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From jct I-82 (exit 80) & Wine Country Rd: Go 100 feet S on Wine Country Rd, then 4 blocks E on Merlot Dr.
This is a great place to camp if you are planning to visit WA wine country/tasting rooms. There are lit walking paths so need to drive after drinking at tasting rooms. The park has tons of amenities including propane fill. There is a wine bar and gift shop on site. We had a wine tasting at the park which was 4.00 for 4 tastings of locally made wines. They also had a Friday evening pizza truck at the park. The backdrop of the park is rolling shrub-steppe hills. There is a pool, hot tub, basketball court, and children's play structure. Very nice laundry facilities and my favorite part of this park the individual shower/restrooms...perfect for COVID times. Coin operated showers fyi. The wifi was decent and there was cable tv options. The sites aren't very shady or have big trees and are sorta open but at least they all have full hookups including sewer and a space for an additional car. I think all types of campers can stay here, including camper vans. The only thing I would add to this park is an off leash area for dogs. We walked outside the park and down the street in the early AM to find a grassy area to throw the ball and exercise the dog, it wasn't far see pics.
The new managers seem to be on top of it and communication has been great. Looking forward to visiting again this time with a group of us and all of our kids. This Park had some growing pains last year but they look to have built a solid team for 2024!
I've been coming in and out of the park since last April with settling in from September to current. It is under new ownership and changes are being made for residential with new rules and mandatory propane hook up to 100 gallon tanks (was happy I did before the major winter freeze.) There are select spots for 30 and 50 amp full time and they are strict on the age and how you keep your spot. The staff have been hard at work cleaning, fixing, repairing and trying to update. They have plans to fix the grass areas when the winter is over. Sometimes, it can take time to hear back from the owner about something but the employees do their best to find out what it is you need.
Someone mentioned they thought it would be near a vineyard but in fact it's near several wineries, some within walking distance. During the summer, the park hosts wine events and hopefully, will be this summer. It fills up in the summer and especially before the hot air balloon festival so if you are planning to make reservations, you might want to now. Some times the water gets shut off temporarily but that is so they can fix any pipe issues. If you are in a RV, just use your fresh tank. You usually get notice before it goes off.
So far, I'm happy. It's quiet. You can hear the highway but usually the noise isn't that bad. I'm a light sleeper and doesn't wake me. I'm not sure what the spring will bring with changes but will update in a few months after I pull out. I would stay put until I leave for the western area but also camp host. That is the only reason I will be leaving in a few months.
Like others have said, it’s not the same. Been coming here for 5+ years, 1 to 2 times per year with family and friends.
Pool and hot tub weren’t open. Office closed extremely early, and the wine tasting and food trucks that this place was awesome for were non existent.
The first time we came this year in March, it was pretty good. This time, in May, it was a severe disappointment. The lack of upkeep and reduced staffing is noticeable and takes away from the experience. It was quite disappointing the office/store was closed by 4:00 on a Friday.
Photos show what is supposed to be a gravel parking area, but it’s so overgrown with weeds even the sewage connection was actually hard to find.
Updated review: seems the new owners are intent on driving away loyal return guests. We come to Prosser twice a year but were told we cannot make our reservations for June of next year for reasons unclear ( it sounds like spaces are being held for full time residents which will definitely change the dynamic of the park). New wine room is cute. Office staff are doing their best to navigate the poor choices made by new owners, but you can tell they are weary from having to explain it all to the guests. The grounds are green and clean. The pool was closed (see previous reviews) - seems to be an ongoing thing. We have reservations for September (made last year) and will be back - although it may be the last time (which is a super big bummer).
