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  Trailer Life RV Parks, Campgrounds, and Services Directory 2011 (Trailer Life Directory: RV Parks & Campgrounds)

  Book (Trailer Life Publications)
  

  Rating (18 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  Great Directory

  After my bad experience with buying a Woodall's Directory, I feel that there is almost no comparison with the Trailer Life one. This one is so much better in every way. The best thing I like about it is that it is easy to read. The print is clear, the maps are bright and colorful and the information is complete. I like the tabs for the states so they are easy to find. In the Woodall's the states were divided in two sections so you first had to decide which section to page through. Maybe it's because as we've gotten older, we have less patience. I could mention many other features, but mainly want to say that is a far superior directory than Woodall's. It came in just a few days in perfect condition. 5/5 Adeline Anderson "Addy" (Dassel MN) - See all my reviews, January 25, 2011

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  Thick with Advertising and Thin on Content

  This Trailer Life RV Parks & Campgrounds directory contains over 40% advertising and is sorely lacking in content for many popular camping areas, such as Moab, Utah. It is heavy and unwieldy due to the many pages of advertising that are interwoven with the campground listings. The maps are good, but a good atlas will be more useful. The descriptions and rating system are far less informative than Frommer's. After reviewing the directory, I returned it to Amazon for refund. I highly recommend Frommer's "Best RV & Tent Campgrounds in the USA". We travelled with the 3rd Edition, and found it far more informative and easier to use. Frommer's also includes recommended State Parks - completely lacking in the Trailer Life directory. 2/5 Joseph R. Donnaway "Joseph Donnaway" (Durango, CO USA) - See all my reviews, February 17, 2011

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  Love this directory

  We are new to RVing and wanted something that we could use to find out where rv sites were and what amenities they offered. There is a lot of useful information in this directory. Instead of driving blindly down the road, not knowing where we will stay next, we now have a guide that will help lead us to our new destination. 5/5 Carole M. Weisenborn - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Trailer Life RV Parks, Campgrounds, and Services Directory 2011 (Trailer Life Directory: RV Parks & Campgrounds) (Paperback) We are new to RVing and wanted something that we could use to find out where rv sites were and what amenities they offered. There is a lot of useful information in this directory. Instead of driving blindly down the road, not knowing where we will stay next, we now have a guide that will help lead us to our new destination. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 20, 2011

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  Woodall's North American Campground Directory, 2012

  Book (Woodall's Publications Corp.)
  

  Rating (3 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Difficult to navigate & incomplete

  This book has good information, but it is really hard to use. It has campgrounds listed by city / town and the cities & towns are listed alphabetically by state. As a result, if you are looking for a campground in a particular area, you need to look up every city & town in the area separately. This is an almost impossible task if you don't know every little town in the area you want to camp. I think it would be far easier to navigate if the campgrounds were listed by county. That would at least give you all the campgrounds in a particular area. What's even easier, is to use the free Woodall's website to search. You can search that by city and it will give you all the campgrounds in the area, even if they aren't in the specific town.The book also has some good coupons, which if you use would probably pay the cost of the book. It will also be handy to have as a reference while on the road without an internet connection.I would recommend buying it for the... 2/5 BUJoeCool (North Chili, NY USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Woodall's North American Campground Directory, 2012 (Paperback) This book has good information, but it is really hard to use. It has campgrounds listed by city / town and the cities & towns are listed alphabetically by state. As a result, if you are looking for a campground in a particular area, you need to look up every city & town in the area separately. This is an almost impossible task if you don't know every little town in the area you want to camp. I think it would be far easier to navigate if the campgrounds were listed by county. That would at least give you all the campgrounds in a particular area. What's even easier, is to use the free Woodall's website to search. You can search that by city and it will give you all the campgrounds in the area, even if they aren't in the specific town.The book also has some good coupons, which if you use would probably pay the cost of the book. It will also be handy to have as a reference while on the road without an internet connection.I would recommend buying it for the... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 20, 2012

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  understatement!

