New Website Finds Campsites Nationwide

With RVers using laptops, navigation and smart phones like the iPhone, an in-depth database driven site like this is a great idea. Their iPhone app is in beta testing and will be released soon. Now if only Wallmart would do an app to locate their stores! 

A new website portal has been created that provides consumers with an unprecedented ability to quickly find privately owned and operated campgrounds, RV parks and resorts as well as government run campgrounds across the country.

The easy-to-use website, AccessCamping.com, also includes an iPhone application. 

“There has never been a website like this before,” said Brian Schaeffer, president and CEO of Texas Advertising, which developed the website portal.

“Just click on a state on our U.S. map and AccessCamping.com will provide you with links to websites with listings of either privately owned and operated campgrounds or government-run campgrounds, depending on your selection.”

Deb Carter, exective director of the Maryland Campground Owners Association put it this way: “Many words come to mind regarding your new website - but WOW seems to be the most appropriate! You've built a site that's easy to understand, intuitive to navigate, includes tons of information and is pleasing to the eye with clear graphics, inviting text and beautiful photos. 

"Being admittedly biased, I checked the Maryland information first and it's fantastic. When I click Maryland on the U.S. map, I go straight to our state page and can easily stay there and browse. It's full of great information, with a link to our own state website. It's clear that the entire website focuses on pampering the camper - helping them find the perfect spot for their home away from home. Nicely done!” 

AccessCamping.com also includes links to online databases of the major campground industry directories, including those provided by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, the Trailer Life and Woodall’s North American Campground Directories, as well as the websites of campground chains, such as Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) and Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts. 

Schaeffer said the portal is needed because most websites have limited campground listings. “The government run websites, for the most part, list only government run parks while the websites for campground industry associations typically limit their listings to parks that are members of their associations. As a result,” he said, “most websites only give the camping consumer a partial view of what’s out there in terms of potential camping venues.” 

“Finally, a national camping website that gets the camper where he really wants to go,” said Rick Abare, executive director of the Maine Campground Owners Association and current president of Campground Association Management Professionals.

Press Release from AccessCamping.com and RV Buddies.

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Sleeping bag tester job in the UK pays £600 a week

A company in the UK is looking to employ someone who is capable of sleeping on the job -- for £600 a week.

Halfords are planning to recruit a 'sleeping bag tester' to snooze in a variety of products and report back about how good they are.

A job ad placed in a West Midlands newspaper states that would-be testers much be willing to sleep under canvas and normally be a good sleeper.

The successful applicant will get £10 per hour with a minimum of £600 for a 5-day sleep-in and bosses say it would suit someone interested in the factors that contribute to a good nights sleep.

We are tempted to apply, if only so we get the chance to phone the boss at 9.15 and tell him we overslept.. for him to say well done!  Ha!

   The full text of the job ad reads:

WE NEED a good sleeper. Sleeping Bag Tester required to assess the Halfords range of sleeping bags. Salary: £10 per hour, minimum pay £600 for a 5-day sleep in.

Previous experience of product testing would be helpful but not essential. The role will require you to sleep outside under canvas, test and provide feedback on a range of sleeping bags.

You should be a good sleeper and able to provide objective feedback on your sleep experience. Would suit someone interested in sleep and the factors that contribute to a good nights sleep.

Apply to: Jobs@Pertemps 01527 591091 or email helen.hibbert@pertemps with why you feel you would be suitable for this role. Closing date: 15th April 2010

So I'm wondering.....can you  test it from your campsite?  Maybe we should ask the guys at Jellystone Parks in Memphis for their opinion!