Anastasia State Park Campground Tour, St. Augustine (RV Living Full Time) 4K

Рет қаралды 67,712

Күн бұрын

One of the reasons we are full time RVers is to experience more. And Florida State Parks and their campgrounds (like Anastasia in St. Augustine) provide natural settings, large campground sites, and plenty to do in the campground or nearby.
This video will show you every single site, plus the amenities, we also show you all the activities available- like canoeing, biking, hiking, beach walking, sunsets- as well as glimpses at the most popular tourist spots near the campground. We also throw in a few tips throughout the campground tour. Stay until the end for all the fun.
Walking or biking distance from the beach, canoe or kayak rentals and launch site, campground stores, all these coupled with its proximity to the St. Augustine Lighthouse with its 219 steps to the top with an amazing panoramic view and Marine Museum, the unique National Monument- Castillo de san Marcos, along the water, and the historic St. Augustine with its history, shops, and food, makes this one of our favorite Florida State Park Campgrounds.
Let us know if you like these detailed site to site campground tours. Also let us know if you prefer the “fun to be had” in a separate video or mixed in with the campground tour, like in this video.
Enjoy this Florida State Park Campground tour and the fun we had in St. Augustine.
Chapters:
Intro 0:00
Maps 1:49
Entrance to campground: 2:52
Anastasia Watersports: 4:36
Canoe/Kayak launch area: 5:35
Campground loops
Largest rig allowed is 38’
Sea Bean: (No Large RVs) 6:14
Queen Conch: (No Large RVs) 7:40
Shark Eye: 9:13
Sand Dollar: (50 Amp Sites) 10:36
Sea Urchin: 11:40
Angel wing: 13:41
Coquina: 14:42
Beach Access: 17:24
St. Augustine Lighthouse: 19:22
National Monument Fort- Castillo de san Marcos: 20:06
Historic St. Augustine: 20:45
Links:
Reserve America: www.reserveamerica.com/explor...
Anastasia State Park: www.floridastateparks.org/ind...
Anastasia Water Sports Rentals anastasiawatersports.com/
St. Augustine lighthouse and Marine Museum: www.staugustinelighthouse.org/
Castillo de san Marcos National Monument: www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm
Historic St. Augustine: www.citystaug.com/
Anastasia important info:
Ranger Station: 904-461-2033
Address: 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Ranger Station Entrance: GPS Coordinates N 29 degrees 52.39.76’ W 81 degrees 16.51.00’
Check out: 1pm Check in: 3pm
Pet friendly (except the beach)
🛒Our Amazon Store
www.amazon.com/shop/downsizin...
1. Please Leave a comment, we always love to hear from viewers about their experience camping, traveling or Full Time RV Living.
2. Please consider subscribing if you are interested in RV's, traveling in an RV, Full Time RVing, Working on the Road or just looking for something different in your life that will add adventure and creativity.
Link to Subscribe kzfaq.info...
Links to our other social media:
IG: / downsizingmakescents
Facebook: downsizingma...
Pinterest: / downsizingmakescents
Website: downsizingmakescents.com/ (still working on this)
Music by Epidemic Sound get a free month by clicking this link. www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
Mail
We use Tube Buddy to help Grow our KZfaq Channel
www.tubebuddy.com/RVDMC
.
My Thingiverse page where i post the things i designed for my 3D printer
www.thingiverse.com/Leapnlarr...
We are a married couple in our mid 50s who downsized and sold our house so we can see the sights and enjoy every day to live deliberately as full time RVers - traveling with our dogs, Scrappy & Chewie, in our Grand Design Solitude 310 GK fifth wheel.
Downsizing Makes Cents is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising
fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com
#rvliving #campgroundtour #floridabeaches #beachcamping

Пікірлер: 365

@cale_stultz 3 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking of camping at Anastasia for a while now. I've watched a number of video reviews of the campground and I think your's is the best I've seen. Your video had just the right amount of detail and the quality was excellent. I hope the effort you both have put into producing the video is well rewarded. Thanks.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Cale, Thank you. We tried something a bit new in this campground review. I'm glad that it seems to work for most. WE really appreciate all the positive feedback form reviews. That is our reward. Alice

@joycemoses2411 3 жыл бұрын

We appreciated the drive by with the site numbers...very helpful. Thank you!

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Joyce, since each site is so different, it does help to see each one. We hope it helps. Alice

@cyndi9628 3 жыл бұрын

Well, this is a first! Our RV made it to KZfaq! When you went through the loops, I looked closely to see who was in our spot....and it was us. Apparently we were there when you were there. Thanks for another great video.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Cyndi, that’s a first for us, too. How cool. It’s such a great campground. I wish we were starting our New Year there. Take care, Alice

@wanderlustwheels4870 3 жыл бұрын

Your site by site tours are a great resource! No one else is showing this type of content. So helpful for making reservations.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Yes. We seem to be the only ones to do site to site. It helps if you have more than one site to pick from. Thanks. Alice

@ThePuppymomma Ай бұрын

So grateful for you taking the time to do this, we want to go, and will re-watch this video before we book a camp site. This was truly Amazing, we wish all RV videos were done to this standard. Thank you so Very Much!!!

@DownsizingMakesCents 29 күн бұрын

Mandi, wow. Thank you so much for the compliment. We actually look at our own tours before booking at a place we have already videoed Alice

@Sushi2735 14 күн бұрын

WOW, you are indeed in the Cat Bird seat! What fun, enjoy! You have a beautiful RV!!

@DownsizingMakesCents 14 күн бұрын

Thanks. This was awhile ago. We no longer have that RV Alice

@dholtman5977 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome! We are empty nesters and are about to start our journey as well.... As for your question, the more info the better... we can always skip through what we are not interested in. Thanks again!

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Congratulations. I bet you guys are excited. And thanks for letting us know about the info, Alice

@mrsrillo7518 3 жыл бұрын

We really appreciate the time you took to make this. Well made and the right pace. Thank you very much! Happy Travels!

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Larry does work hard on this site by site tours. We hope it helps viewers. Happy Holidays Alice

@willphillips6386 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding review of this popular campground! Best I’ve seen. Loving your content! Thank you for all your hard work and terrific insights.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Will, thank you so much for such great feedback. It really feels good when someone recognizes our hard work. Thank you. Alice

@JA-em7ze 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I like the menu with time stamp and view of sites.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We feel both help a lot, Alice

@dianezellhart4737 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! You two are phenomenal at taking and editing video! Fabulously done. Thank you for this tour.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Dianne, thank you so much. We try to improve and try new things with every video. Alice

@nancymichels8745 3 жыл бұрын

We have watched your channel from the beginning and just wanted to send a quick note to say that we think your channel has been the most improved channel in both production and content! Great work guys-love your videos. Stay safe.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Nancy, that is the greatest compliment we can ever want- that we improved. We have learned so much and we hope to get better and better. Thanks for putting up with us in the beginning 😂. You are a real trooper. You stay safe too. Alice

@pauljordan756 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome site by site!!! Best I have seen! Thank you for sharing. Super quality video!

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Paul, thank you so much. Larry works very hard to show what he would want to see in a campground tour. I just help with the fun stuff 😂 Alice

@jaclynbentolila8956 2 жыл бұрын

The site by site tour was just what I was looking for. One video is good too. Thank you!! This helps me and save me so much time.

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

Glad we can help. Even if you can’t pick a site, at least you know what to expect when you get there. Alice

@carrielynnminasi8215 Жыл бұрын

The video was very helpful! I love it as is. I forwarded through the site by site until i got to our reserved spot and then went on to see the parts depicting bathrooms and then local sites to visit. I like that I could forward through and get a sense of the campground without having to watch every moment. Well done and thank you!

@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Glad we could help. Yes, Larry makes numbers of sites large to make it easier. And the chapters make it easier too Enjoy your stay. It’s a beautiful area 🤗

@karenbs 9 ай бұрын

I loved the video. I like the way you toured the campsite, the beach and the surrounding things to do. One of the best videos I've seen.

