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May 31, 2011 - 8:27 pm
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Does anyone keep a camping log or binder with campground information?  We haven't but need to start to because I can't remember the names of some great places we visited over the years.

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May 31, 2011 - 10:09 pm
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We have been keeping the campsite maps as we go. We don't keep a log of where or when we camped.

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June 1, 2011 - 7:46 am
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I have thought about it but I haven't started it yet.

Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer.  Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.

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June 1, 2011 - 11:40 am
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I keep a word doc. log of everywhere we've camped along with how many nights and how many miles towed.  I also keep  a file of campground maps with our favorite sits marked. 

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June 1, 2011 - 11:43 am
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We keep a journal in our pup and write down things we did during the trip and the campgrounds and site numbers.

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June 1, 2011 - 4:05 pm
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I've kept a binder of campground maps from many CGs over the years, probably about 75 or 80.  We drive around before leaving and circle good sites and X any bad ones for future reference.  We often mark a one to five stars in the top corner for an overall rating of the place.

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June 2, 2011 - 11:51 pm
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I made a Google map that serves that purpose. I also use it as a locator of places I hear about, both good and bad.

If you want to try it use Google, just go to http://maps.google.com, sign in and go to "my maps". I posted mine below, but you may need to be logged in to Google to see it.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms.....e&z=5

[code]http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=202479702252007212857.00046967fad29c99467fe&z=5[/code]

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June 3, 2011 - 8:49 am
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I've done a lot like twstdpear.  Here's my Google map.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms.....5&z=5

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June 15, 2011 - 10:08 pm
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I downloaded and have used a computer campground log now since last fall. I too started a spread sheet to contain information about various campgrounds, but found it too limiting. I found http://www.theultimatecampgroundlog.com

You can download and use the program before giving a donation to the author. There are many features to this program, but you can just start using the basics until you get familiar with the program.

I have started to use it to put information on campgrounds that I have YET to visit. I can then use my laptop on route to find campgrounds that looked good when doing an internet search at home. I have then edited the campground entry when I am either at the campground or when I get home while details are still fresh in my mind.

I really like this program and I see there has just been a new version in March of 2011 introduced.

http://www.theultimatecampgroundlog.com

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