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01-04-2025, 04:56 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2024
Location: Dalton
Posts: 7
M.O.C. #35053
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Finding campsites
Finding it very difficult to find sites. We have a free trial w 1000 trails but have not found it to be helpful.
Any recommendations for an app or system for finding availability.
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01-04-2025, 06:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,766
M.O.C. #5751
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We used to subscribe to 1000 Trails....but let it expire. Finding CGs was very difficult.
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01-04-2025, 06:59 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,937
M.O.C. #4831
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I use RV Trip Wizard to plan routes and identify campgrounds. Know what campgrounds are located in the area you plan to stop makes it easy to find availability.
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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01-05-2025, 03:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 2,387
M.O.C. #25165
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I use a combination of apps including Reserve America (RA Camping), Recreation.gov, KOA, Good Sam and RV Trip Wizard. RV Parky is another I have used some to scout a new area. It may show places the others do not.
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Robert & Diana McNeal
2019 Montana Legacy 3791RD 20th Anniversary Edition
2014 F350 4x4 6.7L SRW
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01-05-2025, 07:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,926
M.O.C. #22835
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With simple internet search just type in "Campground" and the location you are considering, (like... "Louisville, Kentucky), and you'll get a hits. Click on the ones that look interesting and begin reading.
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History is not about the past, it's an explanation of the present.
2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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01-05-2025, 09:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
Posts: 3,048
M.O.C. #24086
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Google maps. Search Camping.
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Daryl and Marianne,
2019 3130re 20th Anniversary Edition
2016 F350 Lariat
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01-05-2025, 10:00 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 285
M.O.C. #32230
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We been using the Good Sam Trip Wizard and are looking at going to RV Trip Wizard since it has more features. Pic shows sample from GS. Clicking on the CGs gives you info about them. I think one or both has a free trial.
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01-05-2025, 10:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,436
M.O.C. #6433
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If you have a good idea of where you want to stop for the night(s), use google maps and zoom in on that general area a day or two or more in advance. Then in the search bar type rv park. It will show on the map all the RV parks in that area. You can click on each one to get ratings and a usually a link to their web site. Find one that looks to be ok and call and make a reservation. Having a reservation takes all the worry out of arriving and then trying to find a place to stay.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden. R.I.P.
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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01-05-2025, 04:27 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 3,115
M.O.C. #5651
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go to campgrounds.rvlife.com
Once I know where I am looking, I use this. IT has user reviews, lists all the amenities at the park and lets you search with restrictions you pick.
As to mapping, I still use a 13 year old program on my computer called trailerlife. I like it because it has maps and everything else on the computer. Problem I have now is the parks list is 13 years old!! LOL
So I put in destinations and let it rip. I then look in the appropriate areas online for a good park.
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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01-05-2025, 05:43 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,937
M.O.C. #4831
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campgrounds.rvlife.com is the database used by the RV Life RV Trip Wizard app. It is a very complete campground information source.
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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01-05-2025, 05:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 3,115
M.O.C. #5651
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I looked into the Trip Wizard when it came out. Seems slow, if memory is right. Probably net speed. Also won't work if in the boonies and no i-net. After working on computers for 36 years, strangely I don't like internet programs! LOL
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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01-13-2025, 09:00 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Peru
Posts: 87
M.O.C. #23153
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Before the www we use to use this giant campground directory that was the size of the yellow pages. Haven’t found a replacement. We use google maps and will do a search with RV along our route and at destinations.
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01-13-2025, 09:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 3,115
M.O.C. #5651
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I think Camping World has a book of campgrounds. But they downsized it by removing a lot of info (like directions/or address) for non-goodsam parks. Not nearly as comprehensive as 8-10 years ago.
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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01-13-2025, 09:35 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Peru
Posts: 87
M.O.C. #23153
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We bought that book ten years ago and it wasn’t great. Not worth the $.
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