HILL POINT HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Night Rings and Coin‑Op Showers: Camping at 42, Hill Point
A concise guide to the White Mound–operated campground ‘42’ in Hill Point — what the site offers, how fees work, and what to pack for a nonelectric back‑in stay.
Night Rings and Coin‑Op Showers: Camping at 42, Hill Point.
Set among the quiet of Hill Point, 42 is a compact, nonelectric campground run by White Mound where each site is outfitted with a picnic table and a fire ring. On‑site facilities include a shower building with coin‑operated showers and washer/dryer units, pit toilets, a playground near the entrance and a basketball hoop centrally located in the campground.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Simple, no‑frills sites with fire rings
Sites at 42 accommodate RVs, pop‑ups and tents; each campsite comes with a fire ring and a picnic table for cooking and evening gatherings, and sites are described as nonelectric back‑in spaces with a 35' guideline.
Coin‑operated showers and on‑site laundry
A shower building houses coin‑operated showers and sinks plus a washer and dryer; shower use is charged at $1.50 per 5 minutes and the washer and dryer each cost $1.25 per use.
Playground and hoop keep kids moving
For families, the campground places a playground toward the entrance and a basketball hoop in the middle of the loop, offering simple, active options close to the campsites.
What the day feels like
What a stay at 42 feels like
Arrive, back your rig into a nonelectric site, set up at the picnic table, and settle in around the fire ring; basic, practical facilities — coin‑op showers, laundry and pit toilets — keep the focus on the campsite and onsite play areas rather than hookups or resort amenities.
THE CAMPSITE
Simple, no‑frills sites with fire rings
Sites at 42 accommodate RVs, pop‑ups and tents; each campsite comes with a fire ring and a picnic table for cooking and evening gatherings, and sites are described as nonelectric back‑in spaces with a 35' guideline.
THE AMENITIES
Coin‑operated showers and on‑site laundry
A shower building houses coin‑operated showers and sinks plus a washer and dryer; shower use is charged at $1.50 per 5 minutes and the washer and dryer each cost $1.25 per use.
THE FAMILY LENS
Playground and hoop keep kids moving
For families, the campground places a playground toward the entrance and a basketball hoop in the middle of the loop, offering simple, active options close to the campsites.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who will like 42 — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring camping gear, bedding and any power you need (sites are nonelectric). Have small change on hand for the coin‑operated showers (shower time charged by the minute) and for the washer/dryer.
Nightly packages are priced by length of stay: 2 nights $45; 3 nights $65; 4 nights $85; 5 nights $105; 6 nights $125; 7 nights $145. Rates do not include parking.
A shower building with coin‑operated showers and sinks and a washer/dryer is on site; pit toilets are located at both ends of the campground. Shower use is charged at $1.50 per 5 minutes; washer and dryer are $1.25 each.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What are the rates for a multi‑night stay?
Rates listed: 2 nights - $45; 3 nights - $65; 4 nights - $85; 5 nights - $105; 6 nights - $125; 7 nights - $145.
Do rates include parking?
No — rates do not include parking.
Are there showers and laundry on site?
Yes — a shower building has coin‑operated showers and sinks and the campground provides a washer and dryer; shower use costs $1.50 per 5 minutes and the washer and dryer cost $1.25 each.
Do campsites have picnic tables and fire rings?
Yes — each campsite has a fire ring and a picnic table.
Where are toilets located?
Pit toilets are located at both ends of the campground.
Is there on‑site play for children?
Yes — there is a playground toward the entrance and a basketball hoop located in the middle of the campground.