Winter camping in Socal?

allybear17

We live in San Diego, and we're looking to go camping over thanksgiving week somewhere OUTSIDE of San Diego, but not more than 5 or 6 hours away.. We'd like to be able to ride our mountain bikes, and have cell phone signal (so that takes out Joshua tree, death valley, and mojave)...

Any ideas? We'll be tent camping...
I already said I can't go to mojave, jt, or dv.. We have a 2 year old son that we'll be leaving with my parents, and I HAVE to have cell phone signal. JT and mojave don't have it. As far as death valley goes, you can only ride your bike on the roads, and not on any of the trails.

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There is no limit to So Cal! Do you have to mountain bike or could biking all over to get from A to B be in the possibilities? I might suggest camping in Mission Bay you can ride to La Jolla, all around M B, P B, even to O B and out to Point Loma
Or if you want you can camp at Lake Morena off the 15 east past El Cajon I am not sure of the season at Lake Wofford in Escondido but you could also camp at San Elijo, San Onofre, El Cariso (above Lake Elsinore and lots of fire trails to ride on) or Lake Skinner. Something else tent camping at the beach won't have any campfire problems like the mountains have right now following the two year drought and red flag warnings inland.

winter camping questions.?

soxncrox

how can I use my nice weather tent in the winter without freezing? Don't really want to buy a new tent for one or two cold nights, the differences I see are my tent has a mesh roof with a loose fitting rain fly that doesn't go down the sides very far. I'm thinking of throwing a heavy blanket between the fly and the tent.
What about the sleeping bag, I'm gonna grab a 30° bag, what other tricks of the trade are there?

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Yes I have tricks of the trade for you:
1-cut fir branches and spread them on the ground under the tent to isolate from the frozen ground.
2- stretch a waterproof plastic sheet of the kind you get in hardware stores similar to those used for cars, but not on the tent itself: at least a foot higher to allow ventilation.
3- use 2 sleeping bags, one fitted inside the other;
4- don't sleep with your clothes on; bring a pyjama or a jogging suit, keep your long underwear though; stuff your clothes at the foot of your sleeping bag so that they won't be frozen in the morning.

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what are some good camp sites for tent camping in Delaware that allows dogs?

robert m

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have you tried any of the state parks...

http://www.delaware.reserveworld.com/index.cfm?CFID=5885444&CFTOKEN=69367646

here's a link to their rules on pets

http://www.destateparks.com/pets/index.htm

where would be the best place to tent camp at the New Jersey side of the Delaware Water Gap?

thedivamj

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You can try the state parks or forests in the area.

High point isn't far and has tent camping.
Stokes State Forest is beautiful and has camping.

Worthington State Forest is on the NJ side and in the Water Gap National Rec Area. This site will help you there:
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/worthington.html

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What are the best camping spots near San Diego?

mayerj72

I would want there to be a lake or river if possible. Please only provide me with 2-3 of your favorite campgrounds and not a whole list. Otherwise I won't be able to make a good decision.

Thanks!

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In San Diego county there aren't any really outstanding campgrounds near rivers or lakes, but here are some you might enjoy. I have camped at all of them, unlike some of the other responses here which seem pretty clearly to come from copying the internet as opposed to having actually been there.

Green Valley Falls Campground in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park comes to mind as it's right near a river and there's nice hiking. My only hesitation in recommending it outright is that it's in an area affected by recent wildfires and they've been clearing trees out of there recently. I'd suggest you contact the rangers for an update. It's got mostly giant oaks there along with a few pines. It's in a mountainous area with lots of nice hikes. And it's not too far a drive. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_ID=667

Another nice place near water would be Palomar Mt State Park, Doane Pond Campground. It probably takes only 20 minutes to walk around Doane Pond so it's not too big but I have seen people fish there, so it's big enough for that. There are also several creeks that run through the park and beautiful views to the ocean on clear days. It's quite nice up there, and next to the park is the famous Mt. Palomar Observatory, which is open to the public but you have to check out ahead of time the days and hours as it's limited visiting. Since it has a famous telescope there (actually a number of them on site) you know that it's a pretty good place for clear skies at night and star watching. However, it's elevation is high enough that if you plan to go camping soon, if you are going to be in a tent as opposed to an RV, it's going to be getting cold soon at night. http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/637/files/palomarmountain.pdf

A third place I thought about is in the Pine Hills area near Julian, at a county campground called William Heise County Park. It's very pretty there, pretty hikes, one spectacular hike through the mountains and trees with a panoramic viewpoint of the desert and the Salton Sea. Bonus if you are going soon is that you pass an orchard right outside the park boundaries with apples you either buy by the pound on the honor system, already picked, or you can go out into the orchards and buy your own. They taste so much better than what you buy in the stores, you'll want to get some for family and friends. Not much in the way of water features but as I said, it's a pretty park. http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/parks/Camping/heise.html

If you would like camping by the beach South Carlsbad is nice, but it's a little strange as you camp very close to a road and there's road noise that might be irritating if you're camping in a tent. However, on the other side is a spectacular ocean view and access. I'd guess if you were in an RV or use earplugs you'd do fine. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=660

Another option would be the San Mateo Campground near Camp Pendleton which has a wonderful trail to the beach along a river canyon to the famous surf spot the Tressles. The campground isn't particularly good or bad, sort of undistinguished, and it's strange that you can hear the shooting range at Pendleton in the background sometimes. But the trail thru the canyon to the beach is really quite unique and beautiful http://www.caopenspace.org/trestles.html

wanna go on a trip to California, USA >> where best to go?

ur105_vulp

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I would start out in San Diego
1)Sea World
2)San Diego Wild Animal Park
3)Lego Land
4)Coronado Hotel
5)Sea Port Village
6)San Diego Mission
7)Drive up to Julian for a Buffalo Burger and fresh homemade Apple Pie
8)Visit the Museums in Balboa Park

Stop in Oceanside and Visit Mission San Luis Rey, Contine up I-5 and stop in San Juan Capistrano and visit the Mission there. Then I would continue up I-5 and stop and Visit Disneyland!!! Then drive over to Buena Park and visit Knotts Berry Farm!!! From Buena Park-Head up I-5 to the East LA Interchange and take the 101 North To Santa Barbara!!!

