Foghorn West Coast RV Camping: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,800 RV Parks and Campgrounds in California, Oregon, and Washington

by Tom Stienstra

Book Overview

Check your tires, fill up the gas tank, and head out to discover the best RV camping in California, Oregon, and Washington. Whether you're bringing kids, pets, or recreational equipment, you'll find the perfect RV park or campground in a range of options selected by award-winning author Tom Stienstra. From Yosemite National Park to the Columbia River Gorge to the San Juan Islands, this is your guide to RVing on the West Coast. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566916712
• ISBN13: 9781566916714
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
• Length: 917 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A Very Handy Guide!

This is my favorite campground finder for the West. It is the best. Period. Who am I and why do I say that? I am an AVID Casita camper who (along with my husband and a dog) has made it my mini mission to camp in every area of the West. While I am in an area I scout out other campgrounds in the area (for future use) and to see if I agree with what Moon's sez. I take notes in the book. What this book is NOT: It is not filled with advertisements. In fact, I do not think it has any. It does not tell you where Wal-marts are, where cheap gas is or where you can pick up fuel filters for your Monaco. What this book IS: Well organized, logical, easily referenced, straightforward, honest and accurate (in ratings - NOT pricing). It is voluminous. It is compact. Miscellanea: The scenic ratings are fairly accurate. I have stayed at or visited most of the camps in the Olympics and along the Oregon coast and they have proven themselves accurate (IMO) within a point or so. I think they favor lakes over rives and I given to get a little more dreamy over mossy fog shrouded trees and cliff banks over the ocean than they do. I also think they include boat ramp access as part of the scenic rating. But I know that now and can read into that with their rating. They admit that scenic is very subjective - I think they do a very even handed, objective job with their ratings - given the subjective nature of it.

Very thorough and easy to use

This book is very organized and easy to use. Each section or chapter of the book explains each regions of the three states with locator maps and road maps. The symbols (a picture of a dog for dog friendly site, a picture of a fish for fishing site, etc.) that are being used to explain key interest of each campground are very useful for quick reference. Moreover, the book also list best of campgrounds such as best fishing and best wildlife viewing. We are a rv camper beginner and I found this book to be very helpful

Paid for itself already

Great book, I found a great campground in Columbia CA that I would have never found without it. Good information on the campgrounds including web site addresses, phone numbers etc.

This will be the only book you will need!

Being new to RVing, I wanted to explore all the books that would show where there was camping and parks while on the road. After buying and looking thru 4 other books, I came to the conclusion that my money was wasted on the others, and that I wished I had just bought this book. Fantastic setup, easy to read, very clear and informative for even a newby like me. I cannot say enough good about this book, I love it, it will always be in my RV!

The definitive reference for anyone planning an RV vacation

Exhaustively compiled and deftly organized by Tom Stienstra, West Coast RV Camping: The Complete Guide To More Than 1,800 RV Parks And Campgrounds In California, Oregon, And Washington is the definitive reference for anyone planning an RV vacation, day-trip, or scenic travel along the western coast of America. West Coast RV Camping is a 917-page compendium of helpful descriptions outlining campground features including wheelchair access, drive-through sites, and power hookups. Travelers are succinctly informed with respect to a variety of RV parks, including those near beaches, forests, lakes, rivers, hot springs, and urban areas. Precise driving directions and information on fees and reservations policies are also included. Of special note are Tom Stienstra's own "Picks" where he designates and recommends the prettiest lakes, best fishing, and best wildlife viewing in the three state area. If you have an RV and are bound for California, Oregon and/or Washington, then begin planning your itinerary with a copy of Tom Stienstra's West Coast RV Camping!