioned. As long as its in my budget, I'm in.