We knew this was going to be a long travel day, so we were up earlier and got on the road about 9:45. We took the I-271 loop around Cincinnati to avoid the narrow bridge over the Ohio River and the crazy mix master to get through downtown (it’s a white knuckler). The roads were reasonably good and the weather was cold and cloudy most of the way. But as we got within 30 miles of our destination, it started to rain and then snow. It was not really heavy, but enough to start messing up the roads. When we pulled into the East Sparta KOA ($700 per month plus electric) and checked in, we received some unwelcome news. They had assigned us to a long term spot at the very back of the RV Park at the top of a steep road with loose gravel. The parking site is cut parallel into the hill side and the access road is pitch climbing up the hill. The entrance to the site was pitched high on one side and low on the other side due to the hill. After driving the route with the RV Park guide, we chose a better approach but it would require backing up further. We made it up the hill by another road and backed up to the site entrance but could not get in. The Wanderer was leaning over so much on the downhill side, the rear passenger side leveler foot was starting to drag. We tried several approaches but with the same result. So, they told us to go to another site, more toward the front of the park but also on a steep hill. We had to leave the park, turn around and come back in and then go around so we could approach from the right angle. But we had the same issue, the passenger side rear stabilizer would start to drag on the gravel. We made several attempts, changing the angle a little bit each time, but to no avail. So, they assigned us to try another spot. One additional worry was that we were under ¼ tank of fuel, which on the steep hills, might be a concern. Again, we had to leave the park, turn around and come back in. This site would allow us to pull through an unoccupied site and into our assigned site. We were able to get in but did drag the rear passenger side roller (but that’s why it is there) briefly. We were in. As we disconnected and started getting set up, it started to snow harder. So, it was a cold, wet, muddy, job to get set up. The bad news is we cannot stay in the spot since it is assigned to someone else (by specific request) for Memorial Day weekend and they are booked full for that holiday weekend. They hope there will be a cancelation for another site that we might be able to get into, but there are no assurances. So, we need to look for another place to stay from 26 May and on, but at this late date, it will be hard to find someplace with room on the holiday weekend.
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