What are the best tent camping sites in Florida?

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panthy2000

I'm considering Highlands Hammock and Ocala for tent camping for a group of us for my birthday. Assuming we don't want primitive sites, which site #'s are the best for tent camping (privacy/location) for these parks or others in central or south florida?

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If you REALLY want something nice, you might want to consider Fort DeSoto County Park in southern Pinellas County (Tampa Bay area).

Fort DeSoto's North Beach was named the #1 Beach in the U.S. (Hawaii included) in 2005! It sits on the Gulf, at the mouth of Tampa Bay!

You can go to http://www.fortdesoto.com/servlets/Page/camping for more info and to make reservations.

Where can I camp on the Beach between LA and SF?

rockcreekh

I want to pitch my tent and camp on the beach. A fire pit would be great but I could do without. I'm picturing something right on the sand, maybe in front of a cliff, pine trees, etc. Has anyone had a good experience somewhere?

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San Louis Obispo (roughly half-way), Santa Cruz (about 90 mins. south of SF), San Jose, Santa Barbara, Monterey, and numerous other beautiful beach campsites are available. Check Rand McNally or AAA online, or www.campsites@CA.gov. Good luck and enjoy.

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Does Martinsville Speedway give tent campers an extra vehicle pass, or is there a free lot for a second car?

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Doc

I'm planning on tent camping at this weekends race. The website doesn't answer the question, nor their phone tree. I've contacted them via e-mail, and no response. I'm meeting my brother there, and I need to know if the track has a lot they allow the additional vehicle to park in, and if there is a charge. Thei "fan guide" leaves a rather large grey area here.

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i've never camped on the speedway grounds, so i wouldn't know. but here's what i always do. on route 220, right across the street from the track, you'll see a little motel called the travel inn. if you are standing with your back to the track looking at the travel inn, you'll see an empty lot on the right. it's owned by a man named lee ramsey, you can camp right there, that's what i always do, just negotiate a price with him for the weekend, he's very reasonable. we usually have that lot to ourselves (we know several people that stay in the motel so we have showers and stuff) we have a camp fire going all weekend. unfortunately, i'm not going next week, it'll be the first october martinsvill race i've missed in years. or, immediately to the right of THAT lot is a much bigger camp ground, still directly across the street from the track, who's rates are also very reasonable. in either lot, you'll have a great time, you'll be right in the middle of tailgating central. if you click on my profile, then click on my facebook link, go to my photos and i have a bunch of pics on there from that campsite under "martinsville photos"

Where is the best place to camp in a tent when going to Disneyland?

Jami

My sister, her kids and I are driving from AZ to Anaheim to go to Disneyland but we don't have the money to stay in a hotel and we don't have an RV. Where is the best place to go tent camping in Anaheim/surrounding LA area?

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Actual Tent Camping is going to really be limited to just a few State Beaches/Park. The closest is Crystal Cove in Newport Beach. The cost is still going to be in the $50/night price range which for just a few dollars more you can get a budget Motel closer to Disneyland.

If you do decide to camp here, they tend to book up 2-6 weeks in advance weeks in advance depending on when you are going. So it is best to book as soon as possible unless you want to hope for a cancellation.

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Where's the best tent camping at Big Sur, California?

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David

Looking to go camping for the weekend at Big Sur. Know any good spots? We'd like to pitch a tent and make a campfire in a beautiful spot.

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There is Andrew Molera walk-in campground a mile or so before the State Park {traveling south} campground and several other private campgrounds in the area. The best place in Big Sur {my preference} is Sykes Hot Springs, requires a 12 mile hike up the Big Sur canyon.

Can you recommend any good northern California beaches?

Liz

My husband and I want to go to a beach but we don't want to go to a crowded beach. Somewhere more private that we can put a tent and camp.

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I absolutely love Big Sur Pfeiffer Falls camping I actually came back about a month ago to try my new Big Agnes 4 person family tent and the kids had a blast. The weather is wonderful, the location is somewhat secluded and not to mention the waterfall!!

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Can you recommend specific camp sites in Colorado?

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I am looking for recommendations that include not only the campsite name and location with a description of surroundings, but specific locations within the campsite, such as lot numbers, so I can make reservations. Hopefully this will help others in the future as well.

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Riverbend Resort Cabins & RV Park

3/4 miles of private river frontage stocked with trophy-sized rainbow trout. Beautiful mountain setting in the heart of the San Juan Mountains.

