Where we have been riding and may see you!

By request, I have rated the parks we frequent. My favorites will have a four-smile rating. This rating is based on my   DNR report as well as miles and condition of riding trails, condition and maintenance of the campground to include electricity, level camping sites, water (no hand pumps), fire rings, picnic tables, manure dump site, garbage receptacles, toilets, showers, corrals, stalls, hitching facilities, flexibility on the use of various options for housing camper’s stock such as portable fencing, high lines, picket lines, and lastly extra activities available such as fishing,  concession store, wood, ice, hay, books and souvenirs, local points of interest, golfing, biking, swimming, canoeing/boating, shopping and restaurants. The rating may not be current due to a lack of follow up visits and does not include bug conditions. No rating indicates that the park is good, but warrants no special attention or because one area of critique is in need of improvement. This is only my opinion.

 Rating the Ranger:  Often campers will put up with less than perfect rangers or camp hosts so they can enjoy an otherwise wonderful park. On the other hand, some rangers and camp hosts are so good, we wish they were at every campground we visit. Rangers and camp hosts need to be friendly. They serve the public and serve as ambassadors for the park maximizing its use while maintaining it so that it will continue to provide the public with enjoyment while at the same time provide income. Therefore I am giving the parks / campgrounds that I frequent a Ranger Rating. 

• (+) A plus means that the Ranger (s) or camp host was OUTSTANDING, not only accommodating and informative, but, for example, also providing the camper with other points of interest and helpful by offering the camper solutions to problems. 
•  (=) An Equal Rating or NO rating means the Ranger or camp host was not available or that everything was suitable. 
•  (-) A negative rating means that the Ranger (s) or camp host was neither courteous nor respectful and did not provide the camper with any solutions to problems that they may have had.  These are the Rangers who either dislike their job or the people they serve and it clearly shows.

I realize that there may be part time employees that can ruin a campers experience so this rating is for the majority of the parks or campground staff  - which usually is governed by their superiors.  I post this rating to HIGHLIGHT the performance of the rangers or camp host who are paid to serve the public and who need to get noticed. Hopefully by posting this rating it will help provide desperately needed feedback regarding the campgrounds performance.   I will not post the names of individuals but on this page  Horse Campers Corner you can find up to the moment, park reviews, weather, bug and trail conditions.