Krueger Recreation Area

Pretty small, two FamCamps, #1 is full hook up, #2 is elec and water. I stayed in #2. Sites are way too close together and were overgrown with weeds and such. Requested a full hook up site and was told not available yet empty sites were there during my entire stay. Laundry and shower building at #1 needs maintenance and lots of cleaning, lots. A cheap place to park if you’re passing through, but that’s about it. The base itself seems kept up small commissary and bx. Dining facility not good, either the food or service but all dining halls at AF bases are going downhill. Ok for a place to park passing through but that’s about it. Needs lots of maintenance and cleaning. Base seems kept up overall, dining facility not good, neither the food or service, but I find this pretty much the same at all AF bases. Small commissary and bx. FamCamp 2, water and electric only is where I stayed, very overgrown, unkept, and sites are too close together.

I called to make reservations about 6 weeks in advance. Still not long enough. I was able to get (FamCamp 1) Site 3 for one night, then had to move to Site 1 for the remainder of our stay. When I arrived, Site #1 and Site #3 were both vacant. I set up on #3 and about 30 minutes after I finished, Site 1 folks were setting up. I knew they were only staying one night, since I was scheduled to move there the next day. Apparently, you are issued a site number when you make your reservations and that's that. IMHO, it would be more effcient and flexible to take the reservation, then issue a site number the day before or closer to check-in. My first site, #3 was only occupied for one night after I moved. Just my 2 cents. On with the important stuff. As mentioned in other reviews, FamCamp 1 is the better location. Larger sites with FHUs. There is construction going on....10 new sites underway! Anticipated completion by the end of the summer, but I'm not holding my breath. If you didn't know, FamCamp 1 sits on the former golf course, so there's plenty of space. There are walking/biking trails, laundry/shower facility, fishing (C&R) in addition to the tornado shelters and plenty of space to take the pups out. I did notice on the overall description of facilities that it listed diesel. I couldn't find it. The base station only has gasoline. One big plus that I appreciate is the availability of a scale to weigh your rig. Make sure you tell them that is is NOT for an official move and it's for personal knowledge/safety. It may save you the $10 fee. Also, the Washington Ave gate has limited hours, so make sure your GPS directs to the main gate. You can EXIT the Wash. gate after 1500, but you can't ENTER...to the best of my knowledge, weekdays only (except drill weekends). Check the gate hours when you make your reservations if it's an issue. Overall, a nice enjoyable stay. Notice in the photo a wind turbine. It's near the shower/;aundry and it actual spins! I'm hoping it is producing electricity still. I didn't notice ANY noise coming from it like standard windmills produce. Also, rate for FamCamp 1 is $28/night.

Overnight stay. First, McConell is a beautiful base. Check in at Rec Services was quick and easy. It’s on the way to and near the Famcamp. There is a pull-out area to park while you’re checking in. We were in site 3 of Famcamp-1, a long, level, concrete site, easy in, easy out. The utilities were solid, with strong electricity in 101 degree heat. There is a respectable space between sites. The Famcamp is right at a nice pond and recreation area with exercise paths and lots of grass for dogs. There is a storm shelter at either end of the tent site row. This is a really good Famcamp.

We stopped for a night and were very pleased with this location. We have been to a few and this one is better than allot we have been to. Quiet and peaceful. Nice views. We will stay again if in the area.

Stayed in FampCamp II. Requested FamCamp I if became available when made reservation several weeks in advance. Told not available but scuttlebutt when speaking with other campers is that frequently there are unused FamCamp I sites available. We checked and noted the same. FampCamp II sites are close together and narrow paved pad. Is quiet with large grass area behind sites. Dump station located next to FampCamp II which was convenient. Sites in FampCamp I are long and wide pads with a bit more space between them. Did use the laundry in FamCamp I and worked fine. Attempted to connect to wi-fi available in FamCamp I but since I didn’t have the code wasn’t able to connect. Staff in Outdoor Rec not the most friendly or helpful, with exception of one young lady. Despite large display board at AFB entrance that masks required in all buildings, none of the Outdoor Rec staff and other customers had one on when checking in, I did. Uncertain of what the mission demand is at this base but during our several day stay noted how quiet it is, just not many folks around. The weekend was dead with very few shoppers at the Commissary and Exchange. We went for a bike ride around the base on Sunday afternoon and very few vehicles or people encountered, made for nice ride not worrying about traffic.

On May 2021, the Outdoor Recreation took over the reservation system and operation of the Famcamp. The staff are very nice but a slow learning curve running a revolving customers coming in and out. We arrived with a 3 night reservation and found someone in the site. We went back to the office and they didn't know someone was in the site without knowledge of the office. We were directed to another site, the next day someone came to our site with a reservation for that site and the office was confused again. All was well as they were moved to another site. The famcamp is located close to the BX and Commissary with good utilities and level sites. There is a Famcamp 1 and Famcamp 2, the first with full hookups and second with water and electric with a dump station at Famcamp 2. We camped here with a Class A and would return again.

This was the first time we used this military campground and we would be sure to come back. It was very easy access of the freeway to the main gate; just follow the directions on this webpage. The office staff were great and be sure to say hi to their pet cat! For $20 a night it was a good stop over or a couple of days at the most. There was only power/water at our site, however a dump station is located right by the RV sites. The only reason I gave the facility a "3" was there was no propane available to purchase and the RV sites were close together. But again for $20 and the availability of having the commissary and gas station close, we would stay here again. We camped here in a 30' Class C motorhome.