Get off the 101 at Cabrillo Blvd and turn Left!! You will drive along the beach and I would stop at Stearns Wharf and walk out on the pier and walk through the shops, take the hour boat tour (the tour boat is at the end of the pier). Then I would have a nice lunch at one of the restaurants along the beach or go up on State Street. Along State Street is a shoppers Paradise!! You could shop all day long if you wanted to. Then I would head up 101 to El Capitan State Beach and Campground and camp out for a couple of days or the night. Continue up 101 to I believe the 254 into Solvang!!!! As you are driving up 254 (San Marcos Pass) you will see Lake Cachuma...stop and take the boat tour there and visit the Visitor Center...they are supposed to have some really neat exhibits!!!

Solvang is a little bavarian/Dutch town with lots of neat shops to walk through!!! There is a restaurant called "The Solvang Restaurant". Stop in there and have an Ableskiver (hot pancake ball with jam and powdered sugar)!!! Talk to the owner of the restaurant..his name is Jeff Paske...tell him you saw him on the Road Trip with Huell Howser and he can tell you all about the history of Solvang. I would visit Mission Santa Ines which is right there in town. The Mission there is really pretty!!! Then find your way over to 101 and continue going north!!!

I would go up to Pismo Beach and camp at either Oceano or Monarch Grove campgrounds and camp there for a couple of days!!! Pismo Beach is supposed to be a great little town to visit!!! After being in Pismo Beach for a couple of days, I would continue up 101 till you get to San Francisco!! Take that to I-80 and head up into the mountains and drive into Lake Tahoe!!!!

Lake Tahoe is a beautiful area and you wont want to miss out on it!!! You can take the 2 hour tour on the lake on the Paddle Wheel boat there in town, drive around the lake...which is a beautiful drive!!! Drive up to Squaw Valley...about an hour from Lake Tahoe and take the tram up the mountain and have lunch at the restaurtant/Cafe up at the top of the mountain and look out at Lake Tahoe and the valley below.

Or if you want to visit our mountain areas, you could easily visit Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead in the same day. Walk through the Village shopping areas, have a nice lunch and just enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Or if you wanted to go to Palm Springs, you should take the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up to Mt. San Jacinto and hike through the wilderness up there, even take your tents and camping gear and camp out up there somewhere in the forrest. Also not too far from Palm Springs is the Outlet Stores in Cabazon for your shopping pleasure.

That would be my recommendation for your trip to California!!!!
Whatever you decide to do...Have a great time and enjoy your trip to California!!!

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Heat for cold weather camping?

Kat Jones

I've been camping in 14 degree and below weather and of course it sucks! I'm obviously gonna layer up, bring plenty of blankets, sleeping bags, knit hats, have a giant bonfire etc. I have a kerosene heater and was wondering if anyone knew (I'm not putting it in the tent!) if I placed the heater between the two tents on the site and possibly put a tall awning over it, would it provide any heat or would it just be a waste? Thanks!

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You might get some benefit from radiant heat put off by the heater. I doubt this is worth putting up with the risk of having a flaming, liquid-fueled device in close proximity to my tent. I don't think putting an awning over the heater is relevant, the thermal heat is going to escape out the sides unless you seal it up. And if you do seal the awning then you've got the CO and other gases as a hazard. However, a mylar space blanket would help reflect radiant heat back down and might help.

If you want to stay warmer and can have a campfire, build a three-sided lean-to next to your campfire, and line the inside of the lean-to with a mylar space blanket to reflect the radiant heat back and down to where you're sleeping. Have the sloped rear wall facing into the wind, cover the wooden frame with a tarp and then pile on dead leaves on top for thermal insulation. Spread out mylar blankets on the rear and side walls to reflect heat. Make a trench campfire and keep it small but hot.

Cold weather camping?

jen the fa

hi there our youth group is going camping for the week in northern canada, and i dont have a clue what to wear, as it will be frezzing cold 24/7 all the time, i would imagine i will need tonnes of layers but i dont really know

i also have yahoo messenger, feel free to help me through that aswell

thanks

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Ok...you're goinng to freeze! Southern Ontario right now is -18 C! You need lots of layers and wind protection. Get some thin long sleeved long johns and such. If you go to MEC, or outerwear stores, you can get some really great gortex or fleece (fleece is always good over long johns, under your jacket), hight necks, and scarves, a vest, definitely a hat, wool socks, extra pairs too, and a really great winter jacket. Get some snowboarding MITTENS. remember to keep your head warm. You need extra padding for your tent, put an airmatress and then another thick foam or camping pad on top, and then a fleece sheet is good, or a duvet. then sleep zipped in your arctic sleeping bag. paddinng underneath you is most important, and keeping your head and feet warm. The temp dips WAY down overnight so remember to go to the bathroom before bed. Drink fluids all day and don't let yourself get hungry (trail mix, light snacks throughout the day). Don't get wet either!! oh, and don't forget to layer pants as well. long johns, jeans and then a great pair of snow pants that have wind protection.

