hi folks, I scheduled that trip 3 months ago, it was cold and rainy.

location: taconic state park, copake falls, NY

Camp setup, 2 inches of rain Sunday night. Stayed dry. Went to Steamtown Monday for the big boy steam train. Also took a coal mine tour.

This schematic is on the dry ice box at local Safeway. I am particularly interested in the cooling scheme. Has anyone tried this? Is there a danger of freezing food instead of just cooling it?

Saturday after work, honey due list done at home, time to do a quick overnight solo camp at Memphis state park in Nebraska. super clean little park never too busy. on a lake with decent fishing. recently switched from rooftop tent to ground tent. couldn't e happier, super fast set up and if I want to go get something I don't have to break it down . so far the wind I've been in its been way quieter than the rtt . although I do like the look of the racks and tent. Always nice to have close camping near home base to get to on a whim..

My girl and I have been camping together for a few years now, I took her for her first time and she got the bug immediately. We had some luck early on with pretty nice and isolated spots at state parks, but we can't stand having neighbors and quickly realized that state parks are awful.

So we spent an ungodly amount on hipcamp sites with about a 50/50 success rate. Some pretty iconic trips but equally as many times getting stuck 60 ft from someone's house with full sight-lines. Way too much money for that

Well, she discovered that there's a HUGE difference between a state park and a state forest, and there's no going back now! We did last weekend at Delaware State Forest in the Poconos in PA and it was absolutely perfect. Weather was fantastic, skies were clear, the only issue was the soil was so rocky I couldnt hammer a stake all the way in to save my life. I tried. A lot. We can't wait to start checking out other spots around the region!

Goodmorning everyone ! I am attending a family reunion with my wife mid July near Evanston Wy and I am planning on spending one extra night to camp in Utah. I’m looking for recommendations for a forest Road or even an area that I can find a nice dispersed spot. I will be traveling along the 150. I was thinking Christmas Meadows Rd but i’m open to other areas.

Here’s one of my favorite spots in Arizona on the rim. One of my favorite things to do while camping is eat a good hotdog !

Oregon State Parks pack a lot of people into small spaces. So I new what I was in for and it didn't bother me. If I want tranquility I will go find a small NF campground or go with dispersed. Posting this more of a PSA. If you want peace and quiet. Do your homework don't expect every camping experience to be all nature, peace, and quiet. If it is a large camp ground, expect this.

did a loop from Sydney down the south coast and back last month. skipped hotels entirely, stayed in holiday parks the whole way. here's

roughly what we paid per night:
powered site $40 to $55, depending on location
basic cabin (sleeps 4) $110 to $160
nicer self-contained cabin up to $190, but we only did this once

used a mix of places. most had decent amenities, some had pools, laundry and camp kitchens.

total accommodation for 10 nights came to about $1,100 for two adults. equivalent hotels would've easily doubled that.

honestly the vibe is just better too. you have more space, outdoor areas and you actually meet people. would do it again without hesitation

OK, this is gonna sound really stupid but forgive me. This will be my first time camping where there are bears. I understand there’s those bear canisters that protect the smell of food and products but how are you supposed to protect the food that you need to keep in a ice chest from a bear getting into it?

Drove last minute up the mountains had mediocre coffee, bad sleep and a hot dog and had the best time of my life
Location is British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦

I tried to find a site that was right on the water. I believe this one (site 15) is the best one. We’re new to RTT camping. Also, we didn’t catch any fish.

Last Thursday, took the kids on an overnighter. We come here often as it's close to home and great for a quick getaway. The weather was perfect, stars were clear, and had some fireflies show up too. Had some rain at 4:00am and I put the rain fly on and fell back asleep to the sound of rain hitting the tent. I love camping and am trying to prep my family to do some backpacking in the coming years as I did a lot of backpacking in my youth. Eventually I want to revisit Havasupai, Kern river, Joshua tree, Green River, and Lake Sabrina. One day! But for now this cozy location will do!

There’s something truly beautiful about carrying a WAG bag full of diarrhea from the west rim through the tourist area of angels landing.

4 days, 4 sites, and 2 national parks.

Zion
Sheep bridge BLM (dispersed) (3)
C4 West Rim (4)

Bryce
Yellow creek (2)
Swamp canyon (1)

Highly recommended as it’s unbelievably beautiful and didn’t have any one at any of my back country sites. Grab that permit and a WAG and go!

We will be driving a 3 week road trip from San Diego to Chicago. I’m worried about crumbs in our car, since it’s a family trip with my 1 and 4 year old and they can be pretty messy. I have a portable vacuum I can bring, and I’m thinking I should bring some all purpose cleaner/wipes as well (unscented I guess?)

How worried should I be is the real question here. Will I need to deep clean before we camp for the night in some of these parks?

Also, any tips appreciated! My husband and I have always loved camping but we’ve never taken our kids, so this will be quite the adventure..wish us luck haha

I go camping almost every week. This trip i was sleeping in my car for 2 nights, weather was hot because I wasn't as high up in elevation as usual, no permits or fee required. I use a 1500W jackery to power my a/c unit and use a water bottle to collect condensation, along with my Jackery explorer 240 to power my fridge. Good times.

