World Hotels - Moon Northern California Camping: The Complete Guide to Tent and RV Camping (Moon Outdoors)

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Manufacturer: Avalon Travel Publishing

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9781598801002
Format: Illustrated
ISBN: 1598801007
Label: Avalon Travel Publishing
Manufacturer: Avalon Travel Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 700
Publication Date: 2007-03-16
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
Studio: Avalon Travel Publishing

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Avid outdoorsman and experienced travel writer Tom Stienstra knows the best places for camping in Northern California, from quaint spots in Mendocino and Wine Country to the colossal campgrounds of Yosemite and Mammoth. Moon Northern California Camping guides seasoned campers and first timers to the best campsites, hiking trails, and fishing spots throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Tahoe, Monterey, San Joaquin Valley and more. In this guidebook, Stienstra includes unique lists of “Bests” like "Best Scenic Destinations," "Best Family Desintations," and "Best Boat-in Campgrounds." Complete with easy-to-use regional maps, descriptive keynotes for every geographical region, and facility and fee information, Moon Northern California Camping provides campers with first-rate expert advice and all the necessary tools to head outdoors.

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Summary: good detail & more info than most
Comment: My husband and I went from big sur up to lost man's cove at King's conservation area (north of San Francisco). although I had bought about three other books this one was the one that got used in junction with an expedition map. in the whole trip we only found one campground not listed in this book. that's pretty good! the info provided for the campgrounds was also very helpful because we could have an idea about the campground and call ahead for reservations or space availability. my only somewhat negative comment for this book is that the ratings given in this book is for the average family camper. and this is ok if what you are looking for is the gathering of lots of people in a very managed natural area with generators and music everywhere. we were looking for a more remote and wilderness experience which wasn't always the book's best recommendations. nevertheless we did find amazing spots and had an unforgettable experience with the help of this book and it's information. I highly recommend this book! (^_^)

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Summary: Good overall campground book
Comment: I have this and the Moon Oregon Camping: The Complete Guide to Tent and RV Camping (Moon Outdoors). I don't know of another campground book series like this one that is as comprehensive. The thing I always felt was lacking, however, was an overall rating on the quality of the campground (campsites, location, ambience), similar to how hikes are rated in Stienstra's Foghorn Outdoors California Hiking: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,000 Hikes (Foghorn Outdoors). There's a number rating for the view only. I have found that campground can be excellent without any view, or a hobo shantytown with a great view.

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