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Where can I purchase a luxury camping tent?

ProRodeo

Like the tent pictured here: http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/29/travel/luxury-camping-glamping/index.html?hpt=tr_bn2

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What makes those resort and safari trips "luxury" is not the tents themselves, which tend to be standard canvas wall tents. It is all of the furnishings and appointments that the outfitters add to them, like carpets, beddings, tables and chairs, generator powered lighting, etc.

You can get finest quality canvas tents in just about every size and style from this company:

http://www.tentsmiths.com/period-tents-wall-tents.html

And this company makes geodesic yurt style tents that are quite luxurious:

http://redskyshelters.com/index.php?page=home

"Luxury" is a relative term. If I was camping out at higher elevations in bad weather I would not want to be in one of these canvas tents. For me in that situation, a high-quality compact nylon rigid frame mountaineering tent would be more comfortable and more "luxurious".

camping at wimbledon?

nobodyxD

what time is a good time to get there the afternoon/evening before? we want to get onto the main courts? has anyone been before? what time did you get there? what time did you get up in the morning? if you could answer any of these that would be very helpful :) thanks

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Hey :)

Yes you are right the best way to get Wimbledon tickets is to camp overnight. I know it may sound dreadfull but seriously it is amazing and the most fun especially if you go with friends. I would reccomend going the first day of wimbledon so that you don't miss any tennis because you are in the queue all day. So if you are going on the first day which is Monday the 20th June 2011 make sure you get there on Sunday 19th BEFORE 12:00 in the afternoon. When you get there you will set up your tent and one of the stuards will give you a queue card. The first 500 people will get Centre Court tickets, people between 500-999 will get No.1 Court tickets and people between 1000-1500 will get No.2 Court tickets. I was there at exatly 12:00 and I was number 420 which is a bit risky although I still got Centre Court tickets, try and be there before 12.

The stuards around the queue are really helpfull and will tell you all you need to know. There are really clean toilet facilities, and they are perfect, trust me I am a clean freak! lol. Wimbledon Park is beautiful and make sure you go for a walk around the lake and you will fall in love with the place, just like I did.

Bring stuff to do like Ipod, PSP, DS or magazines, newspapers or books to read because it can kind of get boring if you don't keep yourself entertained. Bring friends too but only if they are interested in tennis because otherwise they will hold you up. Hopefully it will be good weather like it was for me when I was queueing because then you can sunbathe!

Once you get your queue card, you can walk around but MAKE SURE you keep it with you because if it is stolen or lost you have no proof about where you are in the queue. I went for a walk around Southfields village with my Dad and had a very pleasent time and got something to eat in a Pizza restaurent.

We then walked down tworads the Wimbledon grounds and although you can't actually get in, you can still have a look around the outside and I actually saw some players, MARIA KIRILENKO, TOMAS BERDYCH, LUCIE SAFAROVA, IGOR ANDREEV and got photos and autographs from them. Make sure you get a huge tennis ball so you can get autographs.

This should really fill your day. Now it is probably around 6 or 7 so go back to your tent and have a drink and talk to some of the people beside you. They are usually really friendly and if you know a lot about tennis you should have a hell of a lot to talk about!

The stuards wake you up at around six but to be honost, I would wake up around five because there is always a big queue for the bathrooms for brushing teath. Also I cannot stress more on this, GET INTO THE BAG QUEUE EARLY!!!!!!!!!!! If you have luggage you can leave them at the top of the queue for £1 per bag and seriously I nearly missed the Centre Court tickets being given out because I was queueing there for almost 2 hours. But if you get there early and be one of the first you should be fine.The reason why the stuards wake you up so early is because there are some people coming in to joint the queue in the morning for just Ground passes and there are 6,000 of them. You have to pack up your tent and belongings to make room for them.

At around 10 o' clock the stuards will give out rist-bands to the first 500 people who want Centre Court tickets and then so on to the next 500 people for No.1 Court and then the next 500 for No.2 Court. My Dad stayed in the queue while I was waiting two hours to drop off the bags and I had to run to join him of where my queue card is and I just got there while they were giving out the wrist bands so if I had got there two minutes later I would have missed the Centre Court wristbands so again it is so important that you get to the bag drop off early.

Whoah, that took so long but I enjoyed doing it! Have so much fun and enjoy yourself!

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I need some advice for tent/beach camping, with a dog and a child in Northern Oregon.?

kas5292

Going to the Oregon Coast this weekend for some camping. Anyone recommend some good camp spots - beach accessible? Will be camping with boyfriend, dog and child. Thanks!

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There are some great campsites in Seaside. That is a great place to go camping, as there is a boardwalk there with games and rides. We went camping there about 3 years ago and had the time of our lives. Unfortunately, I do not recall the name of the campground, but I found it on Recreation.gov. It was within a mile or two of the ocean. Definitely the place to go in the Northern coast area. Skip Lincoln City-it's over hyped and the only thing that is there is the outlets malls.

Newport would be another great place to go but I have only stayed in a hotel there. It's my favorite place to go on the coast, but is about 3 hrs south of Seaside. You can access the beach, there's the Oregon Coast Aquarium, The Hatfield Marine Science Aquarium, Nye Beach, The Bay front area that has the Wax Works Museum, The Undersea Gardens, and Ripley's Believe It Or Not.

