Things You Must Know When Camping With The Corp Of Engineers

[@michaellowrey8159]

We are 1 year into being Camp Host in Florida for the Corp. Crazy late check out times. Ours are all 11AM check out 12pm checkin.

[@billanddeb]

Each district is different, I guess

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

Another thing, you briefly mentioned, be considerate of other campers during your stay! And pick up & dispose the dog crap! I almost stepped in some when we were putting up our tent 🤢💩 Wow, that air mattress must’ve stunk! Thought for a moment we were going to witness some PDAs! 💝

[@johnklenzak1001]

Thank you Deb and Bill for the timely update.

[@GlendaNorris-qx3in]

Agajn, thanks for the info. Much appreciated. Yall are the best. I am learning alot.

[@billanddeb]

Glad to help

[@ADONAIsays-so]

Thanks Bill n Deb. Good info to know. I'm looking forward to the next vid!

[@lot-a-timers4507]

I thought I had all the COE’s saved…yours was new to me…thanks for the video…I have about 7 reservations made for my next trip to Florida in February…you cannot beat a nice COE for the price, especially with the Senior Lifetime Pass at 50% off!!

[@billanddeb]

Thanks for watching

[@ronniebatiesr4491]

Thanks Guys great job Enjoy all your videos 👍🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@lauratibbles6598]

Thanks Bill and Deb very useful information you pointed out some important simple points that many people don’t think ahead about

[@chachaelbrecht5860]

Good advice about the water tank

[@MrRocket654]

The Vicksburg District covered their pay receptacles and went to online only reservation during the winter of 2019-20. We try to stay at COE parks when traveling because they are so nice. BTW we have spent the last 3 summers in Branson Workamping which is not far from where you were. I enjoy your videos so keep them coming.

[@HappyPlaceCamping]

KC district is same way. We were at Truman Corp park last weekend. Had to reserve. You only repeat her because she's always right! lol. The one we just stayed at was check in 6pm and check out 6pm. We were able to get in early, but I was a little shocked at that late check in time. Time for the tag line lol

[@lindabarker7142]

I got an app on my phone called Army Knife and it has a level, compass, flashlight. Might be of some use to your campers. I liked your video. Good info. I didn't realize that Corp of Engineers offered electric.

[@billanddeb]

There are some COE campgrounds that are primitive, and others that are a combination of sites with electric and primitive. Eagle Rock Campground on Table Rock Lake in SW Missouri is one example. The website will have all of that information, and if you scroll on down there will even be a map of the campground.

[@shepatown]

Great job! How do trees get on the internet? They log in.

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

James McDANIEL I wanted to 👎 but it was a good groaner...😂

[@kimduncan8603]

Ok that was good for a belly 😂 cute and corny ...

[@stevenbutler5142]

Good episode. Not sure when we are getting out this year, yet.

[@CarrieJo5916]

Thank You Deb and Bill for the good information! You 2 are so good together! 😊✌💕

[@chachaelbrecht5860]

I love your information

[@tykematlack7588]

You guys are so cute! Thanks for the great info. We’re staying at Eastbank campground. It’s also a COE camp. You should come here sometime.

[@billanddeb]

We were there a few months ago. Did a video about it. Enjoy.

[@larryhudson3930]

Thank you.

[@jimbertrand2499]

Sure glad to see your lovely faces and hear your wonderful voices! Sounds like you are getting ready to pass the babysitting duties on to someone else and Hit the Road Again! I’m glad you two were able to hunker down for the last 9 months and deal with medical issues during a nasty pandemic. Glad you are executing your plans and enjoying the moments while living your dream! Looking forward to next videos. Be well. You two are so loving and supportive!

[@billanddeb]

You should see how Deb treats me off camera. I. Am. So. Mistreated. Lol

[@jimbertrand2499]

Bill I’m much the same with my wife of 39 years and she thinks I’m twisted... Perhaps I am - for HER!!

[@janbanks3264]

I very much appreciate these preparedness tips. We all need reminders. I’ve only stayed at one COE campground and might have assumed they all have the same amenities. Question for you....is there a discount at COE campgrounds for folks who aren’t 62 yet?

[@billanddeb]

None that I know of, but regular caamping fees are pretty reasonable considering what you get. $20-$25 per night depending on area and available amenities.

[@ellensstory4429]

Get Golden Age Park Pass. We stay at Rend Lake COE at Benton Illinois. North Sandusky Campground. Full hook up 12.00 a night. Only wood duck loop has sewer. You have to reserve 6 mo in advance because it is very popular.

[@GlendaNorris-qx3in]

Campers should not depend on yall for a dog leg, blocks, water hose, extention cord etc....I know you do not mind lending them yours if yall do not need it but it may already be already be borrowed. It may be a drive to a proper store to find what they need. Best to be prepared to save on the stress and aggravation.

[@billanddeb]

You just never know

[@cynicalrabbit915]

Great PSA. Are you using lapel mics? For the first time since I started following you two on KZbin, I used a pair of headphones and the sound was Great! There was a Crow on the left Channel. It gave a better sense of being there with you.

