Arizona's 144 Best Campgrounds [Paperback]

James Tallon (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Arizona Highways Books (August 2000)
• ISBN-10: 0916179516
• ISBN-13: 978-0916179519
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,795,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The author's "personal best", April 23, 1998

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This review is from: Arizona's 144 Best Campgrounds (Paperback)

Author/photographer James Tallon has divided Arizona into eight regions, then included charts and maps, information on fishing sites, climate and more to make this an extremely comprehensive guide to the state'e public campgrounds. It is illustrated with page after page of full-color photographs, contained in a conveniently compact 8 3/4 x 5-inch format.
Tallon admits that the campgrounds selected were his own choices for "ambiance, pulchritude and serenity." He says:
"At each of the campgrounds in this book, depending on the amenities available, I tried to consider the broad spectrum of campers, from those who need nothing more than a ground cloth and a sleeping bag to those at the top of the comfort chain in bus-size motorhomes with two bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. A common ground for campers within these extremes is an appreciation of scenery, wildlife, natural and historic wonders, and outdoor recreation--including fishing, hiking, hunting, biking and bird-watching."
Tallon has roamed, written about and photographed Arizona's backcountry for over 30 years. While researching this book, he visited more than 215 campgrounds.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for those camping in AZ, February 16, 2007

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James G. Pohlman (Pearland, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arizona's 144 Best Campgrounds (Paperback)

This is an outstanding book with nice pictures and accurate directions.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Save your money, May 4, 2011

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Pat McKenzie (Pagosa Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Arizona's 144 Best Campgrounds (Paperback)

Compared to the Colorado Campgrounds book that I have, this one is totally inadequate. The Colorado book rates the 100 best in 5 areas: scenery, RVs, tents, shade and privacy. The Arizona book rarely addresses 2 or 3 of these items. In some cases, all it says is how to get there.