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I f you come to Styx River Resort,”says manager Alan Patton, “expect to

be treated like one of the family.” Mak-ing everyone feel at home is a missionthat extends from Alan to the entireStyx River staff, including the busyyear-round activities director.

You’ll receive a warm Southern wel-come at the reception desk before head-ing to your pull-through site, 100 yardsfrom the gently sloping riverbank.Shaded by oak and pine trees, all camp-sites have full hookups offering Wi-Fiand 30- or 50-amp electrical service.

An experienced campground profes-sional, Alan has been managing resortsfor the past three years and managedanother Ocean Canyon property,Texas’ Tres Rios, before coming here.

Spring is Alan’s favorite time of yearat Styx River. “When the azaleasbloom,” he says, “our whole resortcomes alive with color.”

In every season, guests gather at theresort’s large clubhouse, the indoorpool and hot tub, the game courts andthe playground. The River Shack Caféserves hearty meals that include aspaghetti dinner on Friday and steakson Saturday. On summer Sundays, a re-sort member fires up the barbecue andgrills chicken, ribs and brisket.

During the region’s hot summers,guests head to the swimming beachand the outdoor pool. Many drive up-river to enjoy a fun two-hour float backto the resort. Tubes can be rented at theguardhouse. For a refreshing day trip, a

30-minute drive takes you to the sandybeaches and sea breezes of Gulf Shores.

Alan says he’s proud of the workthey’ve done on the resort’s rental cab-ins in the past year. “We’ve redonethem from the inside out, with a totalfacelift and new furniture.” Coast toCoast members can contact the resortdirectly to book a cabin.

There’s always something going onat Styx River Resort, including crafts,games, movie nights, cooking classes,dance lessons, ping-pong tournaments,adult bingo, kids-versus-teens volley-ball and group nature hikes. Guestsand staff get acquainted at frequent ice-cream and snow-cone socials.

On summer holiday weekends, Styx

River Resort stages its River DuckRaces with guests’ rubber duckies bob-bing to the finish line. The resortwrapped up the season with an Augustluau and a Labor Day party and endedthe year with a Christmas Eve potluckand a big New Year’s Eve bash.

Part of the Ocean Canyon Propertiesgroup, Styx River Resort has welcomedRV campers since 1983. The family-oriented haven is easy to get to, betweenMobile, Alabama, and Pensacola,Florida, just off Interstate 10.

“We love Styx River Resort,” writesDirk McCardle on the resort’s Face-book page. “We had a great time, as al-ways,” says Marian Ellison about herfamily’s Fourth of July visit. “My kidsand I cannot wait to come back,” postsRachel Phillips.

LOCATION: Robertsdale, Alabama

RESORT TYPE: Coast Deluxe

SEASON: Open year-round

WEBSITE: oceancanyon.com

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