Cozy cabins are open all year with fireplaces, decks, microwaves and charcoal grills. Our deluxe cabin has a private hot tub.

Full hookup RV sites. Riverside tent sites under the trees are in a separate area. RV Service on site.

Pet friendly, Hot tub, FREE WI-FI, Satellite TV, Laundry, Showers, Playground, Rec hall, Game room, Gift shop.

Summer Fun: Fishing in lakes, streams and rivers. Many ATV and Jeep trails nearby. Ghost towns. Hiking. Mountain biking. Historic mining towns. Creede Repertory Theater. Fine dining. Ride the historic trains from Alamosa and Antonito. Visit the Great Sand Dunes National Park. Golf packages available for the Rio Grande Club PGA championship 18 hole golf course 5 minutes away. Sit and relax by our rippling river or by the evening campfire.



Fall Colors: Enjoy spectacular fall colors. Fantastic fall fishing. Big game hunting.

Winter Adventure: Ski packages at Wolf Creek Ski and Snowboard Area. Wolf Creek gets the most snow in Colorado. It's an easy 20 minute drive from Riverbend. Miles of excellent snowmobiling -- some of the very best groomed trails in Colorado. Great cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Also fun sledding for the family. Good ice fishing nearby.

We are the perfect location to visit activities and attractions in the San Luis Valley. We are on US 160 near milepost 183 just 3 miles southwest of South Fork. Or 15 miles east of Wolf Creek Pass and Ski Area. Less than an hour west of Alamosa.

Daniel and Linda Pruss, owners 33846 W Hwy 160, South Fork, Colorado 81154; reservations only 800-621-6512; 719-873-5344; fax 719-873-5770.


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What is it like camping at the bottom of the grand canyon?

april_hwth

I am determined to get to the bottom of the grand canyon. What is it like carrying all that stuff down there? Does the duffel service carry tents? There is no lodging available at Phantom Ranch for hikers until next October. We want to go this Spring. My husband is not crazy about camping. Should we just do some day hikes and not worry about getting to the bottom?

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It is definitely worth trying to get to the bottom of the Grand Canyon as it is a very different (and in my opinion) much more rewarding experience than just staying on the top. There is no feeling on earth like standing beside the muddy waters of the Colorado River with the dark rough walls of the Inner Gorge towering above you. I have been to the bottom over a dozen times and it still makes my heart skip a beat each visit.

Bright Angel campground (the one at the bottom by Phantom Ranch) is about as civilized a backcountry camp site as you are going to find. They have a facet with drinking water and real bathrooms with flush toilets. Each campsite has a picnic table with ammo cans and poles for storing food away from critters. Although it is a large camp area and all the sites are close together, the lush vegitation and the pleasant background noise of nearby Bright Angel creek make it feel very peaceful and not crowded.

As far as how tough it is to backpack down... well, I would say that if you consider yourself fit enough to hike it without a pack than you can probably handle it with one (unless perhaps, you have significant knee or lower back problems). As long as your pack fits correctly, you take your time and stop for rests when you need them than you should not have any problems - especially since you have several months to prepare. I have a couple of friends who are over 40 and a bit over-weight (certainly not athletes) who I have done it with and they did not have problems - they just took it slow at their own pace.

Mr. Danger above has a lot of good tips and suggestions. As he notes, you will want to make sure that you get ready both physically and mentally. Start with going on regular hikes around your home with a small day pack and then try renting or borrowing a pack, load it up with the weight you expect to carry, and try doing some long day hikes with that (doing at least one easy overnight practice trip would be ideal). You are going to want to be building up your leg muscles, increasing your cardio-vascular endurance, and also building up stomach and lower back muscles. Note - it is not training for the olympics - just that if you don't do regular cardio exercise than you should start and make sure that you get a day or two experience carrying a full pack.

As Mr. Danger notes you could try buying stuff on eBay or rent from several places near the canyon. A couple of additional suggestions about packing the canyon for the first time:

1) While it does not have to be the ultra-ligh high-end stuff, make sure that you get true backpacking equipment. You do not want to be carrying an 10lb 'car camping' tent or other much heavier equipment. If your entire pack - including water - is over 30lbs than something is wrong.

2) Fit is everything. Regardless of if it is bought, borrowed or rented find somebody knowledgeable to guide you in loading and fitting your pack. I will take a well-balanced well-fit heavy pack over a poorly packed, ill-fitting light pack any day. Remember that the weight should ride on your hips, not your shoulders.

