There always has been and always will be controversy over ratings. The stars in the listings are intended only for a guide.

Wheelers Guide rates campgrounds on a one to five star basis, five being the top. And the rating is based on the overall camping experience and performed by average campers.

Wheelers has a program called 'VIP Camper.' These are RVers who report on five or more campgrounds or resorts where they stayed overnight. There are thousands of VIP Campers. They write down what they think about the campground. Wheelers is not rating on stone and metal, but rather rating on the camping experience.