  I'm big into camping and this summer we're going to camp in 7-8 states instead of doing the usual downstate camping we normally do. If you're looking for new campgrounds, this is the book to get. To say it's big is an understatement! 5/5 Michael Lajoe - See all my reviews This review is from: Woodall's North American Campground Directory, 2012 (Paperback) I'm big into camping and this summer we're going to camp in 7-8 states instead of doing the usual downstate camping we normally do. If you're looking for new campgrounds, this is the book to get. To say it's big is an understatement! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 5, 2012

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  Complete Guide

  This is a must buy for the camping population. Very informative with all the information on mostly any camping spot your interested in along with numerous facts. After purchasing one of these and checking around I also found one of the best and newest camping products at logteepee.com (Google search) Enjoy the guide. 5/5 Karen L - See all my reviews This review is from: Woodall's North American Campground Directory, 2012 (Paperback) This is a must buy for the camping population. Very informative with all the information on mostly any camping spot your interested in along with numerous facts. After purchasing one of these and checking around I also found one of the best and newest camping products at logteepee.com (Google search) Enjoy the guide. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 14, 2012

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  Camp Finder

  Mobile Application (CampingRoadTrip.com)
  

  Rating (3 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Great App!

  I love Camp Finder and I have used it frequently during the summer when I'm out with the family. The best part is that its extremely easy to use and always correct. I have tried other camping apps before this and I would usually find campgrounds in inaccurate locations. Camp Finder is always spot on and fast.I love the fact that I can check campsites and RV parks by amenities which is very important to me. Overall its a great app and extremely useful.This app is indispensable for my next trip. Happy Camping and Road Tripping! 5/5 Sarah Manhattan - See all my reviews This review is from: Camp Finder (App) I love Camp Finder and I have used it frequently during the summer when I'm out with the family. The best part is that its extremely easy to use and always correct. I have tried other camping apps before this and I would usually find campgrounds in inaccurate locations. Camp Finder is always spot on and fast.I love the fact that I can check campsites and RV parks by amenities which is very important to me. Overall its a great app and extremely useful.This app is indispensable for my next trip. Happy Camping and Road Tripping! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 2, 2011

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  Best app for finding campgrounds and RV Parks

  This a great app to find campgrounds and RV Parks across the USA. Found it easier to use than the other camping apps in the market, it had more camping information to find the best places to stay and was the only app that had photos and reviews. You can search by city and state, by campground name or find any campgrounds near your current location. You can filter what you are looking for by distance, by amenities such as tent sites, rv sites, 50 amps, laundry, swimming pool, WiFi, by camping club discounts such as Camp Club USA, Passport America, Good Sam Club and KOA and by park types, such as National Parks, National Forests, State Parks and Privately owned ones.You can also see the campgrounds listed by distance with rates or on a map. I actually used it last weekend to find a campground in Long Island and it took me to their front door perfectly. I will be testing it again soon at a National Park for Labor Day weekend.2 things I would like to be able... 5/5 Sports Mad - See all my reviews This review is from: Camp Finder (App) This a great app to find campgrounds and RV Parks across the USA. Found it easier to use than the other camping apps in the market, it had more camping information to find the best places to stay and was the only app that had photos and reviews. You can search by city and state, by campground name or find any campgrounds near your current location. You can filter what you are looking for by distance, by amenities such as tent sites, rv sites, 50 amps, laundry, swimming pool, WiFi, by camping club discounts such as Camp Club USA, Passport America, Good Sam Club and KOA and by park types, such as National Parks, National Forests, State Parks and Privately owned ones.You can also see the campgrounds listed by distance with rates or on a map. I actually used it last weekend to find a campground in Long Island and it took me to their front door perfectly. I will be testing it again soon at a National Park for Labor Day weekend.2 things I would like to be able... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 2, 2011

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  LOVE this app

  I am not a review writter for the most part but to write one for this app is a pleasure. If you camp or someday hope to camp you can't do better than this app. I am a camper so I use it quite often but even when I am not actively seeking a campground that suits me, I enjoy reading about all that is available, near home or far away. I recently traveled to Michigan and I enjoyed seeing what was available where I was. You can tell right away that the folks responsible for creating this app care about it and want to provide a top notch product. Bottom line, you have to have it!!! 5/5 B. Davenport (Great Falls, Montana) - See all my reviews, April 24, 2012

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  List Price: $2.99
  

  Access information on 14,000 campgrounds and RV parks

  Read about camping tips and articles

  Search by name, city and state, or current location

  Get directions to your campgrounds

  Check rates, amenities, discounts, contacts, photos, and reviews

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  Moon California Camping: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,400 Tent and RV Campgrounds (Moon Outdoors)

  eBooks (Avalon Travel Publishing)
  

  Rating (23 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  The Definitive Guide to California Camping

