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How to Log Campsite Amenities That Actually Matter
Every site in the loop shares the same amenity list and none of them share the same experience. Here is a practice for writing campground notes at the site level so hookups, water, and bathhouse distance are facts you can use at booking time.
How to Write Weather Notes That Help You Rebook a Campsite
A sunny Saturday can hide a windy pad. Here is a site-level practice for logging weather and conditions in your camping journal so the notes still help when you open the reservation map months later.
How to Photograph a Campsite for Your Camping Journal
Most camping photos are memories. A few are camping intel. Here is which campsite photos to take on arrival and before you leave, so your camping journal helps you pick the right site number next season.
How to Know Which Campsites Are Worth Going Back To
The campground can be great and the site still not worth a return trip. Here is a site-level practice for deciding which campsites to book again: a star rating, a yes or no on going back, and three short campsite notes you write before you leave.
How to Note Shade, Slope, and Noise at a Campsite
Three details decide whether a campsite is great or rough: shade, slope, and noise. Here is what to check on arrival, how to test the ground in one minute, and how to write short campsite notes you can trust the next time you book.
Why Campsite Numbers Matter (and How to Remember Yours)
The campground name is not enough. Sites a few numbers apart can mean shade vs full sun, quiet vs road noise, and a flat pad vs a slope. Here is why the campsite number matters when you book, and how to remember yours.
How to Keep a Campsite Log You Will Actually Use
Most campers remember the campground but forget the site. A campsite log fixes that. Here is what to write down after every trip, how long it takes, and how a camping journal app keeps your GPS coordinates, amenities, ratings, and photos together so you can book the good spot again.
October Camping Roundup
Fall camping continues with new distance sorting, upcoming achievements, and essential November camping tips to prepare for colder weather.
Camp Notes v1.2 is live!
A quality of life update.
Camp Notes v1.1.0 is live!
The biggest update yet: create visits without picking a location first, plus photos in visit lists and Sign in with Apple support.
Camp Notes v1.0.0 is Here!
v1.0.0 of Camp Notes is now available on the App Store.
State Park vs Private Campgrounds: Which Should You Choose?
How to Choose the Perfect Campsite: A Complete Evaluation Guide
Most camping resources only review entire campgrounds, but experienced campers know the truth: individual sites can vary dramatically. Site 12 might offer stunning views and privacy while site 13 is a wind tunnel next to the dump station. This complete evaluation guide teaches you how to systematically assess and document campsites so you'll know exactly which spots to request and which ones to avoid.
Camp Notes Beta Now Available
Camp Notes is now available for beta testing on TestFlight. Track individual campsites, rate your experiences, and build a personal database of camping spots worth remembering.