Do you have a favorite internet site to look for campgrounds while traveling?
tiki said
05:17 PM Mar 19, 2007
I have a problem finding an easy site to navigate that helps find sites in particular areas. Thanks for any help.
RVDude said
09:46 PM Mar 19, 2007
If you are a map-oriented/visual person try out the technology being developed at RVFamilyFun.com. Double click on an area of the map to keep zooming in and watch the campgrounds suddenly appear. He's got over 12,000 USA campgrounds in there and is adding a way to also link directly to the RVParkReviews.com and RV.net review pages from his map.
The weakness of the site right now is that although the campground locations are coded into the map database, the number of reviews right now is minimal. Hence the mashuup to those other reviews sites to bring those other reviews directly to you. Also they will adding RV support places like CrackerBarrel, FlyingJs, campingworlds, etc., etc., and even coach, engine and chassis repair shops and our northern neighbor (Canada) locations are also in the works.
I’ve been fortunate to have met the owner, Craig McHugh. He really is trying to build a more unified RV campground resource using the latest mapping technology. The stuff still on the drawing board (the reason for the RVFamilyFun name) is knock your socks off stuff. A little early in the development, very functional for visual/geographical campground locations, and they are making amazing progress. See any similarity in his map technology and RVDude's map technology?
Luvglass said
12:31 AM Mar 20, 2007
Hi,
It's not an internet program, but we use the Trailer Life RV Parks & Campground Navigator CD's.
I think we got it from Workamper News for about $20. It has all the campgrounds and also gives ratings and pricing info. similar to whats printed in the TL directory. Will do routing, mileage, time and cost calculations also.
I would take their ratings with a grain of salt and also check RV Park Reviews for real life ratings from current users. We never go to a campground anymore without checking RVParkReviews ratings, and also add to their data base after we visit a campground.
Good luck,
Fred
Karon said
08:41 AM Mar 20, 2007
I use Trailer Life online and their hardcopy book. I've also found great campgrounds by keying in the name of the state followed by RV campgrounds and doing a search. Amazing what you can find!
tiki said
10:23 AM Mar 20, 2007
thanks so much for taking the time to answer we will check all of the suggestions. This is a great site.
flyone said
11:39 AM Mar 20, 2007
RV-DUDE is right on once again, that rvfamilyfun.com site is really great, talk about easy to use. And because the site is just getting underway we can get in on the ground floor as far as rating campgrounds. Right now it a little skimpy on the ratings but give it a year or two, with our help it should be great resource. I would highly recommend it to anyone. Express your opinon on the campgrounds you have visted so the rest of us can decide if we may want to go there.
I have a problem finding an easy site to navigate that helps find sites in particular areas. Thanks for any help.
The weakness of the site right now is that although the campground locations are coded into the map database, the number of reviews right now is minimal. Hence the mashuup to those other reviews sites to bring those other reviews directly to you. Also they will adding RV support places like CrackerBarrel, FlyingJs, campingworlds, etc., etc., and even coach, engine and chassis repair shops and our northern neighbor (Canada) locations are also in the works.
I’ve been fortunate to have met the owner, Craig McHugh. He really is trying to build a more unified RV campground resource using the latest mapping technology. The stuff still on the drawing board (the reason for the RVFamilyFun name) is knock your socks off stuff. A little early in the development, very functional for visual/geographical campground locations, and they are making amazing progress. See any similarity in his map technology and RVDude's map technology?
I use Trailer Life online and their hardcopy book. I've also found great campgrounds by keying in the name of the state followed by RV campgrounds and doing a search. Amazing what you can find!
Flyone