FI and I went away with weekend with some friends to do a float trip in Noel, MO. The actual floating was a TON of fun, but we camped for two nights and I have to say WORST CAMPING EXPERIENCE EVER! I wanted to share here because I've seen some girls mention how they like to go.
A co-worker recommended the place, Shady Beach. Ugh, terrible. And I'm not saying it's terrible because I need amenities or anything. The problems were:
1) Lots too close together, un-shaded (hardly any trees) and mostly mud
2) Right next to a road. People would drive by and honk at all hours of the night
3) Supposed 'quiet time' at 11pm was not enforced. The people around us were up ALL NIGHT shouting and partying. I'm not a prude or anything, but at the same time I'd prefer you didn't have sex on the picnic table next to my tent, thanks!
4) No security. Well, there was, but he never patrolled. We were expected to get up in the middle of the night from the far end of the camp to go get him if we had a problem, which we did. A guy went THREE TIMES to look inside my friends' tent and rummaged in their cooler. We were afraid to get out of the tent and walk past the party because we knew we would be harassed.
5) No water spigots readily available like they claimed
So, I really just needed to share/vent. Don't stay at Shady Beach.
Chrissy & David -- 10/10/10
This is my "OMG-Don't-Drop-Me" face
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