Has Anyone Ever Camped On The Beach? - Page 2

WaterBaby · 07-28-2009, 11:31 AM

I definitely have - we actually take a boat to secluded beaches that are hard to get to by land, to make it safer. We bring along wakeboards, tubes, and waterskis and just enjoy having the whole place to ourselves!

2coastcamper · 07-28-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Paige

Mmmmmmm, that sounds wonderful! Although I do have to admit, if you are the only group sleeping on the beach it may be dangerous. I would love to try it though. Is there anywhere on the West Coast where you can stay on the beach?

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Newanderthal · 07-29-2009, 10:40 AM

Why would it be dangerous? Most people won't approach a campsite at night.

oldsarge · 03-29-2011, 06:53 AM

I did it in Panama while being stationed there. Nothing better than listening to the water along the coast. Very relaxing with that cool ocean breeze! Even use to camp along the coast in the jungle. Just great!

Sophia · 03-29-2011, 07:56 AM

How do you camp on the beach? I guess you can't be that close to the water so the tide doesn't come up and wash you away!

Judy Ann · 03-29-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sophia

How do you camp on the beach? I guess you can't be that close to the water so the tide doesn't come up and wash you away!

Good question Sophia. You would pitch your tent above the high tide mark by 10-20 feet while staying away from the dunes. I purchased long corkscrew type stakes to screw into the sand and further secured them by watering down the sand on top of the screws. Best time of year to camp on the beach is right about now in the Carolinas. Hammock camping is another way to go on the other side of the dunes with a noseeum net over you. You can drive your car on the beach in some parts of NC and throw up the tent right next to it. Check the local weather before going. Watch for deer swimming in the ocean if you go in the summer!

hikinboot · 03-29-2011, 05:20 PM

I haven't been in years but we did and it was so relaxing to be sleeping with the waves crashing near us, I would do it again in a heartbeat.

GROUNDpounder · 03-30-2011, 01:36 PM

Yes 'fresh water' but I would love to camp right next to the ocean! You could have placed a net down on the ground with rope off to the side, at dusk when the crabs come out place some food there and BAM instant dinner! Dip them in the ocean to rinse them off, cut them up and you are good to go!