Review of Paul B Johnson State Park

A few miles south of Hattiesburg, MS on highway 49 you will find the Paul B. Johnson State Park. It is a jewel in the rough. We pulled in for a single night’s rest and were amazed at what we found. After some hesitation at driving over the spillway (no problem) we found a great pull through site. This was important to us because we did not want to unhook the car and tow dolly.

The best things about staying at a kind of out of the way State Park can be scenery and price. The Paul B. Johnson State Park certainly offered both. This is the type of park you could spend a night in, but it would be much more relaxing to spend a week.

There are 125 sites which essentially surround the 300 acre Geiger Lake. The lake was originally dug by German POWs in the 1940s. The lake itself has been called Lake Shelby and Lake POW in the past. All of the 125 developed sites have full hook ups including sewer as well as 30 and 50 amps. In addition there are 25 primitive sites. The roads are paved and all of the sites we saw have concrete pads.

While we did not have time to check every aspect of the park, they do have a disc golf course, a nature trail, picnic facilities and a visitor’s center with meeting rooms. I can attest to how nice the visitor’s center is with seats overlooking the lake. Of course there is fishing, swimming and boating on the lake. You will need a Mississippi fishing license.

You may make reservations at 800-GO PARKS. There are some 2 and 3 day stay requirements you might want to check on, however if a site is available you are welcome to come in for a night. Rates range from $14 to $24 per night. We paid $14 for the aforementioned pull through site on a concrete pad. We saw very large rigs and our own is 32 feet plus tow dolly and car so it should be safe for most everyone. Read the rest of this entry »

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Choosing the Best Used RV to Save Money

Are you planning to buy a recreational vehicle (RV)? Recreational vehicles define a whole new world of experience and this is a completely new way to enjoy life and freedom. If you’ve never used it, you really don’t know what you’ve missed in your life. Even if you cannot afford buying a new one, this article will help you to choose the best used RV to save money.

Okay, you may love the fun of living outside of your house and even want to rest in your recreational vehicle while looking at the moving scenery through the window. But loving something is different than having something. So, it’s not really possible to afford the fun of RV, if you do not have enough cash in your bank.

You must be happy to know that the days of disappointment are finally over. Yes, you still can experience the proud of being an RV owner and have your lunch while looking out the window at the scenery. You can load your clothes, pack your favorite food and start your journey to explore a new world of freedom.

It’s because you can buy used RV to save money. Even when you cannot afford buying a new one, used ones can change your world. But the question still remains – which is how to choose the best used RV to save your money. If you are not enough wise while choosing the used cars, you may end up losing more money.

  • Before you buy any used RV, make it sure that you are buying it from an authentic source. Buying it from anywhere can cost you a lot later, even if you make a fair deal at the very beginning.
  • The second point is, you must be careful enough about checking the used RV parts. If you don’t know much about the parts, you must seek help from a professional who understands car and its parts.
  • Thirdly and most importantly, don’t buy anything (even if you are getting it at lesser price) that doesn’t come from reputed manufactures like Komfort, Airstream, Jayco, Fleetwood and so on. Don’t go for an assembled one made up of cheap and used RV parts. If you are not an expert, you may lose the deal in the long run. So be careful.
  • Fourthly, it’s also important to check the papers that come with the car. Check it thoroughly and make it sure that all the legal documents for transferring the car in your name are genuine.

To buy a used RV, you can check the local newspaper for advertisements selling a used RV. Alternatively, you can try dealerships, sometimes they offer warranty with used RVs as well. So check them first.

Internet is a great place for online sales of used RVs. You need to do thorough research, as the choices are plenty. Read the rest of this entry »

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