How Often Do You Camp?
Friday January 30, 2009
A major winter storm hit the mid-west this week. Brrr. Bitter cold discourages me from camping. The 4th of July is one holiday that you won't find me camping either. I also like tranquility when I camp. You'll usually find me camping in April, May, September and October. I prefer mild climates, remote locations and uncrowded campgrounds.
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Holidays provide an extra day of vacation for camping, but we have learned our lesson from numerous July 4th fiascos, campsites which are limited to 6 people, but end up with 3 dozen, drunk and or drugged campers oblivious to anyone but themselves, outofcontrol kids terrorizing the camp, noise all night long, etc. etc.
We are fortunate to have lakes nearby for day trips and most prohibit alcohol and some prohibit motor boats. My favorite lake is Natomas a small lake with kayakers, sailors, and windsurfers. And no fireworks.
PS: If July 4th is an important time to camp, suggest getting as far away from the cities as possible and camp near the campground host.
I love long weekends, but I just don’t think that a long weekend is long enough for a decent camping trip. Given all the work it takes to pack and unpack, I need longer than 3 or 4 days!
My hubby and I still prefer to camp during the week.
While our kids were growing up, we always camped Monday thru Friday. It worked perfectly for us, having our son and daughter each bring a friend with them. We would pretty much have the campground to ourselves. Nature at its best !!
Camping on the Missouri river Ft. Thompson, South Dakota. With the dreadful West Nile disease, why don’t you spray for them? The gnats and mosquitos are overwhelming. It never changes and I camp there most of the summer. Please make a note of this and PLEASE spray the campground. I am sure other areas need it too. Thank you, Al Gray
I agree with Dave. Cooler climate tranquillity and remote campgrounds. We went camping one year in May to Holly River in WV. It was the week before Memorial day. We packed up 2 days earlier than we planned. The campground was full and unbearable.
My huband and I camp from May 1st to October 1st since we retired. We have a permanent campsite in northern NY Adirondacks. We can’t wait each year for the end of April to start getting ready to go. We have made many long distance friends during the winter months and close friends during camping season!
I camp as often as I can. I love to check out the state parks to see what each has to offer. One thing about it is that you usually don’t have to worry about drunk obnoxious people and normally after 11pm you have complete silence. A plus is the facilities. Most all I’ve visited have good facilities and fun activities to participate in. This is what has brought me to promote state parks with a TV show in production right now. You can check out a bit more info on www.stateparktraveler.com. Check it out!
Poorly worded survey. Should be either “How many camping trips per year” or “How many nights camping per year?” If I make (and have done) a 2-month, 14,000 mile trip, is it one or 60? Without differention, the survey loses all value.
Winter camping is the best. Less bugs and see and hear better. There is nothing like a fire and a warm sleeping bag. Of coarse getting out of that warm bag is not so fun.
Our camping experiences vary from fairly primitive settings on private family owned ground, to State recreational areas, to living in our trailer for several days at our county fair where our boys show horses. Each venue has it’s own merits.
When we are out on the farm with just us and the horses it’s peaceful.
When we are at a park we enjoy nature, but also love walking around and seeing other’s campsites and rigs.
The county fair experience is a great chance to camp among a big group of friends with a lot to do!!
That’s the flexibility of camping!! It can be tailored to fit in with a variety of other activities, or stand alone as an activity itself!!
Camping is my favorite thing to do. If I could live in a tent or camper from late spring to mid autumn, I would. I working in the construction field so during the non-snowy months I’m working as much as I can but try to get out as much as I can. I’ve recently been given an old truck camper. This year I’m hoping I can get a lot more.
Camp a week in Spring & a week in Fall. Health issues prohibit Hot weather camping. Would love to camp more but husband’s job doesn’t allow for long weekend trips. Have to agree with others that it is TOO much work for just a weekend, at least for me. Think I would like to camp for at least 3 months at a time, maybe one day!!!!
Capt. Mike,
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