Frommer's Best RV and Tent Campgrounds in the U.S.A.

by David Hoekstra

Book Overview

Covers campgrounds in every state except Hawaii One out of every ten vehicle-owning households in the U.S. owns an RV, and 150 million Americans enjoy camping Reviews nearly 5,000 campgrounds that accommodate RVers and families traveling by car Includes "Campground Awards" for privacy, cleanliness, security, facilities, and best setting Formerly titled The Unofficial Guide to the Best RV and Tent Campgrounds in the U.S.A.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470069295
• ISBN13: 9780470069295
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Frommer's
• Length: 1095 Pages
• Weight: 3.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 8.5" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

THE book for campsites

I have several books on camping; this by far is the most helpful.Detailed information on everything from bugs to how to get there. If you are going to have one book on camping site information I would highly recommend this one.

the best I've seen so far

The reason I really like this is it gives very specific details on each campground. For example, it will even breakdown by the site number which ones have more trees, which are quieter, and, if there's a stream which sites are closest to the stream. It especially has a good introduction (Pg.1), stating that "life is short, and life is about choices...". It would be better, therefore, to stay at the best campground one can find, rather than simply making do with a run-of-the mill noisy, dumpy rv park. And this book only reviews the cream of the crop rv parks!

excellent

I found this book to be chock full of info. It is a little intimidating being it covers all states but very helpful. The enclosed maps makes it easier to locate campgrounds. I find this book helpful, informative and easy to read.

Gold mine

This book really is awesome. Sure it doesn't list every campground out there, but the book is already the size of a major city's phone book, so it lists the best ones. I love the rating system because it gives each campground separate 1-5 star ratings whether camping with a tent or in an RV. Extraordinary detail and excellent tips, but so far I haven't seen any altitudes given, which would have been useful. A sample listing from the section on Georgia (In the book it's easy to read format-wise, and though I could read it no problem, some people might need a magnifying glass for the small print): "CARTERSVILLE MAP A-1 Allatoona Landing Campground 24 Allatoona Landing Rd., Cartersville 30121. T: (770) 974-6068 or (770) 974-6089; www.reserveamerica.com RV *** [stars] Tent *** _____________________________________ Beauty **** Site Privacy *** Spaciousness ** Quiet *** Security **** Cleanliness **** Insect Control **** Facilities *** This large campground is very popular, which means it's often crowded. Combine that with small- to mid-size campsites, and you lose a little when it comes to spaciousness and privacy. The owners of Allatoona Landing do run a tight ship, so the property is well maintained and reasonably clean. Be aware that railroad tracks pass very near the campground, so some train noise is inevitable (especially for those sites nearest the campground office). Allatoona Lake offers plenty of options for water sports enthusiasts, including elaborate boating facilities and an extensive swimming beach. Sites 85, 86, 93, 95-101, and 103 are shaded and pretty, while 87 and 89-92 are the nicest water-front sites. Sites 60-73 and 75, 77, 79, 81, 83, and 88 are closest to the swimming beach. BASICS Operated By: Private operator. Open: All year. Site Assignment: By reservation. Registration: At camp office. Fee: $20-$25. Parking: 2 vehicles per site. FACILITIES Number of RV sites: 120. Number of Tent-only Sites: 20. Hookups: Electric (30, 50 amps), water, sewer. Each Site: Picnic table. Dump Station: Yes. Laundry: Yes. Pay Phone: Yes. Rest Rooms and Showers: Yes. Fuel: Yes. Propane: Yes. Internal Roads: Paved. RV Services: Yes. Market: In Bartow or Acworth. Restaurant: In Cartersville or Acworth. General Store: Yes. Vending: Yes. Swimming: Yes. Playground: Yes. Activities: Fishing, boating, biking, kayaking. Nearby Attractions: Barnsly Gardens, Coopers Iron Works, Dellinger Park complex, Etowah Arts Gallery, Etowah Indian Mounds, Lake Allatoona, Red Top State Park, Royal Oaks Gold Course. Additional Information: Cartersville-Barton County Welcome Center, (770) 387-1357. RESTRICTIONS Pets: On leash, some restrictions. Fires: In designated areas only. Alcoholic Beverages: Allowed. Vehicle Maximum Length: 25 ft. TO GET THERE From I-75, take Exit 283. Go 2 mi. to campground entrance (in front of 2nd set of RR tracks)." ______________________ Every listing has this kind of information. I wanted to camp during th

A Must-Buy for Campers!

This guide to campgrounds is easily the best I have seen. It is comprehensive and highly readable, rates campgrounds on the factors most important to both tent campers and RV owners, and includes local sites of interest and detailed descriptions of the profiled campgrounds, as well as maps and driving directions. Our family has found this guide to be of tremendous assistance as we expand our horizons in the magnificent world of camping, a resource far superior to the alternatives on the market.