I wanted
to explore Hot Springs itself from a close and convenient location
so I'd have more time for exploration of the historic area of town
and the National Park - really both one and the same. I chose J
& J RV Park because it's only 3.5 miles from Bathhouse
Row with real quick & convenient access via 70E.
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This is
the rear of my site #14. I was told the creek was really down and
things were not as green due to the unusually dry weather they are
having, but I still enjoyed having the trickling water in my backyard.
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At the
end of the park is a little pond. The big RVs are in the front row
of pull-throughs - lots of room here. There's another row of pull-throughs
between the ones you're seeing and the RVs backing up to the creek
in sites 18 - 27.
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I enjoyed
meeting Glen & Bonnie Emerson, who were here for the Open Rally
from Vivian, Louisiana. They said they've been coming here for 4
years and one of the main things that keeps them coming back is
the friendliness of the owners. That's JJ (one of the owners) in
the red shirt and I confirmed he didn't pay them to say that!
But besides that, they also said they liked the layout of the park
- that it was easy to get in and out of as opposed to the KOA across
the street, which has tight sites and inconveniently placed trees.
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Looking
from the laundry / showers down the front row of pullthroughs.
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I enjoyed
having my coffee down here in the mornings - a great way to start
the day!
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This is
a popular park for groups - they receive a discount of 10% and have
use of the 20x30' meeting room with full kitchen with this patio
area outside. The laundry, showers and restrooms are also housed
here. They've also built a nice mini-storage compound that is available
for guest use during extended stays.
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Total of 46
sites - all gravel and level with full hookups; some with 30 amp
and some with 50 amp. Cable TV and free wireless internet access
are included in the rates.
Rates: $21.50
for 30 amp; $25.50 for 50 amps and pull-throughs. 10% discount
for Good Sam members.
Note:
Rates and info above are current as of September, 2006. Call the
park before your visit for updates.
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Malia's
2 cents: One
of the things that convinced me this was the right choice
was my conversations with Janice, one of the owners, while
I was in the planning stages. She was always so friendly and
helpful answering my many questions. Jerrel
(JJ) & Janice built the park themselves in the summer
of 2000 and live onsite - you can really tell when owners
have a personal interest by the meticulous way the park is
maintained. Go by and tell them fine folks Malia says hi!
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Address:
2000 E. Grand (Hwy. 70E); Hot Springs, AR 71901
Directions: From US 70E, exit 4 (across from
Magic Springs & Crystal Falls Water Park).
GPS coordinates: 35.51° N / 93.01° W
Phone: 501-321-9852
Email: janice@jjrvpark.com
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