3) Invest in some trekking poles (look like ski poles). These make a huge difference by taking strain off your back and knees and improving your balance. Having a pair of trekking poles is like taking 10lbs off your pack.

4) Be warned that the South Rim is at 7000 feet and does experience snow and freezing temps in winter. Icy patches can be quite common on the upper stretches of trails well into April. Check with the backcountry office before you go - if they are really icy, you will want to have instep crampons.

5) See about getting your meals at the Phantom Ranch canteen. Even if you are not staying in the dorms/cabins, they always have extra dinners and breakfast seats that backpackers can reserve (you MUST have reservations - made through Xanterra). Although a bit pricy, the food is good and it means you don't have to carry food or cooking supplies. Bag lunches (as well as individual snack items) can be bought at the canteen without reservation.

6) Backcountry camping permits are selected 4 months in advance. Spring is a popular time for backpacking in the canyon, so permits get picked quickly. If for instance, you want to go in April, than you should have your permit request sent in well before January 1 (see link below).

As far as duffel service goes... yes, (for most of the year anyways) you can hire a mule to carry your gear. The gear must fit in a space of 36x20x13 inches, which could prove a challenge for two people's gear. It costs about $60 per duffel per trip (ie: one trip down and one trip up) and you can only drop-off and pick-up your gear at certain times during the day. You are still going to have to carry a day pack with water, snacks and probably some bad weather gear. Considering the hassle and expense of the duffels, I would say just backpack it - it is a great experience and the feeling of accomplishment and independence that you get when you come out of the canyon carrying your own gear is something you will remember for the rest of your life.

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I want to take my family tent camping in a secluded area in ma can anyone help me?

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nae

My husband and I would like to take our children tent camping because they have never been. We would like somewhere on a river and to be secluded because I do not want to disturb anyone else. If there is somewhere that we can have a few tents at once and two vehicles that would be great because a friend and his family would like to go. We would like to it to be in MA or NH any ideas?

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have you tried the Berkshires absolutely beautiful ,peaceful ,secluded sounds like what your looking for! mass vacations.com is the tourism website(i think)

What are some unique decorating ideas for a Halloween camping trip?

kleigh023

My family is going tent camping in a few weeks at a state park. There will be a contest for the best decorated camp site and I'm looking for ideas to make it really unique. Thanks for any help.

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Here are some decorating ideas and unique recipes!

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Dog-friendly camping along the WA coast?

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My boyfriend and I recently camped on the OR coast and had a great time (despite a leaky tent!) and are looking for some coastal camping closer to where we live in the Seattle area.

Can some of you recommend campgrounds you've STAYED AT (please don't just link me if you haven't personally stayed) on the Olympic Peninsula or further South on the coast that allow dogs and have nice tidal pools, trails, etc?

Thanks!

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I don't enjoy dodging 4 x 4s tearing down the beach going 40+ mph when I'm trying to enjoy walking especially with a dog or two and kids in tow, so I prefer to stay further north where there are no cars on the beach. I've stayed at both Mora and Kalaloch campgrounds and go to the beaches nearby including Ruby Beach and Rialto Beach.

Dogs are allowed in both of those campgrounds and also on the beaches in those areas. They are supposed to be leashed at all times, but if you have a map to know where the park boundaries are, watch the tide tables carefully and your dog is well behaved and not a menace to anyone you can hike along the beach past the park boundaries for some off leash time.

These camp sites can be crowded in summer and (of course) rain is always a possibility.

What would you do?

ani

if a bear starting ripping into your tent while you, you're significant other are sleeping in a tent in the middle of the woods?
you have no gun.

