There are good campgrounds, and there are bad campgrounds. Many factors can make a camping trip pleasant or unpleasant. When you stay at a privately owned campground, you have certain expectations. To help you know if those expectations can be met there are various rating systems that you can evaluate. AAA, Trailer Life, Wheelers, and Woodall's hire RVers to visit private camprounds throughout the year and evaluate their services. The ratings pertain more to RVers than to tent campers, but they still give an overall impression of the campground. Here is a guide to understanding the AAA, Trailer Life, Wheelers, and Woodall's campground rating systems.