Are there any websites or guides that rate US campgrounds for tent camping?

Lepke

It seems like a number of websites and guides are aimed at RVs. Does anyone know of any guides or websites that rate campgrounds (state parks AND privately owned) from the perspective of a tent camper. I don't know if it makes any difference but I am especially interested in the Eastern United States. Thanks.

Answer
"The Best in Tent Camping: A Guide for Car Campers Who Hate RVs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos" series has editions for several Eastern regions.
Smokies: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Tent-Camping-Appalachian-Mountains/dp/0897329600/ref=pd_sim_b_title_2
Virginia: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Tent-Camping-Virginia-Concrete/dp/089732563X/ref=pd_sim_b_title_3
The Carolina's: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Tent-Camping-Carolinas-Menasha/dp/0897329694/ref=sr_1_1?
New England: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Tent-Camping-Concrete-Portable/dp/0897326229/ref=sr_1_5?

Camping Questions! Tent?

maxim814

Okay so im going to Malibu Creek State Park and ill be staying there in a tent in the campground in mid august for 7 nights. The thing is im just using the campground to visit LA and do stuff there. So I will only be at the campsite at night with my girlfriend to sleep there. When im not there during the day what do I do with my tent? Ill obviously be taking most of my stuff in my car, but like my tent, blankets and air mattress with just be on the campground. Is that safe? Will my tent, blankets and air mattress be there when I get back that evening?

Another question, If I were to bring my tent with my everyday, like set it up in the evening and take it down every morning when I leave. Would my campsite still be there when I get back? Am I aloud to do that? Even if Ive obviously reserved the campsite for the week.

Thanks!

Answer
While I agree with another poster that a code of camping ethics exist to where folks generally leave your stuff alone, tent campers have the highest rate of stolen stuff occur as you cannot "lock up" a tent. The state park there does have campground hosts that keep an eye on the general area but the campground is a well known stop over point for day labors to spend the night during the week and it is these folks that tend to be partakers of opportunity. Your tent with cots sleeping bags and such inside would likely be fine if left in the sitewith your camp chairs and a canopy, however anything else could easily get up and walk away. I always make contact with the camp host and let them know my plans so that they know when I will be out and about it gives them an Idea when best to keep an eye on your stuff. Any valuables always keep with you locked up in your trunk out of site.

If you are at the planning stages and don't have your camping reservations in now you may have an issue so best get your reservations in pronto it books early and fast.
http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Malibu_Creek_Sp/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=CA&parkId=120051&topTabIndex=CampingSpot

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