@DownsizingMakesCents 9 ай бұрын

Wow. Thank you for such an awesome compliment We have filmed many campgrounds- site by site tours - but haven’t published yet. Too busy traveling 😉 You will love that area. Enjoy

@LorieKah Жыл бұрын

Love this. so helpful to see the campground and some attractions to see. thank you very much

@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting us know. If the campground is too big, we tend to split the fun stuff into a second video. Let you out camping friends know about our videos 🤗

@crash_childers5580 3 жыл бұрын

LOVED this video...showing all the campground sites was unique and very informative...liked the fast forward on beach trails and roadways...very well done. Look forward to more!

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Brenda, I do feel we are the only ones that show every site. Since each spot is so different, it’s really the only way to prepare campers. Larry does most of the editing and has become quite good at the ramping up and down on speed 😂. I’m really glad you like our video. Alice

@debramontgomery9041 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the music you put to your campsite videos!!! Thank you so much, love it!!❤❤

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

We really try to add music that is relaxing. I’m glad you like it. Use the Shazam app to find the songs you like. Alice

@thetravelingbrowns 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love these tour videos of campgrounds! This is another one going in my journal for a future stay👍

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Jenna, Anastasia is an amazing. It was on our list for awhile. We finally got in. You will love it, Alice

@mikem1018 Жыл бұрын

The perfect campground video. Thank you!

@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it. We show every site and amenities to all our state park campground tours. Hope you enjoy your stay 🤗

@georgewheeler3731 3 жыл бұрын

Love the site by site shots, Great Job

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

George, thanks. Since every site is so different, we like to show them all. Alice

@anaperry320 3 жыл бұрын

My husband and I just watched your video and i have to say we enjoyed it. Very nicely done, it's exactly what we wanted to see. Keep it up!! And enjoy yourselves

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Ana, thank you so much. We know these type of videos don’t get a lot of views, but we still do them because of comments like yours. 🙏 Alice

@rogue-life7897 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This helped us on the west coast so much!! Please keep it up!

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help. We will be back in Florida soon with some new awesome state parks. Alice

@hmiller9093 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome! Really appreciate you taking the time to make them. Keep up the great work!

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. We will continue to do site to site tours. Sometimes the “fun things to do” are in a separate video. If you are going to Anastasia, have fun. It’s one of our favorites. Alice

@maythao1926 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Great video. Just the right amount of information. You guys ate awesome!

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We try to show what we would want to see if visiting. Glad we could help and enjoy your trip 🤗 Alice

@rhodakeener3216 Жыл бұрын

Loved the campground tour! Thank you.

@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын

No problem. Larry works hard to show everything he would like to see in a campground tour 🤗

@tdwestcott2704 3 жыл бұрын

We enjoy your site by site biking through a park. It help for picking out a site when reserving and it’s nice to see the camping ahead of time. We enjoy your videos.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

TD, I’m glad these tours help. We decided to do these because we couldn’t find videos to help us pick a spot. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Alice

@d.j.roberts187 Жыл бұрын

Site by site is very helpful. The way this video was presented was perfect. Thanks!

@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын

Thank you - all our campground tours have great detail 🤗

@rvnut1133 3 жыл бұрын

This video tour was excellent, incredibly, I have been to every single place you showed but the park. Ha ha Next stop - Anastasia State Park for me. Thank you for sharing.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was my first time here. Larry has gone as a tenter when he was kitesurfing. It’s a beautiful campground and excellent location. I’m sure you will enjoy it. Alice

@wendyl9695 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting. I like the site by site ride through it's helped me pick the perfect campsite. I LOVE your channel. It's very informative and you're both great commentators.

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

Wendy, thank you so much for this comment. We really appreciate the support. And we are glad we could help. Enjoy your stay- it’s an amazing campground with lots to do, Alice

@MaSuSax 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I wish you had videos of all the campgrounds I want to visit. I love the detail in showing the sites, that's what I come to youtube to see, and nobody seems to do this. Excellent quality and information!!