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..actually, i have been in that situation...a couple times..and both time i pretty much panicked. I did a lot of screaming, got my arms out of my fartsack, and made the tent part of my defensiveness.. i tried to make the bear think i was much bigger than him..but all i did probably was make him think eating any thing that noisy would give him gas..
Bears {black bears} aren't exactly aggressive..they are a timid animal..fortunately..for the most part...and you can bluff them..i wouldn't recommend trying that, tho, just to prove a point...you never know what one is motivated by..and that plays a significant part in what it's doing attacking a tent in the first place.
The first time, i was alone, .. with grub inside my tent..[a 2 man tent on a stream bank], and the bear just got confused and milled around a few seconds and as i clambered out of the dam tent he walked off across the meadow.
The second time i was on the coast on the Olympic peninsula and the bears came into my camp to forage and tore my tent down around me... that time, it was a fight..and again i did a lot of screaming, and some people in another camp came to my aid. Those bears were habituated to humanity..and our camp supplies..and they did not bluff so easy.. that was a scary situation..it lasted for a few minutes..that seemed like hours..and it was my tent that saved me any serious harm.
I've had other encounter with bears over the years..raised one when i was young, and one come out of the back of a cave i had set a camp up in, and we roaped one that tryed scrunching up into a crevace once..but those were years ago, and far away form where i am today.
A griz on the south edge of Yellostone spooked my horses and they ran clear back to Turpin meadows befor they ever slowed down,.. and another griz on another mountian by Two Ochean Pass chased me on a horse and i swear he was faster than my pony...another griz spooked a horse from under me, and i was left face to face with him on a trail on Pacific creek,..he stood on his hind end and woofed, rolling his lips and then droped down and slapped the earth so hard it shook, and i climbed a tree while he watched me ... that was a sphinctor-clincher..
Sorry..i get carried away..thats probably more info than you need or want..huh?

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What are some good summer weight loss camps?

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Midnight S

I'm looking for information about good summer weight loss camps - are they all the same?

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Over the last 10 years or so, summer weight loss camps have changed significantly. Many weight loss camps now emphasize more fun-filled and enjoyable activities, as well as healthy meals, instead of campers feeling like theyâre just dieting while at camp. Many camps can also help educate campers in exercise and proper nutrition for long-term lifestyle changes and weight loss.

Hereâs a small selection of some of the great weight loss camps in the United States:
Camp Kingsmont (Amherst, Massachusetts) is known as a "fit camp" instead of "fat camp." Campers are invited to Camp Kingsmont for up to 7 weeks of the summer, where they'll enjoy well-balanced and healthy meals. A good deal of calorie-burning activities are offered, including tennis, dance, golf, go-carts, horseback riding, and karate.
Wellspring Camps (Wisconsin, North Carolina, Texas, California, New York, Hawaii) offers campers many activities including swimming and rock climbing. Campers journal their meals and track their steps with pedometers starting on the first day. They will also learn how to cook healthy meals, proper nutrition and diet, and modifying their behaviors. The camp also keeps up with their former campers for 2 following years.
Reality Ranch Military Camp (Ft. Thomas, Arizona) is for boys aged 11-15. The campers sleep in military tents outdoors and wear green camouflage. The camp is structured with military activities and time focused on proper nutrition and exercise. Campers enjoy field trips to the Grand Canyon.
Camp Jump Start (Imperial, Missouri) teaches campers long-term care plans, diet and nutrition, and communication skills, as well as typical camp games, in a traditional summer camp environment. The camp was designed and founded by a specialist in the health care industry, trained in obesity in young people.
Camp La Jolla (La Jolla, California) is for campers aged 8-18. Some of the activities at the camp are mountain biking, soccer, snorkeling, softball, and swimming. The meals are designed for summer weight loss. Campers also enjoy field trips to Universal Studios, Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, and Sea World.
Camp La Jolla also offers a camp for older campers (ages 19-29 and 30-60) as well.
As you can see, there is a good variety of weight loss camps. Itâs a good idea to ensure that your camper can lose weight safely by making sure that the summer weight loss camp you select has nurses and nutritionists staffed on site to help if needed.

What is the best 3 season, four person tent for under $200?

Ryan S

I often go camping in the Berkshires of Massachusetts and something that could keep me fairly warm when the temperature is in the low 40's would be preferable.

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A 10x12 canvas wall tent with a wood stove in it!

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what do I need for a 3 month wilderness camping trip for 3 people?

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Kyle

I am planning a camping trip at the end of the year in texas. We are going to be completely ruffing it with no running water other than what we bring or find naturally. No electricity or any other creature comforts. How do I plan for it? What do I need?

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I cant agree more with C_Kayak_. You really need to ease into a trip of this duration and try out a weekend trip first with someone that's been camping before to help you learn the ropes. Build up to a week long trip and know your gear as well as your own limitations before you should even think about planning an adventure like this. That having been reiterated...I'm Happy to hear that you have caught the camping bug. Its always a fantastic adventure to explore the great outdoors. You don't mention but I take it that you'll be disbursed camping with your car.

You probably already have a lot of stuff that you can use for camping in your house.

