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halfwright · 11-07-2012, 11:36 PM

I am looking for a list of VFW posts that allow dry camping or have hookups for member use. The list I have is from Gypsy Journal and it has less than 100 listings. I would think there are more posts than 100 that are RV friendly.

If you ever ever go to Oak Harbor WA, there is a very nice post there that has 15 sites with water, electric and an onsite dump. Very Nice people and a great place to stay while exploring some pretty country and unusual places.

Wayne M · 11-08-2012, 08:46 AM

What are the requirements to stay?

Member of VFW, Retired Military, Active, etc.?

halfwright · 11-08-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Wayne M

What are the requirements to stay?

Member of VFW, Retired Military, Active, etc.?

You just need to be a VFW member. And, that is the type of list I am looking for, since that is my category.

Wayne M · 11-08-2012, 06:37 PM

I was a member many years ago but all I got were solicitations for money, so I dropped out.

halfwright · 11-09-2012, 12:49 PM

Yeah, they are not shy about asking for money. But, ten days at $10/day sure beats 10 days at $45/day. I saved enough to send them a dollar or two.

mwells4654 · 11-14-2012, 12:01 PM

I found a web site that might help. U.S. Military Recreation Facilities

halfwright · 11-14-2012, 05:49 PM

Thank you for trying, but it appears that the campgrounds are not open to veterans, unless 100% disabled. It seems they are for acive duty personell, with a few exceptions. (DOD--retired--onbase contractors)

lgarcia · 11-15-2012, 06:42 AM

The 100 RV VFW posts doesn't surprise me. My husband's post is kind of a night club/restaurant with a big building and parking lot. One could use it like a Cracker Barrel and overnight and eat, but I have not seen anyone doing that.

The one near my work has a small building, small parking lot, but a really nice park with swings and slides for their VFW families, so that is the direction they have chosen to focus upon.

I wish more would think full hook-ups are a good investment

, but they probably need membership that is into RV'ing, or, think it is a way to raise money for the post.