Where do you camp?

[campclose]

Where do you camp? Do you have a special spot that you stick with? Or try out new places each season?

There are 3 camp grounds that we love. My daughter has them memorized, from playgrounds to pools. We tend to stick to these camp grounds. They are all close to home too. Each one is different and has something special about it.

My favorite one has a waterfall. You hike down this path about a half mile and it leads to a waterfall (2 of them). Of course the flip side is the hike back to camp is all uphill. The kids love to hike and swim here. It’s usually too cold for me but I get in. The other 2 campsites have great wooded lots for camping. I like to be in a shady area with some sun too. All the time away from the main camp ground where a lot of people are.

We used to camp a lot in State Parks, but not stick to camp grounds. No matter where we choose we make sure there are showers, bathrooms and a pool. Most places also have a band at night for live music.

Where do you camp? What kinds of activities and amenities do you have to have?

[Campergal]

We camp in the National Forest. It's free.

There is a couple outhouses but no running water, so that means no showers. We camp about 40 minutes away from our house. If we go for a long period, we will come out of the woods and go home to take a shower. We also have the river right behind where we camp, so that helps us not to be so stinky while we are camping...lol

I have camped in the parks before but I really love being in the woods away from people. It is just very peaceful. I do not need anything extra than what I can bring from my house. We use lots of baby wipes to make up for not having running water. We also have a fresh spring close by where we camp, so we will eat up water on the camp fire and wash up that way.

Honestly, we try not to be to clean so the bugs will leave us alone. Problem is, within a couple days we don't want to be around each other either..LOL

[katharina]

Originally Posted by campclose

My favorite one has a waterfall. You hike down this path about a half mile and it leads to a waterfall (2 of them). Of course the flip side is the hike back to camp is all uphill.

This sounds like a great place! Is it by any chance in the northeast of the US or the tri-state area? I've always loved waterfalls. Is it big enough that you can hear it on a quiet night from that far away?

[jason]

A lot of my friends go to Gennie Springs. I am wanting to hit up some state or national parks soon however.

[2coastcamper]

Currently, I'm camping a lot in northern California. But I used to live in eastern North Carolina and did all my previous camping there.

Back in NC, I found that rare "perfect spot" where I felt at peace with everything ... Goose Creek No. 12.

I'm still looking in NorCal, so I'm trying a different place every time. I'm looking forward to a trip to Armstrong Redwoods coming up this summer among several other trips.