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From jct Hwy 23 & US 62: Go 4 mi NW on US 62, then SW on Hwy 187 to Mundell Rd to Starkey Park.
A beautiful campground with lots of wildlife and right next to the beautiful clear water of Beaver Lake. Keep in mind that if you are tent camping, you will definitely need some floor padding because the tent pads are very rocky. Another thing that you need to be aware of, is there is no running water in the restrooms. There is, however, fresh water pumps just outside of tge restrooms. So,make sure you bring some soap that you can use directly after.
All in all, we had a great week there and think of Starkey as a great family destination.
A restful campground, tall pine trees around campsites on a steep hill, RV barely made it into the site. Lots of deer and armadillos. No official swimming area, but a small cove protects from some of the boat traffic. Starkey Marina close by for Hunt pizza and other traditional needs, including boat slips
-2021 update-
We continue to call this area our favorite. If possible, we try to be here and on the water July 4 for the fireworks at Lost Bridge Village. This year didn't disappoint! We brought a different rv, and stayed in #7- the full hookup sites are #1-7.The campground was quiet as usual- we're already planning for next year's trip!
(2023 update). We are back, with yet a different rv, site 7 has voltage problems (30A, no 50A), so our “Watchdog” power box for our class A keeps switching back and forth from running on the inverter to shore power, can only run 1 a/c- this is our only complaint- most sites are full (July 4 weekend) but quiet. Great fireworks show again (actually 2, one on the 1st and a second on the 2nd), with over 100 boats on the water to watch. Our grandkids didn’t want to leave (or us, either). We’ll be back- Oh, the eagle sitting next to it’s nest was fun to watch!
The camp pads are pretty narrow. We stayed in #19 and it was not close to level. We couldn't get level, so getting out of the trailer was tricky and cabinets had to be opened carefully. The leaves were all blown into the grass, so the grass wasn't usable to walk through at all for fear of hiding snakes. Strange still having piles of leaves in July; made it seem like little maintenance in the campsite.
The woodsy feel was cool and exactly what we were looking for. If the sites were a little more level and maintained, we would stay again. Having the lake close was a bonus.
Perfect place to stay at that's near Beaver Lake! We stayed for 3 nights at site 22. Its the closest one to the lake, has availability for extension cord, which was essential for charging things. The cool breeze off the lake at night definitely cooled us down. The showers were well maintained and clean. The toilets are what is to be expected, so I recommend taking wipes for the seat. The view is amazing and there's a place for swimming and fishing. The deer were in the campgrounds every single day/night!
We camped here for the first time and really liked it. The park is kept clean and while some of the sites are not very level, they are nice with tables, fire rings, and many have lantern hangars. The only downside is that some of the full hookups are not on the best side for your RV/camper. We had to put the electric, water, and sewer under the camper so that the door faced the table, but were able to make it work. The only downside to the electric sites is that you may have to travel or walk a long ways for water. You would think that they would have better access to fresh water. Some sites are close, but of course those are the first to go.
There is a lot of wildlife in the area, and the deer visited every evening. We did not have any troubles with racoons or anything else. Plenty of birds and squirrels and bunnies to be seen. Be aware if you plan on kayaking there is no easy way to put the kayaks in. There is a lot of rocks, but we made it work and actually locked our kayaks down with some people that we met close to the lake to save us from pulling them up the hill on the dolly or driving up and down the hill all the time. Great way to lose weight! The gentleman at the gate was nice and made checking in easy. The campground is beautiful and peaceful and the lake is crystal clear and perfect for you swimming and boating needs! The closest place for ice is the marina which is about a mile away, but of course they charge more for it. We recommend the campground and will be back.
