Research Standards

How we verify military campground information

Our directory separates verified facts, missing information, HOLD records and items needing follow-up so travelers can see what is known and still confirm current rules.

MilitaryCampgrounds.info is built as a research directory, not a scrape of campground names. The master database keeps public listings, records that need follow-up and locations intentionally excluded from the public map separate so the website can be updated as official information changes.

What we verify

Why some fields say “Not listed”

We do not turn estimates into exact facts. If an official source does not publish a reliable site count, eligibility statement or hookup detail, the database can leave that field blank rather than inventing a value from an old third-party page.

Official sources come first

The directory prefers direct campground pages and current installation recreation pages. When a direct page is unavailable, the database can retain the best current official directory or recreation source and mark that limitation for later review.

What HOLD means in the research database

A location may remain in the master research file but be withheld from the public website when current evidence shows it is no longer military-operated, the status is unclear, or the record needs additional verification. HOLD records are reviewed again during future audits.

How map coordinates are handled

Coordinates are tracked with a precision note. When the exact campground pin cannot be confirmed, the record can be flagged for pin review rather than presenting a best-guess coordinate as exact.

Last verified dates

The “Last Verified” field records the most recent database audit date for the listing. It does not mean every campground policy will remain unchanged after that date, which is why each page also points travelers to the official source.

Corrections from travelers

The website includes a report form so users can flag possible errors. A user report is treated as a lead for research, not as an automatic database change. The information is checked against an official source before the public listing is updated whenever possible.

Research goal: when a fact cannot be confirmed, say so. A smaller amount of verified information is more useful than a complete-looking record built from assumptions.