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Pine Island RV Resort History

A BRIEF HISTORY OF PINE ISLAND RV RESORT

In 1982, Quaker Life Insurance, owned by Jim Inhofe, had some 85 acres of ridges and hollows, decorated with Pines, Blackjacks, Oaks, Dogwoods and Red Buds.

Fronted on the north by beautiful Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, the property was then known as Kirwood Forest and Bay View Estates, consisting of lake access and lakefront lots.

In 1983, Jim Inhofe and Mr. Max Bott got together, and Pine Island RV Resort, Inc., was born.

By August of 1983, Pine Island RV Resort had six RV sites without water, electricity, or sewer. The office was located in a small building near what is now the basketball goal in Area II. Huge changes came in 1984, with the installation of the water plant, sewer lines, electricity, boat ramp, boat docks, the main road through the middle of the property, and the south clubhouse, which is now the Teen Center. Sixty new sites with full hook-ups were added at this time.

In 1985, more construction was undertaken with the building of The Eagle's Nest. Rental units were moved in, paving was completed, and the office building was set in place.  More docks and a fenced in storage were added.

Jim Inhofe realized there was a need for additional land for site construction, and purchased 40 acres adjoining Pine Island to the north.  Located in the new Area III is the heated fishing dock.  We now have 144 acres of property.

Further site construction was done in 1986, before the park went into receivership.

However, in 1987, Pine Island was turned over to the members and soon prospered.  A new sales company was put in place at this time.

Pine Island was a Three Star Park in 1987, but the combined effort of the staff and members brought a Four Star rating in 1988.  In 1989, the Five Star rating was obtained.

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