Maxwell/Gunter AFB FamCamp

I think somebody acted on Dede's detailed May 2023 review. The 1890s bathhouse at the center of the famcamp had been demolished & hauled away when I arrived, and I'm happy for that. WATER at lots #50-59 has remained sandy for at least three years and I've learned to use a "sediment pre-filter" to capture it, followed by a regular outdoor filter, followed by my RV's manifold filter. Famcamp management (such that it is) now acknowledges they have no on-site staff, period. When I stayed here in 2022, they were already planning to shut down the on-site office & community center (such that it was) so they could turn the entire building into an ACSC/AWC study room for all the RVers who come here for colleges. I didn't bother to visit that building, so I can't tell you how far along they've moved on that plan. I always request a spot in the 50-59 range because (a) it has no trees, (b) it has no covered patio that would force me to move for an incoming ACSC/AWC student. yet (c) it's close to the [remaining] shower & laundry facility. The laundry machines actually worked decent enough on this visit.

Maxwell AFB Famcamp is halfway point from our central Florida location to western Ky location. We actually stayed there November 10, 2021 going up and November 29, 2021 on the return trip. They had recently paved the road to the camp site at the beginning of November and we had to take the scenic route (ok - it was night time and dark so not scenic at night, but was scenic the next morning when we departed) around the Northside of the base and flight line on November 10th. As for November 29, 2021 the road near Kelly Gate (Southside) is now open. However, when we departed at 7:30am on November 30th, the Kelly Gate is only "incoming traffic", so we had to travel out the Maxwell gate -- which was fine since we were taking I65 Southbound. As for the camp site -- there were many who were staying longer than 30 days. We had a reservation with a confirmed Site # -- however, the day we arrived there was someone in that slot. Lucky for us, there were several sites open and they made the change to the reservation. ** So if they say when you don't have a reservation and it is after hours, don't park in a empty slot since maybe the camper hasn't arrived yet ***. We would stay there again!

The NEW ROAD is OPEN! You NO longer have to drive all over the base. As you enter the KELLY St gate, you will have to make a very sharp left turn on MARCH Rd after the gate shack or you will go up a hill area to the right to get you straighter for the turn. You will stay on March Rd until you see the Famcamp on your LEFT, the office is the second entrance on the left. We only stayed one night and can't speak to the facilities. USE the KELLY gate.

This is a deteriorating Fam Camp, facilities poorly kept, poor management, you must traverse through and around the entire base to get to the Fam Camp (road construction), low lying tree limbs getting to Fam Camp, too many homesteaders, grass is cut by Federal Prisoners who do not care if they hit your motor coach (don't ask me how I know). By far the worst Fam Camp we have stayed at. The Base Commander/FSS Commander need to address this facility or close it down.

We filed an ICE report using the AF on-line form. This is a military facility, This is the gist of what we said: We drive an RV with 13’4” vertical clearance . Upon entering Maxwell Air Force Base for our first visit, we were detoured because of road construction on the normal road to the RV park. Along the road, we encountered light scraping on the roof because of the trees covering the roadway, then closer to the golf course, we heard a crunching noise when we passed under a tree limb. We saw debris in the mirror and imagine that we had lost our front air conditioner. When we arrived at the FamCamp, the manager told me that ours was the third RV to be harmed by the long hanging limb. A mobile RV repairman found that the cover of our kitchen vent had been destroyed. Since our experience with this neglected overgrowth, we read another review who visited during the Independence Day Holiday, just days before our arrival, that proclaimed the loss of the guest’s RV’s antenna on the tree-lined road. Wish I had read it! The overhanging tree branches on this road need to be cut back. Many RV's are 13'6" high and the low hanging branches pose a threat from debris to following vehicles be very careful if traveling the "detour" route near the golf course. Also, the road that has to be used to exit the CG is gravel, rock, and dirt. It is a pot hole devil and from the furthest exit of the park it is about 100 yards to pavement. We crawled at about 2 mph and zigzagged around them. The sites on our row had a slight downward slope and leveling from my MY was a slight problem. Fifth wheels and travel trailers should have no problem. The FamCamp itself is quite nice and we are grateful for for the well tended grounds and the availability of the adjacent dog run. There is not WiFi or Cable at this facility.

Lots of homesteaders, reservation for holiday weekend, office closed, no maps or other info provided, took me three times driving thru campground to find site. Detour on March ave, detour took me thru base around golf course and lost antenna on low hanging trees (be very careful). Grass not cut on sites (4th July weekend) unacceptable. No camp host, NO WIFI although there are antennas up. Not a well kept Famcamp, base commander needs to address this with MWR. Thought Maxwell’s status would be better, Unacceptable for Air Force (Aim High).

Arrived on a Sunday with no reservations. Had been trying to call the FAMCAMP, only to find a sign on the door saying CLOSED 01/01/2021-01/04/2021, reopen on 01/05/2021. After looking at the availability of sites posted at the office, there were several open sites. We selected a site, filled out the envelope, paid the fee, and went to the available site. I applaud the FAMCAMP personal for the efficiency that they have done during a holiday. FYI, entering through the Maxwell Blvd. gate to go to the FAMCAMP, we thought we would never get there, but after a 5 mile drive through the base, we finally arrived at the FAMCAMP. Construction keeps one from entering through a near by gate.

Nice and flat pull through spots and a massive dog park (used to be a baseball field). The major drawback when we were there was the normal road to the famcamp was under construction and it was about a month behind schedule when we were there. The detour took about 15 minutes and there were quite a few low hanging trees along the route. Overall, we enjoyed our time there and would go back.

Pretty good place to stay. No wifi. Some limited facilities, showers in center of camp are closed. Part of the sites have shade.