Our FIRST White Christmas

We never dreamed of having a White Christmas at The Vineyards Campground! But we did... and the snow lasted almost two whole days... And Terri Ann and Henry show off their 5-tier snowman!

After all, its been almost 30-years in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since it last snowed on Christmas Eve. But what a perfect night for our Christmas Light contest! Hats off to Rosie and Walt for judging the contest in the freezing cold weather; you know our Camp Hosts are really awesome when they go the extra mile in a BLIZZARD to do that for us on the campground!

Winners of the 2009 Christmas Decorating Contest are: Ray and Carol Manning (sleigh and reindeer above right) from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, on Site #2, won two tickets to The Grapevine Opry at the Palace Theatre in downtown historical Grapevine; Dave and Susie Murray from El Paso, Texas, on Site #54 recieved a $50 Gift Certificate to spend at Wal-Mart; and Constance Logan from Naples, Florida, on Site #25 recieved complimentary tickets to the Gaylord Texan Resort's holiday show —"ICE." The Peoples Choice Award, voted as the favorite by campers onsite, went to Orland and Julie Butler from Heartsfield, Virginia, who received two FREE RV nights with us for their decorated RV (above left).

Congratulations and thanks to all for joining in the holiday fun. The sun out, and now that we've had our 'snowstorm'... we're ready for Spring!

It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas!

With "candy canes and silver lanes all aglow," The Vineyards Campground is looking like Christmas is almost here. Many campers are competing in the campground's annual Christmas Decorating Contest for some great prizes to be awarded at our Open House on Christmas Day. The front office will be open most of the day, serving cookies and hot cider, so drop by. Awards for Decorating will be given for Best Use of Rig, Best Texas Theme, Best Christmas Theme, and there will be a Peoples Choice Award—so stop by the office and vote for your favorite site. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

Christmas Fun at The Grapevine Opry

It's time to tap your toes and clap your hands at the grandest ol' Opry in Texas! We're trying to get a crowd together from the campground to go dowtown to see The Grapevine Opry's Christmas Spectacular in the historic Palace Theatre on Saturday night, Dec. 19. You have to order your tickets by Dec. 15, so call the Front Office ( 817 329.8993) and let us know you're coming into to camp with us that weekend and want our Special Reservation Package. One of the most acclaimed, high-energy country-western bands in the Southwest will be on stage singing their hearts out in the Christmas Capital of Texas. Boots and hats are welcomed holiday attire! Join us for some great holiday fun...

Camping with the Best

The Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) held its National Meeting and Outdoor Hospitality Expo in November 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee, honoring The Vineyards Campground & Cabins as one of the nations’ top Guest A-Rated facilities for the second year in row. Bob MacKinnon, president of Guest Reviews, presents the award to Joe Moore.

Selected from more than 1840 of the registered campgrounds, The Vineyards Campground & Cabins placed in the top 4-percent for meeting and exceeding national Guest A-Rated criteria. “We are very proud to receive this honor and to be one of only 31 campgrounds and RV resorts across America that received this recognition,” announced Joe Moore, assistant director of Parks & Recreation in Grapevine, Texas.

Thanks to everyone that filled out a survey—we have the best campers too!This was the second annual online consumer satisfaction survey of independent parks which evaluated guest experiences with all of the independent campgrounds and RV resorts affiliated with the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC).

“These confidential surveys pinpoint 34 standard measurements of satisfaction from guests that stay with us here at The Vineyards througout the year,” says Moore, “so we take their opinions very seriously. Our guests have great ideas too! We’ve been able to take their advice, and often make our campground a better place for all families to enjoy. "

Take A Soldier Fishing - November 14 2009

We had a great weekend at The Vineyards Campground honoring Texas military families!

We welcomed soldiers from Fort Hood, Texas, and their families for a relaxing day of fishing, boating, and picnicing on the campground. The Vineyards Campground hosted the Saturday event sponsored by the Grpaevine chapter of 'Take a Soldier Fishing.'

Local volunteer boaters arrived at daybreak to launch from the campground boat ramp and shoreline. After a warm welcome to the soldiers and their families at the campground Pavilion, fishermen jumped on boats for a great day on the lake! Grapevine Lake is well-known for wide-mouth Bass, crappie, and catfish.

Returning at noon to show off their catches, the group also was joined by Veterans from WWII visiting from local Woodridge Nursing Home. There were very touching moments as servicemen expressed appreciation to each other for their service to America. Lunch was furnished AMBUCS, Weinbergs Deli, and Sonic. Following lunch, the group was treated to a tour of the lake and more fishing.