Detailed information on camping, scenic driving, hiking, wildlife viewing and other oudoor activities in the beauty of the National Forest System of Washington State.

Whether you camp in a tent or a recreational vehicle (RV), there are campgrounds in U.S. National Forests to satisfy the needs of most campers. The U.S. National Forest Campground Guide, Southern Region, describes 216 developed campgrounds in 33 National Forests located in 14 southern states. Most of the campgrounds were personally visited and researched by the authors of this Guide.There are more than 50 items of information for each campground, narrative descriptions (including authors' anecdotes), maps displaying the relative location of the campgrounds, and quick look-up tables to help in the selection of a campground. In addition, there are sidebars throughout the Guide containing useful information about camping, the forests, things to do, and the authors' experiences.

"The once comprehensive guide to America's 153 National Forests. From the lush subtropical rain forests of the South to the Southwest's deserts to the snowcapped 'Alpine' timber zones of the great Northwest. Discover a dazzling variety of natural sights. Share the author's personal finds - his favorite trails, outlooks, canoe trips, picnic spots, and camping places, compiled over 25 years." -- Back cover.

Now in one easy-to-use volume, this comprehensive directory of National Forest Campgrounds, backed by a known and trusted name in the outdoor business, is organized by state and then by National Forest. Descriptive text, photos, maps, and icons will help readers to locate, evaluate, and reserve the site best suited to their needs. Campgrounds are divided into three categories: -- Full -- with showers, full RV hookups, etc. -- Standard -- semi-developed, running water available -- Rustic -- no paved road, pit toiletsAlso included is information on the often difficult-to-find Corps of Engineers campgrounds, part of the Forest Service reservation system. Campground descriptions will be supplemented by directions, fees, available services, number of sites, informative maps, local information and history, and more.

Part armchair travelogue, part guide book, this projected three-volume series—divided into the western, central, and eastern United States—will introduce readers to all 155 national forests across the country. This Land is the only comprehensive field guide that describes the natural features, wildernesses, scenic drives, campgrounds, and hiking trails of our national forests, many of which—while little known and sparsely visited—boast features as spectacular as those found in our national parks and monuments. Each entry includes logistical information about size and location, facilities, attractions, and associated wilderness areas. For about half of the forests, Robert H. Mohlenbrock has provided sidebars on the biological or geological highlights, drawn from the "This Land" column that he has written for Natural History magazine since 1984. Superbly illustrated with color photographs, botanical drawings, and maps, this book is loaded with information, clearly written, and easy to use. This volume covers national forests in: Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming