Hi, I am planning a 1 night camping trip up in Vermont for this coming weekend with one of my friends. My friend has done some primitive camping before, but generally with a more experienced camper. I myself have never done something like this and am having some worries. Would you guys recommend having your first time be with only a somewhat experienced camper?

Im looking at trying to camp at the winding stair campground in east Oklahoma to get away. Has anyone here camped and has had experience around this area? I'm worried the hills or mountains as I am using only my sedan.

So this next year I’m going to do a 7 camping Trip inside the park. I’m going to Get reservations at Mather campground. We will be doing All day long hikes the entire time we are there. So my question is what month is the most perfect to visit the park? It’s been kinda hard to decide even with some research, the summer months are way too hot and then the other months it seems to get below freezing every night.

Im shooting for 70-85 degrees during the day and then somewhere above 40 at night. Has anyone had the best of both worlds Or is it better to just suck it up and get the proper gear to deal with the below freezing nights and have perfect temperatures days? I’ve read the inner canyon can be 30 degrees or hotter than up on the rim

I’ve been to both Big bend and 3 national parks in Utah over the last 12 months and it was over 100 degrees everytime so I’d like a more mild desert experience this time around lol

Is the wood still good for cooking? Or I should some get new ones? Thanks!

Was thinking about heading out this weekend with my dog is anybody been at the at the campground recently? What are the conditions?

My vacation is starting and we love camping and picnics, can anyone recommend a tent?

Hey everybody! My fiancé and I are planning a car-camping trip to the UP early June and want to know some of the best campground there is to stay in!

I live in East TN, near the Appalachian Mountains. Anyone know any safe areas to camp/hike by yourself in the area? What should I be most aware of while camping alone? What are the most important things to have?

I recently found a pocket camping stove top that uses liquid fuel and my dad recommended that i use kerosene. Is it safe to cook food non directly(e.x.using a small frying pan )with kerosene? Is it harmful to people? Is there any safer options out there? If there are,how do i empty the remaining kerosene from the tank?(we used some to test it,but didn't cook food)

Edit:Its the Russian Optimal tourist stove top

I went on a week long camping trip last week and had set the canvas tent back up in the yard to dry and to sweep out. The tent is now clean and dry EXCEPT the exterior floor of the tent is damp due to the grass. Should I worry about it or pack it up since it's going to rain tomorrow?

Hello, I have camped for many years and i have a lot of gear but never actually went alone with no service. I've gone camping alone with in cell service. Most of where I camp have zero service. I'm planning a new venture that I will be camping alone every month for 4 days in ifferent location each day. I'm a bit nervous to do this alone with zero service, Any tips for this?

I will be getting starlink mini in the future when it finally comes to Canada. I have no idea when they will finally bring it here but for now its not availble. That will bring some ease as i can communicate with people if i have issues. Until Then Its entirely me in the dead zone lol.

How's Olympic National Park (WA, USA) this time of year?

I see Kalaloch (for example) is first come first served from October, we might head in that direction.

I think I can get from Vancouver (BC) to south of Seattle and stop in a rest stop late tomorrow/friday giving us all of Sat/Sun to wander and check out Olympic... We have monday off to get home.

Thoughts? Tips? Thanks!

just curious what people's favourite type of place to camp is. i've camped in forests, on mountains, by lakesides, near the ocean, and in prairies. i like to camp where there's water to swim for sure, but I'm a little bit afraid of the ocean haha it's much too big for me but i love a lakeside camp. what about you?

Hello all! I (24f) have my first camping trip next week in Yosemite National Park. I am a very anxious person, so this year I decided to challenge myself to step outside of my comfort zone. I am camping with three other people in a tent, two of which are experienced.

There are a couple of things I can’t seem to quit worrying about. What if there is a black bear or a bear with cubs? What if I step on a rattlesnake? What if there is a serial killer? A mountain lion? Cryptids (I have read way too many Reddit horror stories and I am a superstitious person)???

I would really love reassurance from experienced campers. I know that I sound ridiculous but all I can do is laugh at myself and prove to myself that I am capable!

Just download the Campside social app and actually love it. just doesn’t seem like a lot of people use it.

Anyone here on there? Would love to connect!

I generally camp in places I’ve been to or friends have highly recommended but am looking to branch out to other campsites.

I’m wondering if people can share how they do research on new campsites so I can make my google-ing more targeted in the future. Although I’ve camped in places like Yosemite, I’m more interested in off beaten path places. Like in CA, I haven’t been to a PG&E campground yet but would like to go.

