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With more than 16,000 public and privately-owned campgrounds nationwide, you can find them near popular destinations, along major tourist routes and even in city environments. These campgrounds appeal to traveling families by offering a variety of activities to keep children busy.  Facilities at public campgrounds tend to be simple, but offer great scenic beauty. Public lands are popular for hiking, fishing, white water rafting and many other outdoor recreational opportunities.  There are also some good Christian Camps and Retreats.  If you are not sure where to go, the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association has a kaleidoscope of places to go and Scenic Byways that are awesome.  Some camping tips

Commercial parks all have "hookups" which means you can connect the campground utilities to your RVs systems: water, electric and sewer. Where you don't have hookups (called dry camping), you'll need to rely on your self containment systems. These are really creature comforts that let you enjoy your RV whether you have "hookups", or you're relying on your self containment systems.

At campgrounds, you can find a whole wish list of activities with amenities such as:
  • Swimming pools
  • Lakes with boat rentals
  • Fish ponds
  • Square dances
  • Hayrides
  • Tennis courts
  • Golf courses
  • Convenience Stores
  • Bike paths and rentals
  • Amusement parks
  • Petting zoos
  • Playgrounds
  • Movie rentals
  • Game rooms
  • Health spas
  • Whirlpools
 

Swimming pools, game rooms,
playgrounds and snack bars
are practically standard.

Here you will find various campgrounds from around the country.  We will add more to our growing list as we find them.  If you find the URL of a good campground and wish to submit it, please feel free to do so.

By clicking on the links in this page you are leaving our web site.  The listings given here are intended to assist in the location of organizations that provide a special service and not as an endorsement of these firms. No liability or responsibility is assumed for the services rendered by any organization that is listed.

The listings given here are intended to assist in the location of organizations that provide a special service and not as an endorsement of these firms. No liability or responsibility is assumed for the services rendered by any organization that is listed.

 

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Some camping tips:

  • Arrive at the campground a few hours before sundown to allow enough daylight to choose a campsite, inspect the area and set up camp,

  • When selecting a campsite, be on the lookout for trees with dead branches that could fall.

  • Attempt to find a site that has trees or shrubbery to the north and west to provide shelter against the wind.

  • Look for level sites with ample room.

  • Look for campsites that have trees or shrubbery to the north and west that will provide shelter against the wind.

  • Avoid gullies that could flood in heavy rain and areas that could become muddy

  • Inspect the area carefully for poison ivy, bee's nests or other hazards. Clear away any rocks, branches or other debris to prevent accidents.

  • Be extremely careful with the campfire, if permitted. The fire should be built in a spot where it cannot spread. From the time a fire is lit until it is put out, someone should always watch it with water nearby in case of an emergency. When the fire is no longer needed it should be put out completely with water and soil until the ashes are cool enough to touch with a bare hand.

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Campsite Arrival Checklist

  1. Place blocks under landing gear.
  2. Plug in electrical cord.
  3. Hook up water hose and pressure regulator.
  4. Hook up sewer hose.
  5. Set up rear stabilizer jacks.
  6. Set up kingpin stabilizer.
  7. Lower awning.
  8. Raise TV antenna
  9. Set out chairs, grill, etc.

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Campsite Departure Checklist

  1. Check tire pressure.
  2. Check oil and fluid levels.
  3. Roll up awning.
  4. Dump black holding tank. (Public Dumping sites)
  5. Rinse black holding tank.
  6. Dump gray holding tank.
  7. Disconnect, rinse & stow sewer hose & coupler.
  8. Unplug & stow power cord, adapters & surge protector.
  9. Disconnect fresh water hose.
  10. Fill fresh water tank (if necessary).
  11. Drain & stow fresh water hose.
  12. Drain & stow water filters.
  13. Disconnect, drain & stow utility water hose.
  14. Turn off propane.
  15. Stow kingpin stabilizer.
  16. Stow leveling/stabilizing gear.
  17. Remove & stow wheel chocks.
  18. Adjust landing gear to proper hitching height.
  19. Walk around site to check for forgotten items.
  20. Lock outside compartments.
  21. Lower TV antenna.
  22. Stow appliances.
  23. Close roof vents.
  24. Close all windows.
  25. Secure cabinets, drawers, fridge.
  26. Furnace turned off.
  27. Water heater turned off.
  28. Water pump turned off.
  29. Before leaving a camp site, please control all drawers, cupboard and other doors inside the car and have them locked. Also lock the cabin's outside doors. Check for loose items, (e.g. drawers or doors which cannot be locked) and if necessary have them fixed with a tape. 
  30. Walk again around the vehicle, look whether the door steps are in an upright and safe position and nothing left at the site. Have a look under the car too.

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