Then in Columbia, MO, is the Cottonwoods park. This also was a really nice facility right off the highway with paved roads, level paved sites, and nice, non-obstructing foliage. Nice place.
Because we had never been there we decided to slow down in Branson, MO, and maybe do a show. The hurricane rains were pretty heavy so we decided on staying two days to weather it out. We stayed at the America's Best RV Park in Branson. Well what a dump. It was rated 5W by Woodall's and a 9.5 by Good Sam. We really rely on the camp reports and normally they are spot-on but this was a disappointing exception. This place was so bad as to be one of the worst of our 3+ years and over 200 campsites and both the rating agencies will get some mail. The site was so un-level as a pull-through that we had to unhook before hitting the steep terrain. Once unhooked we still couldn't get level, our sewer spilled onto the next site patio it was so close, and the people on the other side had to sit with their lawn chairs in front of the car because the patio was unusable and filthy. We also were extremely disappointed in what was available at Branson and while we had a couple of very nice dinners, the shows weren't definitely not worth spending any money to attend. The park and Branson are old and tired and not worth going out of your way for.
Then on to the Checotah, OK KOA, and an example of a 5W resort that was level, open, large lots, and a really attentive staff. Gorgeous setting about a 150 yards from Lake Eufaula with fishing and boating. We have found that the KOA administration is really upgrading their parks or selling off the ones that don't want to remain state-of-the-art in RV experience; this one being one of the newer ones.