Must be something with AFB FamCamps...Becoming the norm for bad/low budget facilities. Even though there is full hook ups and could be great places to visit and/or stay, it seems as though the AFB Outdoor Rec personnel have little to no care about the FamCamps. Grass is ridiculously high and with the ponds near by, its a breeding ground for the mosquitoes that are waiting in swarms. Asked if they could bring me a lawnmower to use and was told they should be down here in the next few days to mow as they didn't have enough people employed to maintain it. Also, was told they wouldn't spray for the mosquitoes due to being afraid it would harm the dogs and cats. Called the check in office only to be placed on hold for over 30 minutes and finally hung up and went to the office. No base map, local map(s), or information was provided. Had to ask for a key card for the laundry room. Issued an algae warning about the ponds and had to sign a paper about providing shot records for our pets or they had to stay in off base kennels. Its obvious the command has little to no concern about the image being left at the FamCamp or they would step in and demand better upkeep and management.

I just recently sold my house & decided to travel full time now. My family been traveling now for almost 2 months, been in 4 Military Campgrounds, I would say that McConnell Fam/Camp offers the most. It is my very first time experience in military campground & I never find FREE LAUNDRY from any other Campgrounds, but McConnell. It is a big thing when you are traveling with 4 other persons. McConnell also offers free fishing without requiring any state license which my kids had a blast. The very nice bath house/ restrooms/laundry also housed a FREE ICE cubes which I found it very helpful in many ways. No other campground offers this kind of freebies. Yes, this place could use tree shades, but it compensates in other ways. I loved their 2 miles rubberized padding pathwalk. It makes my morning run so easy & it runs right behind the RV park. I would definitely come back.

Very nice new campgrounds. The only drawback (reason for a 4) in my opinion is the lack of shade and the height of the sewer drain connection. It's a chore to get the hose drained when breaking camp. The new sites are located on the old Twin Lakes golf course. Some of the cart path has been turned in to a fitness trail. Signs have been added that direct you to the new sites. There are two new tornado shelters located close to the sites. There's also a commercial size ice machine in the laundry facility. Make sure to bring your dog's shot records in to the Air Capital Inn when you register. The Rock Road gate is open 24 hours. A sign instructs RVs to take the far right lane upon entry. Reservations taken at the Air Capital Inn were quick and easy. Al sites are pretty much the same, no shade in any of them. Nice playground if you have the kiddies with you. Also, nice large covered picnic area available close to the sites.

A reservation (recommended) was made and check-in at Bldg 196 Air Capital Inn, which is required, went very well. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the Fam Camp. A map was provided for directions to the FamCamp. There are no direction signs from the Air Capital Inn to the FamCamp. It's very easy to miss the turn that takes you on the east side of the water tower on Mulvane Rd and also the turn that you must take to the right on Russell Rd after you pass the Outdoor Rec office Bldg 1349. There is no sign for directions to pull in to the right to the sites off of Russell Rd. The new lighting on Mulvane Rd is really a great improvement all the way down to Russell Rd. There is no lighting in the FamCamp other than the lighting on the electrical posts. The 10 sites are all pull-thru and the full hookup utilities for the sites are well positioned on the 15' x 60' cement pad. Beware that the water pressure may be pretty high. It was 80+ psi at the time I set up. The top of the sewer drop is approximately 10" above the ground which makes it a challenge to get the sewer hose put in place so it will drain. There are two pair of free washers and dryers in the laundry/shower building which is located at the FamCamp. A pass key can be obtained at the Outdoor Rec office Bldg 1349. Satellite TV reception is not obstructed by any trees. There is no WiFi. There is a small lake with catch and release fishing available. There is a new playground. The Commissary is of average size and the remodeled BX is small but adequate. There is no diesel fuel available on base. This new FamCamp is now a convenient place for an overnight or an extended stay.

Stayed here 3 days on our way north. You can make reservations. Very quite and relaxing. I totally agree with the prior poster, Very nice rec area. We have a 40 ft. 5th wheel and fit in easy. All sites pull through. Has a 2 small ponds. Had water, electric, & sewer hookups at our site. Direct TV, Verizon cell & Internet worked great. Paid $18.00 per night. FamCamp is on base and easy to get to. Check in is at the Air Capital Inn, 3rd right once you are through the gate. Not far from shopping and dining out. Washers & dryers free. I'm not a numbers rater, either I like a FamCamp or not. Well I like this FamCamp. Will stay here again.

We stayed here in a Motorhome. This campground is so much better than what they had, the spaces have a 60' concrete pad and the entire spot is approximately 80' with gravel at each end. Each spot has a picnic table and fire ring. There is a playground for the kids, laundry and bathroom/shower facilities. In a conversation with one of the outdoor rec folks I was told that there are plans for 10 more spots, all the same size as the current ones. The plan also includes the closing of the older camp. The two ponds have fish, catch and release only, and no license required. Check in is at the Air Capital Inn not outdoor recreation. Access to the laundry is at outdoor recreation where you get an access card for the reader on the laundry door, there are two washers and two dryers, all free. The famcamp is big rig friendly. We had good satellite and Verizon WiFi reception. I will stay here again when I'm in this area. This famcamp is one of the better campgrounds in my experience.