How to avoid bad campgrounds

[jaydub74]

My family and I just begun our trip down the 101 on the west coast? We've just left a Campground and found it rather sketchy. There appears to be a number of people who live full time in some of the spaces, and many of them were worry some looking. Very intimidating.

Just wondering how to avoid these types of campgrounds in the future? Looking for tips from more experienced campers then I.

Also looking for 101 campground suggestions!

Thanks
Josh

[EsoxLucius]

What is it about permanent or semi-permanent residents in an RV park that bothers you people?

[fly-swatter]

We made that trip last year and stayed at Cape Lookout, Carl Washburn, and Harris Beach state parks . You can't go wrong with any of them, great parks.

[4aSong]

We usually will do a tour of the campground prior to staying as we have see numerous one as you mentioned, that being the case we drive on.

[sdianel_-acct_c]

First I plan our stops in a general area. I then look on www.woodalls.com and make a note of a couple and note the town where they are located.
Then I check those out on www.rvparkreviews.com to make the final choice. If it's on Friday or Saturday night, a holiday or a popular tourist area, I make reservations.
I also locate their address on www.googlemaps.com earth view and zoom to check out the entrance and where the sites are located. Works for us.

[SDcampowneroper]

donn0128 has the right 1st suggestion, I have another. Good and bad camps are in the definition of the user.
Add google earth satellite view to your search plan.
Max

[darsben]

+1 on rvparkreviews.com and do not forget to post a review of the places you stop so others can benefit
The correct URL IS

RVPARKREVIEWS.COM

[donn0128]

Check out rvparkreview.com

You might also stay at ajy of the Oregon State Parks for this part of your trip