Are you planning an upcoming camping trip? There are many factors to decide on before taking off for your trip. From what food to eat, to what clothes to pack, to where you?re going to sleep, each of these choices impacts the type of camping trip you have. Luckily, there are plenty of options so you can pick something that pleases everyone in the group. One of the most important first decisions to make regards the sleeping and living arrangements. There are so many different ways to go camping. Make sure you considers the pros and cons of each before finalizing the trip.
Interested in learning more about potential living options on a camping trip? Keep reading for more information on staying at a camp resort, sleeping at campgrounds, or pitching a tent.
Different Sleeping and Living Options on Your Camping Trip
Before you pick the date, set the plans, and pack your bag for your camping trip, you really need to give some thought to the different living situations you can choose from. Camping doesn?t always have to mean sleeping in a tent in the woods. On the other hand, it doesn?t have to mean staying at a camp resort and living in luxury. Here?s four different options to consider.
1. Pitch a tent
If you?re interested in a true outdoor camping experience, consider buying a tent for your trip. You can likely rent a spot to pitch your tent at a campgrounds, a state park, or a national park. Most people travel around 180 miles for their camping trips. When you?re just pitching a tent, though, you have a little more freedom to stay closer to home if you want to do a short weekend trip. You don?t have to find room for a large camper or rent space in a cabin, for example.
When you sleep in a tent, you should also consider the temperature and the weather. Pack the right clothes so that you?re not too cold or too hot while sleeping. Also remember that you should purchase something airtight to keep your food in so that it doesn?t attract wildlife.
2. Rent a cabin
Camping as a family is a very popular vacation option. In fact, families spent around 534 million days camping together in 2011. If you have a large family or some family members who aren?t set on pitching a tent, consider renting a cabin. You can still stay in a cabin in the woods and enjoy all the perks of a camping trip minus the tent.
By staying at a campgrounds or a state park, you?ll still be able to take part in outdoor activities like hiking and cooking over a campfire. You just won?t have to worry about weather or the wildlife as much when you?re sleeping inside your cabin.
3. Camp resort
Take an even more upscale camping trip by renting space at a camp resort. When you stay at a camp resort, you may find more amenities than at your typical state park or local campgrounds. A camp resort may come with nicer facilities that your family can take advantage of during their trip. If you?re interested in these added amenities, make sure you do your research and find one that offers things like a pool, a playground, and fun outdoor activities to keep everyone occupied on the trip. A camp resort may even have other things like a cafeteria or restaurants for when you don’t want to cook over a campfire.
Since 13% of families go camping to spend more time together, it doesn?t matter if you?re in a tent, a cabin, or staying at a camp resort as long as there are activities you can enjoy together. It?s all about picking living arrangements that are comfortable for everyone on the family camping vacations. That way you can get out and be active during the day whether you?re swimming, biking, hiking, or doing something else together.
Where do you prefer to stay when you go on your camping trips? Have you ever stayed at camp resorts or do you always stay in a tent? Let us know about your experience planning your upcoming family vacation.