I have never been there, but there is a OHV riding area by Tillamook, known as Sand Lake. This is probably your best bet for beach camping. Very few campgrounds are located right on the beach in Oregon, but the ones that are, are usually private, members only places or at the Dunes Recreation Area in Lane and Douglas County.

Good Luck and have fun.

Best winter camping in Oregon?

Orion

Looking for a nice, relatively easy mid-December backpacking and camping journey for 4 days in Oregon - Any suggestions?

Orion
Thank you but I can also run a web search. :) I'm hoping for someone with some personal experience who can offer some suggestions as to a nice trip.

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Dec. is the wet month for Oregon. I spend Jan. through May van camping along the Oregon Coast, mostly in Curry County, Port Orford and Brookings. I plan on rain for part of each day. Actually, you get dry spells lasting for several days. Which makes it all worth while. There is a coast trail along the beach for the entire length of the state. You are only on the road in a few of the towns and for bridges over the rivers. And if the rain gets to bad there are buses several times a day on the road, HWY US 101. Check on the web for schedules. Please remember the rain on the coast is snow in the mountains, LOTS of snow. The storms are great to watch. There are lots of streams and water falls along the trail. When the sun comes out it is fantastic. but you will live in Gor-tex, the only rain gear to use, boots to hat. Tent with rain fly and bathtub floor.

Check out the Lost Coast and the Redwood National Park just a bit south in Ca.(The land of more money than brains) Also the Avenue of the Giants along the eel river also in Ca.

If you want to car camp and day hike I recommend Humbug Mt. State Park by Port Orford. There are two good trails, up the mountain or along the coast., good beach. Close by the are Orford Heads State Park, Arizona Beach State Park and Cape Blanco State Park. That's only about 15 miles of coast but, my favorite.

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largest commercial camping tent?

James Madi

I am looking for the largest commercial camping tent I can find, preferably one that sleeps like 20 for a party. any suggestions on where to look?

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The Eureka Condo is one of the largest commercial camping tents I know of. It's 10'6" x 20'. Depending on how close you want to be to each other while you are sleeping, you might be able to squeeze 15 people into it. I would guess that you could fairly easily sleep12. Here's a link for it.
http://www.ultimatetentstore.com/store-products-37215-Eureka-Condo_41440723.html

Your better option might be to get 2 small tents that would each sleep 10 pretty comfortably. I think price wise you would come out about the same. Here are a couple of options that could work for that route.
http://www.ultimatetentstore.com/store-products-44206-Eureka-Copper-Canyon-1512_41440754.html
http://www.ultimatetentstore.com/store-products-37251-Eureka-Blue-Mesa-1610-(3-Room)_41440711.html

Please answer! 10 points! How to decorate pj's and camp tent in a pirate theme?

OH NOES. M

I need to know how to decorate a regular tent (like for camping) in pirates, Like how to make it look like a pirate ship inside and out.

Also, I need to know how to make pajamas look like a pirate outfit. Please be creative and unique, im looking for detailed answers!

This includes creative props (like a parrot) for the pajamas and tent.


10 POINTS TO THE MOST CREATIVE AND UNIQUE ANSWER!!

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ok first... the pajamas.
this may sound weird, but i think it could really work out in the end.
find a pair of brown or maroon/brick red gauchos. or any kind of loose fitting knee length shorts.
you can make this a craft or do it yourself... but cut out long skinny triangles at the bottoms of each leg so they look ragged and worn down.
then you can get any long sleeved white shirt and cut a V at the top... then put some little holes on each side and find brown yarn or a shoelace and tie it back up. put it on with an undershirt underneath it and roll up the sleeves.
now you can make a belt out of house hold items [maybe even a real belt...] and find cheap hats, vests and swords at any costume shop or thrift store.
let the kids run around in their little outfits and once its time for bed they can sleep either in the long sleeve shirt or the undershirt with the gauchos. everything will be made out of cotton so it wouldnt be uncomfortable at all. especially the pants... they are commmfy :]
and the whole outfit can also easily be done by children so that will take a good hour or so for arts and crafts.
overall, the costume will be simple to make but resemble this: http://www.buypiratecostumes.com/yarn_baby_pirate_captain_costume.html


now the tent.
heres an idea: if you use the costume as arts and crafts you can have someone else direct it while you make the tent. so when the kids first get there, all they see is a regular tent. but once they transform into pirates they'll go back outside and it will "magically" become a ship. surprise always hypes up children.
first off you can put the tent on a bunch of blue streamers and have the entrance to the tent have a piece of wood or colored piece of paper sticking out of it [or from underneath it]. so you have an ocean and a "walking plank".
for the outside you can just measure the sides and cut out big sheets of brown paper that you can just tape to the outside. you can decorate the paper ahead of time with wood markings and other cutouts of pirates and maidens and a tower... then tape or glue it on later.
a good thing to do would be to find some REAL paddles and lean them up against the side of the "ship".
at the back of the tent you can put a pole or a broom handle sticking up out of the ground and tie a sheet to it. voila! we have sails!
maybe build a homemade cannon.
anything else on the outside can be your choice.... those are just the basics.
now the inside.
you can get like 10 or 20 sheets of yellow or gold paper and just wad them up in balls and put them in a shoebox or old chest and that can be a little treasure decoration. there can be parrot beanie babies everywhere and some eye patches scattered on the floor. if you want to you can find red or brown bean bags for comfort and give them little bottles of root beer or coke and they can pretend they're pirates drinking rum. unless thats a bit too racy.
you can have a telescope in there somewhere too and some skulls or whole skeletons.

urmmm thats about all i can think of... i hope this helps.
good luck!!

