KOA locations near major attractions such as Yosemite or San Diego tend to draw a lot of travelers in the summer, he said. Before you leave on your next camping trip, it's wise to pitch a tent near your computer monitor and explore the Web. From Zion National Park in Utah to Yellowstone in Wyoming, parks have become increasingly popular with travelers. The National Park Services has 25,700 campsites in 548 campgrounds in 77 different locations. Sites accommodate a few different styles, including tent camping, recreational vehicle spaces and backcountry excursions.
Users can sort through campsites according to location or interest, and price overnight stays.
Not all participate in the NPS online reservation service, however, and many campgrounds are first come, first served. Some camps tend to fill up more quickly than others, so it's best to research sites ahead of time and reserve a space, experts say. It also includes other facts related to history, climate, lodging and wildlife information for each location. Internet users can also swap camping tips with other outdoor enthusiasts on the discussion boards or browse among 180 brands of outdoor clothing, gear and footwear. The KOA site also offers a trip-planning tool for locations of other campsites travelers can stop at en route to their final destination.