Southern Shade RV Park

Quiet place to live. Been here a lil over two months and we're happy here. Mr Bill is very nice and always looking to make sure you're happy there. There doing upgrades to the park and working hard to make it a great place to live.

--UPDATE--

We still like the place, and Bill and his wife are very nice and helpful, but the "park manager" and a few tenants have made living here almost a nightmare. From sneaking around your camper and being nosey, to lying to your face constantly, to accusations due to the ignorance and the inability to be an adult and find out the details of anything or to even come to you and speak with you. If Bill could just get rid of these hypocritical people, it might be an awesome 5 star place. But for now, I give it 2 stars.

It’s a shame it came to leaving this review because this was a pretty charming place, the owner Bill seemed like a nice guy too. The first time I drove my car thru the park a woman (Cindy) came to meet me berating me about how the park speed limit is 5mph. I know I wasn’t going over 10mph so I apologized but she kept on and accused me of being drunk and speeding so I informed her that my Dashcam records my speed. At that that time she said she was going to call the police and give them the park camera footage and I said that’s fine I have my Dashcam. 2 days later the park owner approached me and said I almost hit someone according to Cindy (the park manager), I said that’s a flat out lie and have my Dashcam footage to defend against accusations. He said they have camera footage as well and I said good then there are two different perspectives to defend me. Now on to the 5th day I am outside working on my car and Cindy comes walking speaking loudly into her phone with a Detective accusing me of smoking pot. I wasn’t here a full week and this lady has hounded me night and day, I spoke with the owner about it but came to find out there is no camp camera system. So both “responsible” persons in a management position lied to me for no reason. I’d love to tell you to stay here but I can’t do so in good conscience. Would be a fabulous place if not for old women with nothing to do trying to assert authority.

I DO NOT RECCOMEND STAYING HERE AT ALL. There is a “park manager” Cindy that we had the pleasure of meeting when she cussed my wife for going 10mph but the posted speed limit is 5mph. The next day she approached me with the same thing but I shut that ish down or so I thought. Because everyday she stalked out campground saying things like “Game on” or would be speaking with “Detectives” and I remind you we did our best to ignore the lady but she kept right on. We ended up cutting our vacation short and going home because it was too much to deal with, it was everyday and frankly scary. So if vacationing or not from the area I recommend finding somewhere else because you will be harassed by the person in a management position.

RACISM AT ITS WORST. I’ve been on this earth for 43 years and lived in the south for all of it and there are things you grow accustomed to. Being the only black family at certain places is one of those things but comfortable can switch to uncomfortable in the blink of an eye. My family and I chose this location for a brief getaway and noticed immediately we were the only family of color. This was made more obvious uncomfortable states that seemed to go on for a moment too long but we went on with our plans. I have 2 boys 15 & 12 and for once they seemed ok with puttin their phones away and having fun outdoors. Upon returning from the store the 2nd day we noticed a woman identifying herself as the manager approaching our vehicle and were expecting a welcoming but received a reprimand for speeding. The third day the same woman attempted to discipline my boys in my absence making accusations of them using marijuana. When I approached I was informed that this was a quiet campground until people like us arrive. I was blown away, brought my boys back to our spot and called the owner. Expecting a rational conversation amongst adults I received the complete opposite, was told to shut up, was told the police had already been called and that it would be best for us to leave. Looking back leaving was the best thing we could have done but I hate that my boys had to be subjected to such behavior.

We stayed here 12 nights while our house was being renovated. It is 15 minutes from our home and was a pleasant experience, well meeting our needs. We enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. It has basic amenities were adequate: laundry with washers and dryers (kept clean), 2 restrooms with showers, a church service on Sunday. The owner is very nice. Easy to work with. The park was very quiet, especially at night--with the exception of the four beautiful roving roosters who do their morning crowing. Actually, the roosters were a big plus--we loved them. The people living there are working folks who have been there for years and are nice. Half of the RV spaces are in shade, which includes most of the spaces that are reserved for smaller RVs. We enjoyed space #27 and would happily go there again. The price was great. Thank you for having us.