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Camping birthday party?

Me

I'm turning thirteen and I am hoping to have a camping birthday party. There were be about 20 people, so I was trying to find a tent like these

http://www.homebase.co.uk/wcsstore/homebase/images/36-3400827iaA69UC447935X.jpg
http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/pr/pro-action-scout-20-person-tent.jpg

to rent, but I don't know where to get big tents like those. Also, is it illegal to camp at a local park, or do you have to go to a campsite?

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i had a camping party once it was amazing! you need to find a proper campsite first cause you will need facilities like loos. also if you don't wan to hire such a massive tent like that you can find that its way more fun (and cheaper!) to get your friends to all bring along small tents between them and then arrange them all in a circle in the campsite, and make a seating area in the middle. i did this it was soo much fun.

have a great time at your party!!!

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Are there any campsites in the UK with tents already set up?

Fiona R

We want to go camping this summer and are wondering if there is anywhere in the UK which already has tents set up? We only have a small car and are unable to take all the equipment with us. We also do not want to buy everything unless we enjoy the 'outdoor life' as a family. Any recomendations?

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Hey well im going camping with friends in a couple of weeks, and i only have a tiny car too! I bought a tent in argos last week, it packs away really small!! So thats not something to worry about. Its easy to put up too, i put it up, with a friend, to make sure it was ok and it was up in 15 mins max. Neither of us have ever put up a tent before either so that wasnt an issue. The tent wasnt expensive, so if worst came to worst, you could always leave it behind you. If you decide that you want to go real camping, somewhere with a fridge isnt gonna cut it! If a tent has power, it takes away the magic of camping, i think anyway. This way would be a lot cheaper than renting a tent too, so the money you save can be used to go out for meals, on a day trip etc. It just depends on what you really want from this holiday? Best of luck!

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Is april too cold to camp out in Toronto?

Chelsea

I'm having a birthday party, and I think it'd be fun to have my sleepover party outside in a tent! But is it too early in the year for the temperature to be comfortable to be outside in April, in Toronto?

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Toronto in April.
The ground is likely to still be partially frozen and the top of it may still have snow or be waterlogged.
Temperatures overnight will still be going close to or below the freezing mark.
Cold or freezing rain, maybe even snow is possible on some nights.

I slept outside in a tent trailer in April and it was pretty cold, but I had a decent sleeping bag, and of course I was not sleeping right on the hard cold ground.

If you have what is considered a "three-season tent", and not some cheap brand you bought at Walmart, and your sleeping bags are temperature rated to about -10C, you could probably do it. You just won't want to get out of that bag to go to the bathroom or when you get up early the next morning!!

Handy tip if you do try it:
Bring the clothes you plan on wearing the next day into the sleeping bag with you. That way they won't be ice cold when you try to put them on the next morning.

Campsites in toronto?

Dawg Johns

I'm looking for a two day camping trip with my family. We want an area where we could set up our own tents, nice clean area e.t.c

Any numbers, names would be helpful thanks.

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I live near the Glen Rouge campground. Your other answer is 100% right. It is just within city limits off highway 2, just east of Port Union Road, with a Tim's and McD's nearby!!! It is also, remarkably tucked away between the Rouge River and The Rouge Valley, amazingly quiet, with the River running beside the campground. It is run by the city's parks department, (with talk of going private in the next few years) and is well maintained. (5 minute drive to the zoo btw and lots of walking trails nearby.)

I have read this is the ONLY campground within Toronto city limits.

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Does anyone else enjoy "winter camping" - renting cabins in the winter?

American c

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I love winter camping. I started as a kid in MN winter camping with an outdoor adventure class. That turned me and a few friends on to winter camping. Although tents are the way to go, there is a lot to be said for packing a sleeping back and a big leaf bag to put over your sleeping bag and digging yourself into a snow bank for insulation in your bags feet first. You would be amazed how wonderful the warmth of the bag contrasts with the cool air on your face.

I did this for the whole winter between junior and senior year of H.S. I woke up with bunnies and fox staring at me closer than you would ever see them normally. The Northern lights when visible outside with nothing over your head is also a sight you will never get over. The stars alone if you are away from city lights are phenomenal.

Nothing like falling to sleep watching a campfire burn down to ashes, the night sounds and fresh air. It is an experience everyone should have and cherish once in their lives. No. 1 important factor of winter camping is keeping your gear dry and hands and feet warm.

where can you rent camping tents in st. paul minnesota.?

ice_babe_2

where can you rent camping tents in st. paul minnesota. needs to be big enough for 12 + teen girls

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REI
1955 County Rd B2 W
Roseville, MN 55113
(651) 635-0211
6.52 mi. from St. PaulHours, directions, events and more.
http://www.rei.com/stores/42
http://www.rei.com/stores/rentals.html#minnesota

12 girls won't fit in one camping tent. I believe REI rents 5 or 6 man family style tents, at least where I live. So you might have to rent two.

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Where can I go tent camping in Northern or Central California, with fire ring and kayaking and private site?

thezephyrg

We wish to go camping this weekend with a tent. There are two of us and a dog, so it has to be pet friendly. Is there a website where I can put in search parameters and find all the campsites that fit them?

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I suggest that you invest in a book called "Free Campgrounds of the West." It's a book that has $12 and under campsites west of the Mississippi River. (There's also a book for the East.)

