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Camping in Europe in late September
I'm planning to ride down through europe in late september/early october, and to save money I will use my tent.
So I have two questions, is there any maps with campsites on them (paper version), and will campsites be open that late...
I'm still not shure if I'll go east or west...
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I was going to say it may be a bit on the chilly side but then noticed you're Norwegian, ha ha, enough said. I think a lot of sites will be closing at the middle of September so you may have to stop in a few formula 1 hotels on route. There will be sites open but it's locating them. I'd search google for Alan Rodgers camping and KarmaBum Camping Europe Homepage

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Lots of info there...
From just checking a few sites it seems like campsites are open into october so I should be ok. The only problem would be to find them when I suddenly realize it's time to put up the tent and get some rest.

The temperature shouldn't be much of a problem as long as I stay dry...
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Hi

In Sweden you can buy Motormännens Europa Vägatlas wich has camping sites marked throughout europe. Perhaps this atlas is sold in Norway as well? Or other similar?

5 years ago I travelled from Sweden to Turkey and back in april and may and I hadn't any problem finding open camping sites.

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I'll try to get a copy of that one then. Sound s just like what I'm after, except that it's writen in swedish
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We run a small camping site in southern Bulgaria, and will still be open in late september/early october, and the weather should be ok. From our place it is easy to get to Greece and Turkey.
See our website. Home
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I assume you probably won't be coming over to Scotland but for info for this thread you can buy a camping map of Scotland via http://www.scottishcamping.com/ (NB : if you just want a list of contact details but not marked on a map I think you can download the back of the map in PDF format for free via the shopping cart)

You can get a free one from the tourist information offices as well but they'll only list the sites that pay them some cash to join their programme, get rated etc etc.

I think most campsites will be open here but some may start to close down but there are many in the correct locations that are used by climbers and walkers year round.
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Other overnight options.
Not wishing to upset other posters but personally, I try and avoid campsites as they can be noisy and frankly a rip-off when you consider it's your tent and sleeping bag so all you're paying for is the grass and maybe a shower if they don't charge extra for that as well.

A youth hostel will charge about the same, security is a little better for your stuff, they have proper kitchens, and the showers and toilets tend to be cleaner. If it's not busy, you'll get a room to yourself and most now tend to have small 2-4 person rooms, not huge dormitories anymore.

You could also look for independent hostels or bunkhouse accommodation. Or try couchsurfing.com

Also, there's always wildcamping but only if you think it's safe.

And if you know where you're going, try contacting the HU communities on the way.

Enjoy your trip.

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It's not in the least cold in September. (!!!!!!)

Why not do wild camping? If you're careful and discreet, no-one will know you're there.

If you must pay someone to camp, then there's nothing better than camping municipale. And the cheapest. I think you'l find this on the Web.
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Camping in the wild is an option and I will probably do it. Hostels are an option too but my limited experience with hostels in europe is that they are usually full by the time I arrive and there is no where to place the bike.
So by bringing a tent with me I have plenty of options to get some rest for the night...
I ordered the "Motormännens Europa Vägatlas" and will come back with a repport on it.
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