Here's a short list of camping equipment:

Shelter - Tent, poles, stakes, ground sheet
Sleeping - Sleeping bag, sleeping pad
Essentials - Water bottles& water purification methods, waterproof matches/lighter, map & compass, basic first aid kit, whistle and/or signal mirror, nylon cord-50', pocket knife, emergency blanket, extra food, extra clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, water purification, headlamp or flashlight and extra batteries. Keep these items in your day pack when you go hiking and exploring.
Cooking - Stove, fuel, cook set, spoon/knife/fork set, biodegradable soap, scrub pad, food
Base camp accessories - Cooler/ice chest, water bag or large jug, dish pan, paper towels, lantern, storage containers for food, Ziploc bags, large spoon, knife, spatula, can opener, small whisk, small grater, hot pad holders, plate/bowl, cup, cutting board, aluminum foil, spice kit.
Miscellaneous - bandana, camera, binoculars, repair/sewing kit, fishing gear, journal/pen or pencil, reading material, nature guides, trail games, trowel, toilet paper, personal toiletries, lip balm, bug repellant, towel, day pack.

Make sure you take clothing appropriate for the climate you expect to encounter.
Inner Layer - wicking layer: long underwear top & bottom, liner socks, outer socks, t-shirt, shorts
Insulation Layer - Wool, synthetic or fleece shirt/sweater down/fiberfill jacket, wool or fleece pants, gloves, wool or fleece hat.
Protective layer - Rain/windproof jacket & pants, gaiters, hiking boots waterproofed, camp shoes, sun hat.
Happy Trails to you!

Ways to stay cool while tent campingï¼?

Luo

We are planning a camping trip in July with some family members. What are some ways to stay cool at night?

We plan on bringing our box fan. Other than that, I'm not sure if that will be enough. I've heard of people bring those window ac units, but not sure how one of those would work with our tent.

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Well if you only go once in awhile just go to 7/11 and buy 30 bags of ice and spread it out on the floor and put your sleeping bags on top of the ice.......Yeah it get messey after midnight but either way you stay cool lol lol....Here in Texas I have seen lots of folks use the little 5000 btu window units....Some will set it on a milk crate and wrap the tent door or a tarp around it or it may be high enough to fit in a tent window.

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What's your favorite camping place in or close to oregon?

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ANGELA H

where is your favorite place to go camping in oregon? What makes it so great for you? Is there tent camping, rvs, cabins? Are dogs welcome?

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Nehalem Bay State Park, on the Oregon coast has great camping. You can pitch a tent, or bring an RV. Dogs are allowed, and there are nice bathrooms/showers. It's close to Manzanita, and Cannon Beach, which are nice towns.

Is there a camping discount membership that is worth it? Good Sam for example?

Todd

We are camping all summer 3 months or so. Can we save a lot of money if we do Good Sam or some other? We live in Oregon, USA. They all claim big savings like 80% which seems like it has to be hogwash. We will be tent camping only by the way. And I am aware of free dispersed camping.
Has anyone tried thousand trails?

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The discount memberships only save you money at private operations like KOA or anything like those. Those facilities are geared to the recreational vehicle crowd you know the big house on wheels set up. Some of those parks have tent camping area's so it's really up to you.

If you are staying in county, state or national forest or parks the only thing those memberships help you with is finding the listing for the park and giving you the information you need to make a reservation which you could do on your own.

Another less costly way to get the information is with your triple A membership. A lot of folks just have the membership for the emergency road service, what they don't realize is that with that is a free trip planning service where they find the campgrounds and all the attractions along your route and put it all in a neat road map package. You still have to make the reservations if need be.

The only discounts offered to state, county or national forests and parks are Senior over age 65 deals and if you qualify that really is the only deal you don't want to miss.

Thousand Trails is a promotional deal where private camping operations have formed an affiliation. You don't need a membership to use their facilities but they do give priority for reservations to members and the popular destinations get booked early because of that. Their are a couple of nice ones that I know of but most are sink whole tourist traps.

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what does a single person do when camping?

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Blueberryg

I am older person with 2 small dogs and want to camp. I tent camp for now and feel at a loss once I get to the camp site. I set everything up, read for a while, then draw. I take the dogs for a walk and come back and eat. I can't go on the tours, visit shops (Yosemite), no dogs allowed. I've tried to find other women who like to camp for over 2yrs-no one wants to go camp. What does one do when camping?

