There are countless Camping courses, tutorials, articles available online, but for some, having a book is still a necessity to learn. This is an up-to-date list of recommended books.
- Camping Journal & RV Travel Logbook, Red Vintage Camper Adventure: Road Trip Planner, Caravan Travel Journal, Glamping Diary, Camping Memory Retirement Gifts Series) (2018)
- Try Not to Laugh Challenge Camping Joke Book: for Kids! Jokes, Riddles, Silly Puns, Funny Knock Knocks, LOL Outdoor Theme Activity for Camping Trips, … Campfire Jokes for Family & Friends! (2019)
- Eastern Sierra and Death Valley Camping With Privacy: Your Guide To The Most Private Campsites Near Mammoth Lakes, Tuolumne Meadows, Death Valley, and Beyond (2015)
- Camping & Survival: The Ultimate Outdoors Book (2011)
- RV Camping in Corps of Engineers Parks: Guide to over 600 Corps-managed campgrounds on nearly 200 lakes around the country (2015)
- RV Camping in Corps of Engineers Parks: Guide to 644 Campgrounds at 210 Lakes in 34 States (2019)
- Moon California Camping: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,400 Tent and RV Campgrounds (Travel Guide) (2019)
- Complete Guide to Camping and Wilderness Survival: Backpacking. Ropes and Knots. Boating. Animal Tracking. Fire Building. Navigation. Pathfinding. … Campfire Recipes. Rescue. Wilderness (2016)
- RV Camping in State Parks, 6th Edition (2017)
- Llama Llama Loves Camping (2018)
- Camping Washington: The Best Public Campgrounds for Tents & Rv’s (2017)
- Traveler’s Guide to Camping Mexico’s Baja: Explore Baja and Puerto Peñasco with Your RV or Tent (Traveler’s Guide series) (2017)
- Curious George Goes Camping (1999)
- Camping With the Corps of Engineers: The Complete Guide to Campgrounds Built and Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Wright Guides) (2015)
Camping Journal & RV Travel Logbook, Red Vintage Camper Adventure: Road Trip Planner, Caravan Travel Journal, Glamping Diary, Camping Memory Retirement Gifts Series) (2018)
Campfire Dreams & Starry Skies – Life is an Adventure and you’ll want to Remember Every Moment! – – – – – – – – – – – -Can you close your eyes, smell the campfire and taste those s’mores?Is the open road calling to you for just one more trip?Are you a natural-born explorer, who can’t wait to get into the great outdoors and discover all the wonders of nature?Is the family summer vacation your favorite time of the year?Are you worried that you won’t remember the best parts of your trip?
Try Not to Laugh Challenge Camping Joke Book: for Kids! Jokes, Riddles, Silly Puns, Funny Knock Knocks, LOL Outdoor Theme Activity for Camping Trips, … Campfire Jokes for Family & Friends! (2019)
Hilarious Camp Joke Book for Kids!! Hike right into the Wilderness with these LOL Camper-Approved Jokes that the Whole Family will Enjoy! Funny Outdoor Jokes, Silly Nature Riddles & Punny Knock-knocks about Camping, Hiking, Backpacking, Bigfoot, Bugs, Wildlife, & Glamping! Play the Popular Try Not to Laugh Challenge Joke Game! A Really Fun Interactive Game for Kids, Teens & Adults! OR Read Jokes to Each Other While you Travel or Read This Book for Lots of Campfire Chuckles!
Eastern Sierra and Death Valley Camping With Privacy: Your Guide To The Most Private Campsites Near Mammoth Lakes, Tuolumne Meadows, Death Valley, and Beyond (2015)
Do you like privacy when you’re camping? Do you hate camping a few feet away from people who talk loud into quiet hours? Or maybe you don’t want a neighbor’s light blocking your view of the stars at night. On recreation.gov, it’s impossible to know for sure exactly which campsites have the most privacy or are farthest away from the neighbors. Some campsites look like they’re too close together, but they have a hill, rock formation, or lots of vegetation in between and have plenty of privacy.
Camping & Survival: The Ultimate Outdoors Book (2011)
This book helps you acquire and sharpen skills required to safely enjoy the outdoors. You will find details on how to hike/travel, in the summer and winter, “make a camp”, choose suitable equipment, and understand your environment. You will learn how to search for food and water, find shelter, “read” the weather, and how to take care of yourself if you are injured (First Aid).
RV Camping in Corps of Engineers Parks: Guide to over 600 Corps-managed campgrounds on nearly 200 lakes around the country (2015)
Your complete guide to all RV-friendly camping areas operated by the Corps of Engineers. This guide is perfect for RV travelers because all the hike-in, boat-in and tent only camping areas are not included, making it very easy to locate campgrounds that can accommodate RVs. Of all the public lands, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has some of the best parks and campgrounds available.
RV Camping in Corps of Engineers Parks: Guide to 644 Campgrounds at 210 Lakes in 34 States (2019)
Completely revised and updated for 2019, this is the best guide to all RV-friendly camping areas operated by the Corps of Engineers. It’s perfect for RV travelers because all of the hike-in, boat-in and tent only camping areas are not included, making it very easy to locate campgrounds that can accommodate RVs.Of all the public lands, the U.S.
Moon California Camping: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,400 Tent and RV Campgrounds (Travel Guide) (2019)
Narrowing your search? Try Moon Northern California Camping. Hitting the road? Check out Moon California Road Trip.
Complete Guide to Camping and Wilderness Survival: Backpacking. Ropes and Knots. Boating. Animal Tracking. Fire Building. Navigation. Pathfinding. … Campfire Recipes. Rescue. Wilderness (2016)
The ultimate do-it-yourself guide for camping and wilderness survival. From the author of the award-winning Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia, this volume is the most complete camping instruction book published.
RV Camping in State Parks, 6th Edition (2017)
Millions of Americans enjoy camping in state parks every year. This book is designed to make finding RV-friendly state parks easier. Included is information on nearly 1,750 state parks, forests, and recreation areas in 49 states that offer accommodations for RVers. RV Camping in State Parks includes:
Llama Llama Loves Camping (2018)
Look out, world–Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney’s best-selling picture books, is the star of his own original series, now airing on Netflix.
Camping Washington: The Best Public Campgrounds for Tents & Rv’s (2017)
•More than 600 campgrounds•Now includes private campgrounds in areas where public facilities are lacking•New photographs throughout and greater detail on individual campsites.This popular guidebook reviews and rates each campground so you’ll know exactly what to expect, including useful details on campsite surfaces, degree of privacy, best and worst sites in a given campground, and nearby hikes, fishing spots, and other attractions.
Traveler’s Guide to Camping Mexico’s Baja: Explore Baja and Puerto Peñasco with Your RV or Tent (Traveler’s Guide series) (2017)
Offering invaluable sightseeing tips, advice on fun activities, and detailed descriptions of campgrounds, this grand tour of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula provides both RV and tent campers with the best resources for planning a vacation chock-full of beachcombing, back-roads exploring, golf, fishing, whale watching, and water sports.
Curious George Goes Camping (1999)
Curious George Goes Camping is an entertaining story of the Great Outdoors based on H. A. and Margret Rey’s popular primate and painted in the original watercolor and charcoal style. George tries to be helpful, but he of course just ends up upsetting a nearby camper. As he’s hiding in the woods, he meets a forest creature who catapults the mischievous monkey into a chain of even more outrageous events!
Camping With the Corps of Engineers: The Complete Guide to Campgrounds Built and Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Wright Guides) (2015)
Guidebook of all campgrounds built and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Especially valuable for RV travelers who are boaters and fishermen because all campsites are located on or near lakes or streams managed or impounded by the Army Corps of Engineers. Individual listings contain complete details about camping facilities, amenities, recreational activities available and directions to each campground.
Best Camping Books You Must Read
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Tent Life: An inspirational guide to camping and outdoor living (Slow Life Guides)
Author(s): Sebastian Antonio Santabarbara
ID: 3668073, Publisher: Frances Lincoln, Year: 2023, Size: 25 Mb, Format: epub
Cook It Wild: Sensational Prep-Ahead Meals for Camping, Cabins, and the Great Outdoors: A Cookbook
Author(s): Chris Nuttall-Smith
ID: 3720485, Publisher: Clarkson Potter, Year: 2023, Size: 96 Mb, Format: epub
Making Camp: A Visual History of Camping's Most Essential Items and Activities
Author(s): Martin Hogue
ID: 3721811, Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press, Year: 2023, Size: 125 Mb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not final. Some books are really best-sellers according to The Wall Street Journal, others are written by unknown authors. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.