SPARKS LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Island Calm, Modern Comfort: RV Hookups at Fritz’s Island Campgrounds
At Fritz’s Island Campgrounds in Sparks you’ll find RV campsites outfitted with fire rings and picnic tables, a store, modern restrooms and coin showers — this guide breaks down what to expect and how to plan your stay.
Island Calm, Modern Comfort: RV Hookups at Fritz’s Island Campgrounds.
Nestled on Fritz’s Island, the RV hookup sites pair natural riverside scenery with practical amenities: each pitch includes a fire ring and picnic table, porta‑potties dot the grounds, and campers have access to a store plus modern restrooms and coin‑operated showers during posted store hours. On arrival you’ll find your campsite assignment and scheduled shuttle time posted on the bulletin board by the store; campsites are available after 2:00 pm with checkout at 11:00 am.
Highlights
Campground Highlights
Simple, Ready Campsites
Each campsite is supplied with a fire ring and a picnic table; porta‑potties are located throughout the grounds, and site assignments are posted on the bulletin board next to the store on arrival.
Storefront Convenience and Coin Showers
A camp store stocks forgotten essentials and firewood for purchase; exclusively for campers there are modern restrooms and coin‑operated showers available during posted store hours.
Rules That Preserve Quiet and Clean Campsites
The campground enforces quiet hours beginning at 11:00 p.m., prohibits pets, firearms, fireworks, glass containers, generators and ATVs, and fines actions such as moving fire rings or littering to keep the grounds natural and safe for all guests.
What the day feels like
What an RV Stay Feels Like
An RV stay at Fritz’s Island is low‑fuss and deliberately rustic where it matters, with modern conveniences where they count: arrive, check the bulletin board for your site and shuttle time, set up at a site with a fire ring and picnic table after 2:00 pm, and use the on‑site store and coin showers as needed during store hours. Stays are practical and family‑friendly, capped at short‑term visits to keep the campground accessible to many visitors.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this setup suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
If you bring firewood, it should not be longer than 16 inches to fit inside the fire ring; bring trash bags and be prepared to secure trash from raccoons and wind.
A store on site stocks essentials and firewood for purchase if needed.
Campers have access to modern restrooms and coin‑operated showers; showers operate during posted store hours and require coins.
Bring supplies to contain and carry out trash; littering (including cigarette butts and toilet paper) may result in fines if left in the campground.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I camp at Fritz’s Island?
Stays are permitted for up to 14 nights.
Can I book just a campsite online?
If you want to book only a campsite you must contact the operator to book; online bookings of campsites are currently allowed only if you also book a tube ride.
When can I check in and when must I check out?
Campsites are ready for setup any time after 2:00 pm; checkout on your departure day is 11:00 am.
Are pets allowed at the campgrounds?
No — pets are not allowed in the campgrounds, on shuttles or on tubes.
Are restrooms and showers available?
Yes — there are modern restrooms and coin‑operated showers exclusively for campers; showers are open during posted store hours, and porta‑potties are located throughout the grounds.
Can I bring or buy firewood?
You may bring your own firewood but it should not be longer than 16 inches to fit inside the fire ring; if you need firewood it is available for purchase in the store.
Where will I find my campsite assignment and shuttle time?
Confirmed guests will find their campsite assignment posted on the bulletin board next to the store door along with the scheduled shuttle time for tubing.