www.Hipcamp.com

If your camping experiences are limited to your Boy Scout or Girl Scout days, these campgrounds will be a comfortable welcome back.

» What it does: Uses actual camping experiences and glorious photos of nature — not to mention handy Google Maps — to make camping more accessible and desirable to those who are not regulars. Have an RV, kids or need a pet-friendly campground? Search destinations using its amenities section.

» What’s hot: I loved the tips section for each campground. Even the most hesitant camper will feel more confident strolling into his or her campsite with info such as this that I found for Point Reyes, Calif.: "Our favorite spots to camp are the boating sites on Tomales Bay. Grab a bag of oysters and paddle across the bay to find your own private beach campground. Remember to get a fire permit as well — gathering driftwood is allowed, but toward the end of the summer it will likely be sparse, so bring a bundle!" It’s also super-handy to know which campsites are available today, this weekend or next weekend.

» What’s not: The pictures of the general areas were beautiful, but I wanted to know what the actual campgrounds looked like. If you need more info about individual campgrounds, the booking links lead to sites such as Reserve America, where you can book your campsite.

Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times