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It's about that time of year again. A lot of people camp year round. However, many wait until the weather warms up. There is nothing better than a fun, family, camping trip after a long winter of being cooped up inside. I thought of a few more tips for campers.
First of all, Check out the campsite before your trip. Don't just call, go look at it. Find out if the lake advertised is a lake or just a small puddle. Do they allow alcohol? Some campgrounds allow alcohol, and some don't. You don't want to get there with a cooler loaded down with beer to find out this campground does not allow alcohol, and they check coolers. It's not a good way to start your summer. Do they have more than one bathroom facility? How far is it from the spot you want to the bathroom? This is important if you have small children along. Mom's good time is important, too. A 1 mile hike every few minutes to take little junior potty is not a good time for mom. Do they at least sell ice? This is very important. If not, how far to the nearest store? Do they patrol at night? Very important, buy a first aide kit for camping. It should include a snakebite kit. Check the weather forecast before your trip. Do they allow you to bring your own floats and innertubes? Do they have a pool? Lifeguard? Many do and some people prefer it. Read more
Entertainment
Do they have entertainment? Many campgrounds offer free entertainment. My favorite campground had a dance with a DJ on Saturday nights. They took request and it was free fun for everyone. Some have Bible studies, kids arts and crafts, putt putt, bike trails, waterslides,and swings. Some have nothing. Some have extras at an extra charge. Paddleboats, for example that you can rent for twenty dollars an hour. Of course, bored kids are going to beg to do it. Best to find out before you get there. Do they have good fishing areas? Rule of thumb...go a day or so before the weekend if possible to select your ideal spot. If you arrive on Friday afternoon with everyone else, the best spots are already taken. This can mean the shady area, the one by the river, or the one you wanted that was closest to the facilities and store or swimming area. There is nothing worse than getting there to find that the only spots left are the ones nobody else wanted. The one with poison ivey growing nearby, or snakes have already been spotted, far from everything. no grass, etc.
First of all, Check out the campsite before your trip. Don't just call, go look at it. Find out if the lake advertised is a lake or just a small puddle. Do they allow alcohol? Some campgrounds allow alcohol, and some don't. You don't want to get there with a cooler loaded down with beer to find out this campground does not allow alcohol, and they check coolers. It's not a good way to start your summer. Do they have more than one bathroom facility? How far is it from the spot you want to the bathroom? This is important if you have small children along. Mom's good time is important, too. A 1 mile hike every few minutes to take little junior potty is not a good time for mom. Do they at least sell ice? This is very important. If not, how far to the nearest store? Do they patrol at night? Very important, buy a first aide kit for camping. It should include a snakebite kit. Check the weather forecast before your trip. Do they allow you to bring your own floats and innertubes? Do they have a pool? Lifeguard? Many do and some people prefer it. Read more
Entertainment
Do they have entertainment? Many campgrounds offer free entertainment. My favorite campground had a dance with a DJ on Saturday nights. They took request and it was free fun for everyone. Some have Bible studies, kids arts and crafts, putt putt, bike trails, waterslides,and swings. Some have nothing. Some have extras at an extra charge. Paddleboats, for example that you can rent for twenty dollars an hour. Of course, bored kids are going to beg to do it. Best to find out before you get there. Do they have good fishing areas? Rule of thumb...go a day or so before the weekend if possible to select your ideal spot. If you arrive on Friday afternoon with everyone else, the best spots are already taken. This can mean the shady area, the one by the river, or the one you wanted that was closest to the facilities and store or swimming area. There is nothing worse than getting there to find that the only spots left are the ones nobody else wanted. The one with poison ivey growing nearby, or snakes have already been spotted, far from everything. no grass, etc.
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