Coleman National Forest Campground and Recreation Directory: The Only Complete Guide to All National Forest Campgrounds

by Our Forests, Inc. and Our Forests, Inc.

Now in one easy-to-use volume, this comprehensive directory of National Forest Campgrounds, backed by a known and trusted name in the outdoor business, is organized by state and then by National... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762707879
• ISBN13: 9780762707874
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Coleman Press
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

great

Be aware -- this does not list every campground in America, or even every one run by the Federal government. Rather it only lists NATIONAL FOREST and Army Corps of Engineer campgrounds. (That's why Yosemite National Park is excluded.)For what it does cover, this book is the one of a kind. Nothing compares to it. It covers campgrounds that are listed almost no where else, and these are some of the cheapest, most secluded, and natural campgrounds in America. To take advantage of most of them, you'll need to be largely self-contained.

Throw away that Woodalls Guide!...THIS is the book!

That's right! Throw away all those bulky Woodalls Guides that only chose to tell you about "camping sites" with vending machines, laundry facilities and prices that rival budget motel accomodations. THIS is the guide that tells you how to take advantage of the thousands of FREE camping options all across the USA. I live in the Ozark Mountains of Northern Arkansas but have also made use of National Forest Campgrounds in New Mexico & Colorado too. They were hands down the BEST camping sites in the most scenic areas that I have ever used. This book cannot be praised enough and if you have become accustomed to paying for camping sites THIS is the book that will liberate you! BUY IT!

Find the most scenic spots!

In my experience, Forest Service campsites (especially the free ones) are among the best campsites because they are rustic, secluded, often have few if any other people, etc! This book lists the Forest Service established campsites, grouped by forest and then by region, each forest having a map that allows you to see what sites are in various areas you might be going. All sites have descriptions including facilities, area attractions (fishing, hiking), and price. I've found any number of amazing forest sites throughout the western half of the U.S. using this book...soon I will be using it again!

Glad it exists

I received my book about a week ago and we're already going to use it for the Memorial Day weekend. It is pretty amazing how much information is packed into the book. I would recommend it if you explore much at all but don't like to stay in traditional commercial RV parks or campgrounds.

Best comprehensive guide to out-of-the-way camping places

For anyone who spends any time on the road or in the woods--this book has every national forest campground in the country in it--along with locator maps and descriptions for each of the campgrounds. Much of this information can't be found anywhere else--that I've found at least--and now it's all in the same place.