I know what you mean about gas prices. We pull a hybrid with a full size van and get just over 10mpg. OUCH!!! Our next trip will cost us about $540 in gas if it is still $3/gal. I am tempted to buy a tent again! But we seriously would not be as comfortable.
Back on topic, I am not sure if I have any pictures (I need to start taking some of the site) but here are my experiences.
My favorite site in a tent or popup would be 1503. It has lush trees all around, shady, private, etc. The bus stop is immediately behind it and you can cut through the bushes to get to it. It is next to the bathhouse, but seperated by many thick bushes and trees so noone can see your site. There is a little path cut through the bushes though so you can slip right in. The tent pad is quite large. We had 2 10x13 tents and could have fit another one and a screen room or 2 easy. Had we been in a popup, you could park it and still have lots of space on the site. Not sure how easy backing up would be, but the parking space was angled nicely. We recently upgraded to a hybrid, so won't be able to stay in that loop again.
We have also stayed in the 2000 loop a couple of times. The loop is large. One site was so far away from the bath house and bus stop that I was miserable. The last one was a good one. 2068 was the number. It was on the corner and backing in was the easiest time we ever had.
We didn't even yell at each other...much.
It was near the bath house and bus stop, yet we did not feel "exposed". The tent pad itself however was not that large. You may not be able to fit more than a tent or 2 and a screen house. After parking our popup, there was not much room. The bus stop was the one closest to the marina, so the ride was never long and we were the first stop coming home at night.
If I find pics, I will try to post them.
heses pics....sorry they are grainy.
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