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NCWriter
Apr 24, 2018Explorer
I use “Allstays Camp & RV” on an iPad to find out what’s near my location for camping options.
However, I admit to finding paper maps very useful. Three I’ve used the most, wore them out, taped back together and got replacements:
1. Good Sam “Travel Planning Map” of US and Canada I received with membership documents about ten years ago when I joined. Not sure if they still issue this. It shows major Interstates, state roads, cities, National Parks, and locations where there’s a participating Good Sam discount campground. The quick overview is really useful when I plan our long road trips. It’s very compact, not a huge thing to unfold.
2.State of Florida’s state parks booklet. Magazine size, available at the major welcome centers. It has a Florida map showing all the park locations, plus description and lots of detail per park. Has a table showing which ones have campgrounds, etc. (Oregon has some great free literature and maps showing all their state park campgrounds. Other states sometimes do, too. I order online when we are headed to a specific state.)
3. AAA’s Indian Country Guide Map. Issued by Southern California AAA, sold online sometimes, available at a few of the National Park stores out west. I got one free by ordering online through my local AAA membership’s map request form back when we were members. It is priceless for travel in the Four Corners area. Shows the major red rock formations by name, campgrounds, Parks, etc. This map is a work of art, a real gem.
However, I admit to finding paper maps very useful. Three I’ve used the most, wore them out, taped back together and got replacements:
1. Good Sam “Travel Planning Map” of US and Canada I received with membership documents about ten years ago when I joined. Not sure if they still issue this. It shows major Interstates, state roads, cities, National Parks, and locations where there’s a participating Good Sam discount campground. The quick overview is really useful when I plan our long road trips. It’s very compact, not a huge thing to unfold.
2.State of Florida’s state parks booklet. Magazine size, available at the major welcome centers. It has a Florida map showing all the park locations, plus description and lots of detail per park. Has a table showing which ones have campgrounds, etc. (Oregon has some great free literature and maps showing all their state park campgrounds. Other states sometimes do, too. I order online when we are headed to a specific state.)
3. AAA’s Indian Country Guide Map. Issued by Southern California AAA, sold online sometimes, available at a few of the National Park stores out west. I got one free by ordering online through my local AAA membership’s map request form back when we were members. It is priceless for travel in the Four Corners area. Shows the major red rock formations by name, campgrounds, Parks, etc. This map is a work of art, a real gem.
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