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3.6(103 reviews)

Pleasant Valley Campground

808 Essex County Rd 20, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E6, Canada

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About This Campsite

Pleasant Valley Campground

Pleasant Valley Campground is a mixed-experience destination, hosting campers with a variety of amenities and challenges. With offerings like a well-maintained pool and proximity to trails, it can serve as a delightful getaway for some. However, potential visitors should be aware of certain issues highlighted by campers in the past.

Highlights & Tips

  • Great Pool & Trail Access: One of the praised features of Pleasant Valley is its well-maintained pool and easy access to hiking trails, which add to the enjoyment of the area.
  • Site Size: The sites are noted for being decently sized. However, they can be close together, so be prepared for limited privacy between sites.
  • Noise & Odors: Some visitors experienced issues with loud music and unpleasant odors, possibly from nearby sewage works, which might affect your camping experience, especially on weekends.
  • Staff & Management: The camp management receives mixed reviews. While many found the team accommodating and friendly, others faced issues, particularly during busy periods. Familiarizing yourself with campground rules and expectations might enhance your stay.

Overall Thoughts

Pleasant Valley Campground can be an enjoyable experience if you set the right expectations and are prepared for some of its quirks. With plans for future upgrades, the campground seems dedicated to improving visitor satisfaction, appealing to those looking for a rustic charm close to modern amenities. It's a spot with potential for a delightful stay, provided you're mindful of the operational dynamics. Whether you decide to visit will depend largely on your personal priorities and tolerance for the variables noted in past reviews.

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Jonathan Klassen

09/04/2021

We camped here on a weekend and in the evenings we couldn't hear eachother over the loud music. The campground itself is decent but the playground is kind of run-down. The pool is really nice and well maintained. The sites are big enough but where we were camping, we could constantly smell sewage and there was a river nearby that's not so safe for children. Giving it a 1/5 because of the loud music, smell, and the fact that it's not very good place for spiritual nourishment or growth.

Nicole W

05/19/2021

This campground is really great. I’m rather saddened by the reviews as I know many of them are written out of anger because someone didn’t get their way and didn’t respect park rules. I think the issue is that many individuals feel as though they are family when they stay here, and should be able to get away with not following the rules. When the rules don’t get bent for them, that’s when they start sharing harsh words about the campground and management. All campgrounds have rules, and following the rules here will lead to happy staff, happy management, happy owners, and therefore a happy camper😊

Julie Daws

06/12/2021

I don’t understand the reviews about rude staff at all, I have never come across a more friendly group of people! They were so nice, tried their hardest to be accommodating and were apologetic over any little thing that went wrong. I have to think there must be another campground with a similar name that people are confused by. When we got there one of the workers brought us around to different sites until we found the right one for us. She could not have been more helpful or sweet despite them being insanely busy on the first day opening up after lockdown.

Marnie Walker

06/14/2020

New to the park this year as a seasonal camper. Rather surprised at some of the negative reviews to be honest. Guess the whole “ one thing goes wrong tell 10 people and one thing goes right tell no one” is accurate. As a previous camper elsewhere I can honestly say that this park is great. They’ve done nothing but welcome us beyond anything I’ve seen. Yes it’s a smaller park. Yes there are some people that have been here for years. That’s what camping is all about. Management have been so accommodating and helpful. If they say they are going to do something they do it. There has been upgrades to the sewer system through out the entire park as a result of a slower seasonal start due to Covid. Plans in place to upgrade the playground area .. adding rental cottages. We really can’t complain at all. Good food and service in the restaurant, and available to help when needed. Simply said .. A nice quiet campground minutes away from everything you need. Well done and personable.

Heidi Russell

08/09/2021

Great access to trails, great pool. Staff realized the booking mistake when our group arrived as there was a seasonal on one of the sites we were to use. But they accommodated and move the group of 3 to an easier access lot. Lots were very small had just enough room between to put out the awnings. But could hear everything from all trailers around you. Then while sitting outside you get random whiffs of sewage..... the ENTIRE weekend was like that. A breaker popped and when my husband (licensed electrician) when up to talk to the staff along with a few other guests, the staff member rudely said it's not her problem and we would have to figure it out! My husband was trying to explain it was a breaker issue and her response was "well if everyone wasn't running their air and sitting outside it wouldn't have happened". Our family decided it was a one and done. We will not be going back.