Best way to find a good campsite

[wnelsonfl]

Just bought a Flagstaff 21FBRS. Is there a preferred way to locate good campsites. Any tips on the TT would be appreciated as well

[fonzie]

Here a few good site for searching campgrounds:

RV Camping and RV Parks – RV Campground Search at Good Sam RV Club

RV Park Hunter

There is more if you do a search on google.

[Ford Idaho]

I use the net and word of mouth from people at my work and here on this site.
On the net be sure and check for feedback on the sites.
Look for good and bad marks, look to see which places have the amenities you want/need.
If you have pets check for breed and number of limits.

[Weezer]

What Ford said....and once we've camped at a site I keep notes on spaces in that park, spaces that are better, or worse, than the one we stayed in.

DH and I have done some scouting this winter. Too cold to camp but not too cold to get out and drive the 4 state area around us for weekend trips.

Google state or COE camps around you then drive, get out and check spaces, make notes, come back and book the ones you like.

Don't always depend on feedback of others. We booked a trip to a park near us that had gotten some negative reviews from friends. We drove there last weekend. The original part of that park is...meh....but the newer section is nice...pads more level, and some had *very* deep pads for the longer RVs.

Take advantage of this too-cold-to-camp weather...get out and drive, explore!

[38FLCamper]

Another good source for some spots....

Campsite Photos, Camping Pictures, and Campground Reviews - campsitephotos.com

[MtnGuy]

I will check out the campground website, then do a satellite view, and choose what looks like what I want.

[Crusader]

Originally Posted by MtnGuy

I will check out the campground website, then do a satellite view, and choose what looks like what I want.

X2 on the satellite view, do that all the time.

[TTNewbees]

I use the Allstays app to locate, read reviews, look at amenities etc. Been using it for 2 years to book every site we have stayed at. Couple screen shots

[whitmw]

Ive got the same app on my phone. Its awesome.

[bikendan]

this is the best place i've seen for campsites, though it has a limited number of campgrounds:

Campsite Photos, Camping Pictures, and Campground Reviews - campsitephotos.com

[kenrru]

Try a Thousand Trails Membership. You can get zone passes or get lifetime memberships of different levels. They own their parks so everything is private and by membership only. All parks are either electric and water or full hookups. Most have club houses, camp store, Wi-Fi, on site food, sports facilities and swimming pools. All resort style.

RV Resorts in the US | RV Parks & RV Campgrounds | Thousand Trails RV Resorts

[ependydad]

kenrru, the TT parks allow the public to make reservations and use the facilities. It isn't members only. I'm a national TT membership holder. Definitely "rv'ing vs. "camp"ing, but I enjoy them.

[ryand]

Originally Posted by Crusader

X2 on the satellite view, do that all the time.

Guilty as charged as well. We have never stayed in an RV park, only state parks and COE's. Some have photos of the individual sites and brief info on location, slide limits, grade and so on. Some not so much. Couple that info with satellite views and you can generally make your decision With good confidence. I also do check out the park if I happen to be in the area while traveling for work. That has eliminated a lot of locations!

Happy camping,

[YoungKopernik]

While on the road we have a Woodall’s catalog for unfamiliar areas. My only issue with Woodall’s is its size, it would be nice to get it on a tablet. I don’t know why I care about the size of the catalog it stays on the wife’s side; I look over and smile when she has the atlas and Woodall’s open whiles she is Googling on her phone.
I like the tip about looking at satellite image

[Oakman]

Smart phone apps and online resources are fine but when we’re on the road we still carry the Good Sam RV Travel Guide (previously Woodall’s and Trailer Life). Chances are if the campground isn’t listed in there you don’t really want to stay there.

[w9ila]

I got the free app rvparky. Looks well done by a retired rv er.

[BradNFamily]

We try to stop at state rest areas and browse their brochure rack and talk to the staff there at the rest stop. In Tennessee they have several good camping brochures that highlight areas and are generally very descriptive with what is and is not allowed for each site.

Beside that, I would say internet and Camping World (Good SAM club may be a help)

[Platokidd]

Originally Posted by MtnGuy

I will check out the campground website, then do a satellite view, and choose what looks like what I want.

Same here. I used google earth's measuring tool to see if my unit will fit last fall when we went Noland sp. (Worked good)

[BradNFamily]

I also go to recreation.gov and look at cartoon like images of the campground layout, to see if a site is near the water or in a heavy traffic area.

Speaking of recreation.gov, does anyone have any tips on how to book a reservation way in advance for the nicer spots on the campground before they are all reserved? It seems that everytime I go to pick a spot near the river, they are already reserved for every weekend until Christmas! Why is that? How can I get a slip near the water without having to book over 2 years in advance! Ok, I am off my soapbox now!

[kenrru]

I stand corrected. We are Elite Members and you are correct. They now have a limited number of public sites at most or all of the Preserves. I forgot about that.