  Tom Steinstra is one of the most enjoyable outdoor writers California has produced. Reading his work is simply a treat. He is at once amusing, self deprecating, and, most important, thorough and accurate. This new edition of California Camping combines the best of his writing in one volume and should be your first resource when looking to camp throughout the state.Besides a must read introduction covering such topics as how to avoid getting blisters and getting lost, strategies for keeping camping costs down, and how to limit bear access to your precious food supply, this book covers nearly every campground in the state from the Redwoods in Northern California to the Anza Borrego Desert in San Diego County. The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a unique geographical province of the state. (These provinces match those found in Steinstra's popular book 'California Hiking' coauthored by Ann Marie Brown.) Each campground description includes a set of... 5/5 Fritz R. Ward "dayhiker" (Crestline, CA United States) - See all my reviews, May 9, 2007

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  Moon publishing versus Foghorn Press

  I have been a fan of Tom Stienstra's California Camping book for over 12 years. First purchased the 8th Edition from Foghorn Press. This particular edition from Moon is not nearly as well set up as the Foghorn Press editions.The individuals maps are not as detailed, and much smaller print is used. The gridded "Chapter Reference Map" at the beginning of the Foghorn edition has now been replaced by a "California Regions" map not as useful. Foghorn edition also had a "Chapter Features" list of each numbered and named campground on each map, this is missing in the Moon edition. The foghorn edition also had a foldout California map in the back, quite useful if you forget to bring a map and this is also missing in the Moon edition.As the previous reviewer took exception to the "Scenic ratings" this was not an issue for me personally as this is only a subjective classification. What might be a 5 for some, might be a 10 for someone else. Beauty after all IS in the eye... 3/5 Laurel Johnson (California, USA) - See all my reviews, August 8, 2007

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  Insufficient Information, caters primarily to RV users

  The author mentions the trails to, from, and around the sites. Rarely was I able to find information about the length of hikes that were referenced in the book. For example, the "Fisherman's Hike In" on p. 781 says "Get here and you join the 5 percent club......it's worth the significant effort to get here." How many miles is it? What can I expect? "Difficult" and "significant effort" are subjective. For one to plan their trip, they'd need factual, verifiable information. This is completely unacceptable and insufficient.The title of the book is hugely misleading. The primary emphasis is on RV "camping" and RV campgrounds. When perusing the LA and San Diego areas, I only found a handful that were for ONLY tent camping/hiking. And those that are listed often don't give you the mileage. (As I referenced in my second point.)I was disappointed with this purchase. I'd return it, but the shipping would be almost as much as the book. 2/5 Cali Hiker "Cali Hiker" - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Moon California Camping: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,400 Tent and RV Campgrounds (Moon Outdoors) (Paperback) The author mentions the trails to, from, and around the sites. Rarely was I able to find information about the length of hikes that were referenced in the book. For example, the "Fisherman's Hike In" on p. 781 says "Get here and you join the 5 percent club......it's worth the significant effort to get here." How many miles is it? What can I expect? "Difficult" and "significant effort" are subjective. For one to plan their trip, they'd need factual, verifiable information. This is completely unacceptable and insufficient.The title of the book is hugely misleading. The primary emphasis is on RV "camping" and RV campgrounds. When perusing the LA and San Diego areas, I only found a handful that were for ONLY tent camping/hiking. And those that are listed often don't give you the mileage. (As I referenced in my second point.)I was disappointed with this purchase. I'd return it, but the shipping would be almost as much as the book. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 26, 2010

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  Ezekiel Mens Campground Heather Tee - Black X Med Size

  Apparel (Ezekiel)
  List Price: $29.00
  

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  2012 Trailer Life Directory RV Parks and Campgrounds (Trailer Life Directory: RV Parks & Campgrounds)

  Book (Good Sam Publishing)
  

  Rating (3 reviews):

  (4.7/5)

  

  From a full time Rver

  This is THE camping guide for RVing. There are others, but this one is tops. Another I recommend is "Camping with the Corps". The Corps of Engineers maintains the best campgrounds, at least for my tastes. 5/5 A Marine (On the Road) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: 2012 Trailer Life Directory RV Parks and Campgrounds (Trailer Life Directory: RV Parks & Campgrounds) (Paperback) This is THE camping guide for RVing. There are others, but this one is tops. Another I recommend is "Camping with the Corps". The Corps of Engineers maintains the best campgrounds, at least for my tastes. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 20, 2012

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  Been using this book for years!