The whole reason behind free campgrounds is that they're the most private and better especially if you're bringing the dogs along. Usually there's no running water or bathrooms, but also no one running generators at night, no radios or loud drunken rednecks either.

If you're in a time crunch and cannot get the book, I suggest that you call the ranger station in the forest. Also, if you have time, all you have to do is cruise around in a national forest like Klamath, Lassen, Plumas, Modoc, Tahoe or Eldorado. You'll easily see free places to camp along the side of gravel roads. I'd call the ranger station and see if you'll need to pick up a campfire permit or anything else they may make you do. Remember, these places are free camping because you're not paying for services like running water or restrooms.

Check out the National Forest web site:
http://www.fs.fed.us/

Good luck!

Where is the best place to go camping in Northern California? And why?

Jenny G

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I would have to say Big Sur or Yosemite, although there are many wonderful places to camp in Northern California!

Big Sur because it's on the coast, the scenery is beautiful, there are a variety of camping options from environmental walk-in campsites to RV parking, it has a Bohemian atmosphere, there are opportunities for whale watching, and it's just plain funky & fun. See http://www.discovernortherncalifornia.com/big-sur-california.html for more information.

Yosemite because it's in the Sierra Nevadas, the scenery is beautiful, there are a variety of camping options from tents to tent cabins to high country camping, and it's just - YOSEMITE! See http://www.discovernortherncalifornia.com/yosemite-national-park.html

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coleman instant tent 8 person?

We set the tent up tonight and it went very smoothly as advertised. We had it up in less than 1 minute with two adults and a three year old...LOL...coming down was not as easy. It took about 5 minutes which still is not bad. Hopefully Coleman can clarify that part of the directions a little better. I like the two room feature and all the windows. On a scale of 1 to 10 I give it a 9.

Once I take it camping that might change but for now I am happy...

I was hoping to put this tent up by myself since I doubt my husband will camp very much with us.

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am also considering this tent. Does it seem to be good quality? I'm nervous that it doesn't have a rainfly. Where did you purchase it? Like the original poster, my husband may not camp with me and I want to be able to set it up/take it down on my own. I've been happy with Coleman products over the years. (I actually just mended a 20 year old Coleman sleeping bag!)

Please recommend an 8 or 10 person family tent for us?

Jack

Can anyone recommend a tent that would be big enough for me, my wife , and 3 children? My youngest will be sleeping in a pack and play.

Would like a bathtub floor, good ventilation. A canopy over the front door would be a great bonus. I like the idea of divided rooms.

We are not camping anywhere very cold.. but would need something that will stand up to rain.

We are considering a family camping tent a friend is using.

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Your best bet is a 6-man and a 4-man, with the two oldest in the 4. Consider one quality tent (REI? Sierra Designs? Big Agnes?) and one cheapie (Eureka Tetragon 8?) and upgrade later. Anything over 6 is difficult to set up, is bigger than most ideal spaces (10X10) at the campsite, usually is under-engineered with poles too thin for the amount of "canvas" they're holding up, have too thin a denier of fabric, large to transport and possibly compromised with steel poles, lack full-coverage rainflys, have screen porches you will almost never use, etc. Those huge tents are great for long-term or seasonal setups but are a real PIA for typical 3-day weekend camping. The advice above regarding Costco Coleman tents is good advice, while they are the bottom-rung in quality, the low Big Box price makes parting less difficult and at least you're out there gaining experience.

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Where's best place to camp in Washington State?

Ocelotl

What is the best place to go camping in WA. State. I would like to do some tent camping and out near some body of water (river,lake). I also am not into the kind of camp grounds with public shower, bathrooms, etc. I would like to to some camping out in the wilderness. Because I know there are some camp grounds that are packed of people and you're basically camping with THEM. I would like to know of a camping ground where I can camp in the wilderness and NOT have RVs surrounding me.

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Yokum Lake north of Newport WA is Heaven for rough camping. Skookum Lake is nearby, too. If you are willing to drive a little farther, the St. Joe in Idaho is EXCELLENT. Best in the world.

Can anyone tell me where a good place to tent camp in washington state?

stacy r

i live in the northwestern part of the state but willing to go anywhere in washington. somewhere peaceful, good fishing, and just wanting to relax.

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best to check with WA forest rangers, that can be a dangerous place to camp depending on your survival skills level.

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I walk with a walker but love camping in a tent any suggestions for around Simcoe Ontario - not lake Simcoe?

Bridgett

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Flamboro Valley Camping Resort
1158 Regional Rd 97 Flamborough, ON N0B 2J0, Canada
(905) 659-5053

Tobermory Village Campground
Ontario 6 Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0, Canada
(519) 596-2689

Summer House Park
Northern Bruce Peninsula, Ontario Canada
(519) 795-7712

Wilderness Discovery Resort

Ontario Parks Camping Question?

donna r

Click on the link to this site:
http://www.parkreports.com/fees/campinggst/2010

What is the difference between Premium,Middle and Low (other than prices!!!!!!)

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"Ontario Parks has three levels of fees for camping - premium, middle and low. Each fee level reflects the popularity of a campsite and the availability of facilities such as flush toilets and showers, and personal services such as educational programs".

Sounds explanatory enough for me.

Here would be an example
Level A: A full RV hook up campsite at a very popular destination with guided ranger programs and extra park features such as showers, beaches with lifeguards etc.

level B: A regular tent/rv site with maybe electric at a lesser known site yet still popular.

Level C: Again a regular tent site, no power, pit toilets if at all. off the beaten path

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Tent camping in Michigan?

Carly

Where are good places to camp in Michigan? We're tent camping this summer, we'd Like to either have trails, biking, site seeing, or something like that! Thanks.

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Michigan has great national forests with less-developed campsites and dispersed camping.

Two National Forests are located In the Upper Peninsula, the Hiawatha (879,600 acres) in the eastern and central region and the Ottawa (927,440 acres) In the west; the Hiawatha National Forest Supervisorâs Office is located In Escanaba, and the Ottawa National Forest Supervisorâs Office is in Ironwood. In Lower Michigan, the Huron National Forest (425,460 acres) is found in the northeast and the Manistee National Forest (521,060 acres) is 1ocated on the west side of the Lower Peninsula.

Campground Camping Areas
Au Sable River area description
Au Sable National Scenic River area description
Au Sable Loop Campground and Day Use Area
Buttercup Campground
Cathedral Pines Campground
Gabions Campground and Day Use
Meadow Springs Campground
River Dune Campground
Au Sable River - 4001 Canoe Landing to Lake Huron area description
Au Sable River Primitive Camping
Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center area description
Monument Campground
River Road National Scenic Byway area description
Rollways Campground
Corsair Area area description
Round Lake Campground and Day Use Area
Hoist/Reid Lake Areas area description
Horseshoe Lake Campground area description
Jewell Lake Campground
Reid Lake
Hungerford Recreation Area area description
Hungerford Lake Boat Launch and Campsites
Hungerford Trail Camp
Mack Lake Motorized Trail System area description
Mack Lake ORV Campground
Meadows ORV Complex area description
Meadows ORV Campground
Lake Michigan area description
Lake Michigan Recreation Area
Little Manistee River, National Scenic Study River area description
Bear Track Campground
Old Grade Campground
M-37: White Cloud to Baldwin area description
Benton Lake Campground
Brush Lake Campground
Condon Lakes West
Highbank Lake Campground
Indian Lake Campground
Minnie Pond Campground
Nichols Lake South Campground
Shelley Lake Campground
Timber Creek Campground
Twinwood Lake Campground
Walkup Lake Campground
M-55: Manistee to Cadillac area description
Hemlock Campground area description
Marzinski Horse Trail and Campground area description
Marzinski Horse Trail Campground
Pine Lake Campground
Sand Lake Recreation Area
Manistee River area description
Manistee National Recreation River area description
Blacksmith Bayou Access Site
Government Landing
Red Bridge River Access Site
Sawdust Hole River Access
Manistee River Trail area description
Seaton Creek Campground
North Country National Scenic Trail area description
Pere Marquette River area description
Bowman Lake Area area description
Bowman Lake Campground
Pere Marquette National Scenic River area description
Bowman Bridge Campground
Claybanks Campground
Elk Canoe Campground
Gleason's Landing Campground
Logmark Rest Stop
Sulak Campground
Whelan Lake Area
Pine National Scenic River area description
Peterson Bridge South Campground
Shore-to-Shore State Horse Trail area description
Luzerne Horse Trail Campground and Trailhead
McKinley Horse Trail Campground
South Branch Trail Campground and Trailhead
South Branch Pine River area description
Pine River Campground
Wagner Lake Area area description
Island Lake Campground
Wagner Lake Campground

What are the best tent camping resorts in Colorado?

ash

me and my soon to be husband are going for our honeymoon but I want to pick the best, most beautiful, most fun place to go. Where we can go to the spa, swim, horseback ride, hike, ski, bike, maybe sports like tennis, and do a lot of different things since we are planning to be there for two weeks. thank you!

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Ash, I'm not aware of any tent camping resorts in Colorado. There are resorts and there are tent camping sites, but I don't think I have ever heard of them combined. Is that what you are looking to find?

Anyway, what time of year to plan to come to Colorado, there are many fun things to do, but it might be difficult to both bike and ski unless you come in the spring or early summer.

It also depends on your budget, skiing at the major resorts can be very expensive ($70-100 per day plus rental fees for equipment). There are plenty of smaller ski resorts around the State that are more reasonable.

Some places to do some research on...
Winter Park (great skiing, nice small town, sledding near by... also beautiful in the summer with lots of activities like mountian biking, hiking, horse riding etc. )

Estes Park (a beautiful summer and fall destination)

Vail / Beaver Creek... an amazing (and expensive) winter vacation spot.

Pagosa Springs - less expensive, great any time of year, not far from visiting Mesa Verde or riding the Durango to Silverton train.

Ouray - Known as "Little Switzerland", great any time of year, particularly great in the winter if you've ever wanted to try ice-climbing. A beautiful place for all sorts of summer adventures. I'm looking forward to taking my wife to the Chipetta spa this summer not far from there.

Steamboat Springs - what a cool mountain town, it has some of the best atmosphere in the state. Skiing & hot springs are excellent in the winter. Hikes, horses, bikes, and hot springs are king of the summer activities.

Aspen - Whoa, now here's a town that will really leave an impression. This is likely my favorite area to backpack in the State. I haven't skied here yet, but all the resorts in the area are world class. This would really be an amazing honeymoon spot any time of year, but I'm not sure how close to town you'll be able to stay if you want to use a tent for your accommodations.

I would suggest planning on staying in hotels or resorts for several nights of your trip to make the whole experience a bit more pleasant for a romantic get-away.

Bed and Breakfasts are a fun way to travel around Colorado, you may be able to work your way around to a several parts of the State in two weeks time.

If you fly to Colorado, you will most likely fly into Denver or Colorado Springs for affordable prices. But, if you are among the super rich you can also fly into Vail, Aspen, and Steamboat to cut drive time significantly from Denver.

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Is it safe to camp in the wilderness?

Austin

I know this sounds like a stupid question but I've grown up in a family where we don't camp or do anything outdoorsy and I would like to start learning to live and survive outdoors. I live in the country where there is an area way behinde my house that is a good spot to start learning however I know in my area there are bears, coyotes and other wildlife in the area back there and I am wondering how safe it would be to camp out there in a tent. Carrying anything more than a bb gun or a knife is out of the question so with that in mind is it safe. Thanks!
I can't carry more than that because I live in a house hold where guns are not allowed and I do not have a firearms license

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It's not a stupid question. If you want to learn how to do wilderness camping, I suggest that you go with a group of people that have experience and can teach you skills. If you live somewhere where there is an REI, LL Bean or EMS outdoor store, they often have backpacking seminars and classes. You can also look on Meetup.com and see if there is a camping group in your area. You don't state how old you are, but if you are a teen there are groups like the Scouts where you can learn wilderness skills.

I've camped my whole life (more than 50 years) in areas where there are coyotes and bears and have never been bothered by them. As long as you don't leave food or garbage lying around your campsite they will have no reason to come near you. The people on here who claim you need a weapon to camp are silly and delusional. In fact, people who carry weapons camping are statistically more likely to hurt themselves or another person than to defend themselves from an animal. Most Black bears and coyotes don't bother people -- you have a million in one chance of anything happening to you camping out near where you live. We have black bears on our property (there are 100 acres of woods behind us) that come up on our porch to steel cat food. We chase them away by banging on a pan. The biggest danger in the woods is tick bites -- be sure to use bug repellent and check yourself all over each day to make sure none are stuck to you. You can get Lymes disease from tick bites, a nasty illness.

Besides a clean campsite, one way to deter animals is to pee around the edge of the area you are camped in, by the way.

Backpackers! Tent decision help?

rdsgbbftgc

Short version:
Tent 1- 5lbs, size is 95% of my perfect size
Tent 2 -6lbs11oz and is 125% of my perfect size

Do I buy the smaller one that is a nice weight and I just have to be conscious about not touching the walls at night? Or get the bigger one and carry unnecessary weight? This tent is for me alone and maybe a medium size dog.


Long version:
So, I've always been a car-camper, and am slowly building a different system so I can hike a few miles and then camp. Maybe 5 miles, maybe 10, not sure. I'm interested in the Marmot Limelight 2p(2-person)(http://www.rei.com/product/828149/marmot-limelight-2p-tent), but am concerned about the size. I bought it and when I'm in it diagonally with my sleeping bag I fit pretty much perfectly, my feet are right at the walls, but I tend to toss and turn at night and am not sure if it's worth it to get the 3-person version(http://www.rei.com/product/828150/marmot-limelight-3p-tent) which is pretty much only wider, but laying diagonally will get me more room. Also, I want to bring my future dog. We could cram in the 2-person decently enough I think.

For the purposes of this question, lets assume these tents are the only options. I know there's other tents that can work as an in-between option for me, but please let's leave those options for a different question.

So, I'm hoping to learn from other's mistakes. Is it generally better to get lighter weight stuff, but "rough-it" a bit more since I'm not going to be living in it for months at a time, or get something bigger and more comfortable but 2 lbs heavier since I'm not hiking 50 miles?

Thanks for your help in advance!

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I would never choose a tent I didn't fit into, it makes no practical sense. Leaking shouldn't be a problem, but your head and feet will be cold in the winter without any air between you and the tent walls. And if you are a fitful sleeper already, the annoyance of being pressed against the walls isn't going to help.

You must be really tall, or maybe you're sleeping on a cot or thick air mattress that is positioning you up into the narrower portion of the tent. I'm 6'1" and have no problem fitting in the Limelight 2p.

Regardless of the overall length of your trip, you're going to have a maximum comfortable pack weight to be able to enjoy a full day of hiking. If you're just hiking in-and-out, staying for a few days or even a week at one location, the extra weight probably isn't going to be a factor. Even if it is, there are ways to save weight on all tents. You can leave behind the stuff sacks and tent stakes; just stuff your tent into your backpack, slide the poles in afterwards, and use found wood to cut stakes on-site. That will save you a pound or more in weight. You can literally shave off another 4oz or more by cutting-off labels and unnecessary pockets, loops and straps from your tent and other gear. This all might seem extreme, but consider that a down jacket like the Patagonia Down Sweater weighs under 14oz, or you can get 4 to 5 servings of cooked rice, beans or pasta per pound of dry weight. Besides, as anyone who's walked the walk knows, the lighter your pack the happier you'll be.

I think you're unnecessarily limiting yourself to a model of tents that aren't the best choice for your body. And in doing so you are eliminating options that could both be more comfortable AND reduce weight. I'd suggest you research the REI Quarter Dome T2 Plus tent. It is 6" longer than the Limelight 2p yet weighs only one extra ounce. If that's out of your budget you might look at the Eureka Spitfire 2, a non-freestanding tent that provides 10'9" of length in a 4.5lb package. Don't be concerned that Eureka isn't considered one of the "elite" tent brands, I've owned a Eureka Backcountry 2 tent for 20 years and it is still my choice for backpacking.

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