Camping Abroad Articles on Camping Abroad Camping Abroad Links Books on Camping Overseas "Contrary to popular belief, the days of $15 lodging in Europe have not vanished. The secret is to bring your room with you. I’m suggesting that you bring a tent, even if your plans don’t include backpacking. Unlike in the U.S., camping in Europe is very convenient for the independent traveler. Most cities and towns have a campground within walking distance or a short public transit ride away. All you need is a lightweight tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad—all easily tucked into a small or medium-sized duffel bag. You can leave the rest of your camping equipment at home. The great cuisine and rich culture of Europe are just a short distance from your tent flap. European campgrounds are clean, comfortable, and secure, with spotless bathrooms, hot showers, washing machines, and very often a small grocery, snack bar, and a sheltered pavilion for socializing. Like youth hostels, the other great budget alternative for lodging in Europe, campgrounds offer a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow travelers." -- Edward Newton from Camping in Europe

campingInfo.info, www.camping.info, offers information on over 22.000 campgrounds in 44 European countries and is published in 27 languages.

Eurocamp, www.eurocamp.co.uk, is a very informative site to plan camping vacations across Europe, particularily if you are traveling with children.

Karmabum, www.karmabum.com, a no-nonsense site for dedicated campers in Europe.

AA Caravan & Camping Europe. Campground guide with over 3,500 campgrounds throughout Europe. More listings, but not all as thoroughly inspected as Alan Rogers' Guides (below).

Alan Rogers Good Camps Guides. A series of five guides covering continental Europe, France, Britain & Ireland, Italy, Spain & Portugal. Alan Rogers guides include 1,650 European campsites that the company has inspected. Visit www.alanrogers.com, where you can also browse all the listings and even book ferries and selected campsites.

Camping Europe by Carol Mickelsen. A largely anecdotal and inspirational book on car camping from an author with 25 years' experience. Puts you in the mood.

Europe by Van & Motorhomeby David Shore and Patty Campbell. Includes everything involved with buying, renting, or simply surviving in an RV or camper in Europe.

Guide Officiel Camping/Caravaning. France camping guide from the Fedération Française de Camping et de Caravaning includes thousands of sites in France. Order online for 28 euros at www.ffcc.fr (the site has lots of other great info in French).

Moto-Europa by Eric Bredesen. Once a printed guide, this book is now available only electronically at www.ideamerge.com/motoeuropa. Go online and get country-specific driving information on all the stuff you're nervous about (even though you shouldn't worry).

Take Your RV to Europe, the Low-Cost Route to Long-Term Touring. Book that describes how to ship RV to Europe, figure costs, prepare for the trip, navigate and drive the roads, find campgrounds, communicate with home, obtain insurance,store the RV for a return trip, if desired--everything one needs to know for a trip(s) of a lifetime. Web site: www.rv2europe.com

Traveler's Guide to European Camping by Mike and Terri Church. Useful info from experienced travelers. Includes details on over 200 campgrounds for RVers or tent-campers