Heading for Kerrville, TX; Nashville. and Branson any advice ?

[Norcalrv1]

Getting ready to leave Quartzsite and heading for Kerrville, Nashville, and Branson. Never been to these places. Anybody got any great advice for us? Thanks.

Rod Zebb
Fairfield, CA.
2014 337 RLS #263
2014 RAM 3500

 

[Specularius]

The only Advice I have is to eat at the Lakehouse. The best fried fish you can get anywhere. The Lakehouse

 

[Norcalrv1]

Thank you will do. Appreciate the info. We are staying at the Buckhorn Lake RV resort, supposed to be very nice. Nothing like being retired and travelling around. After that we are headed for Alaska. Got to do these things while you can.

 

[cgoodnight]

Rod,
Although I have not yet stayed at the Buckhorn, I have picked that place to stay in April when we go down. When you are there, take a trip over to Fredericksburg. A world-class museum there--the Museum of the War in the Pacific. Artifacts inside include airplanes from the war. I enjoyed most the recordings made in the 1960's of veterans describing their experiences in different battles. Each is around 2 minutes and they are placed in different locations in the museum. Also I had one of the best steaks I have ever eaten. Don't know the name of the restaurant, but I will be there next week and I will eat another one and then post the restaurant name (if it is still good).

On the way to Alaska stop for an extra day at Kluane Provencial Park in Canada. Beautiful lake and park.

Robert

 

[Poetater]

Hope you are in no hurry to go to branson. Has been kinda cold, Twentys during the day and single digits at night.

 

[White Beard]

Just stayed in Kerrville Texas about two weeks ago. By the River RV park. Wish I could remember address. It's a good sam park. Easy to find on Good Sam site. Great Host.

 

[Norcalrv1]

Sounds fantastic, thank you. We will be on the way March 1 and must leave the RV park on April 8. Maybe we will see you there.
Rod

 

[Norcalrv1]

Crazy weather. The West Coast gets no rain, wind, or winter of any kind. The Midwest and East are getting killed with weather. Ya know, that is really cold. We didn't get there last year because of the stupid weather. I am a native of Calif. and I do not understand cold weather. My wife lived in New York for a while and she keeps telling me that I just don't get it.
We will keep an eye on it, thanks.
Rod

 

[Norcalrv1]

We are staying at the Buckhorn RV Resort for a month. Hope that we will have a good experience like you did.
Is Carson City filled with black smoke and pollution like last year. It was terrible in January last year which is unfortunate because I really like Carson City. I used to stay at a brick hotel on the main N/S drag and walk around the capital buildings at night with no fear. I really liked the town.
Rod

 

[Sirsea]

Stayed a Buckhorn several times, a very nice park; exceptionally clean and friendly. They host several RV rallies each year and know how to cater to campers. There is also a great RV park on the river, Guadalupe River RV Park with great sites along the river, plus the have an on-site saloon with drinks, snacks and live music in season. (another one of our favorite parks in the area)

 

[Sirsea]

As for parks in Branson, could not recommend Branson Lakeside RV Park. It is a great location, walking distance to shopping, restaurants and it is right on the river.....however the NOISE from the Highway 65 and the train was extremely annoying. If you don't particularly like peace and quiet at your campsite, it would be OK. Just my humble opinion from out visit.

 

[Norcalrv1]

Fantastic news, thank you. Guadalupe was another park under consideration. Thank you so much for the information, this is one great group. The news tonight says that Nashville and Branson have terrible weather. that has got to change. Thank you again for all of the great information. March 1 we are on the way.
Rod

 

[goldsp8]

As to Branson lots of places to stay but some parks are limited in rig size. Table Rock Lake State Park has some full hookup sites that are pretty nice. The KOA is a nice park but rates are on the high side (JMHO). The Branson Lakeside RV Park is in old town Branson next to the Landing. You could trout fish out your front door. Branson Stagecoach seems to be well thought of also. I have some friends that winter in Buckhorn every year, a great place according to them.

 

[Steve and Lynne]

In Branson, we stayed at the Pea Patch RV Park. $22.48 per day on Passport America, no mention of limiting number of days. The park is very basic, with pull-through sites, a decent laundry, and a great couple caretaking. It is close to theaters, easy to access and not noisy as I remember. They have a website, www.peapatchrvpark.com. I don't think length of your rig will be a problem.

 

[goldsp8]

There are numerous Passport parks in the Branson area, Pea Patch would be at the bottom of my list. If you want to be in that same area, across Hwy 76 is Musicland Campground. Do not know if it is a Passport Park. JMHO

 

[Steve and Lynne]

Doing a little research because of goldsp8's post- yes upon looking at the Musicland website and seeing their layout and amenities, coupled with the fact that it is less than $20. per day on a three day stay with Passport America, as they say in Minnesota, it's a heckuva deal! A lesson learned by me- just because it is a top tier park in an area, it still may be the best choice financially. As many of you know, Passport America is a true 50 percent off of the daily rate. A majority of parks have restrictions such as- not on weekends, not during certain months, 1 or 2 day maximum stay. We have been on the road in our eleventh month and have saved a lot with Passport America, and by this example will learn a great lesson! That's one more thing I love about this forum and Grand Design owners, that we can help each other learn good stuff!

 

[cgoodnight]

Fredericksburg steak house now closed; it is a burger place. Other good places to eat. Checked out the Buckhorn--looks great.

Robert

 

[Norcalrv1]

Great information here. I have heard that Branson has some issues with their parks being small and difficult to use. Thank you for the information. Maybe we will stay outside of Branson somewhere. We will look into the Music land web site and see what we find for Nashville. We have arrived in Kerrville and are at the Buckhorn Lake RV resort. Lots of room for big rigs, concrete pads, laundry rooms, hot tubs, pools, and exercise rooms. Got here late yesterday and it has been raining since so no time to explore yet. Steve and Lynn glad that Passport has been working for you. There are lots of restrictions with it, however.
Rod
Fairfield, CA
2014 337 RLS 263
2014 RAM 3500-awsome truck

 

[goldsp8]

If you don't mind the drive, Outdoor Resorts had a place down in Blue Eye, MO. It is South of Branson, right down on the Arkansas border. Super nice place, right on Table Rock. Just a drive into town is the only draw back.