Gay Camping Update
It's camping season, and nobody does camping like the gay community. This winter, I had the good fortune of spending over two months in Florida. I visited a couple of campgrounds, and they both deserve a mention.
The Sawmill Campground is a gay campground one hour from Tampa, close to Orlando. This is a fun and popular place. Sawmill boasts lots of amenities, including a heated (clothing optional) pool with adjoining Snack Shack and bar; a large and festive Dance Club called Woodies, decent shower and washroom facilities, and very friendly staff. Highly recommended. Weekends are definitely the time to party, if that's what you're looking for. Mid-week is somewhat quieter.
Camp Mars is farther south, and is located in, yes this is for real, Venus Florida. Camp Mars is a tranquil, beautiful, more rustic spot than Sawmill. Although they don't boast a Dance Club, bar or restaurant, they do have a large rec hall. This is a friendly and relaxed place. The heated pool is great, and again clothing is optional poolside. Camp Mars is starting to get busier, especially on their theme weekends.
In Canada, Camping Plein Bois gets my vote. Camping Plein Bois is located 45 minutes from Montreal, one hour from Ottawa. This is a fun, full service gay campground & resort. Much the same amenities as Sawmill above, however with a french influence.
In July, I will be checking out The Point Tent & Trailer Resort, in Turkey Point, Ontario. Update forthcoming...
And lastly, a new gay campground/resort has opened in New Brunswick, just north of Fredericton. Rivers Edge Campground & RV Park is located on the beautiful Naashwaak River.
You can call them at 506.459.8675 or email them at riversedgecamp@nb.aibn.com
The Sawmill Campground is a gay campground one hour from Tampa, close to Orlando. This is a fun and popular place. Sawmill boasts lots of amenities, including a heated (clothing optional) pool with adjoining Snack Shack and bar; a large and festive Dance Club called Woodies, decent shower and washroom facilities, and very friendly staff. Highly recommended. Weekends are definitely the time to party, if that's what you're looking for. Mid-week is somewhat quieter.Camp Mars is farther south, and is located in, yes this is for real, Venus Florida. Camp Mars is a tranquil, beautiful, more rustic spot than Sawmill. Although they don't boast a Dance Club, bar or restaurant, they do have a large rec hall. This is a friendly and relaxed place. The heated pool is great, and again clothing is optional poolside. Camp Mars is starting to get busier, especially on their theme weekends.
In Canada, Camping Plein Bois gets my vote. Camping Plein Bois is located 45 minutes from Montreal, one hour from Ottawa. This is a fun, full service gay campground & resort. Much the same amenities as Sawmill above, however with a french influence.
In July, I will be checking out The Point Tent & Trailer Resort, in Turkey Point, Ontario. Update forthcoming...
And lastly, a new gay campground/resort has opened in New Brunswick, just north of Fredericton. Rivers Edge Campground & RV Park is located on the beautiful Naashwaak River.
You can call them at 506.459.8675 or email them at riversedgecamp@nb.aibn.com
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The Point Tent & Trailer Resort at Turkey Point, Ontario, is worth a visit. Approximately 15 minutes from the town of Port Dover, this campground is 50 acres, and is surrounded on three sides by crown land forest with lots of hiking trails. There also are private trails on the property, which have been rigged with play areas for the sexually adventurous.
The Point has a great pool area with new decking, and the pool, like 80% of the grounds, is clothing optional. I also liked the fact that the pool area has lots of patio tables and seating, in addition to quite a few lounge chairs.
The rec hall is fun, and they host theme dances on weekends with a DJ. Beer is often for sale at a very reasonable price, and you can bring your own alcohol if you wish.
I found the people here very friendly, and very approachable. I really enjoyed my visit...there's a little something for everyone.
The only sour point was defintely the washroom facilities. They were in serious need of cleaning, and there is only one private shower stall. Not everyone wishes to use the communal shower...also, every time somebody flushes a toilet, you run the risk of getting scalded by the sudden surge of hot water. Apparently the many complaints regarding the washroom facilities have been ignored. (I actually had been warned about the infamous washroom facilities while camping in Florida). Too bad, it's this reason alone that would make me hesitate going back there, unless I had an RV with a private bathroom and shower. Why not just put some effort into cleaning the area on a regular basis, and infuse a little bit of money into upgrading the facility?? These things are important to a lot of people, and are probably costing the owners business.
The Point is located at 918 Charlotteville Road, #2
R.R.#1 Vittoria, ON N0E 1W0.
They can be reached at 519.426.7275, or by email, at info@get-tothepoint.com
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