Campground Directory Recommendations

[trobe0310]

My wife and I are anticipating the arrival of our new HTT after a long camping hiatus. We've been doing the KOA Kamping Cabins for a while (yuck) and are ready to become campers again. I see there are many campground directories available but would like to hear which ones are preferred by the seasoned campers.

Regards,
Terry & Karen

[Hob]

I prefer the internet. The directories can be used if the navigator so chooses while you drive. My mistake if it is like us, she tells me where to go, how fast to go and watches the road too. She is kind enough to let me hold the steering wheel though. We use Woodalls and get a new directory every 3 years. I still prefer the internet but the DW needs Woodalls to make sure the internet is right.

Regards,

Bill & Linda

[campnqueen]

The internet, Federal recreation, camping and tour reservation information - Recreation.gov
State parks and fed ares are the best... inexpensive, clean, and reality safe. (at least safer than some of the private camp ground I have been to)
I find woodall's, Good Sam and such are very limited... ever their web sites. Only a handful of campground when there are always so many more out there.

[m-kram16]

If you like the outdoors look up the Corp Of Engineers camp ground. Becouse they are C.O.E they will be near a dam and lake and most have hookups and Bath houses. We have been at some in Pa. and WV. We have had deer and even a skunk in our front yard.

[LadyWindrider]

Here is my favorite. It is essentially free if you have internet access. Searchable by state, city, main attraction.......It is reviews by real people that stayed there, with dates and prices. Most have a link to the actual campground website, if they have one. Happy Camping.

RV Park Reviews :: Home

[Oakman]

The Internet is fine for research, but when we're on the road on long distance trips we always carry either a Woodall's or Trailer Life campground directory with us. I wouldn't be without one.

[MtnGuy]

Originally Posted by Oakman

The Internet is fine for research, but when we're on the road on long distance trips we always carry either a Woodall's or Trailer Life campground directory with us. I wouldn't be without one.

I carry a Woodall's or Trailer Life, also. When doing research on the net, I cross reference with the books to get a better idea of what the campground is like.

[ck101999]

Woodalls has directory Trailer Life has one to that good rates parks ,just look state and town and it will tell what there.

[MtnGuy]

I think I saw where Woodall's and Trailer Life plan on doing a joint directory starting in 2013.

[Rebel702]

Just got our TT in Nov so we have not used it too much yet. I did use the Good Sam Trip Planner coming from MO to NV and it was fine. Also, received a Forest River Travel Guide w/ the new trailer. I have used the RV Reviews and the Recreation.gov sites mentioned above in planning for this year.
Agree w/ mtnguy about having a guide in hand on the road.

[Mountainmanbob]

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[katsmeow62]

Originally Posted by Rebel702

Just got our TT in Nov so we have not used it too much yet. I did use the Good Sam Trip Planner coming from MO to NV and it was fine. Also, received a Forest River Travel Guide w/ the new trailer. I have used the RV Reviews and the Recreation.gov sites mentioned above in planning for this year.
Agree w/ mtnguy about having a guide in hand on the road.

We also got one of these travel guides with our new 5th wheel. Cant wait to use it!

[Earth Station]

Originally Posted by Hob

I prefer the internet. The directories can be used if the navigator so chooses while you drive. My mistake if it is like us, she tells me where to go, how fast to go and watches the road too. She is kind enough to let me hold the steering wheel though. We use Woodalls and get a new directory every 3 years. I still prefer the internet but the DW needs Woodalls to make sure the internet is right.

Regards,

Bill & Linda

I had to check to see who wrote this............. could have been my DH -- but I prefer the internet to check ........ just difficult to google campgrounds while telling him how and where to go.... oh and keeping MY hands off the steering wheel. But I am glad I travel with my best friend!

[jonnys_walkers]

http://www.freecampgrounds.com/
http://www.camphalfprice.com/

[sherdep]

I use reserveamerica.com for the state and federal parks in Florida since most of my camping is done locally.

I heard Camping world purchased Good Sams Club

I also wanted to checkout what other people are using - maybe we should make a list of what everyone uses with good success and compile a list - just a though

[Rebel702]

Originally Posted by Earth Station

But I am glad I travel with my best friend!

So what kind of dog do you have?

[Len & Cheri]

I like RV Park Reviews :: Home best to research campgrounds. If you have a smart phone Good Sam has a free app called "RV Park Finder". Woodall's also has a free app for your smart phone.

[Earth Station]

Originally Posted by Rebel702

So what kind of dog do you have?

I am guessing the same kind YOUR DW has!!!!

[Rebel702]

Originally Posted by Earth Station

I am guessing the same kind YOUR DW has!!!!

A lazy old gray one?
Maybe we will run into each other when we are running around MO this summer. Heading to Table Rock in April. BIL has a fishing tournament.

OK - Back on topic.

[Earth Station]

Originally Posted by Rebel702

A lazy old gray one?
Maybe we will run into each other when we are running around MO this summer. Heading to Table Rock in April. BIL has a fishing tournament.

OK - Back on topic.

some summers plans are Meramec, Onodoga, Lake of the Ozarks, Steelville..... and if I have my way........ at least a 3 day at Turpentine Creek! Smaller trips for the summer ...Big trip planned for the fall. Will wave if we see you on the road! We will be in the new Columbus! Can't wait.