How do you find good campgrounds? (self.camping)

submitted 2 days ago by modcolocko to c/camping@sh.itjust.works

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What apps, websites, strategies, et cetera, do you guys use to find good campgrounds?

I’ve been looking into trying a short camping trip just sleeping in my car, but I’ve found it difficult to find good campgrounds through a couple of apps I’ve tried (I haven’t put that much effort in however)

Mainly curious how people with actual experience go about it before I start really looking on my own.

I live in the southern United States to be clear.

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[-] KnitWit@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago

ReserveAmerica and Recreation.gov for govt campsites. iOverlander is a great community driven mapping software for all things vanlife/rv, but has a yearly subscription. I believe they still have a free ad supported version, but when they first switched to that model the ads were cancer. I use it enough that the $70/yr (last re-up, may have changed) is worth it. Other sites exist that are similar. Also, just figuring out where blm land and natl forest land are and either talking to rangers for that district is a good place to start.

[-] kersploosh@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 day ago

For US Forest Service land, the USFS has an interactive online map that includes campgrounds. Though be aware that many of these are minimalist spots: no reservations, no running water or electricity, just a flat place to pitch a tent and a communal vault toilet.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/maps

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