Casa de Fruta

RV Trip to Washington, Fall 2021

Day 1, Los Angeles to Hollister, California September 6, 2021

This is a late report to cover the RV part of the trip we took in September 2021. This trip was to board the Alaska cruise from Seattle on NCL Encore and also visiting family in the Pacific Northwest. I have already covered the cruise part on previous posts. After the cruise, MOR experienced some serious medical problems and we have been dealing with that in the last few months. That's why the delay of posting the RV trip part of this journey. Hope you will enjoy these reports. I have also linked the videos of these visits if interested.

This is a most exciting and welcomed trip since the pandemic. Not only do we get to be on a cruise again but also to see family whom we have not seen in two years. We felt that this is the safest way to travel under the circumstances as we will be in our own bubble, living in our 'house on wheels', and able to avoid crowds and indoor activities as much as we want to without compromising our own safety. 

We normally start the road trip a little late in the morning as we had to prepare for the long drive. That was why I did not plan to have a long way to go today. It will also give us a better drive as we avoid the rush hour morning traffic in Los Angeles. 

All set and ready to go!

To get to our destination for the night faster, we took the I-210 and then I-5. We all know that I-5 is a boring stretch of freeway and not much interesting things to see. There was some traffic on parts of the drive since it was Labor Day and many people were trying to get home. The drive was fine and uneventful. 

After switching from I-5 to Hwy 152, passing the San Luis Reservoir, we arrived at the campground where we would spend the night. Casa de Fruta Orchard RV Resort is a family fun entertainment type of fruit-stand in the area. I was really looking forward to our stop here. Needless to say we were a bit late arriving and the place was kind of quiet at the end of this Labor Day weekend.

Casa de Fruta Orchard RV Resort 

When we arrived, the office was already closed, but we found the envelope for us on the window that tells us where to park and all the information needed for the night. We were definitely surprised when we found out that we were the only RV in this section of the park. A site with space and privacy for sure. They also have an Inn on site but not sure how business was since we did not see anyone around.

Our very private site.

Meeting hall for groups.

The 'lonely RV'.

After setting up, we walked over to the fruit stand/restaurant area to find dinner.

Decorations and antique farm equipment around the park. 

They also have a mini-train that takes people around just for fun.

Passing by the gas station where they had the electric stations at the back.

Outside the 'fruit stand'.

Unique and nice stores on site.

Restaurant where we got dinner to go. 

 

Enjoyed a delicious prime-rib dinner in our RV. 

A nice ending to a tiring day of driving!

I must say that Casa de Fruta was a pleasant surprise. Would love to come back and enjoy the park some more. Sure, prices at the fruit stand and stores are a little bit higher but it's the experience that counts. The prime-rib dinner was adequately priced. A great start of our journey up north!

Video here

"Preach the Word, be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction."   -- II Timothy 4:2

RV Campgrounds

RV Campgrounds that we have stayed at since the pandemic:

This page is a record of all the campgrounds that we have stayed at since the pandemic started in 2020. Readers have requested for more details of each campground and here they are, a list of them with contact and basic information.  Hope that you will find them helpful as you plan your RV trips in the future. 

We generally prefer to stay at campgrounds with full hook-ups, which means a site with electricity, water, and sewer. We have not done any boondocking yet in our years of RVing, even though we have membership with Harvest Hosts. We find that it's quite beneficial to have our Lifetime Passport America membership as we travel with the half-price stays. We are not full-time RVers and we like to keep going on our trips instead of staying put in one place. We feel that Thousand Trails membership may not be as suitable for us as of now. We may consider that if we change our style of RVing in the future. Prices listed here are of per night charge. Please let me know if you have any questions. I have also included the links to the videos of the actual sites, if they available.

Link to sign up for Harvest Hosts for 15% off:  http://harvesthosts.refr.cc/morsonandrebeccac

Sign up for Passport America membership and receive 4 months free by mentioning: Morson+Chiu, 773016 or Prefix: C-773016 Member Join | Passport America, The Original 50% Discount Camping Club. Passport America offers discounts at over 1200+ quality campgrounds in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Both of these membership discount have limited time available.

