Top-rated campgrounds announced

Thirty-one campgrounds and resorts have received top honors in a national customer satisfaction survey of independent parks.

Nearly 17,000 camping and RV enthusiasts participated in the online survey, which evaluated guest experiences at 1,840 independent campgrounds and RV resorts affiliated with the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds.

The second annual survey was conducted by GuestRated.com and is the nation's original ongoing guest satisfaction rating program covering all independent, privately-owned RV Parks & Campgrounds in the U.S.

The survey uses a five-point system to indicate each park's scores in five critical areas of guest satisfaction.

"The objective of these surveys is to help private campground, RV park and resort operators to pinpoint the improvements they need to make to provide their guests with the best possible camping experience," said Linda Profaizer, president and CEO of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds.

Consumers are invited to submit their own reviews of private campgrounds and RV resorts they have recently visited by logging on to www.gocampingamerica.com and clicking on the “Review a Park” tab.

The complete list of parks that received an "A" rating this year is available on the website as well.