What are the best places to private camp in north Florida you guys let me know

So I just found out about these RV communities. A friend of mine is one where they all pick a campsite and every weekend for months this same group goes and parties pretty all summer long on weekends. I’m just wondering if the camping community has stuff like that? I grew up camping with friends and family and with the Boy Scouts and stuff and had never heard of this until recently.

Live in Michgian and have a family thing in Alabama. I'm driving down there w/ my dogs(lab and golden retriever) and plan on camping in Appalachian mountains or really anywhere cool on my way back. This will be late November.

I'm looking for suggestions on gear/food to bring/cool areas to camp/tips/tricks/shit you've stubbed your toe on that are easily overlooked. I'm brand new and have no idea what I'm doing.

Ideally I want to setup a tent close by my truck (4wd) kinda deep in the woods, hike mountains, and fish for 2-3 days.

Thinking about great smokey mountain national park. Is it as simple as finding a place to camp off a trail and setting up a tent? Plan on buying a 3 person tent and sleeping pad + a really warm bag.

Should I bring a rifle for cougars/bears ect or will bear spray be more than enough?

I want to setup a camp hike during the day and return to camp. Lightweight stuff isn't a priority. Any sites or good places to find info would be appreciated too. Thanks

We planned on car camping at a local state park for our anniversary next weekend but with all the northern light activity we'd love to be able to drive somewhere with a better chance of seeing them. We're in Texas so a long drive (8-10 hours) is the range we're looking for. Anyone have suggestions?

I’m planning a trip with w friend who has both of these dietary restrictions and am kinda low on ideas for what kind of food options to prepare other than burgers and soups etc. Bacon and sausage are usually two huge parts of my camping diet but those won’t be an option on this trip

Anything you guys can suggest? Thank you

Edit: thank you all for the suggestions

https://www.vox.com/climate/376321/usfs-forest-service-seasonal-hiring-freeze

Read this. The entirety of the USFS won't have a seasonal workforce next year. That means no trail crews, no recreation techs, no OHV techs, no campground staff. That means ordinarily a permanent trail crew foreman or recreation supervisor who would normally have crews of seasonal workers to clear trails, maintain backcountry sites, clean bathrooms or campgrounds, respond to complaints, etc won't be able to do any of that work.

You can bet a dollar that next year a lot of these services will just go unfulfilled. You can lodge complaints but the supervisor won't have anyone to come deal with your problems of disgusting vault toilets, trashy campgrounds or you name it. You could bet another dollar that the year after next, the forest service will be outsourcing these services to a contractor. Where are they going to get the money for these contractors? You guessed it, you, the taxpaying visitor. See this article for the way things are heading:

https://www.denverpost.com/2024/09/12/brainard-lake-winter-fees-colorado-ski-snowboard/?utm_content=tw-thknwco&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com

Don't be surprised to see "Fee Area" signs at your formerly free to visit public lands.

The USFS is the first to blame for screwing up their own budget, but so is congress for not giving them the money they need.

Looking for a titanium spork or utensil as a gift for a child just beginning scouts. They recently explained a “spork” to me and were absolutely fascinated while doing so.

I personally use a Light My Fire Ti spork and really like it, but have had it for years and am sure there are other good options.

Any recommendations?

I leave tomorrow morning for a 12 day solo backcountry camping/hunting trip.

Until now I’ve only ever car camped in dispersed sites with friends.

What do you solo campers do to keep your mind busy at night? I won’t have a way to charge tech so I’m going raw dog with a notebook and pencils.

Any tips or tricks?

Edit:

It’s fire season so I can’t have open flame.

This year, I’ll be camping for the first time in my life. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do but never got the chance. By the end of this year, I’ll be able to buy a car and finally make it happen. I don’t have anyone to go camping with, but I don’t want to postpone it. I’ll be camping alone on my first trip. Do you have any tips?

I am seeing a ton of YT reviews and there are mixed opinions, I really want to shoot the bullet for it, but I wanna see what is your guys thoughts that have the system or those that decided to go for a cheaper knockoff version, is it really worth the price tag? Keep in mind this is gonna be my first backpacking trip.

Hey everyone! My family moved to the east coast (Florida panhandle) last year and we haven’t gotten a chance to go camping yet. I wanted to see if anyone has found any nice campsites near these areas? We would be camping with 5 young children so somewhere family friendly. This is something we are planning for the future when weather is nice and it’s not too hot and there aren’t storms! Thank you for any advice!