Deciding
where to go camping is lots of fun. Your whole family can share in
the decision. Everyone, young and old, can suggest ideas and desires
about where to go, what to see, and what to do on the
trip.
Divide up the tasks and have everyone check out
websites for camping in national parks, scenic parks, campgrounds,
museums, fairs and other attractions. Then get together and go over
what you found. Great forum for a family meeting - no TV!
We
hope to collect more info on great places to camp. So if you find a
great campground, please let us know so we can post your
recommendations for others to share in.
National
Parks offer the most impressive scenic vistas, wildlife, and natural
resources of all parks. You can always find something to do at a
National Park, so be sure to plan as much time as possible for your
trip.
Our list of National Parks includes those with camping,
as well as the more historical, museum-like, parks that don't have
camping. Even the non-camping parks are well worth seeing, so once
you have picked a park to visit, then go find a nearby state park or
commercial campground. Go to Camping
in National Parks
State
Parks offer some of the best family camping facilities around. They
are great places for weekends, since the drive is only one or two
hours.
State Parks are typically located at or very near a
major natural resource, like a lake, ocean beach, or mountain.
States often try to space out the camping areas so each family has
more privacy than at the typical commercial campground. Go to Camping
in State Parks
Commercial campgrounds come in all shapes and sizes.
Some are favorites of RV'ers, and others specialize in tent campers.
If you are tent camping, try to locate a campground that has a
separate area for tenters.
Commercial campgrounds often have
swimming pools, ball fields, entertainment, and even their own food
(and candy) store.
Many campgrounds have a steady clientelle
of repeat customers. This can really add to your trip, as meeting
other campers and making new friends is a big part of the camping
experience for adults and for kids. Go to
Commercial Campgrounds List and Links
