How to do google search on camping along a certain highway.

Someone recommended this app a while ago. I have not tried it. There are demo videos on the website.
Allstays

It takes time, but I will use Google maps satellite view to find wide spots on the road, or possible pullout areas. Then use the little man to 'drive' the area and check it out further.

If I find something promising I'll grab its lat/lon, and put that in the Garmin. Be sure to get several as most of them do not work out - with being hilly or steep is the usual reason.

Of course this advice is moot if you're looking for a campground, but since you posted in Public lands, I thought that's what you wanted.

RVparky app or .com website. Put in a location, it will display campgrounds in the area. Move our wooden the app, more cg's appear.

rvparky is a great way to find RV parks and rest areas along the way. And rvparkreviews.com is a great way to find user comments about those parks.
I use google maps to check out smaller highways. I use it to find possible routes from point A to point B, then use google street view and/or satellite view to view the size and condition of those highways.
Another feature of google maps is their flyover. When you select directions from point A to point B there will be a small "3D" button beside "Driving directions to ____". Click on that button and you will get a complete fly over from start to finish. You can pause along the way and zoom in for a more detailed local view.

x2 RVparky app

phoneguy1212 wrote:
Lets say I'm leaving Indianapolis and wish to get to Route 66 and go to Oklahoma(central).

Jerry, is this a hypothetical question? I ask because of the way you phrased this and since 66 is mostly freeway and tollway now.

Pick your start/end point and then, under options in, say, Google Maps, select avoid freeways (or whatever term they use). Next, decide how many hours you want to drive, Then use some or all of the above advice to search that area. Also, if you are looking for rest areas you can overnight in, check each state's department of transportation website for maps and rules for overnighting.

Have fun!

LS

Google maps will list campgrounds along the route.

Pull up Google Maps
Type in your destination city, hit enter.
When the map of the city comes up
In the left hand column, in the "Search Nearby" box type in campgrounds and hit enter
Campgrounds will be listed and as you move the page back towards your starting city the list of campgrounds will update.

LenSatic wrote:

phoneguy1212 wrote:
Lets say I'm leaving Indianapolis and wish to get to Route 66 and go to Oklahoma(central).

Jerry, is this a hypothetical question? I ask because of the way you phrased this and since 66 is mostly freeway and tollway now.
LS

The main reason you search doesn't work is US-66 no longer exists. It was decommissioned a few decades ago and replaced with Interstate highways.

Remnants of "the Mother Road" can still be found and there are many websites dedicated to "Historic 66".

I really thank all for the quick responses to my request. I know that most of the route 66 is decommissioned but my mom lives on hywy 66 in Oklahoma and I'm in Indy. It's just a test thing so I can figure out a way to search for routes and stuff. I never want to be on an interstate but highways that go through little cottages is fine. I've used google earth before didn't know about the maps. I apologize for being a troll, but this is how we learn. If there are programs, I'll hunt those also. I can use pirate bay to find them for free. Again thanks all and keep 'em comming.

If you are a member of Good Sam, you can also do trip route. It will give you a list of campgrounds/rv parks along the route.