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“ It ’ s very simplistic and that ’ s what drew us to it ,” Gina says . “ It doesn ’ t have a lot of frills ; it brings you back to good solid family time .”
The Colalucas were planning out their next adventure , something out of their comfort zone , when a mutual friend told them about the campground .
“ Our kids are grown and out of college , living their own life , and we ’ re looking at the next leg of life ,” Gina says . “ This is going to be our future , and we thought , ‘ There aren ’ t a lot of campgrounds around here that are simplistic like this , so let ’ s just dive in and see what happens .’”
The Rhode Island natives live in New Hampshire and travel back and forth each week to work at Smithfield Plumbing & Heating Supply Co ., where Aaron serves as president of the firm his father founded .
The site boasts two rec halls , one for the adults and one for the children , and every Saturday night a deejay plays tunes for guests to kick back and dance . From events like Christmas in July to decorate your golf cart , tie-dye days and food truck visits , there ’ s something for everyone .
If you leave any essentials at home , don ’ t fret — the campground store contains all the necessities , from coolers to firewood and dog treats .
Through Columbus Day , the average seasonal rate is $ 2,550 for two people , plus $ 50 for each additional person . Daily rates are $ 45 –$ 47 Mon .– Thurs . and $ 47 –$ 49 on the weekends . Although you ’ ll mainly catch families with RVs and campers , guests can choose to pitch a tent instead .
The Colalucas are looking forward to their first season of owning a family campground , where families can disconnect from technology .
“ It brings you back to basics and allows families to be a unit and make memories with simple things ,” Gina says . Aaron agrees . “ There ’ s one family that ’ s on their fourth generation in the same spot ,” he says . “ There ’ s a lot of longevity here . People introduce themselves to us , saying , ‘ I was six years old when I first started coming here ,’ or ‘ My grandfather knew about this place .’ That ’ s special , and you ’ re not going to find that in every campground .”
7 Harrington Rd ., Foster , 397-9477 , inquiry @ campcolaluca . com , ginny-bcampground . com
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