The Best in Tent Camping: Colorado, 3rd: A Guide for Car Campers Who Hate RVs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos (Best in Tent Camping - Menasha Ridge) (Paperback)

by Johnny Molloy (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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"Molloy's pleasant, relaxed style lends a great deal of readability to an otherwise utilitarian text, so that the reader is encouraged to explore all of what Colorado has to offer before embarking."
--ForeWord magazine

"Molloy's latest is a pure delight. . . . he includes a wealth of information on the nearby attractions campers will want to see. . . .Considering the importance of Colorado as a vacation destination, as well as the lack of materials on true outdoor camping, Molloy's book belongs on the shelf of most public libraries."
--The Library Journal

"Discover 50 of the safest and most scenic campgrounds in the state."
--Colorado Homes & Lifestyles
-- Review

A superb guide and a "must-have" for anyone determined to experience the wilds of Colorado for themselves. -- The Midwest Book Review, June, 2004

Review

"Molloy's pleasant, relaxed style lends a great deal of readability to an otherwise utilitarian text, so that the reader is encouraged to explore all of what Colorado has to offer before embarking."
--ForeWord magazine

"Molloy's latest is a pure delight. . . . he includes a wealth of information on the nearby attractions campers will want to see. . . .Considering the importance of Colorado as a vacation destination, as well as the lack of materials on true outdoor camping, Molloy's book belongs on the shelf of most public libraries."
--The Library Journal

"Discover 50 of the safest and most scenic campgrounds in the state."
--Colorado Homes & Lifestyles

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press; 3rd edition (April 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897325648
• ISBN-13: 978-0897325646
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #234,269 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, February 23, 2005

By	S. J. Pfrimmer (Canon City, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Many of the campgrounds in this book are, in fact easily accessable to RVs and 2 wheel drive vehicles. I expected it to cover more out of the way, difficult to get to campgrounds, where campers have peace and quiet. I was disappointed to not find any undiscovered, little known campgrounds. It does give fairly good information about things to do in the areas where the campgrounds are located. But if you're looking for some ideas on places to tent camp, might as well just buy "Colorado Campgrounds, the 100 best". It has great pictures so you can really get an idea of what the campgrounds are like and most of the campgrounds mentioned in "The best tent camping" are also found in "The 100 best".

4.0 out of 5 stars A great inspiration, December 1, 2007

By	Damian Mcloughlin "melonaise" (Aurora, CO United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has inspired some of our best camping trips. It's not about back-country camping. It's about sites that are relatively easy to access but that are well suited to tent camping-- natural surroundings instead of a parking lot, lots of space inbetween each site, and water/toilets within walking distance. The campgrounds are rated according to scenary and privacy, two important factors when we go camping. For some of the campgrounds the authors go into even finer detail, recommending or warning against specific sites.

We always use secondary resources when we plan a trip-- you don't want to rely on one book to get you where you're going! Get a map of the region so you can do a "sanity check" on the directions, and to find nearby features that'll be interesting to explore.

5 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must-have" for anyone determined to experience the wilds, June 3, 2004

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Now in its third edition, The Best In Tent Camping: Colorado a companion guide especially for people who relish the outdoors, free from electronics, RV's, and other compromises to enjoying natural splendor. Guiding the reading among profiled Colorado campgrounds rated for beauty, security, management, noise, spaciousness, and cleanliness, The Best In Tent Camping: Colorado includes practical tips, descriptions, detailed maps, a listing of available facilities and contact information for each camp, and much more. A superb guide and a "must-have" for anyone determined to experience the wilds of Colorado for themselves.