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I'm not single but I do enjoy camping alone if I don't have someone that wants to go with me. I'm generally out hiking and mountain biking during the day even though it's best to not go alone. I generally go somewhere other than a national park so I can take my dog.

I love taking photos when I'm out and then spend the evening going through them on the laptop. You should give photography a try. You can find interesting flowers, bugs, rocks, etc right in camp. You don't need a fancy camera. Having an eye for a good shot is more important than the camera. I've had magazines use photos I took with a little point and shoot that fits in my pocket.

How much would it cost to spend 2 months camping?

Plus

We're wanting to take June and July off and just go camping through the state of New Mexico and the grand canyon.

We'll have $1,500 a month and $400 a month for food.
Our monthly going out would be $110 for phones, $157 for our truck, $63 for insurance, plus diapers, wipes and dog food, so about $100.

We plan on staying about 5-7 days in each location, and one of those weeks we'll be staying for free at someone's house.

We're considering buying a cab over camper, it'll be slightly easier than tent camping, but I think it'll be more expensive.

We'll be bringing bikes, so when we stop we won't be driving a ton.

Our main ideas are the grand canyon, Carlsbad caverns, white sands, Roswell, etc.

Does this sound possible with our income?

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$1900 per month should do you just fine. People have made that tour on a whole lot less. Assuming your vehicle is in good shape. It's getting hot out there though. Carry lots of water.
I've been to Carlsbad Caverns, it's very wonderful.
Grand Canyon is going to cost you some. I have heard that they don't even allow cars at the South rim any more, gotta park outside and get bused in. Check on that and be prepared.
White Sands and Roswell won't cost much and I assume Roswell has camping.

You should be able to do all that with the resources you have. I wouldn't do the RV thing, it costs a lot to park them and they require lots of maintenance (and fuel). Use tents.

Hope it goes well!! Sounds like a great trip.

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Is there camping in Florida besides at the state parks?

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Molly

We are looking for camping within 200 miles of Tampa for this weekend. All of the state parks are booked solid for weeks. Would anyone know of any campgrounds (not RV) or even if you had any other suggestions. Thank you!

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At Ocala National Forest "dispersed" tent camping is allowed throughout the forest.

where is there a good tent camping site where there arent a lot of people?

cubanoboy0

me and my cousin want to go camping in tents, but need to know where to go. It has to be somewhere in between the crystal river area and the lake okeechobee area. i would like it to be a place basically where there is hardly any people, just a lot of woods and wilderness. maybe trails and stuff. i just need some good suggestions/ideas. thanks guys

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I would recommend Ocala National Forest. Get a Primitive site. I can recommend hopkins prairie. It is a very small campground, so there aren't a lot of people there. Also the Florida Scenic Trail runs through it.

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Where can find a cheap large camping tent for 6 person?

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Josephine

I with my five best friends having a camping in the mountains, I need a large camping tent for 6 person, and the large camping tent is cheap and moisture proof.

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CampPal® Superior Quality Extra Large 5-8 Person Tent $773.99
1.Extra large and waterproof
2.Two D-shape doors on both side
3.Easy-to-set-up
4.Ideal for 5 to 8 persons to use
CampPal® Superior Quality Extra Large 5-8 Person Tent is a quality product. As a nice outdoor supply, the setup and carry of CampPal® Superior Quality Extra Large 5-8 Person Tent seems to be more simple.With the tent, a family can really enjoy a roomy and comfy moment. So cool, I'm sure everything must to be a coming adventure!

Is there any free beach camping on South Padre Island?

Joseph Flo

Looking for free tent camping on the beach, or some good and cheap tent camping locations!

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If you will look at the over-developed appearance of South Padre Island, then you will realize that there are no remote camping locations.

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If you are really into "roughing it", you can still park an RV or pitch a tent on the vast stretch of beach north of town, but be forewarned: They don't deliver pizza out there. A few precautions will help keep you unstuck and unhassled by the authorities:

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Is there a tent camp ground around the st louis areas that u can stay for a fews months cheap?

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bridget

My family is concered homeless and we have a tent to live in were is the best places to go

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travel.campgrounds.com/.../Campgrounds-and-RV-Parks/All/Missouri/All
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What to bring on a 3 day 2 night camping trip?

haley

So in about a week I'm going camping in Steamboat. It's hot where I live (80s-90s) it's 3 days and 2 nights and we're sleeping in tents and going to the lake! Any suggestions? We might hike too.

