A stay at Thunderbird RV Park in Campbell River
Choosing where to stay is one of the main factors that determine how much you’ll enjoy a given place. Seeing the city of Campbell River was the reason we were staying 2 nights, so getting an RV park close to everything was important. That made Thunderbird RV Park the easy choice. It was perfect for our needs, and I gave them top marks on my TripAdvisor review.
The drive to the park on paved roads was a nice change, and as soon as we saw the location in person (we had looked at it on Google Maps), our hopes were very high for a quality stay. The entrance is a bit tight, and it’s not really clear which way you need to go once you pull in. I had actually come in the first entrance off Spit Road , which, although it takes you past all the seasonal/permanent residents, is easier to understand.
The 3 staff members in the office were friendly and professional, and check-in was quick and easy. The cost for 2 nights was $80 plus $4 tax.
We got a site in the middle row, which is pull-through, has 30 amp power, and is wide enough for both the RV and Tracker. It’s level, gravel, and has a picnic table. The 2 outside rows also have firepits. I paid $3 for the Premium wifi package, and it was quite fast for email and browsing.
The park’s location on Tyee Spit gives great views of Discovery Passage (over/through a chain link fence) from the first row of RV sites, and obstructed views from the middle row. A waterfront walking trail on the opposite side of the road is great for walking dogs, and being close to the float plane base is a bonus for me, as I love watching them.
The bathrooms, located beside the office are clean and modern, but small. There are only 2 toilet stalls in the men’s, and one of the door locks was broken, so really only one if you value privacy.
Firewood is $8 for a wheelbarrow load, and the neat garbage/recycling area allows campers to do a fairly wide range of recycling.
In summary, we were really pleased with our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.
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