Camping Basics

RV camping is the king of camping. RV camping is the most comfortable type of camping to go on. A RV is basically a house on wheels. There are both motorized RVs and tow behind trailers. You can enjoy most of the amenities you enjoy at home.

RV camping is less expensive than other family vacations. You can buy your own RV or rent one for your camping trip. You can go RV camping for considerably less then taking a plane to your destination and renting a hotel room. For long term camping RVs are the best choice although they are also good for weekend trips too.

Canoe Camping is a fun and relaxing type of camping. When canoe camping you paddle down a river of most of the day then set up camp near the shoreline. You can cover a lot of ground while canoeing and see many sites most people will never see.

Of course Canoe Camping requires a canoe and other on the water specific equipment but you take the same type of camping equipment as backpacking camping. Just you can carry more of it.

Tent camping (Car Camping) is the type of camping most people start off with. Tent camping is generally inexpensive and only a minimal amount of equipment is needed. All you need is a tent and a few other items (See our Bare Bones Camping Checklist) to enjoy tent camping.

Backpacking Camping is as close to nature as you can get. When backpacking camping you hike into the wilderness without any support. You are usually miles away from civilization and it is nothing but you and the sites and sounds of nature. Everything you need for backpacking camping you have to carry on your back in a backpack.

Backpacking Camping is not for beginner campers to take on alone without someone with experience. Before you go Backpacking Camping it is a good idea to learn about How to use a map and compass, orienteering skills and basic survival skills.

Welcome To The Family Campsite Family camping is one of America's greatest national pastimes. Camping as a family is a wonderful way to form close family bonds.