Planning Your Camping Trip

Step 1. Determine your camping style
Most families begin with tent camping, also called car camping because you bring all your gear in your car. Then they venture to other types of camping: pop-up camper, bicycle camping, canoe camping or the adventurous backpacking. On the other extreme is camping in a cabin in the woods or in an recreational vehicle (RV). Click here to determine your camping style.

Step 2. Find and Reserve Campsite
First, we do some research to find the best campground for your family. Next, we reserve our campground.

Step 3. Pack your gear
Don't get overwhelmed. We show you tips and ideas on how to pack your camping gear without getting a migraine. Click here for a video on packing essentials.

Step 4. Set up Camp.
Once you and your gear get on the campsite of your dreams, how do you set it up? Where to pitch the tent? How about the camp kitchen? Watch this fun video on how to set up your campsite.

Step 5. Cooking outdoor
Cooking in the wild can be a lot of fun. With all the 21st century gear available, food has never tasted so good outdoors. Click here for a primer on camp cooking.

Great camping begins with great preparation. Have fun outdoors!