The Camping Family

Welcome to the wonderful world of family camping - the Best Vacation Ever!

Are you planning a camping trip?

Fantastic!

Going camping with your family is a wonderful way to spend a vacation!

A screen tent erected next to an RV in a woodland setting

Camping in the woods!

We're glad you are here!

Planning ahead is smart. In fact, it's the key to a successful trip. And, for family camping, there's a lot to think about with kids in the mix!

That's why we have written this website - ALL the information you need is right here! Click on any of the images or captions just below to go to the next page about that subject.

Campfires

Tents

Camping Food

Sleeping Bags

Sleeping Pads

ScreenTents

RVs

A cast-iron Dutch Oven on a barbeque grill

Dutch Ovens

Camping Games

Three men backpacking along a trail away from the camera

Backpacking Tips

Food supplies stacked up on a brown table against a yellow wall.

Camping Food List

First Aid

Portable Shower for Camping

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Portable Camping Shower

Are you a brand-new camper?

Welcome to a wonderful new adventure! We're excited to show you around!

Are you wondering how to start? Relax! It’s actually very easy. The best way to learn is from a friend who camps: someone who has done lots of camping, and who loves it.

Let us be your "friend who camps"! We have camped a lot and made all the mistakes, and we learned a ton.

Now we’ll share that hard-earned knowledge with you. You can skip the mistakes and get right to the good parts!

Let us help you!

Here are some of the areas where we may be able to help you:

plan your first trip

make a list

decide whether you are a tent family or an RV family

choose gear

pack

plan your camping menu

stay warm, dry, comfortable and safe

enjoy every moment of your trip!

Are you an experienced camper?

If you are an experienced camper, then you already know the basics - but please stick around anyway!

We can suggest some interesting new ideas to make your camp even better;

songs to sing around the campfire

camping activities

camping recipes

A blue bowl full of healthy food, sitting on a timber surface

Or perhaps you need

a crash course in treating poison ivy

a reminder about preventing heat exhaustion

information about bear safety

There is always something more to learn about family camping! Check out our collection of camping tips - and please share your own!

You can always CONTACT US HERE!

There are so many reasons to go family camping!

Are you still trying to decide if camping is for you? Or is one of your family members hesitant?

Visit this page if you need some convincing about trying a camping vacation - or for some great ammunition for your next “I want to go camping” discussion.