Long Branch

NEEDED THE GRASS MOWED IT HADN'T BEEN MOW ALL YEAR AND SOME OF THE WEEK WERE 2 FT HIGH

The park was pretty. We took a walk around the camp area a few times. We did go to the lake on the other side of the dam and had fun paddleboarding.

Always a great place to camp. However, this time we were disappointed in the upkeep of the grounds. The grass was very tall and unkept when we arrived. We were there for 10 days and still the grass was never cut and trimmed.

This campground is not up to par with some of the other Army Corp of Engineers campgrounds we have stayed at. For one, it is not as scenic, close to high voltage powerlines and you view the backside of a big concrete dam. We did manage to travel by electric bike to the marina up the road and have a wonderful dinner at El Lago Mexican food. Edgar Evins is nearby too. We won't be back. Not complaining about the park overall, but the gate keeper was rude and had no suggestions when we asked where could go for a bike ride, like he had no clue about the surroundings it didn't care to helps enjoy our weekend. The grass was not cut recently and looked like they are waiting for the season to begin before getting around to being set up for campers. Our camp site was literally 20 yards from the entrance and when we were riding our bikes back to our our camp spot, he stopped us and demanded that we ride all the way around the park like vehicle is required to. I just hoped off and walked my bike. It was petty and he knew it.

I have always enjoyed camping in Corp of Engineer campgrounds. They are usually well maintained and clean. However, the grass was extremely tall 15" at least. Shower nozzle (ladies) pressure only was a dribble straight down. They also claimed wifi available...you can even stream! Ha! Only wifi available is right next to entrance!!! Very disappointed!

We stayed in Site 3 which was beside a bathhouse and playground. It had a lot of open green space around it and well-spaced from neighbors. It was easy to back into as it nearly paralleled the road. The gravel was well packed but dusty so an outdoor rug is handy to keep dirt out of the camper. Campground was full, but quiet and hosts were friendly. The bathrooms were cleaned daily and warm enough on chilly days. There are two bathhouses, one at each end of the campground, each with two shower stalls and a few toilets. The shower heads are a mix of older models or free-hanging wands. I recommend they be replaced. What appears to be a dishwashing sink says "laundry only". There is a free washer and dryer beside the bathhouse at the front of the park. The dump station is clean, but beware, the sprayer is a bit forceful. The pedestals have 15a/30a/50a and the water pressure was just right. As the weather warmed up we did have a few ants inside the camper. The campground is located at the bottom of Center Hill Dam and beside a public boat ramp and picnic area. Each camp sight has an aluminum picnic table, fire ring, charcoal grill, wooden prep table and post for hanging lights/trash/etc. We had no trouble receiving calls on AT&T, however, data and texts rarely worked. There is wifi, which went from fair to good depending on when we used it. When the park was mostly empty we were able to connect and watch ROKU for a while, although it was a bit grainy. Maybe it was user error, but we couldn't find any over the air tv channels. The campground is located in a valley. We camped in April and the weather ranged from 40s-80s.

Staff is friendly and facilities are clean and well maintained. Only minus was humans not managing yappy dogs. River was difficult to fish because of low flows and cloudy water, but that is temporary. Another good COE experience!

I have a lifetime pass which allows me to stay at half price. Upon arrival, I was asked to show my card. I had left it at home. The attendant charged my card the additional half in order to allow entry. The necessity to show the card is buried in the website. I have been disappointed by the reservation website repeatedly.

Beautiful little spot for the fall!

Campsites need trash cans.