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If you gave yourself 1,001 excuses for not going camping this summer, watch this video to remind yourself what winter's like. The ending will surprise you so don't quit halfway, it's only 45 seconds long.

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This is where I keep a current list of online sites where you can make campground reservations.

Reserve America - ReserveAmerica is the largest provider of campsite reservations in North America facilitating more than 3 million transactions at more than 100,000 campsites in 48 states.

Go Camping America - From the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds. Find a campground or RV Park in our campgrounds - RV parks directory - Go Camping America the home of National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds. Find RV tips, recipes & chat with other Rvers

CampUSA.com - National RV Park Campground Directoryand Camping Guide of Campgrounds, RV Parks and and Recreational Vehicle Resorts and RV Dealers. Search by state or state and city.

Benz's Outdoor Recreation Directory - Search Benz's Outdoor Recreation Directory featuring camping grounds across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Over 10,000 campgrounds listed

Woodalls- Seven separate camping search engines. Lot's of information. Membership needed in order to Read more

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How do you find the best family campground?

You know the cliché: you gotta know what you want. Well, if you are a beginner camper, you may not even know what to look for. No worries, start the process and it’ll all come together. Here are four different ways to find the family campground best suited for you.

1. Ask Around
2. Read Up
3. Family campground chains
4. Online Forums

1. Ask around
“Word of mouth is best,” says Kristin Hostetter, co-author of Tent And Car Camper's Handbook: Advice for Families & First-timers. Check with friends who camp. Ask them and their kids what they like or dislike about a certain campground.

If this is your first time camping, my best advice is to tag along Read more

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By MATT LAIT Los Angeles TimesArticle Launched:03/13/2007 03:04:58 PM PDTMALIBU, Calif.

The campground at Leo Carrillo State Park is a scenic retreat where a family can hike the Santa Monica Mountains, explore tide pools or simply hang out around the fire pit. It's also just a quick drive to a venti-sized cafe latte: We call it "Starbucks camping." And it's perfect for folks whose idea of "roughing it" includes access to flush toilets and a well-inflated air mattress.

Each summer, my wife, Leslie, and I take our two boys, Riley and Casey, to Leo Carrillo because it's a fun, affordable beach weekend in one of the country's ritziest swaths of real estate. That fun, especially in summer, requires some planning. Because of the campsite's popularity, campground reservations for weekend spots must be made about six months in advance. Many of the campsites can easily fit two families. On our last trip we reserved two campsites for four like-minded, pseudo-outdoorsy families.

Getting here early is also key to a successful camping experience. Campers line up outside the park's gate about 10 a.m. so they can Read more

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