Pismo Beach - Pismo Coast Village RV Resort (FHU)    Site: 349  

165 South Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Great resort type RV Park, huge, next to the beach.

Total: $86.26

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Morro Bay – Morro Dunes RV Park (FHU)  Site: 138     

1700 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442            (805)772-2722

Good and popular camp ground across from beach.                                         

Total: $57.95

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Morro Bay – Morro Strand RV Park (FHU)  Site: 8-Park 2  

21 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442        (800)799-6030

2 lots across from each other. Just like a parking lot with nothing.

2 blocks to beach. (Do not recommend)

Total: $52.40

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Laughlin, Nevada -- RiversideCasino RV Park (FHU)   Site: L8-542 

1650 S Casino Drive, Laughlin, NV   800-227-3849  riversideresort.com

RV Park is right across from the casino. They have shuttles to take visitors between

the casino and the campground. Very convenient. Huge campground with several

levels. We liked the top level (L8) for the view.                                                     

Total: $36.47    

    

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Seligman, Arizona -- Historic Route 66 General Store Campground & RV Park                                (FHU) Site: C4

22940 W Historic Route 66, Seligman, AZ

Tiny RV Park on Main Street of Seligman. Conveniently located behind the General Store. 

Good place to spend a night while on the road.

Total: $32.00 

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Williams, Arizona -- Grand Canyon Railway RV Park (FHU) Site: 220

601 Franklin, Williams, AZ

Nice RV park in Williams, gateway to Grand Canyon, near the train depot. 

Can Walk across the street to the hotel/train station to see the Grand Canyon trains. 

Walk to town and see the sights (Route 66) in town. A Passport America campground, 

half price for members.

Total: $32.49   

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Grand Canyon, AZ -- Grand Canyon Trailer Village, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ        (FHU)         Site: 106

Campground inside the national park. There was no shuttles when we were there so we

had to drive around in the RV. Everything is expensive at the park so pack everything 

you’ll  need. 

Total: $61.93

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Flagstaff, AZ -- J&H RV Park, Flagstaff, AZ  (FHU) Site: 23

7901 N Highway 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004                      1(928)526-1829

Small, serene, senior park right on Hwy 89. No one under 30 is allowed. Friendly owners. 

Total: $65.00

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Page, Arizona -- Page-Lake PowellCampground (FHU) Site: ?    

849 S. Coppermine Road, Page, AZ 86040    928-645-3374    pagecampground.com 

Good-size RV park in the town of Page. 15-minute drive to Horseshoe Bend. 

Total: $51.30

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Death Valley – Furnace Creek Campground (FHU)               Site: 072

Death Valley National Park, CA (Recreation.gov) 

Great in-park campground and the only one with hook-ups. Near Visitor Center. 

This is one of the 11 pull-through sites. Very spacious. 

Total: $36.00 (minus $11.00 senior with America the Beautiful card) = $25.00

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Pahrump, Nevada -- LakesideCasino and RV Park (FHU) Site: 18   

5870 South Homestead Road, Pahrump, NV 89048  (775)751-7770  

Lakesidecasinopahrump.com 

One of our favorite campgrounds near Death Valley, with a man-made lake in the middle. Casino, 

restaurant, and gas station next door. This is a Passport America campground, 

half-price for members. Site 18 was great, near entrance, very convenient. 

Total: $22.00 (with membership)  

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Cachuma Lake, Santa Barbara, CA -- Cachuma Lake County Park (FHU) Site:89

2225 Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105                     reservations.sbparks.org  

Excellent camping spot in a huge county park. Our site was spacious and clean. 

Highly recommending this particular site. Lots to do in the park. Good for a short trip.

Total: $49.00

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Lone Pine, California -- Boulder Creek RV Resort  (FHU) Site: 20 and 47 

2550 S. US Hwy 395, Lone Pine, CA      (760)876-4243

bouldercreekRVresort.com

We stayed here twice on this trip and had two different sites. Site 20 is next to the office 

and had good wi-fi. Site 47 was in the back and couldn’t get wi-fi signal. Site 20 is 

closer to the highway but it didn’t bother us. Both pull-through sites. We prefer site 20 

overall. This campground serves complimentary donuts or muffins and coffee in the morning. 

Total: $63.65

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Bishop, California -- JDiamond Mobile Ranch   (FHU) Site: 8?