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Believe me, we wish we had videos like ours too 😂. That’s why we started to do it. Our next campground tour will be John Penncamp State Park in Key Largo or dry camping area in Everglades National park. Thanks again for the compliment, Alice

@marielinejuillard9495 Жыл бұрын

Best campground reviews 👌very helpful, thank you!

@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын

Glad we could help. We are behind on our videos (lots more campground tours to go )

@marielinejuillard9495 Жыл бұрын

👍

@highc999 2 жыл бұрын

This was everything I needed in a campground review. I love the site by site part the best. It will really help in narrowing our decision when the time comes to book our stay.

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

Christopher, thank you. We would get so frustrated booking a site and getting there only to see it’s not at all what we thought it would be - it just happened to us in the Outer Banks (up to 40’? No way) Glad we could help. More Florida campgrounds to come after we get back in November, Alice

@ingepratt8889 3 жыл бұрын

Great tour. Well organized so you could use it once or more than once when you're planning to go. I thought it was useful. Thanks for the video!

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Inge, thanks. We are always hoping our videos will be helpful. Thanks for coming by. Alice

@BransonEngineer 3 жыл бұрын

Perfectly done! I liked the drive-by campsite with the numbers. Now I need you to do the same thing at every state and national park in the country!

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Believe me, we would love to do every campground 🤣. We have one Georgia state park and many Florida. Hopefully National Parks will soon be on our list too- we have one National Forest at least. Thanks for the positive feedback. Alice

@betsyrutledge7414 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the format of this video. Also, the music was great!

@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! This is typical of our campground tours 🤗

@cindymaesilva47 3 жыл бұрын

This video was awesome. I truly enjoyed it.

@cindymaesilva47 3 жыл бұрын

I liked how you showed the sections with their sites. The hanging branches would be a concern for us. Does management help you find a site with proper clearance?

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

You have to go onto reserve America and click on each site to find its measurements. Other park maps will let you know the size. But the hanging limbs should be fixed. You can only switch if there is something else available. But you really are on your own. Alice

@ejmtnt 2 жыл бұрын

Just found you guys. My wife and I love your videos. Yes! Continue the camp site videos.

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found us. And thanks for the encouragement 🤗 Alice

@msdella4253 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a detailed tour of this pretty campground. Me and my husband will be sure to make it there early fall

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a beautiful campground with lots to do in St. Augustine. 🤗

@johannacordero3725 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video. We appreciate the drive by the site number. Nicely done. We are now more ready mentally for our trip this weekend. Great Job.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Johanna, awesome. It’s such an amazing place. We wish we were there right now. Enjoy. And Happy Holidays Alice

@jamesavila562 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to both of you for nice video. Format is good, no need to change anything. As others commented-it is nice to see the camp sites and amenities before a person actual goes to that Campground.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

James, thanks. This video was different from our other campground tour videos. We weren’t sure if people would like it. Glad to know it worked well. Alice

@jefflaskowski8970 2 жыл бұрын

Best review I've seen. Thanks

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

Jeff, glad we could help. It’s such a beautiful campground within biking distance of a lighthouse, fort and cool historic town, Alice

@duanebauer7297 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Love the site by site tour. Very helpful. Added this park to my bucket list.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Duane, this was my first time camping here. It’s amazing. I’ve been to St. Augustine and love it. This is a perfect spot. Thank you. Every site is so different- that’s why we show them all. Alice

@robertmorcate846 3 жыл бұрын

I love the concept of your KZfaq, especially the reviews on the parks and recreational campgrounds. The detail it's amazing and the numbering of the sites it really helpful to all the campers. Especially, if you are looking to camp in the areas. I believe in the future you maybe charging for this service. It's so vital and useful. Keep the good work and look forward to having a lot more videos from you guys. I'm so glad I ran into your KZfaq. I'm now a subscriber.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Robert, we are glad you found us and appreciate your following us. There are apps that charge, but it’s for a lot more and different info and has a lot more campgrounds. But not with every site shown. We will continue to add these videos to our channel because we know they help and are appreciated. We will never charge- just ask that you watch and possibly share with others. We do make a very small amount of money from the ads that are watched. Thanks again, Alice

@LuckyDawgProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and campground review. Love Florida State Parks. That branch looked like it was right on top on your RV. Awesome day use spot at the beach. Cool to see the Gopher Tortoises. Love the lighthouse. St. Augustine is an awesome place to visit. Thanks for sharing Alice and Larry.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

If I wasn’t watching when Larry pulled in, we might have lost an air conditioner 😳. It was a great campground with so much to do. Florida state parks are awesome. Thanks for stopping by. Alice

@drob762 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful. Thank you for the time you out into it.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We are glad we could help, Alice

@drob762 3 жыл бұрын

@@DownsizingMakesCents Do you book this state park 11 months in advance?

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

We don’t plan that far in advance most of the time - though we are booked for the holidays for next year to be near our kids. We constantly check for cancellations, Alice

@drob762 3 жыл бұрын

@@DownsizingMakesCents ok thank you again!

@sellignomod83 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed it all!

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

Sellig, thanks for letting us know. We really appreciate it, Alice

@bpetrie68 3 жыл бұрын

Please keep showing the sites! Love your videos.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Jocelyn, thank you for the encouragement. It’s a lot of work, but when we read comments like this and know that people share our videos, it makes it work it. Happy Camping, Alice

@jeffwente9331 Жыл бұрын

Love Anastasia State Park!

@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын

👍

@marianoriega9716 2 жыл бұрын

I love ur content! I find it very informative, sweet and short… My husband and I just bought out first class c motor home and are planning our future weekends getaways … thanks for sharing… god bless

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We try our best to include everything we would like to see. Enjoy your camping. So many great state parks to visit 🤗

@danhilsdorf23 Жыл бұрын

We greatly enjoy the site by site. The site numbers along with the chapters with actual loop names help to decode the 4 character codes on the reservation site. It was also helpful to know that all sites had water/electric and no sewers, and to see the 3 lane dump station. We’re planning a couple months next winter and this park is on the list! Thank you!

@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear we included helpful info. It’s a beautiful campground - you can the ocean at night. It’s a long walk or a short bike to the beach. Also, the lighthouse is very close and biking ton the fort and historic downtown is much better than trying to find parking. Enjoy your stay. We hope to camp there again 🤗

@zita3426 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! So glad you did a tour site by site, really gives you a feel for what to expect while camping there. Thanks for your hard work! 😃

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Sita, thank you for noticing. Larry does work really hard on these. But you can’t really see the sites in a picture. I hope you enjoy your stay. There is so much to do nearby. Alice

@zita3426 3 жыл бұрын

@@DownsizingMakesCents Alice, I slowed the video down when it came to our site. 😂 It's nice to know I can rely on your videos for a through tour!

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

@@zita3426 We wish we had watched our own video on Mike Roess- our site was terrible 🤣. But as full timers, sometimes you gotta take what you can get Alice

@pennybrewer5468 2 жыл бұрын

Love the site by site! Really helped in our planning as we are camping in a tent so shade is key! Thank you for this! Pura Vida ;)

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

Penny, it’s amazing how different each site can be. We booked at a national campground that read up to 40’ - nope. We showed up and had to find another site. This is why we do site to site - AND because of comments like yours. Thank you. We are so glad we could help. And enjoy - it’s a beautiful campground 🤗 Alice

@BikesBoatsBivouacs 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review of a Florida State Park. Can't wait for post covid to get my rig down there and stay at some of these parks. Nice job.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Hey. Yes. We love our Florida State Parks. And you can see why. You will love it here. Alice

@jrbosse 2 ай бұрын

Loved the site by site view. Thank you!

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 ай бұрын

Jean-bosse, Glad we could help. We will use our own videos if we return to the same campground to find a good spot - pictures aren’t the same. 🤗 Alice

@larrymccray7172 2 жыл бұрын

Headed to Anastasia on Feb 22 looking forward to it very much. Really enjoyed your video. Gave us a good look at our site plus things to do while there. Great job!

