Now in its seventh edition, Tom Stienstra's Pacific Northwest Camping offers RVers, car campers, and tenters alike detailed grid maps and an easy cross-referencing system to locate the perfect site for their needs. This classic guide leads readers to more than 45,000 sites in Washington and Oregon, with special emphasis on outdoor recreation options and the special needs of parents camping with children. Each of the 1,500 individual listings includes clear directions to the camp, along with detailed reformation on its facilities and recreation offerings, reservation and fee policies, and particular strengths and weaknesses. An in-depth introduction provides all the information readers need to hit the trail, including reviews of the best tents, sleeping bags, stoves, and water purifiers; tips on preventing such common camper ailments as poison oak and hypothermia; and strategies for preserving the wilderness campers have come to explore.