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No camping at Bulls Island Recreation Area for 2013

Home Skillet — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:13:46 -0400

Bulls Island Recreation area in New Jersey will remain closed this season as the State Department of Environmental Development continues to study the Sycamore Trees at the North end of the campground. Apparently this all started when a large piece fell off of one of the trees killing a man and injuring his wife in 2011.

"Camp Robbers"

Home Skillet — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:29:09 -0500

Did you know that in the Northwest there is a bird (a grey jay bird) that is also called a "camp robber"? These guys are not shy at all and have been known to fly down and steal treats right out of campers hands! Thus the nickname.
I once had one land on my hat while snowshoeing in the Mt. Hood National Forest and then try to pluck the fluffy ball off of the top. I've taken pictures of the "Canadian Jay" taking crackers from fellow campers hands. They are fun.....until they get really brave and start picking treats right off of the camp table!
I'm not sure if these birds exist outside of the Northwest.....anyone else seen them elsewhere?

September gear giveaway

Home Skillet — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:00:39 -0400

The first of two gear giveaways is now underway. We are offering 2 gifts this week and look for something special at the end of the month.
To get in on the opportunity to win your very own RIBZ front pack see our giveaway info on http://www.facebook.com/usacamping?ref=hl

September is "the month to camp"!

Home Skillet — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:55:23 -0400

September means cooler temperatures, less crowds, beautiful colors, and a last chance to camp.

With schools back in session most folks are locked back into the routine and can't spend time out camping. For the rest of us this means lighter campground loads and more available campsites. In the higher elevations the fall colors will be starting to brighten up and can be an excellent time to get some scenic photography done. The cooler temps mean more comfortable camping. The National parks and State parks often have more reservation spots open and less traffic too.

In short, just because summer is waning, doesn't mean that camping has to come to an end. Get out there and get those last trips in. You won't be disappointed.

Second RIBZ pack giveaway!

Eric — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:42:59 -0400

CampingUSA.com is launching another giveaway of a very nice RIBZ front pack! To enter visit us on facebook and comment on the giveaway post. It is that easy!
Contest goes through August 15, 2012, so don't wait.

How about your last camping?

Corrinla — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:08:46 -0400

Do you go a camping recently? How about it, share here with us and start a heated discussion.

Had you bring with a camping tent in your camping? What does it bring to you?

Camping USA February Product Giveaway - Auspit Rotisserie

Aaron — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:34:33 -0500

Note that the February giveaway is starting a bit early and all reviews submitted as of today (January 26) will be eligible for the February 29th Drawing.

Our February 29th product giveaway will be an Auspit Outdoor Rotisserie. Camping USA Members that submit reviews between now and the end of February will be entered into the March 1st drawing. Click here for contest guidelines.

About the Auspit Rotisserie BBQ:

The award-winning AuspitTM is the Australian rotisserie sensation which makes delicious cooking in the outdoors simple & fun!

It's a versatile, easily-portable cordless rotisserie system that can be used when camping, hunting, at the beach or just hanging out in your backyard. Serve mouth-watering meats, vegetables--you name it--to up to 16 friends and family members at a time.

Visit the Auspit Rotisserie site for additional information: Auspit

Camping USA Product Giveaways

Aaron — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:23:54 -0500

Starting on March 1st Camping USA will be giving away a great product every month to a Camping USA member. To be eligible for the random drawing, all you need to have done is review a campground or RV park that you have stayed at in the past. Every member that has submitted a review during the month will be included in the drawing on the first day of the following month.

Camping USA product giveaway terms and conditions:

1. Reviews must be genuine, original (not copied from somewhere else on the internet), and adhere to our quality campground review guidelines.

2. At this time we can only ship products within the United States. This may change in the future so check back for updates.

3. If you are the winner, you will need to respond to our emails and get us your shipping address within 30 days or the prize will be forfeit. Check your spam folder!

To review a campground or RV park make sure you are logged in and visit the campground detail page. Example: Chickahominy Reservoir and Campground and use the review form at the bottom of the page. Your review will show both on the campground detail page and in the forum.

Thanks for being part of Camping USA!

Camping USA November 2011 Update

Aaron — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:25:34 -0400

We have been busy improving our database of campgrounds and adding new functionality. We are currently adding and editing campgrounds and RV parks at a rate of over 1,000 per month. The following states have received major updates over the last 6 months:

Arizona

Northern California

Southern California

Colorado

Nevada

Oregon

Utah

Washington