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

Larry, great name 😉 We try our best to show what we’d like to see if researching a campground. Glad you liked it. Enjoy - scoring Anastasia is definitely a win, Alice

@larrymccray7172 2 жыл бұрын

@@DownsizingMakesCents you should try Ft Desoto if you can fit. It is really nice place on the water in St Pete area

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

It’s on our list ❤️

@joewhite4038 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the tour of the campsites and main focal points at the camp. Pointing out the main tourist attractions surrounding the area was all I needed as I do my own research. I feel a 2 part video would be fantastic. It might help eliminate less personally interesting sites for some people. Great job on this video. Look forward to others like this. Happy camping!

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Joe, thank you so much for watching and your input. We tried the two part video, but the views dropped drastically. Larry likes the campground tour. I like to do the fun stuff part. So that’s why we do the chapters now so you can skip and just watch what you like. See you again soon, Alice

@johnlagrega4435 Жыл бұрын

Part 1&2 sounds great 😊👍🏻

@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын

We do that now if the campground is really big and/or we filmed a lot of activities

@remslyn41usa10 3 жыл бұрын

The entire camp was beautiful.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Tens, you are so right. I wish we had more time there than two weeks but we were lucky to have that. Alice

@raypabs5374 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for showing the bath houses; this is something that many travel youtubers fail to include in their videos. I gladly liked and subscribed to your channel.

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

We try to include everything that we want to see - we often go back and look at our own videos if we go back to the same campground. Unfortunately, we are way behind on our videos because of Larrys recent health crisis. Keep a look out. We hope to be back at it again soon. And thanks for your support 🤗 Happy Camping Alice

@2joymarty 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you!

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help. We include information we wish we had before getting to a place, Alice

@russellfairhurst9835 Жыл бұрын

I like you showing all the campsites

@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It’s a lot of work, but it’s so helpful We look back at our own videos to look at sites.

@deborahmoore1111 3 жыл бұрын

Love the site by site tour.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Deborah, we try to do the site but site for all the state parks we tour. Glad you liked it, Alice

@kayt3703 3 жыл бұрын

Im sooooooo excited

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome- we were too when we booked our reservation 😃

@someguyinflorida 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid! The wife and I are heading to Anastasia next month. I do like the 2 part video idea. Thanks!

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We hope you guys enjoy your time time. We tried the two part and they don’t get watched us much? Weird. We always appreciate a share of any video you think might help others - it does a lot for our channel. Thanks again and happy camping, Alice

@mcyoung2375 3 жыл бұрын

I like your videos as they are with site by site tour and a little about what’s available in the campground and nearby. They will be a great resource when I finally get on the road (hopefully within the next year).

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. If we can, if the park isn’t too large and we have time, we do the site by site tour. Good luck going full time. Alice

@AmericaFirstKorey 2 жыл бұрын

The site view along with its corresponding site number is fantastic, just assisted me a few minutes ago in determining if a site would work for my wife & I. I'll be subscribing and definitely using your videos as a resource for future camping trips. Thank you!

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. Exactly why we make campground tours like this. And we appreciate your support- Larry has a rare disorder and we hope to camp again soon and make more videos like this. Enjoy 🤗

@laurascarlett2057 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video and the music! Looks like a nice park!

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Laura, thanks. We try to pick music that would speak to many. It’s a great place. Happy Holidays Alice

@billb672 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the site by site drive by tour. Great job on the video.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Bill, thanks. We started doing site by site because we couldn’t get a hook look at them before we went. Glad you found it helpful. It’s an amazing campground. Alice

@Kbattig 3 жыл бұрын

i love seeing the camping sites so I can pick out the best site for our camper.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Keith, exactly why we do it. If you have more than one site to choose from, you have a better idea. Glad it helps. Alice

@myrnaedelen8385 3 жыл бұрын

Love your campground tour! It shows the sites well, but it's also a good view of the road & helpful ahead of time to view the ease or difficulty backing in. It's good to see park amenities and area attractions, too. A second video to show the attractions in more detail would be nice, but one video is fine.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Myrna, great feedback. Because Paynes Prairie State Park has so much to do there, we are actually working on a second video. That seems to help determine if we can make it one video or two. I prefer a separate video. Larry prefers one 😂. Alice

@corgily 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing with us, we just went full time about 6 months ago.