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Steamboat will be cool at night. Last week, I was camping at Missouri Lakes in Holy Cross Wilderness near Vail at 11,500 feet. The snow had not completely melted from the slopes. I was comfortable in a +15-degree down sleeping bag in a fleece and raincoat at night. I packed a pasta meal, powdered milk, olive oil, almonds, two water bottles, water filter, sleeping pad, ultra-light tent.

Three days of food ideas:

Prepare scrambled eggs with a variety of vegetables, bacon bits, cheese, and carton of egg whites. Use some of the egg whites in pancake mix for another meal with pie filling as a topping.
Chop vegetables and any meat you desire for a stir-fry with teriyaki sauce.
Pack for hiking with beef jerky, nuts, cheese, chips, and fruits.

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How does the first come first serve process work in Yellowstone Park?

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Sweety

We are going to Yellowstone next month and a lot of the tent camping sites are first come first serve. So how do we get it and pay for it? At the visitors center or main gate entrance? or is there a main building at each camp site?

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hey i get many details from this.when you open this link you'll find 2,3 or 4 links very top of that page.you'll go through them.
http://www.google.com/cse?cx=partner-pub-6828716762099822%3Adrgcd3yew58&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=first+serve+Yellowstone &sa=Search

what are the best campsites in Yellowstone Park?

asia

we are traveling to Yellowstone National Park in mid-June. We will be tent camping for four nights. What are the âbestâ campgrounds in the park? We judge on the following criteria: not crowded; private; best scenery; close to areas of interest; wildlife, etc...
if you have any pictures from your stays, that would be very helpful!
also - we are montana natives and will be coming from Missoula, so we are looking for the more northern campsites.

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Camping in the park during June is going to be *very* crowded. Unless you hike into back country sites. That is the only way you are going to get a un-crowded and private campground in the park... you will probably get the best views in those areas too.

If I was you - I would camp outside the park in one of the National Forests - you will be really close to the park for trips into the park - but far more secluded - and the scenery in those areas are just as good (or better even) than at the campgrounds in the park - and they cost less to stay at...

Two of my favorite campgrounds in the area are: Fox Creek and Crazy Creek.... Beartooth Lake is just AMAZING - but is a little further away from the park - may have a couple people at the campground as well.... but you will have by far the best view I have ever seen at a campground in the area.

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Are there any good camps in Colorado?

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Lauren Gra

I am looking for summer over-night camps that are 8-14 days. Google is apparently not a good tool for finding such camps. She would prefer something with cabins or tent camping, not backpacking. She loves the mountains here in CO and wants a camp up there. She is 13. Please help! I can't find any camps that sound fun at all!

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If this person is as you say, 13yo & is not going to be with an adult, it would be very likely that she wouldn't be welcome.

if in the company of an adult, i don't see a major problem.

yes, there are a number of camps

What is the wheather like in colorado springs during July?

tlabrueyer

I would like for my family to go camping in colorado springs this year as our family vacation but I dont know if its too hot for a tent or would we be better off getiing a cabin.We are from Louisiana so camping during July in tents are only for the extremest becasue the humidity and heat are unbareable during the summer.

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In Springs in July, yes it would be to hot in a tent.(Try Cascade, Woodland Park or Lake George all close to Springs)

Springs however is right up against the mountains, and temps less than 10 miles from town may be a lot cooler. (don't forget that temperatures can dip down pretty low at night even in July, one year on the 4th of July I was camping in Leadville and it got down to 23F after leaving Pueblo at 103F)

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who are the Hepthalites of India?

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Kevin7

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The paucity of record in Hephthalites or Ephthalites provides us fragmentary picture of their civilization and empire. Their background is uncertain. They probably stemmed from a combination of the Tarim basin peoples and the Yueh-chih. There is a striking resemblance in the deformed heads of the early Yueh-chih and Hephthalite kings on their coinage. According to Procopius's History of the Wars, written in the mid 6th century - the Hephthalites
"are of the stock of the Huns in fact as well as in name: however they do not mingle with any of the Huns known to us. They are the only ones among the Huns who have white bodies...."

