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8 of the Best Rated Dog-Friendly RV Campgrounds

Is there anything better than traveling with your furry best friend? Here at Campendium, many of us explore North America with our dogs...

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Gear Guides

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Ching & Jerud’s Favorite Camping Gear

We left Asheville, NC back in March of 2015 and have been...

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Are You Prepared? You Need These Tools in Your RV Tool Box

Life on the road can be a very freeing, enjoyable experience....

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Is Investing in RV Insulation Worth the Money? Find Out.

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Tim & Shannon’s Favorite Camping Gear for Van Life

We are Tim and Shannon, a couple who love traveling...

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Best Practices on How to Build a Responsible Campfire

I summited Brush Heap Mountain on the Eagle Rock Loop Trail in Southwest Arkansas around lunchtime. Atop, there was a pretty rad campsite with a...

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How to Find and Share Great Campsites

This short tutorial video presents some of the top features on the Campendium website and iOS app. See how to browse campsites, sort them by rating, category, price or amenities. Find free camping locations and view detailed maps with cell phone coverage and public land overlays!

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Best States For Free Camping and Boondocking

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Best Places to Camp for Free in Colorado

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5 Tips to Book the Best Campground for Remote Work

Working on the road can add an element of freedom to your work-life balance, but it can also add a few new stressors, like learning how to power your...

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Important Guide to Prepare Your RV for Winter Storage

For many, colder temperatures and winter...

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8 Tips to Camp in Comfort This Fall

The end of summer is just around the corner,...

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5 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before Traveling Full-Time

Are you dreaming of living full-time or even...

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All National Forests in California Are Closed Until September 17

Update: While most of the national forests in...

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Beware of Arizona National Forest Closures Due to Wildfire Danger

With scorching temperatures, very dry conditions, and the high risk of wildfire...

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Find Hiking Trails Near Your Campsite With This Supporter Perk

From a casual sunset stroll to a peak-bagging mission, many RVers seek out hiking...

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Find the Best Campsite Cell Coverage With This Supporter Perk

Need to do a...

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A Comprehensive RV Packing List for the First Time Camper

Camping for the first time in an RV can be an overwhelming...

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Interviews

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Happy Mother’s Day to All Camping Moms!

Life in an RV, especially when you travel a lot, can present unique challenges to those of us who...

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Endless Possibilities with Happier Camper

Around a decade ago, Derek Michael started up a trailer rental business in...

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Leave It Better Than I Found It: An Interview With Airstream CEO Bob Wheeler

Bob Wheeler comes from...

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Full-time RVers Find Serendipity, Love (and Cell Service) on the Road

In 2006,...

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