Motorcycle Friendly Campgrounds Are Just A Screen Tap Away

Among the many camping applications that appear in the App Store search results, CampingRoadTrip.com's Camp Finder really stands out. For the motorcycle camping enthusiast, smartphone applications such as this are a must-have. Should you feel it's time to park your motorbike and get some shut-eye, Camp Finder points the way.

Encompassing a garden-variety of brand-certified locations, Camp Finder also includes state parks and public recreation areas. At the touch of a button, it presents nearby options and orders them by distance or customer reviews. It actually informed me of a campground close by that's perfect for testing many of the motorcycle camping products listed on our ever-popular packing checklist page.

Imagine concluding a spirited ride along North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway. Maybe you booked your hotel room ... maybe not. You've been eyeing the forecast and tonight looks to be a perfectly crisp, clear canvas for stargazing by an open fire. You have your gear but this wasn't the original plan. Let Camp Finder engineer a spontaneous destination for you.

When you activate the application, it immediately introduces two search forms and a "magic" button. The button scans local towers to detect your location with minimal accuracy (activating GPS isn't really necessary). A few seconds roll by and presto, you've got options.

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With more than three campground listings, we may as well hit the "reviewed" menu. My own phone shows Fish Lake Beach to be just over eight miles from my doorstep. They have a 3.5-star review, $30 daily rate, RV parking, tent sites, WiFi, swimming, trailer hookups, laundry and a camp store. The list goes on but you get the point. Actually, when you select this listing it loads their in-app profile, which includes contact and seasonal information.

The map menu allows users to choose via an aerial perspective, where each icon links to the same profile as mentioned above. This is good for when nightfall arrives faster than anticipated. Setting up camp before sundown is good practice. Make your choice from the map (or reviews) and tap the "Get Directions" button to automatically load Google Maps Navigation. Easy!

Pair Camp Finder with a sunrise/sunset informative app such as WeatherBug and it becomes an excellent motorcycle camping resource. With some understanding of your own preference for amenities, you'll surely find a campsite that caters to your level of comfort. All in all, it's good to know that when you equip yourself to do so, camping becomes just as accessible as a motel/hotel.

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