Originally Posted by
BigBlueToe
What I'm planning on doing next time is "syncing" my bike computer with the maps - figuring out how far the turns, campsites, etc. are from my starting point in the morning and writing down those numbers on some sort of journal or triplog. They I'll watch my bike computer and look for the waypoints as I get close to those numbers.
Don't you reset your computer every morning? Have a look over your map, determine your approximate destination, reset your computer, and go. Then when you start getting close to your destination, pay attention to the road signs. Campgrounds, etc. usually have signs posted.