Desoto RV Park and Campground

Not a bad little spot. Easy to get to off I-20. Punch in the address for the bank just outside the main gate on Victory dr into your GPS. Spots are hardstand pads with good power and water. I was seeing over 120 on both legs. Staff are friendly. You can pay at the guy or with the camp host. Going through security was no big deal. If you have a large rig getting in is simple, getting out you have to go down to the bathhouse and back into the lot then turn out. Not a big deal. Prices listed on this site are wrong. (Editor: Corrected). It's now 25 a night. Still a good deal. There is a small shoppette on post just up from the CG. They are open 0700-1700 M-F. No fuel on post, so make sure you get it before you arrive. I would stay here again and highly recommend this place.

Very nice campground. Ivan is the Camp host and couldn’t be any friendlier . I made the reservations with Shea and she also was very helpful and welcoming. $25 per night that you can pay Shea by credit card or if MWR is closed you can pay the Camp Host (Cash Only). There is a train track close to the sites. But when there isn’t a train going by (Normal trains running from morning until 23:00), this camp ground is very quiet.

I wanted everyone to know that Steve and Tina (hosts), have departed on. There is no on site host anymore. You will need to call Andrew @ (256)235-7549 to make reservations. All reservations made before 2/16/2020 have been turned over to Andrew. Remember to use 334 Victory Dr., Eastaboga, AL in your GPS. That will get you to the main gate.

Great little campground! Wonderful and helpful Campground Hosts! Sites have all hookups in lighted Pedestals at rear of large(40 ft)and level concrete pads. Sewer hookups are in the middle. Large 2 Vehicle asphalt parking pads in front of each RV pad with a picnic table and grill. Bathhouse at end of campground is climate controlled but small with 3 Showers (1 handicap accessible), 1 each: Toilet, Urinal and sink on the Men's side and Women's has 2 toilets and 3 Showers (1 handicap accessible. Floor is currently plain concrete. The WiFi Router is on the Bathhouse, so the signal is little weaker at the other end of the campground, but acceptable. North sites are shaded and back up to woods and south are open not shaded. You have plenty of room between sites and you can circle bathouse when departing. 2 washers and dryers service. Gym, AAFES shoppette and Desoto Pastime Center(fast food) are within walking distance. Nice small pond with playground is nearby. Railroad is visible, nearby and trains are frequent. 1 site is keep for short term while 7 are permanent. Plans are in the works for 3 more pads. Close to Talladega AL, Cheaha State Park with highest point in AL (45 minutes away), and Chief Ladiga Rails to Trails Path ending in Anniston AL (continues to GA Border and on to Smyrna GA as the Silver Comet Trail) - a great biking trail. To clarify the driving instructions for first time Visitors: Once you make the second right turn, after you pass the first large parking lot on your left, as you go downhill and past a narrow grass berm between that parking lot and what appears to be another parking lot, but that second "parking lot" is actually an unnamed street that runs IN Front of Bldg 221 that has perpendicular parking in front of it - which is where you need to turn LEFT (behind the parked cars if a workday). If you miss that turn like I did, the next street for the White Oaks meeting retreat on the left leads to a parking lot that when empty is big enough to turn around in. There is no mail service at all or Commissary. It's a great RV park to stay in, you will get use to the trains. Shopping mall in Oxford is not far away along with the exchange at mile marker 188 (I20). Coldwater creek is about 6 miles from Depot(1st turn left after Hwy 78 eastbound and Hwy 202 intersection) if your children like real cold water. It is very shallow(6 inches mostly).

We called to see if a site was available to stay 1 night. Nothing was available. We stayed elsewhere, but visited the campground. Nice little campground in a corner of the base, located in the woods. Too bad it appears everyone there stays for long term. Some looked like they've been there for years. I plan to call and see what the length of stay limit is and how long it is to get on a "waiting list". Excellent prices - wish all military campgrounds would adopt this pricing, but limit the length of stay.

Very nice location but be sure and call first according to the host only one of the eight sites are for traveling visitors as the rest are for folks working on post. Very nice full hook ups on concrete pad. Train runs directly behind the campground but wasn't a problem for us. Carol the host is very helpful. She stated there is a plan to add more sites but no specific date yet. Food Outlet just off post covers most needs and gas is available just off post. AAFES Shoppette has class VI items and some basics open Monday - Saturday. Great deal for $12.00 if you can get in.

