River Rue RV Park

I feel it necessary to write a review for the River Rue RV park. When the Rivera’s owned the park, it certainly was a great place to have your RV parked as a homebase for the summer. We enjoyed many years there, and the neighbors were great, like a family to come back to each year. John worked hard to keep everything looking neat and tidy. If things needed fixing, he would do it, or the retirees who lived there would help. Jane or someone in the store always answered the phone, so you could talk to a real person, Not so anymore !!

We were down there for 10 days the first part of August, parked very close to the store, which was nice. However, the bags of trash that were left for several days, made it an unsightly mess. When we arrived at the park, there was a pile of dead weeds, trash, and tools left in a pile at the end of the tent area. When we left, 10 days later, the mess was still there.

Our site had two potholes that someone could have easily twisted their ankle in— easy fix— add dirt(sand) to fill in holes. Another complaint that should be noted. We had our grand children with us and one day I decided to take them over to the play area. I actually had to go get a plastic sack from the store and pick up a whole, not kidding, bag full of trash that had not been picked up for who knows how long. Really, not that hard to step out of the store and check on play area! Along with all the trash was the rubber pieces that were scattered about also, again, not that hard to put back in play area, it’s called sweeping!

It’s truly a shame because it was such a nice RV park.

I called yesterday, Saturday, to talk to someone about when our boat lease was up. I had to leave a message and 24 hours later, still No return call.

Hate to see a business fail, but things need to change.

The Park was always full of RVs in the summer and plenty of boats in the boat yard. This year, there were lots of open areas in the park and hardly any boats in the yard. When prices skyrocketed good people left.

The bathroom area also needs to be addressed. One of the women’s toilets have not been working for several months.

I believe going directly to the owners and sharing my real concern for the betterment of the park. I love this lake and the park. I tried several days in a row to reach out to them but they weren’t available. I ended up having to call and talk on the phone, which I don’t like, so impersonal. My concern was for them, not me. I could tell owner wasn’t too thrilled when I expressed my concerns.

On a positive note, loved talking to Torrey in the store. She’s a real people person, but, not her job to keep park going, it’s the owners.!!!

For over two decades, I've cherished my visits to the River Rue. Recently, however, I was saddened to discover that the unique charm and soul that once thrived in this place seems to have diminished significantly.

Upon arriving, our drive behind the main building to the campsite was marred by the sight of an eight-foot-high pile of garbage spread along the backside of the building. Dishearteningly, this was merely 10 or so feet away from our designated camping spot.

The inside of the store, which was once a cozy, well-stocked space, now bears little resemblance to its former self. The selection of items available has dwindled to about half of what it used to be, and what was once a bustling restaurant now houses nothing more than a bare counter with a sales terminal.

Additionally, the landscape was scarred by broken irrigation lines scattered throughout the property. Campers were given no warning about the automated sprinkler system that turned on unexpectedly during the early hours, drenching any belongings left outside.

When we raised our concerns about the rubbish heap with the staff, their response was far from sympathetic. Instead, we were met with defensiveness and rudeness.

It's not all bad news for the River Rue, though. Its convenient location near Keller Ferry Campground, affordable ice prices compared to the marina, and available water/power hookups are noteworthy advantages.

However, unless significant improvements are made to restore its former allure, I would recommend prospective visitors consider alternative accommodations if available. As it stands, River Rue could be deemed a last resort option, and only if one is willing to overlook its current state.

We came to stay here for 3 days. We found our time here very relaxing. We had a wonderful spot with a great view of the lake and really everything. Everyone at the park was very welcoming and friendly. The lake is just a short drive down the hill and if you want to rent a boat down at the marina, there’s boat rentals available too!

I was impressed by the staff in the store, very nice and friendly! The girl in the store makes great coffee too! We enjoyed our time here and are making plans to come back next summer.