  We have been using these books since 1987. They are pretty good and fairly accurate. We always save our personal info about campgrounds and transfer them from book to book each time we purchase a new guide. Think these are the best out there. If you are going to go camping, you need this book. 4/5 Marilyn Keegan (Virginia) - See all my reviews, April 18, 2012

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  Feature articles and destination Spotlights

  In addition to the RV park information noted above, features include: "Maine's Attractions" -- traveling up Maine's Atlantic Coast; "RVers' Top 40 Destinations" for special events, theme parks, shopping and services; and a then-and-now look back over the directory's 40 years. Destination "Spotlights" focus on 150+ states, regions and cities in the United States and Canada. 5/5 Maxye Henry "Travel Writer and Mystery Fan" (Newbury Park, CA USA) - See all my reviews, April 3, 2012

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  Family Portrait/Little Bear's New Friend/The Visit

  TV Series Episode Video on Demand
  

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  Pretend and Play Camp Set

  Toy (Learning Resources)
  

  Rating (23 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Little camper

  I bought this for my Grandson's 3rd birthday along with the "Kids Explorer Adventure and Hiking Set" and from the moment he received these sets he did NOT put them down. Our daughter could not believe just how realistic everything looked, then we all just sat and watched our "Little Camper".He "cooked" us each a completely different meal and kept us all laughing hysterically for that entire night. He still uses his lantern as his night light.Please continue creating toys that actually "force" children of all ages to simply use their imaginations, with NO need for batteries, TV or any other electronic device.Please send me a catalog and add me to your mailing list for any future sales.Sincerely,Diane Zipko 4/5 Diane Zipko "dmzipko" (Fremont CA) - See all my reviews = Durability:, July 16, 2007

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  *1 yr. UPDATE* Lots of fun and actually a 10 piece set

  Ordered this for our almost four year-old son for Christmas. He has enjoyed going camping, having picnics and making us food with his Pretend and Play Camp Set. We love toys that encourage him to use his imagination and this one fits the bill. And it does more than I actually thought: I should have noticed from the picture that the utensils swivel apart to make two sets (fork/can opener and knife/spoon) which is good for sharing, the silver base of the canteen comes off to make another dish or container, and the "flames" on the camp stove raise and lower manually. The lantern and camp stove both light up which makes it more realistic without taking away from the pretend aspect. Just wish the set came with a little pack to keep it all together--but we are using an old basket which works just fine. Other than that it's a great little set for the price and so far seems durable.*UPDATE* This set is probably one of our best toy purchases in terms of durability and longevity of use... 4/5 TR and EJ's Mom (USA) - See all my reviews = Durability:, January 19, 2010

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  Great toy...

  This camp set was purchased for my 2 1/2 year old son along with an indoor tent. He absolutly loves it and plays with it all the time. He especially like the lantern (which really works!) 5/5 M. Kalina (Omaha, NE) - See all my reviews, January 17, 2008

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  9-piece set

  Includes pretend first aid kit

  Unique battery-powered lantern and stove

  Set up your campsite anywhere

  Award winner

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  Rand McNally TripMaker RVND 5510 5-Inch RV GPS with Free Lifetime Maps

  GPS or Navigation System (IntelliRoute)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (2.0/5)

  

  Buyer beware

  This GPS is slow, the screen has very poor contrast and brightness and the touch screen is very tempermental or does not work at all. I sent two emails to support regarding the touch screen problems and have had no response! I have a low end Garmin that I use as back-up. It works faster and is easier to see even though it has a smaller screen. 2/5 JeromeE - See all my reviews This review is from: Rand McNally TripMaker RVND 5510 5-Inch RV GPS with Free Lifetime Maps (Electronics) This GPS is slow, the screen has very poor contrast and brightness and the touch screen is very tempermental or does not work at all. I sent two emails to support regarding the touch screen problems and have had no response! I have a low end Garmin that I use as back-up. It works faster and is easier to see even though it has a smaller screen. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 28, 2012

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  List Price: $299.99
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  RV-critical information including rest stops, campgrounds, parking, dealers & service

  RV tools such as checklists, quick breadcrumb trails back to campsite & maintenance logs

  Exclusive travel content with video & photos

  Pet-friendly locations such as animal hospitals, hikes, stops, beaches & more

  5" widescreen 480 x 272 resolution display

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  How to Buy, Sell, and Operate RV Parks and Campgrounds

  Single Detail Page Misc (RVParkStore.com)
  

  Why you should or shouldn't invest in an RV Park

  Information on getting Financing and Insurance on your RV Park

  Internet Marketing for Campground Owners

  The RV Park and Campground business explained

  Powerful ways to Increase the Value of your RV Park and Campground

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