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations. It’s a unique lifestyle that is a not for everyone- lots of reward but still it’s own kind of stresses. Feel free to ask us anything. February will be two years full time 🤗 Alice

@abby3663 3 жыл бұрын

Camped at this park a good bit as a kid! Now I’m taking my boyfriend there for a much needed vacation. He wanted to know what the place was like and this video was perfect! Great video for a beautiful camp 😁

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Abby, thank you. We try our best to give people a virtual visit so they know what to expect. We do the site by site in case you can actually CHOOSE between more than one site. But it’s been pretty crazy getting ANY reservations Enjoy your stay, Alice

@bluskyodyssey 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome park, this is a must do for us as we have been wanting to visit St. Augustine for a while now. Thanks for the review and the virtual stay :) So much to see in St. Augustine. That sunset was gorgeous, and that lighthouse, so iconic. Debbie - BluWave Odyssey

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Debbie, this was my first time at the campground. But I’ve been to St. Augustine many times. The area is beautiful. I do love my lighthouses. And the park was amazing too. But hard to get more than a few days. We were lucky to get 14 in a row in one spot. Alice

@TheOutdoorSeeker 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. I miss Florida! You guys made the right move, RV-ing full time. Cheers from the White North (Canada).

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Larry misses his hometown in Ontario. It was great to be back for awhile. But, yes, I’m glad we are in Florida and skipping the cold. Alice

@ldrake3155 3 жыл бұрын

i liked the way you video taped the park. The quick view of each site is extremely helpful & showing the location to the bathhouse. Like another commenter said, your video showcase the park is the best I've see. So if I wanted to visit the park I definitely would use your video to help me choose. Great job & please keep up the great work... Bookmarked!!!

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Since every site is so different, we like to see them ourselves. That’s how we actually started filming site to site - for us. But then we figured others would want to see too. Glad it helps. Alice

@rickyredfern6010 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the play by play. Keep up the great videos

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Ricky, I’m glad you like it. We are working on a campground in Everglades National Park. Alice

@stuwardw 3 жыл бұрын

We really appreciate your site by site tours.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Anastasia is such an amazing campground. Each site is so different. We hope to continue to do these types of tours. Alice

@meadowbrookguideservice8359 3 жыл бұрын

Hi from Maine. First time finding you, new sub. Great video! Loved how well you introduced us to the park. Our first trip in our camper was to Florida. Purchased it in December, shoveled it out in April, packed her up and head to the Keys. It was quite a shake down trip. Loved it. Our fist state park was Anastasia. We left Anastasia and went straight to Curry Hammock State Park, Marathon Key. We have also stayed at Fort De Soto near St. Petersburg. All three are beautiful! I did a lot of searching on KZfaq for campground information/videos. Wish I had found videos like yours then. Great Job you Two!! PS loved the Vanna White Pose at the sign. Thanks Again. Have fun with your travels.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

You have been to some great state parks. I don’t know the one near Fort De Soto. We haven’t been that way yet. Next time you come down, make sure to visit some of the parks with springs. They are some of my favorites. Glad you found us. This video was a bit different than other campground videos because of the added “fun things to do” section. That’s the stuff I like to edit. Thank you so much for the positive feedback. I love the Vanna White comment 🤣. Stay warm. Alice

@saltysteveandmisfitmichele 3 жыл бұрын

We like the combo videos of the parks and things to do in the area.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Stephen, great. We did a lot of new things in this video. I’m glad you liked it. Some campgrounds are too big to combo. It would make the video too long. I’m glad you liked it. Alice

@LovingLifeHitchedUp 3 жыл бұрын

We loved Anastasia State Park. Perfect location and so much to do. We got great footage of turtles too. Safe travels. TJ & Red

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

It is a great park. We hope to be able to visit again soon. I wish I could had my special zoom camera for the turtle other than just my iPhone. Oh well. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Alice

@thetravelingbrowns 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely showing both a drive by of the camp sites and amenities are important for our planning!