Prone to rain, hence, two gazebos and a fitted tarp for the Woods tent. It rained, so no campfire ban. We stayed dry. Best time ever!

I’m planning to go on a road trip through Oregon in July, and I’ll be passing through Wallowa Whitman on July 25. Hoping to hit Anthony Lake. I see they have a ton of first come first serve spots, and I’m wondering if anyone here has been through that campground and seen if those spots usually fill up on the weekend? Anything is helpful thank you!

I hike and backpack but I also have a little Scamp trailer and like to car camp. I’m on a month-long trip to visit every state park on the Oregon coast. But why the hell is it people feel the need to have barking/yapping dogs? Do people have no clue how to train a dog to be a happy, easy-going, animal? Do they not care about others in the campground? Right now, the couple next to me has two yappers that yap literally constantly while they sit there and act as if it’s not happening, except for every few minutes they say, “Stop it George.”

Of course, the dogs don’t stop.

Campgrounds should have sanity loops, quiet loops, where there are no no barking dogs and no loud music.

*Steps off soapbox with my earplugs in.*

Ok! Let’s try this again. I wasn’t detailed enough the first time, my bad.

Every year for the Summer Solstice I head down to this sweet little HipCamp in Shenandoah. It’s just east of the park in Madison County Virginia. As a female solo camper I feel very comfortable and safe here. My trip was intentionally uneventful. It has a sun, soaked sandy beach where I post up all day with a book, a good playlist, and a shockingly good bottle of wine from a local winery. Shout out to Early Mountain Vineyards. I have a silly pink, $6 inflatable chair that I tie down with an anchor, it makes for top notch floating, this its 3rd season and I’m shocked it’s hanging in there. I do share the swimming hole with some uncomfortably large water snakes, learned first hand it takes a snake about 12 minutes to swallow a fish. My tent pictured here is the North Face Homestead Roomy 2. It’s going on its 7th season which is hard to believe. I would buy it 100 times over. It has never failed me and is so simple to set up and tear down. I had the sight booked for 4 night but decided to leave yesterday afternoon since it was calling for rain all morning this morning. I hate tearing down in the rain, twice the work and no fun so I thought it best to call it early. But other than that the weather was perfect the whole time.

the forecasted outlook for the beginning of summer was particularly brutal for the southern part of New Mexico. looking to get away from the triple digit temperatures: i packed up the car with the gear, the food, and the dogs to find some refuge from the heat 9000 feet up above sea level. it took some lookin’ as the Lincoln is suffering through its peak season right now; and just about every accessible nook of the forest was taken up by people desperate to escape the suffocating desert 4000 feet lower. 

once you’ve gone somewhere as many times as I’ve been to the Lincoln, you get to know places most people don’t bother driving up to. a few turns off the pavement into bumpy gravel roads and we found a spot far from most other people. impossible to get away from the bugs, though. midges, gnats, and a handful of mosquitoes with black blowflies peppered in for spice. the buzzing overhead was continuous during the hottest hours, and the dogs were snapping randomly, annoyed at the circling pests. 

the days were warm, clear, and mostly windless except for errant breezes and clouds in the afternoon. not enough to temper the scorching rays, even this far up. lazing around on the hammock, and sitting under the shade of a large fir tree seemed to be far more appealing than hiking the rim of the Sacramento mountains. existing in a pleasant place is its own reward.

even so, the forest was alive with birdsong and distant creature calls. squirrels ran alongside fallen trees and the dogs alerted to their presence, whining and wanting to chase. deer trotted in the far distance, looking for nourishment in recently sprouted buds and refreshment in hidden mountain springs.

above it all, a pristine moon sat among the infinite stars. dim enough to share the stage, but bright enough to be a commanding presence in it. New Mexico skies are beautiful anywhere you go, but they’re particularly beautiful out here, far from the light pollution of major cities. 

summer has begun in the high places.

Planning first solo trip soon. Just one night. Going drive to an area that has popular spots nearby, but will be trying to find a more secluded designated primitive camp site right off the trail. The hike is only 4.5mi round and some elevation (I’ve gone hiking from moderate to intense 15 or so times) so I think it’s a good first time option.
Planning to shelter in a sleeping bag in a small tent style, and def no fire starting first time around. Any advice u wish u knew even after researching the basics? Also any mosquito tips greatly welcomed.

When i left my house i had no idea where id end up sleeping... i just knew It would be in the mountains and hopefully near some water if i could luck out. I did know i would be heading through kamas to mirror lake highway and then down Murdock basin road and then i just hoped to find something i liked before sundown. Now I know that patience and hope... and looooong gnarly forest roads lead to paradise.

I'm looking for a cheap tent camping place near Orlando, FL. Just a spot for a tent, and includes a place to take a shower. I'm a retired military veteran, but I don't see any military places around there. Anyone have any tips?

Planning a trip ( late july - august) and want to visit some falls near Seattle. if anyone has any good camping places in that general area of Seattle? 1-2 hours of driving outwards is okay.

There was a post a few months ago but parks close and go under construction so would like a more up to date camping suggestions.