Trailer Camping & Hot Springs Trip

We just took a family trip to a local hot springs about 30 minutes away. It was our fist time staying in a trailer and swimming at a hot spring. We camped in a very old trailer full of surprises.
Upon arrival, the check in was at the pool. It was pretty indicative to what we were in store for. It was enclosed in an old building. It was obvious the place was historic.

Off to the trailer we go. When we reach what we believe to be the trailer we were to stay in, even though I knew it wasn’t going to be the best place, I was still a little taken back.

As we meandered through the place, it was evident this was a very old trailer, probably hadn’t been cleaned in a decade. Maybe more. Everything was ancient; pink stove and oven probably from the 60s. I didn’t try it out. Didn’t want to waste the time. “Newer” microwave though. Fridge wasn’t cold enough to keep food cold so I used our van. One chair for the table. Only drips came out of the bathroom sink. Not enough water flow in the shower for a full shower. The toilet didn’t fill quick enough for multiple flushes in a row so we had to manually fill the tank. My husband had a great idea of filling the tub so we can just scoop water into the tank since we weren’t using it for showers, but then forgot the water was running so we spent time cleaning up gross soaked carpets. That was on his birthday. Well, they were due for a wash anyway. There were enough beds for us, so that was nice, but who knows where and when those sheets and covers were last washed. The carpet was too gross to think about when my family would lay on it. Eww. Cobwebs, dust and holes everywhere. Oh, and the resident mouse dropped in on us a few times. Those kinds of unexpected guests are rude.

When we first opened the door to the trailer, my youngest at 5 gasps, “it’s beautiful!” My 7 yr old also echoed her delight. What a humbling and grateful moment. The innocence of my children were so precious at that moment. They were just so happy to take a family trip, to be together in a different place. They aren’t really thinking in terms of “we’re going to make memories here together as a family” but I think in their own way, that’s what they are anticipating. They reminisce with fun and joy about past trips and excursions we’ve made as a family. It’s such a blessing to hear them happily recount memories of family moments.

I was thankful to be able to visit a part of history and spend time with my family. I appreciate the history behind the camp grounds and hot springs, but it’s not a place I’d frequent. The hot springs water was the best part. My skin didn’t feel dry as it usually does. I am so thankful to have the home we have and the luxuries we do, from flushing toilets to clean running water to clean and modern amenities.