Great Car Camping in Northern California
Written: Aug 16 '00 (Updated Sep 08 '00)
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Pros: Good reference to excellent campgrounds.
Cons: Not a definitive guide. Not for backpackers.
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| dlamarrx's Full Review: The Best in Tent Camping: Northern California: A G... |
The Best in Tent Camping, Northern California : A Guide for Campers Who Hate Rvs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos
Have you ever been to one of those campsites where you can hear your neighbor snore because his tent is so close to yours? This book bills itself as a guide to those who are trying to get away from those camps. I would say that on that level, it succeeds.
My family and I love this book. The narratives are interesting, insightful and up to now - accurate. Sometimes it’s a bit repetitive in its advice - but that's okay too, as it continues to make the point about camping essentials. So far, the campsites have been exactly what we have been looking for - quiet, peaceful and perfect for car camping.
The book is laid out in a very straightforward way. There is a small section that deals with preparing for car camping followed by reviews of his favorite 50 campgrounds in Northern California. Each review contains useful and informative information about various hikes & trails, fishing conditions, the closest civilization, and most importantly to my wife, if they have flush toilets & showers.
Each campground is rated in six different categories - Beauty, Privacy, Site Spaciousness, Quiet, Security, & Cleanliness – using a five star rating system. This system works very well for me, because I can choose the category that’s most important to me. There is also a quick reference section in each narrative that outlines in one column the statistics for each park (Address, number of sites, fees, elevations, etc…).
What this book is not, is a guide to camping for backpackers. If you are a backpacker, there are many other good books out there for you. This book is also not a comprehensive guide to camping and gear.
In conclusion, I would say for those if you are looking for some winning campsites in Northern California, buy this book and go camping!
Recommended:
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