Our experience at this campground was highly disappointing, as the property is falsely represented online. The website describes a serene "Retreat," but the reality is a basic gravel parking lot situated directly off a main road.
We encountered several significant issues during our stay:
• Safety and Speed: There is no posted speed limit. Other guests frequently drive through the gravel lot at high speeds at all hours. Management urgently needs to post a standard 5 mph limit, as is customary at other campgrounds.
• Misleading Site Layout: We booked Site 10 because it was advertised as "private." However, the utilities are positioned on the designated private side. This forces you to set up your awning on the driveway side, directly overlooking the rest of the parking lot and other campers. Reversing the RV to gain privacy leaves you facing a house, a loud street, and your own hookups.
• Inaccurate Amenity Descriptions: The website claims SxS riding trails are located "minutes" away. In reality, the trails are a 25-to-30-minute drive, require a trailer (which is not feasible for a Class A motorhome), and are only open on Fridays and Saturdays. Additionally, the pond pictured online, was nowhere to be found on the actual property & we could only conclude that it is actually private property belonging to a neighboring residence across the street.
While we enjoyed exploring the local Amish community in Ethridge, this campground is only suitable as a quick, single-night stopover while traveling, or working in the area, rather than a destination. Do not expect the amenities or atmosphere advertised on the website.