Moon West Coast RV Camping: The Complete Guide to More than 1,800 RV Parks and Campgrounds in California, Oregon, and Washington (Moon Outdoors)
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List Price: $24.95
Our Price: $15.36
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9781566918459
ISBN: 1566918456
Label: Avalon Travel Publishing
Manufacturer: Avalon Travel Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 944
Publication Date: 2007-06-01
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
Studio: Avalon Travel Publishing
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Summary: Not as good as I hoped...
Comment: Looking through the pages of this book, I thought it would be helpful to my husband and myself while RVing. We went to two of the sites listed for Tehachapi, California. The listings made the campsites sound clean with many modern amenities. Both sites were neither- they were primitive and run down. This book needs to be updated. I was very disappointed with it. I will definitely cross-check any information from this book with another guide.
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Summary: Great resource for RVers
Comment: West Coast Camping includes information on more than 1800 RV parks in California, Oregon and Washington. The more I look at it the more I like it. You can find RV parks in several ways:
1. if you know the name, use the index
2. if you are looking for a certain area, use the map at the beginning of each section or look in those pages
3. if you have an interest such as fishing, seeing wildlife or camping along a pretty river, check that listings in that section for ones in your state
Each campground is described according to general location and nearby recreational opportunities, RV sites and facilities, reservations and fees. Directions and contact information are given. Icons give you certain information at a glance, such as whether pets are allowed.
Two things make this book unique:
* One is a scenic rating. The rating is just that and does not take into consideration noise level, facilities, maintenance, recreation options, or management. It is basically rating how picturesque the campground is, not the quality of the experience.
* The other unique feature is listings of his the best parks in several categories: best coastal sites, best fishing, best wildlife-viewing, prettiest lakes, prettiest rivers. For those with a specific interest, this information is quite helpful.
Stienstra does not include all campgrounds, nor those that are in extremely remote locations, very difficult to reach or where the access road is extremely narrow or twisty. Included are many state parks, some national park and other federal campgrounds. He does mention the longest RV the campground can accommodate but not how many sites of each. If you have a rig longer than 35 feet, you may want to verify that there are open sites of the size you need. Also, prices can go up anytime so verify the price if that is a concern.
If you are like most RVers we know, one campground guide is not enough. If you will be spending time in these any of these three states and want to enjoy their beauty, this is one campground guide you must add to your collection.
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Summary: Big Disappointment
Comment: I had previously purchased several editions of Sientra's "Camping in California" which we have used extensively on motorhome expeditions. My favorite was actually the first one I purchased in the mid-nineties. The subsequent editions were never quite as good and more difficult to follow. When I saw that he wrote this guide specifically for RV camping....I was very excited to purchase it....but what a let down. It is very vague and not nearly as helpful as TrailerLife or Goodalls. Consequently, I would not recommend it. However, the aforementioned Foghorn publication of California Camping is much more helpful...even for large RVs.
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Summary: Very thorough and easy to use
Comment: This book is very organized and easy to use. Each section or chapter of the book explains each regions of the three states with locator maps and road maps. The symbols (a picture of a dog for dog friendly site, a picture of a fish for fishing site, etc.) that are being used to explain key interest of each campground are very useful for quick reference. Moreover, the book also list best of campgrounds such as best fishing and best wildlife viewing. We are a rv camper beginner and I found this book to be very helpful
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Editorial Reviews:
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Check the tires and fill up the gas tank — Moon West Coast RV Camping is here to help campers discover the best RV camping in California, Oregon, and Washington. Whether bringing the children, pets, or recreational equipment, this guide leads readers to the perfect RV park or campground, with a range of outdoor options selected by award-winning author Tom Stienstra. Some of the author’s top picks include sites with the prettiest lakes, the best spots for wildlife-viewing, and the best locations for fishing. In addition, Moon West Coast RV Camping is complete with helpful descriptions outlining campground features such as wheelchair access, drive-through sites, and power hook-ups. With a variety of RV locations to choose from, helpful hints, and suggestions, Moon West Coast RV Camping has the details on the best West Coast camping available, whether beachfront, near natural springs, or an island retreat.
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