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Fantastic camping. Had a great "Boys" weekend. The tubing could be longer only 45min. (Fast water flow do to recent storms) but the staff were friendly and the site was flat. No RV or camper park river front. But it's only 100 yards to the river bank. Fishing was good. Again river was fast due to storms, but we had some catfish luck.. We will definitely be back.
Wonderful little campground that offers an excellent tubing experience. After parking near the check in booth, you take a school bus a few minutes down the road. You're given a tube and (if you need it) a cooler tube. You walk down a paved road into the river and then - you float!! The river is meandering, shallow enough to get out and walk and beautiful! There are mountain views - and we even saw a bald eagle! It can take as few as 2 1/2 hours, or longer if you stop along the way to swim. The perfect way to spend a hot summer day!
I recently had the unfortunate experience of visiting this establishment, and I must say that I am thoroughly disappointed with the level of service provided.
To begin with, the registration office was an absolute nightmare. Despite the scorching sun, there was no attempt to provide shade for customers waiting in line. Astonishingly, a basic queue shade wasn't provided to alleviate the discomfort of the guests, in a long line, resulting in an unnecessarily lengthy and uncomfortable wait.
The lack of consideration for customer comfort extended to the waiting area for bus pickups. With no awnings or shade available, the experience was particularly distressing for elderly individuals who had to endure the harsh sun. On top of that, the presence of porta-potties next to the line exuded an unbearable, nauseating stench that made waiting an even more challenging ordeal. It only added to the frustration. The thoughtlessness behind these arrangements is truly baffling.
While I did find solace in the river tubing experience, it's important to clarify that any enjoyment was solely due to the natural environment and not the service provided by the establishment.
I hope that my review serves as a reminder to the management to address these concerns and make necessary improvements. Providing basic amenities and showing consideration for customer comfort would drastically enhance the overall experience and prevent others from enduring the same frustrations.
In conclusion, my visit was a stark reminder that a beautiful natural setting can only do so much to mask the shortcomings of poor customer service.
*Tubing experience only*
First thing you need to know when visiting Watermelon Park is do NOT expect 5 star service, it just isn’t going to happen.
I was surprised when the ladies at the registration area were able to squeeze helping us into their private conversation after we had been standing in front of their window listening to them finish their discussion for 5 minutes while staring at us in between.
Other than that our experience was pleasant, the men helping around the tube area/bus driver were all helpful and nice. We had reserved ahead, the process was quick.. the store offers water shoes, rope, snacks and many other helpful additions you may have forgotten.
Once you spend the day floating down the river you’d put up with any kind of service to relive how amazingly beautiful and peaceful it is so my advice is if you’re looking for somewhere to tube this is it but be conscious of where you are and keep your expectations in line with that.
This RV park is immaculate! I was afraid to make such a nice post because this spot is so nice and very well managed. You almost want to keep it a secret, but watermelon resort deserves all the praise for hosting us. We stayed during a holiday weekend, our check in was simple, gated spots, pristine bathrooms, and beautiful views. The resort has a small market on-site for any missed items and tubing connected to the park. The river is viewed from most of the spots or an easy walk in the park. All patrons minded quiet hours and were courtesy of our camp. We really enjoyed ourselves!
If you venture off grounds, there is a nice farmers market with hot pies, fresh produce, and canned goods. It's definitely worth a stop
