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chiavet · 03-02-2015, 10:53 AM

We have been RVing long weekends or 2 weeks vac. for the last 7 yrs. Just purchased a used 2010 diesel and will be part timing it for half the year starting later in 2015. I was classified 50% by the VA back in the 70s from when I was in the Navy. I never thought of it until now but I believe bases around the country allow camping on their bases (where available) to retired Vets and I think disabled vets.

Anyone know how I find out if I qualify for this and what I would need to be able to take advantage of this?

Thanks

Firebug5 · 03-02-2015, 11:16 AM

Hello, Ken.

I have visited the CG on the USAF Academy near Colorado Springs, and I was told all branches of the military were allowed to stay there. It was a really nice place, but I have not been back in over 10 years. Here is a link I have used in the past to get the info you are looking for:

U.S. Military Campgrounds and RV Parks - Peregrine Pines FamCamp

If you have a VA rep, they may be able to help you. If you do not have one, find the closest one and get to know them! Mine is a wealth of info for everything VA related.

Bruce

VSPA · 03-02-2015, 12:02 PM

Last I heard you had to have a 100% Disability.

jfran304 · 03-02-2015, 12:10 PM

This was taken from the link that Bruce posted above.

Authorized users: Active, National Guard, Reservists, Retired, 100% DAV, Cadets, DoD Civilians, Guests.

Guests have to be signed in by an authorized user.

Jon

USMCRET · 03-02-2015, 12:33 PM

I recommend you contact the installation directly and ask about their policy. It can vary location to location.

chiavet · 03-02-2015, 08:52 PM

Thanks for the information

halfwright · 03-02-2015, 09:35 PM

Also look into joining the VFW. Some of their posts have RV sites and almost all will let you use the parking lot to overnight. And, it gives you a chance to find out about local attractions and have a cold beer.

okie143 · 03-03-2015, 07:03 PM

If you were rated at 50% in the 70s you should go back and get reconsidered. You are probably 100% now, by VA standards.

There are apps for cell phones that list military camp grounds like Famcamps. You can just show your VA card and they let you stay. I am over 100% and I have never been asked to show any ID at any military camp. I have to show ID to get on an active base where there are Famcamps but not at the camp itself.