Lagoon Campground<\/a> is actually a full-service campground and a huge amusement park. The campground is attached to the amusement park and adjacent to the zoo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The campground is open during the spring\/ summer season May 3, 2019 \u2013 October 30, 2019 (weather permitting). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tent sites are $38 and full hook up RV sites are $50 a night.<\/strong> The deluxe pull-through sites are $58 and have a two-night minimum. Campground bathroom and showers are available for guests to use. Reservations can be made on their website here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Address:\u00a0Lagoon R.V. Park & Campground 375 North Lagoon Drive Farmington, Utah 84025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Lagoon is actually a full-service campground and a huge amusement park. We all stayed in the group camping area which has room for 25 people, tents and one RV. The group campsite was at the end of the campground, between campsites, the small zoo enclosures and backed up against the creek. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Even in the rain, the kids all played endlessly in the creek. They ran through the wet grass and then came back to the fire to warm up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We heard the tiger roaring for breakfast and dinner which was kinda cool. In the cool wet weather, it was fun for the kids to see the animals. In the hot summer, I imagine it might be a little stinky. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We could see the backside of the enclosures and animals from the campsite. It\u2019s easy to see why the zoo has a history of controversy<\/a> surrounding the treatment of the animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the parents brought a campfire ring and some wood because none are allowed on the ground but this would be following the rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After playing and running all evening and shivering in our tent all night it was finally morning. And the kids were up at the crack of dawn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They were so excited to go to the amusement park but they had to wait 3 hours till opening at\u00a010AM.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Staying in the campground gave everyone a reduced rate on the entrance fee to the amusement park. You can buy tickets online beforehand so you can go straight to the entrance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, our group leader had all that arranged already so we did not have to wait in line but go straight into the amusement park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We walked about a third of a mile from the campsite to the front entrance<\/strong>. We decided on a stroller with snacks in the bottom and Charles could return later for the cooler for lunch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The campground has so many trees that the amusement park is really hidden from view and the roller coasters start to appear between the trees. So we were saying\u2014- oh look at that one! Oh, that one looks scary. And then a huge roller coaster with an inverted drop appeared. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We all voted that was the scariest we ever seen<\/a>!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We didn\u2019t really study the map but got right away on the rides. There is an original carrousel with all hand-carved figures from the 1880s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are so many fun rides for everyone. \u00a0Even the toddlers- some siblings or parents can join some.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n In general there was a small version of each of the big rides. Each ride had its own rules about height restrictions. Sometimes the little kids and toddlers had to be held, sometimes they had to go alone. Sometimes the 9 year old was too tall but not the 8-year-old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That was a little confusing and the information was only available at the line for the ride. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If I had been in my normal plan everything out perfectly mode I would have been totally annoyed. But since this was a go with the flow trip, I was only slightly annoyed about the vague height requirements. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I was totally annoyed when one ride had the most inefficient system to load and unload. The loading seemed to take forever. So after the 4 minute ride I set my timer. It took 17 minute to unload 10 chairs of 2 people each. Good thing there wasn\u2019t a long line because we spent almost 45 minutes going in circles a few time. Sheesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We spend the day back and forth between the little and the big rides.\u00a0\u00a0Due to the wet freezing weather, there were almost no lines and the kids could jump on any ride right away.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n You have many options for eating at Lagoon Amusement Park. You are allowed to bring a cooler with food in for the day, you can leave and come back or you can choose from a variety of restaurants on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By lunchtime, everyone was freezing and we decided to go ahead and buy hot food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The restaurants are mostly focused in Pioneer Village but others were scattered throughout the park. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We had decided not to go with the $12 food ticket that can be purchased.<\/strong> Even with buying hot lunch it was easier to pay cash than use the food ticket that has restrictions. We went for Arby\u2019s because was one the only place that we could find with space enough for our group of 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pioneer Village looked interesting with shops and walk through museums but we were too cold and more interested in rides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is advertised as a living museum but we did not see any demonstrations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We did walk to the boardwalk and poke our heads in some of the buildings. The displays of history were interesting. I think a warm day and more time would make this area enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After lunch, we rode the train around the park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The train is fun for all ages and takes you through the zoo area. I think it\u2019s supposed to be a safari feel and was fun for the kids to see the animals. But the enclosures are so small and only seen from the train. It seems like a waste to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, the zoo has been creating quite a controversy<\/a> for many years. A few petitions have been circulated regarding the treatment of the animals. And not just the usual suspects \u2013 2 local teens<\/a> started a big movement a couple of years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Lagoon-Campground-and-RV-PArk.jpg\")
Group Campsite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How to Have a Campfire and Still Follow the Rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Amusement Park Entrance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Our First View of the Cannibal Roller Coaster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fun Theme Park Rides for the Little Kids and Toddlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Eating at Lagoon Amusement Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bring a Cooler in on or Just Buy a Hot Lunch if You Are Freezing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Pioneer Village<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Controversial Wild Kingdom Zoo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Lagoon A Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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