Methodology
Seven signals. One honest score.
Every campground on CampingPoints gets a 0–100 score built from the categories that actually shape a trip. No stars from strangers, no vanity metrics.
Last reviewed: January 2026
View Points
20% weightScenery, lake, mountain, forest and sunset quality.
Comfort Points
15% weightShowers, toilets, electricity, water, laundry and store.
Family Points
10% weightSafe layout, easy access, activities and playgrounds.
Remote Points
10% weightPrivacy, quiet, low crowding and real nature feel.
RV Points
15% weightHookups, dump station, RV size access, pull-throughs.
Value Points
15% weightPrice relative to amenities and location quality.
Booking Points
15% weightHow easy the site is to secure — a lower score means the campground is harder to book during popular dates.
Worked example
Watchman Campground in Zion. Strong views and value carry the overall score; booking difficulty pulls it down.
Overall = view × 20% + comfort × 15% + family × 10% + remote × 10% + RV × 15% + value × 15% + booking × 15%.
What we do
- Compare campgrounds like-for-like across seven signals.
- Update seasonally as amenities and booking patterns change.
- Show the score breakdown on every listing — no hidden weighting.
- Explain why each site scored the way it did in plain English.
What we don't do
- Sell placement. Score is not affected by booking partners.
- Claim live availability. That's what alerts are for.
- Aggregate anonymous star ratings. Scores are model-based.
- Treat every trip the same. Sort by what matters for yours.