If you don't, you should.

The Campground Map

When you check into a campground, you will receive or can request the camp map. It tells you all the things you need to know about the camp environment, plus the map is a guide to your next camping spot, camp notes and camp memories.

Things to know about the campground map!

• The campground map welcomes you to the campground/state park with the park's name and all contact information.

• Use this information to let someone know where you are.

• It features the parks perks-rocky bluffs, sandy dunes, and rugged landscapes. It will break down nearby rivers and lakes along with hiking and wilderness trails.

• The map goes over all fees and parking information for the campground. Also, look for parking and campground amenities like fire pits and picnic tables, water sources, bathrooms.

• The map also lists quiet hours and the timeline for running the generators and how many people can camp per site.

• Look for alcohol, bicycles, electric bikes, firearms, trash, and firewood rules.

• Pay attention to pet rules; all campgrounds are different regarding hiking trails and fire roads.

RV’s 25-footers and UP

Is your camper or RV a tight fit in the camp spot.

Once you get into the campground, take your camp map and walk around. Look at other sites that fit your camp home; if this is a campground you would like to return to, this will make it easier when planning your next reservation because you have a good idea of what works for our camping experience.

Plan that Hiking Trip

Imagine going camping to check out the hiking trails only to find no dogs are allowed,
and you cannot leave your pet in the campground unattended.  The camp map will provide all rules regarding where your pet can travel in the campground.

Make Notes on your Campground Map

The campground map showcases the overall view of the campground. Use this to make notes of bathroom conditions, handicap spots, and what you love about the campground.

Walk or drive around the campground and circle new favorite sites for the next camp outing. Or ex out the ones you would never camp in due to space or closeness to showers. This way, next time you look at reservation, you'll know what you loved or hated about the campground.
Take notes on shady spots, water sources, camping trash bins, camp store, tent sites vs full station sites, wildlife encounters.

Look for information on Campground Maps and Campground Basics page 20 and 21 of your Let’s Go Camping Guide.

Check out other campgrounds

Stop at different campsites along the way to your destination or take a road trip to spots close to your camping location. Most campgrounds will let you do a drive-through, ask for a camp map, tell the rangers what you are doing, drive-through mark a few favorite spots, and head back out on the road. It is worth the time if you plan to go to the location later.

Take Notes on Favorite Campgrounds

Camp Note: Save the Campground Map for references on what you loved or hated about the campground, especially if you want to return. They are usually printed on 8.8x11 paper, so it folds perfectly inside binders or the camp drawer.
Make notes on the seasons, like fall leaf changes, spring flowers in bloom, or what animals, like skunks or raccoons, thrive in the campground.