Bethel Recreation Area FAM Camp Langley AFB

Probably one of the worst military campgrounds I’ve ever used. The facilities are old and in need of renovation. The roads are horrible with large pot holes and bucked asphalt. The sites flood with water and mud when it rains causing you to track mud into the RVs. People charge their POVs in the sites who aren’t even authorized facility users due to the lack of security and rules enforcement. The sheds and field used for paintball is littered with trash to include old signs, trash, water hoses, and mattresses. The storage sheds have collapsed roofs and are falling apart. This place is in need of a major overhaul. Most campgrounds are huge money makers for NAF programs, so it’s a shame to see it in this shape.

Kind attentive staff. Tent camped and had my own space as it wasn't busy. Showers and laundry available. Affordable, everyone is treated woth respect and just overall a GREAT choice for my weekend. Campsite borders water for summer activities.

The bathrooms are well lit and clean. I only saw one spider one day the whole week we were here. The laundry room has 2 washers, 2 dryers, a table for folding clothes and a rack for hanging clothes. You can pay with quarters or an app on your phone. They don't have a change machine. The water pressure in the restrooms is outstanding. The area is lovely with lots of trees and a lake nearby.

I arrived at the location and, within 10 minutes, police officers showed up to monitor me, despite my behavior being no different from that of others around me. The next morning, I returned and, once again, within 10 minutes, the police were called to watch me. I plan to document these incidents and file a formal complaint, but I want to warn other Black individuals to exercise caution when visiting this place. I'm unsure whether the issue lies with the organization itself or if it's the Bethel campers falsely reporting my actions, but it’s striking that simply walking to decompress has led to repeated police presence. I plan to document each experience, timing my arrival and the police arrival and then look into why I believe I'm being racially profiled. While this isn't blatant racism, it sure aligns with interpersonal racism is much harder to detect if there isn't a pattern and you know how it operates.

We needed to do a test run on our new camper. The folks camping around us were kind and helpful. We had a blast. The price was fantastic especially considering they have full hook ups. The campground feels like you aren't in the city anymore, aside from occasionally hearing the vehicles on the road. We have never had our own camper before, so the friendly neighbors were great when we had questions, and also just to hang out with.