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- Blazing_ZippersExplorer IILast May, we went mostly across the U.S. before we found a Truckers Atlas at a truck stop. It seems that "maps" are so old school.
On the other hand, the new atlas we bought really didn't have much different than the 12 year old one we had.
I understand the need of the OP to have printed information. - NamMedevac_70Explorer III have had great results using all the above and most all were free to me.
- dcasonExplorer IIAgesilaus
This is what OP asked for:covered wagon wrote:
I would like to avoid electronic books and love actual paper books and maps if anyone knows a good resource for low cost camping spots along western routes. I like out of the way routes and stay off the common routes. Even spending extra 2 days getting somewhere is not a problem.
Thank you ever so much.
He didn't ask for campgrounds...just camping spots and that is what benchmark provides....BLM lands, national forest service lands, etc These ARE out of the way and many times you will have the place to yourselves. We always do a google maps search to further explore the spot before going there to see what we see (like campers in the zoom). Works great for us. This is the boondocking/dry camping category, not campgrounds. So I think I am spot on. - RedRollingRoadbExplorerI have had a copy of this book for 20 years and still fall back on it at times.
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/moon-pacific-northwest-camping-the-complete-guide-to-tent-and-rv-camping-in-washington-and-oregon-moon-outdoors_tom-stienstra/538805/item/7192069/?gclid=CjwKCAiA6seQBhAfEiwAvPqu17PVkX2lQf15Q6VbIgb3sWF0f5xo87q8j9SjcDMGtkmeth2DgmxpbRoCL2MQAvD_BwE#idiq=7192069&edition=8209821
I know nothing of this seller, it was just one of the first hits that came up. - IvylogExplorer IIIAnd I thought I was stubborn having resisted getting a smart phone. Using it right now and the amount of info at your fingertips is unbelievable.
- agesilausExplorer III
dcason wrote:
We use Benchmark atlases and google maps...works great.
I have Benchmark maps and they are good but do not show campgrounds other than parks. The OP does not want to use electronics. So the GS book if it is still published is his only option.
Unfortunately the OP is just out of sync with the modern world. But good luck to him. - dcasonExplorer IIWe use Benchmark atlases and google maps...works great.
- covered_wagonExplorer
Tvov wrote:
Janss wrote:
Years ago, theee book to have was Don Wright's Guide to Free Camping (actually free and low cost). I think that's right up your alley. Of course, because it's years old, some of the info may not be accurate.
He used to publish Western and Eastern U.S. editions. Then it was combined into one very large book. So here's a few links that I quickly found, but search the web yourself if you want to.
Western Edition
Full edition
Edit: Actually, here is the Wright website:
The Wright Guide
Cool thank you. My ideal camping guide takes you thru back roads that help to avoid the beaten path. I don't need free camping specifically, I just like those places that aren't parking lots with a a lot more natural surroundings.
Interesting books!
The website seems to indicate that it has an updated 2022 guide? - TvovExplorer II
Janss wrote:
Years ago, theee book to have was Don Wright's Guide to Free Camping (actually free and low cost). I think that's right up your alley. Of course, because it's years old, some of the info may not be accurate.
He used to publish Western and Eastern U.S. editions. Then it was combined into one very large book. So here's a few links that I quickly found, but search the web yourself if you want to.
Western Edition
Full edition
Edit: Actually, here is the Wright website:
The Wright Guide
Interesting books!
The website seems to indicate that it has an updated 2022 guide? - JanssExplorer IIYears ago, theee book to have was Don Wright's Guide to Free Camping (actually free and low cost). I think that's right up your alley. Of course, because it's years old, some of the info may not be accurate.
He used to publish Western and Eastern U.S. editions. Then it was combined into one very large book. So here's a few links that I quickly found, but search the web yourself if you want to.
Western Edition
Full edition
Edit: Actually, here is the Wright website:
The Wright Guide
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