771 N Main Street, CA   93514  (760)872-7341      jdiamondmobileranch.com 

The reason we picked this small campground is that it’s in the center of town on Main 

Street Bishop, right next to the popular Eric Schat’s Bakkery. Walk to most places in 

Town. Recommend BBQ across the street. Very tight space, good for overnight. Friendly staff.

Total: $45.00

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Silver Lake, California (June Lake Loop) -- Silver Lake Resort (FHU) Site: B-06 

6957 Highway 158, June Lake, CA 93529     (760)648-7525   silverlakeresort.net

A RV resort with family history. Right across from Silver Lake. Good for people who likes

to fish. Beautiful scenery.

Total: $51.52

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Mono Lake --  Mono Vista RV Park (FHU) Site: 12 

Mono Vista RV Park Lee Vining, CA 93541    (760)647-6401  monovistarvpark.net

Closest RV park to Mono Lake. About 50 sites, right next to Hwy 395 in Lee Vining.

Nice and quiet. Bear country. 

Total: $42.56

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Hollister, California -- Casa de Fruta RV Orchard Resort  (FHU)  Site: F 

10031 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister, CA 95023 (408)842-9316 

rvandinn@casadefruta.com

Interesting campground with restaurant, gas station, fun attractions on site. Between I-5 

and I-101, a good place to stop for a night near Gilroy.

Total: $73.20

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Garberville, California -- Richardson Grove Campground (FHU) Site: 66 

750 US Highway 101, Garberville, CA 95542         (702)247-3380

Across from Grandfather Tree/One Log House. Gas station in front.            Total: $57.00

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Crescent City, California -- LighthouseCove RV Park  (FHU) Site: 22

900 Sunset Circle, Crescent City, CA  95531   (707)464-2473 

Lhcoverv.crescentcity.org 

Nice if you can get a water-front site. Spacious with excellent views.

Total: $58.50

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Florence, Oregon -- Portof Siuslaw Campground (FHU)  Site: B26 

100 Harbor Street, Florence, OR 97439   (541)997-3040 campground@portofsiuslaw.com

Pick riverfront sites for view and space. Sites in the B sections right next to the Siuslaw River.

Walking to old town Florence and the marina. THE place to be if stopping in Florence. 

Total: $53.32

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Rockaway Beach, OR -- Kelly’s Brighton Marina (FHU) Site: ? 

29200 US-101, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136    (503)368-5745 kellysbrightonmarina.com 

Small campground by the marina. Beautiful sunset. Seafood on premises. Boating, fishing,  

crabbing rentals available in marina. All RV sites are waterfront. 

Total: $46.75

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Warrenton, OR -- Fort Stevens State Park Campground  (FHU) Site: L-39

Oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com

Great state park camping. There are two loops (north and south). L loop is in the South loop, 

close to Sunset trail. Walkable to the beach (Peter Iredale site). Our site was private with FHU.

Total: $42.00

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Eugene, Oregon -- Armitage Park Campground (Lane County Park) (FHU) Site: 27 

90064 Coburg Road, Eugene, OR 97408    (541)682-2000     reservations.lanecounty.org 

Hidden gem near Eugene (I-5). Very nice campground with 32 RV sites. We did not make 

reservations and arrived just before they closed for the day.

Total: $35.00

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Yreka, California -- Yreka RV Park  (FHU)     Site: F6  

767 Montague Road, Yreka, CA 96097    (530)841-0100     reservations@yrekarvpark.com 

Good clean campground near I-5. FHU pull-through sites.

Total: $43.68

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Patterson, California -- Kit Fox RV Park (FHU)   Site: 106 

240 Rogers Road, Patterson, CA 95363   (209)892-2638   kitfoxRVpark.com

Nice surprise on the boring I-5. Very clean and nice RV park with over 150 sites. 

Ours was one of the 13 pull-through sites. Not far from I-5 easy access. We just called 

for space before arriving and this is a Passport America campground, so half-off for

members.

Total: $27.80 with P.A. membership

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Quarzsite, Arizona -- Quartzsite RV Resort/Riggles Event Center & RV Resort

240 N Ruggles Avenue, Quartzsite, AZ (928)927-2091           www.quartzsitervresort.com

Nice and clean RV park on the east side of town. Close to I-10 exit, 5-minute drive to town. 

Total: $20.68 including tax and 3rd person extra with Passport America

"Though we are slaves, our God has not deserted us in our bondage."    -- Ezra 9:9