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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
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- Bike paths and rentals
- Amusement parks
- Petting zoos
- Playgrounds
- Movie rentals
- Game rooms
- Health spas
- Whirlpools
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Swimming pools, game rooms,
playgrounds and snack bars
are practically standard.
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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.
Some
camping tips:
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Arrive at the campground
a few hours before sundown to allow enough daylight to choose a
campsite, inspect the area and set up camp,
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When selecting a
campsite, be on the lookout for trees with dead branches that could
fall.
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Attempt to find a site
that has trees or shrubbery to the north and west to provide shelter
against the wind.
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Look for level sites with
ample room.
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Look for
campsites that have trees or shrubbery to the north and west that
will provide shelter against the wind.
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Avoid gullies
that could flood in heavy rain and areas that could become muddy
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Inspect the area
carefully for poison ivy, bee's nests or other hazards. Clear away
any rocks, branches or other debris to prevent accidents.
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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
- Place blocks under landing gear.
- Plug in electrical
cord.
- Hook up water hose and pressure
regulator.
- Hook up sewer hose.
- Set up rear stabilizer jacks.
- Set up kingpin stabilizer.
- Lower awning.
- Raise TV antenna
- Set out chairs, grill, etc.
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Campsite
Departure Checklist
- Check tire pressure.
- Check oil and fluid levels.
- Roll up awning.
- Dump black holding
tank. (Public Dumping sites)
- Rinse black holding
tank.
- Dump gray holding
tank.
- Disconnect, rinse & stow sewer
hose & coupler.
- Unplug & stow power cord, adapters
& surge protector.
- Disconnect fresh water
hose.
- Fill fresh water tank (if necessary).
- Drain & stow fresh water hose.
- Drain & stow water filters.
- Disconnect, drain & stow utility
water hose.
- Turn off propane.
- Stow kingpin stabilizer.
- Stow leveling/stabilizing gear.
- Remove & stow wheel
chocks.
- Adjust landing gear to proper hitching
height.
- Walk around site to check for
forgotten items.
- Lock outside compartments.
- Lower TV antenna.
- Stow
appliances.
- Close roof vents.
- Close all windows.
- Secure cabinets, drawers, fridge.
- Furnace turned
off.
- Water heater turned
off.
- Water pump turned
off.
- 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.
- 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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