[@billanddeb]

We're using a Canon Vixia HFR800 with a Zoom H1N as a mic. The Zoom H1N is actually a hand held stereo recorder, but with proper cables it makes a great stereo mic for video cameras. It's taken me a while to get the proper settings. Still have a little tweaking to do, but I'm slowly getting there. The Zoom H1N is around $100.

[@vlamberty6351]

@@billanddeb I have watched your channel for 2 years and on my end your sound quality has always been great... Just FYI. :-)

[@annparham5478]

You 2 are so adorable together! I so enjoy your videos! I am planning on hitting the road in October! Would love to meet up with yall someday! I currently live northwest of Tulsa...which is currently a scary place with the president coming this weekend! My son doesn't want me going into Tulsa at all this weekend so I will be staying home! Looking forward to the next video!

[@billanddeb]

Stay home this weekend, protect yourself. We hope to meet you someday as well.

[@terrymathis4213]

Pete & Repeat. Lol! Going camping next month at Cozy Acres Campground. Appreciate the information about camping. Also do u have to still wear masks & stay distance from others where u guys r Hosts.

[@billanddeb]

Masks are not required but social distancing is encouraged. Deb and I are not paranoid but we remain cautious. The 6 ft spacing recommendation is not hard to do and does not affect our interaction with others.

[@hummingbirdmoth]

Crazy question. Can someone rent an electric spot to camp in an electric 🚗?

[@AC.Prince]

Thanks y'all

[@dsommers52]

Where can I find the link to the lowered trailer owned by the couple from MS? 24v elec system.

[@ScottSmith-op2nn]

Hi you two:first time I've seen your show it was great.Just retired and am going to get a coach 38 to 45 ft.can I get it in core engineering place like yours?

[@billanddeb]

You make reservations at recreation.gov. you can put your information in filters, length of rig, electrical, water etc. Then it will only show you the sites that fit that need. I always say our rig is bigger, for instance our trailer is 24 feet I always say 35 feet. Some sites are really long, you just have to check.

[@captsam54]

A lot of rigs that require 50 amp service can only run a few of their amenities on 30 amp service.... like only 1 air conditioner. and not the microwave at the same time....

[@billanddeb]

Yes, this is true. You must be selective. We have an electric hot water tank. When connected to 30 amp service, we do not run the electric hot water tank and the air conditioner at the same time. We kill the power to the air conditioner, then turn on the hot water tank. In 20 minutes, we have enough hot water for both of us to shower. Once we are done, then we kill the hot water tank and turn on the air.

[@captsam54]

@@billanddeb SMART...... but alas most are not very knowledgeable., they only use it sometimes....

[@WTFgus]

Did you list or state the COE web site? I had bought book with campgrounds(wright guide) . still a newbie w/tracfone!

[@billanddeb]

Www.recreation.gov

[@billanddeb]

We use that book religiously. Sometimes you can just type in the name of the campground and the website will pop up.

[@davidmollard9832]

As far as the firepit. I have just gotten back into camping kids are old enough now. I will usually leave unburned firewood in the pit for the next family. Is that acceptable. I just figure were not using it at least someone will.

[@billanddeb]

I see wood left all the time. It's the trash that is a problem.

[@davidmollard9832]

@@billanddeb I know it'd make me happy to find

[@BillSias-op7xw]

If you can register 5 minutes before check-in, then can you extend your stay by checking in again for that same site?

[@billanddeb]

Not always, some else can go online a reserve. You can always check online and see if it's available. You can stay up to 14 days if avaiable.

[@susantaylor8554]

Pack it in pack out

[@vlamberty6351]

Do COE campgrounds allow new model F150 truck with campershell? No motorhome no conv trailer, just truck? Just curious.

[@billanddeb]

Yes

[@vlamberty6351]

Great! I just lost my husband in an auto accident, and we were going to do a conversion trailer... Now that I'm alone, learning to trailer by myself it seems scary/for my nerves... So I'll give this lifestyle a go in the truck we bought to pull a conv trailer... Thank you!! Blessings.

[@billanddeb]

@@vlamberty6351 so sorry to hear that. We see lots of women traveling alone. Very admirable. Maybe we'll have the pleasure of meeting you on the road someday. Happy travels and God Bless.

[@weekendlovinggypsy1737]

Are the bathrooms open again there?

[@billanddeb]

Yes

[@billanddeb]

Yes the bath rooms and showers are open at this time

[@tinymission7821]

Bill, I don’t know if you realize it or not...probably not, but you talk with your hands a lot and you cover up Deb’s face quite often. Now of course she’s easier on the eyes and so I notice this. Deb, tell hand waving Bill to sit on his hands a little. Good to see you both are doing well. Happy camping.

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

Tiny Mission don’t ask a “hand talker” to stop using them! That akin to putting handcuffs on us! Maybe Deb could lean up a wee bit? Personally I find Bill easy on the eyes..😁

[@billanddeb]

Lol. Bless your heart Libby. Bill

[@melissab3939]

do you guys have an email address? I don't see one and I wanted to ask you something. Thanks

[@billanddeb]

[e-mail]

[@butchs3190]

I just purchased the new coe book from Amazon and I can tell by this video I wasted money because this doesn’t sond like my kind of camping

[@billanddeb]

Everyone is different