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Jenna, some people think it’s unnecessary, but every site is so different. Plus, seeing what amenities are there is important, Alice

@thetravelingbrowns 3 жыл бұрын

@@DownsizingMakesCents you can't find any other rv bloggers providing this important info which makes you stand apart from everyone else! Keep it up, it's appreciated!

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

@@thetravelingbrowns wow. Thank you. I do believe we are the only ones that do site by site tours. If we are at a campground long enough, we try to get that for everyone. Thank you. You are of course sharing our vids? 😉 🤗 Alice

@darisanshanger1616 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a good video of this area! What fun! Look at these big sites! I would never get Sally out of there :-) nice and chill

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Darisan, believe me, it was hard to leave. Hearing the ocean at night is amazing. Alice

@bobby8695 3 жыл бұрын

Went there with my friends and their family in High school and it’s was the best and first camping experience I ever had

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Clidlin, I can see why. It was amazing, Alice

@jimmymcclosky3786 3 жыл бұрын

That was a great video. Thank You!

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Jimmy, glad you liked it. It’s a great area to visit. Alice

@evemcnair2571 Жыл бұрын

I have reservations for next year and liked the site by site tour so that I could view my site Also like fun things in area - can’t wait to go!

@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын

Thank you. That’s exactly why we make these videos Enjoy your stay 🤗

@paulinetaylor365 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, headed here on Monday for 3 days. Just a little beaching, biking, eating, photography and shopping this time, I told the hubby, no kayaks and no fishing!! There are plenty of other state parks for that.

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

You will love it. So much to see downtown, too. Enjoy, Alice

@larrylingerfelt9194 3 жыл бұрын

Site by site review is good. Also, nearby attractions and amenities included in one video is good.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Larry, thanks for letting us know. We think we will stick to that formula unless there’s too much extra fun stuff to do. Alice

@glenvaillancourt1575 3 жыл бұрын

Just reserved our spot in December, looks like a beautiful place.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Glen, that’s awesome. We wish we knew where we were going to be so far in advance 🤣 It’s a great campground. Make sure to go see the fort, lighthouse and St. Augustine downtown. Alice

@Shelter93 2 жыл бұрын

You too knock this out of the park! Parks should hire you to do this for them. happy trails..😄

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I would settle for a discount or a jump on reservation 🤣 Alice

@KetzYp0p 7 күн бұрын

Going to Anastasia next weekend, the video was very helpful 🎉

@DownsizingMakesCents 6 күн бұрын

Glad to hear it. Enjoy your stay. So much to see in biking distance Alice

@ramonlicha3881 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing the information it’s great value. We like to see a second part of the amenities on the campground. Stay safe and healthy and hope see you on the road on 2021. We plan to retire next year and start our journey.

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Ramon, we will have a second part coming soon for the Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. So much to do there. Hope you like it. Alice

@ramonlicha3881 3 жыл бұрын

Alice thanks hope to see soon the video!

@SandraJsAdventuresOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

That look like a wonderful park. Very nice tour. :)

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Sandra, it was an amazing park. We hope to go back soon. Alice

@angelvazquez288 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the site by site tour! I wish others did this as well because it lets us see what a specific site I may be interested looks like in a video instead of a cartoon map of the whole park

@DownsizingMakesCents 3 жыл бұрын

Angel, most people don’t do it because it’s a lot of work 😂. And it doesn’t get a lot of views. But whenever we read a comment like yours, we realize we are doing the right thing. Thank you. Alice

@shellbobaround 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping keep us going 🤗

@nomadbutterfly1506 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber here, your video was perfect.Thank you for sharing.

@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for subscribing 🤗 And I’m glad we could help

@WigglebuttsAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. We've stayed there before and loved it. But I saw so many spiders it was crazy 🤣

@DownsizingMakesCents 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It is a beautiful location with St. Augustine so close. I don’t remember a spider problem, but then when we had acreage, we had so many, I got used to them 😉 Alice