I was afraid this would be just another boring book of lists but I was very pleasantly surprised! These folks have put together a remarkable resource. All the information you could possibly need to plan your trip is right here at your fingertips.

The authors have done all the research and legwork for you and as a bonus they have included fascinating little tidbits and interesting information about each place.

Who knew there were so many choices about how to camp. This book consolidates information about it all. Whether you are wanting to go primative and get as up close and personal with nature as possible or if you prefer glamping or something in between this book has it all. They even include little known tips that make it easier to get from here to there. I never knew what Wal Mart, McDonalds, and camping have in common!

i was very impressed with the consise clear presentation and attention to detail. It is a rather lengthy tome but I doubt mamy people would sit down and read it cover to cover. That being said, I got so wrapped up in the insight and information about the areas that i did just that. So many things I never knew that each state has to offer.

I think anyone would enjoy going through the book and planning a fantasy vacation, a family trip, or just a quick break. There are even some suggestions for romamtic getaways! Any of those can be done without breaking the bank, just follow the advice in the book! They even include a glossary of terms I was quite unfamiliar with.

All in all this book is a valuable resource, it has inspired me to consider destinations I never thought about. I'll be keeping it handy!

Making plans with friends to enjoy some time away from the daily routine now that the pandemic seems to be on the way out, had me thinking of creative ways to go about it without breaking the bank. I am very happy to have found this informative guide to free campgrounds in the whole United States. Although our trip will certainly not cover the whole country, it did give me enough information on sites that are close to home.

As someone who is not a camping expert, I found it very interesting to learn so many camping terms that I ignored. I also appreciated having useful information on safety, the best time to go, and whether it would be to our advantage to take an RV or stick with camping tents. Knowing the best camping style for each location has helped define the details of our upcoming trip.

I really appreciate the time that the authors put into gathering all this useful information with a narrative overview of every state. Now I know if when I get to the campground there will be parking, whether there are time restrictions, if there is lighting, a bathroom, water, hiking trails, and other amenities. It definitely served to simplify our summer travel plans. We will take it with us to remind us of every detail of the places where we will be staying. A useful when planning your summer vacation.

This book is a great guide for anyone new to RV life and holds valuable tips, ideal camp sites, and something for any camper. The glossary at the beginning seemed a bit unnecessary as it explained basic items for camping. IE- tent, backpack.

This is more for those who are fully off grid camping and some for just an overnight stop. A few places in each state. Not really helpful for our needs.

I did attempt to return it and was issued a full refund and told to keep the book. I'll use it more for the day trips to these locations for the outside activities.

Could have used a better edit.

This is a really good way to get your feet wet in the RV community. It has everything from the very basics and terms to hidden gems of information that could only come from a seasoned pro. It's clear the authors end goal here is to help others enjoy camping and to do it without spending a ton of money. They want you to get close to nature and have a good time doing so and with this guide that's just what you'll get. There's also a ton of practical advice in here that would take some people years to come to on their own. You're truly getting a headstart and learning from the authors many years of experience here. So if you're looking to get into camping and RVing or just looking for some good places near you to stay cheap or free, give this guide a chance, you won't be disappointed.

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I love to car camp. I can’t stand motels. So when I visit my kids who live halfway across the country, I car camp, with my backpacking tent, and I’m always looking for more free or low cost sites. I was excited about this Kindle book and spent an hour or so after downloading exploring the contents. I was disappointed that there weren’t more suggestions for each state (even some I’d found easily online), but that seems to be the norm. But imagine my surprise when I read the chapter on my home state of Maryland and found Cedarville State Forest listed, a place about a half hour from my home where I have spent hours and hours hiking and running on the trails for several decades. The camping there is ABSOLUTELY NOT FREE! It costs 18.50 per night for nonelectric and 24.50 for electric sites, and there is also a reservation fee. This is inexcusably shoddy research. Now I can’t trust anything the authors say about other states’ supposedly free sites. I will be returning the book for a refund. Better to use freecampsites or campendium online. Don’t waste your money.

I am from Iowa, so I wanted to check out some of the free campgrounds in this state. While reading the description of Iowa, the text states “It is bordered by Nebraska to the north, Minnesota to the east, Illinois to the south and Wisconsin to the west.” Laughed out loud! So the first thing I read is completely inaccurate, and now I have very little confidence in the the rest of the book.

Lists Walmarts as campgrounds! They maybe overnight stays but not campgrounds. And not all let you stay overnight. Better check within store to comfirm. We got run out of a Walmart parking lot at 10:30 at night by Walmart security. Also, rest areas are listed as campgrounds. Maybe these can be used if nothing else can be found, but you are taking up space at night from truckers who need an overnight stay. Be curteous to your fellow truckers. After all, us RV’ers are out enjoying ourselves, these folks are trying to make a living and need places to rest.

Book goes on to explain “Camping Terms”. Read it for a good laugh. Terms include: picnic tables, rest rooms, tent, sleeping bag, backpack, tarp…is this really necessary??? The term “Dry Camping, as an established campground without the use of a recreational vehicle.” Wrong! Dry Camping is camping without hookups for your RV.

Book could have been made much smaller as there is double and triple space on all the pages. Also seems to be written by someone not well versed in English grammar. Pretty comical read.

I will be keeping the book and reviewing the locations we may be interested more closely should we decide to use some of the recommendations. It is 555 pages in total, so can always use a few of these pages for fire starter if needed.

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