We have family in the Anniston area, so when we come up we try to stay here if they are not full. Never had any problems and Carol is the best. Our truck's engine blew up Thanksgiving 2009, and we had to purchase a new truck. Was not able to get the 5th wheel hitch until that Monday, there was no problem when I called to tell Carol we were not able to leave when planned. Campground is small but very clean and if I had to use the bath house there would be no problem, very clean and they have heat. Can't wait till they make the campground larger.

If you want peace and quit this is the place. This well maintained CG is a great place to stop when traveling threw or for a couple of weeks to catch up on those things to do on the rig. Large Camping World in Anniston. Things to do if you want to drive a bit. Talladega Super Speedway 15 miles, Birmingham 40 miles and Atlanta about a hour and a half. Super market just outside the gate and another about 3 miles away. Laundry is about 12 miles away. The on base shoppette has minor items. Security is high so expect to have your Vehicles and Rig searched every time you go threw the gate coming back on the depot. Value is great Water/ Sewer/ 50 amp / cable for $12.00 per day. Carol and Bob the camp hosts are very helpful.

This was my second visit to this park this summer, as I was on my way back east from the Texas Gulf coast. This is a hidden gem, small but friendly. If you are looking for quiet, inexpensive, but with easy access to I-20, try this little gem.

C.H. left this review: Great little new campground! Wonderful and helpful Campground Hosts! Sites have all hookups in lighted Pedestals at rear of large and level concrete pads. Sewer hookups are in the middle. Large 2 Vehicle asphalt parking pads in front of each RV pad with a picnic table. Bathhouse at end of campground is climate controlled but small with 3 Showers, 1 each: Toilet, Urinal and sink on the Men's side. Floor is currently plain concrete. The WiFi Router is on the Bathhouse, so the signal is little weaker at the other end of the campground, but acceptable. Sites are shaded and back up to woods but are very close together at not quite 20' apart. No on-site Washer or Dryer service but AAFES Shoppette is within walking distance as is a Club. Railroad is visible, nearby and trains are frequent. 4 of the 8 sites were available while I was there, however MWR has rental trailers they move in and out and some guests are there semi-permanently. Hosts advised "long-term" policy will evolve as use/demand grows, and expansion of campground too. Close to Talladega AL, Cheaha State Park with highest point in AL (45 minutes away), and Chief Ladiga Rails to Trails Path ending in Anniston AL (continues to GA Border and on to Smyrna GA as the Silver Comet Trail) - a great biking trail. To clarify the driving instructions for first time Visitors: Once you make the second right turn, after you pass the first large parking lot on your left, as you go downhill and past a narrow grass berm between that parking lot and what appears to be another parking lot, but that second "parking lot" is actually an unnamed street that runs IN Front of Bldg 221 that has perpendicular parking in front of it - which is where you need to turn LEFT (behind the parked cars if a workday). If you miss that turn like I did, the next street for the White (?) meeting retreat on the left leads to a parking lot that when empty is big enough to turn around in.

Great location for Mt. Cheaha State Park, Talladega Forest, Talladega Speedway, Speedway Hall of Fame and Logan Martin Lake. Pay close attention to the directions, especially the left turn right BEFORE bldg 221 or you will be unhooking your toad in order to turn your coach around. Signs are needed to guide campers into the facility. There is a turnaround at the bath house, a bit tight but manageable in my 42 foot MH. Nice setting, tall trees but enough openness to get satellite in most spots. Small park, only 8 spots, but as yet undiscovered, so there is availability. The hosts, the Browns, are wonderful, very friendly and helpful. The showers/restrooms are spartan but clean. There is a shoppette and club within walking distance of the campground. Be aware there is a CSX railroad at the edge of the campground. I didn't notice it, but others may be bothered. I planned on only staying 2 days, but stayed a week. Great weekly rate and monthly rates here. Overall, a good value if traveling along the I-20 corridor in NE Alabama. A great value if going to the Speedway for the Sprint Cup. I camped here in a motor home.