Ephthalites was the name given by Byzantine historians and Hayathelaites by the Persian historian Mirkhond, and sometimes Ye-tai or Hua by Chinese historians. They are also known as the White Huns, different from the Hun who led by Attila invading the Roman Empire. They are described as a kindred steppe people originally occupied the pasture-lands in the Altai mountain of southwestern Mongolia. Toward the middle of the 5th century, they expanded westward probably because of the pressure from the Juan-juan, a powerful nomadic tribe in Mongolia. Within decades, they became a great power in the Oxus basin and the most serious enemy of the Persian empire.

The Language: There are numerous debates about Hephthalite language. Most scholars believe it is Iranian for the Pei Shih states that the language of the Hephthalites differs from those of the Juan-juan (Mongoloid) and of the "various Hu" (Turkic); however there are some think the Hephthalites spoke Mongol tongues like the Hsien-pi (3rd century) and the Juan-juan (5th century) and the Avars (6th-9th century). According to the Buddhist pilgrims Sung Yun and Hui Sheng, who visited them in 520, they had no script, and the Liang shu specifically states that they have no letters but use tally sticks. At the same time there is numismatic and epigraphic evidence to show that a debased form of the Greek alphabet was used by the Hephthalites. Since the Kushan was conquered by Hephthalites, it is possible they retained many aspects of Kushan culture, including the adoption of the Greek alphabet.

The Religion: It is equally inconsistent while comparing the references to the Hephthalites' religion. Although Sung Yun and Hui Sheng reported that the Hephthalites did not believe in Buddhism, though there is ample archaeological evidence that this religion was practiced in territories under Hephthalite control. According to Liang shu the Hephthalites worshiped Heaven and also fire - a clear reference to Zoroastrianism. However the burials found seem to indicate the normal practice in disposing of the dead, which is against Zoroastrian belief.

The Customs: Very little was known about these Hephthalite nomads. Little art has left from them. According to Sung Yun and Hui Sheng who visited their Hephthalite chief at his summer residence in Badakshan and later in Gandhara.
"The Hephthalites have no cities, but roam freely and live in tents. They do not live in towns; their seat of government is a moving camp. They move in search of water and pasture, journeying in summer to cool places and in winter to warmer ones....They have no belief in the Buddhist law and they serve a great number of divinities."
Other than the deformation of skulls, the other interesting feature of the Hephthalites is their polyandrous society. The records of brothers marrying to one wife had been reported from Chinese source.

The Extermination: Between 557 to 561 Persian King Chosroes allied with another steppe people who had appeared from inner Asia. Chorsoes wanted to profit from the situation to take revenge over the defeat of his grandfather Peroz; he married a daughter of the nomadic chief and allied himself with them against the Hephthalites. The chief Sinjibu was the boldest and strongest of all the tribes and he had the largest number of troops. It was he who conquered the Hephthalites and killed their king. Mercilessly attacked on two sides, the Hephthalites were completely broken and disappeared by 565 that only small number of them survived. Some surviving groups living south of Oxus escaped Chosroes' grasp later fell to Arab invaders in the 7th century. One of the surviving groups fled to the west and may have been the ancestors of the later Avars in the Danube region. The decline of the Hephthalites marked a turning point in the story of the steppes. Another era was opening in Central Asia. For the allies of Chosroes were Western Turks, a new power was to dominate the steppe for next few centuries.
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where are some excellent fishing lakes in co that have tent camping?

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ppsutt

We live in NW CO and are looking for lakes to spin and bait cast for trout (or any fish for that matter) that are relatively close. We love to tent camp. Ideally we would be at as a secluded, treed site as possible near the water without much of a hike in as we are older. Thank you in advance and have a great day!

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Northwest Colorado is pretty vague. If you live near Craig, then Flat Top Wilderness Area is close. If you live near Kremmling, then you should go to the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area. If you are near Vail, then head for Holy Cross Wilderness Area. If you are near Carbondale, then look at Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness Area. White River National Forest has 2.3 million acres in which to find lakes and rivers.

Looking for a good place to camp in Colorado?

rain

I want something I can tent camp in, but I don't want to do any back-country camping.

I've been looking at some of the state parks and although they do have tent sites available they also seem to be overrun with RVs and campers. I don't mind being nearby to other tent campers, but I guess I don't want to be stuck in the middle of a bunch of RVs.

Can anyone recommend a good place they've been camping at? I would also enjoy something with a lot of hiking trails.

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You can camp at Horse ranch park. Bathroom facilities only but lovely place to camp. Not far from Lake Irwin. Lots of horse campers, but they won't bother you. The trails is fantastic. Lots of hiking. This place is just nothwest of Crested Butte, Co.

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