Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park

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Best Time to Camp at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park

Spring awakens the park with gentle breezes and blooming wildflowers, while autumn paints the landscape in brilliant golds and crimsons—both seasons offering campers near-perfect conditions with comfortable temperatures, minimal rainfall, and an abundance of crystal-clear days. These golden months invite extended stays under star-filled skies, with nature providing the ideal backdrop for outdoor adventures without the intensity of summer heat or winter's chill.

Summer(Jun-Aug)

3.0 / 5

Summer offers pool and boating but is crowded and has some maintenance complaints.

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Fall(Sep-Nov)

4.0 / 5

Autumn 'brilliant golds and crimsons' and comfortable conditions make fall especially pleasant.

Spring(Mar-May)

3.5 / 5

Spring brings blooms and comfortable weather; reviewers note pleasant spring conditions.

Winter(Dec-Feb)

3.0 / 5

Winter activities and snowy scenery are appreciated, but specifics and services in winter are limited.

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3.3

9 reviews

Mixed Reviews

Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews

User reviews highlight the park's spacious layout, diverse activities, and family-friendly environment. However, issues such as bathroom cleanliness, limited cell service, and crowded facilities during peak times were common complaints.

Review Summaries

Based on 9 reviews

What Campers Love

Users praise the park's green spaces, BBQ areas, picnic tables, and recreational opportunities like the pool and fishing. One user described it as 'a quiet place...to relax and get together with...

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Based on 9 reviews

Common Concerns

Complaints include lack of toilet paper and dim lighting in bathrooms, insufficient cleaning of the pool, and conflicts in shared spaces such as soccer fields near picnic areas.

Based on 9 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Visitors recommend going during weekdays to avoid crowds and bring essentials like toilet paper. A reviewer noted, 'If you can, get here during the week and avoid the crowds for a more pleasant...

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Based on 9 reviews

Seasonal Insights

The park is crowded during summer and holidays, as noted by users. Winter activities are appreciated, but no specific challenges or highlights for off-peak seasons are mentioned.

Based on 9 reviews

Camper Quotes

- 'The walk to the pool was way longer than it should've been.' - 'The park is super clean. Lots of BBQ area...Is a quiet place.' - 'Bathrooms reeked so badly that almost everyone was gagging.'

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Site-Specific Reviews

Pavilion and picnic areas are the primary site types. Site 4BS has the largest capacity (300 people).

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Accessibility Features

Handicap access is noted, but no detailed reviews from users with disabilities are available.

Based on 9 reviews

Pet-Friendly Features

Pets are allowed with restrictions, such as leashes not exceeding six feet and prohibition in certain areas. No user reviews mention pet-specific experiences.

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