Posted by Bob | Posted in Camping | Posted on 21-01-2010
So, you want to go camping. If you’ve been camping before then you probably know what pitfalls to avoid, what to prepare ahead of time, your favorite campgrounds, etc….
What if you’re new or somewhat new to camping? How do you find a campground? What equipment should you bring? What pitfalls should you avoid? What do you need to prepare for ahead of time? There can be a lot of questions which may steer a lot of people away from camping… but really, it’s not that difficult.
There are many ways to find campgrounds for sure. I always suggest asking friends or family who have been camping. It’s the easiest way to get a good recommendation. Of course, if none of them go camping or the ones that do, don’t go anywhere you’d like to go…. then you’re left with some other resources. The Internet can certainly be useful, but difficult sometimes. Just try googling “Find Campgrounds near Rancho Dominguez“. You’ll see some good and some random results.
When searching online for campgrounds, I tend to recommend finding a website focused specifically on campgrounds as there are a lot of websites which just mix information together with no real value. It’s also really beneficial to find campground websites which provide some photos, a description, the activities available there, what hikes might be available, the weather forecast, local stores, local gas stations, local attractions, maps, reviews, etc. I know… I know… it’s a tall order for sure, but think about it. You would like to know more about the campground before making a reservation, right? Plus, knowing what facilities are local are important for sure… We all need gas for our cars or RVs. Plus, if it’s going to rain, heck that’d be great to know! There are probably only a handful of these sites available on the Internet.
In my next article, I’ll write about what equipment to bring. This does depend on who you are, the environment you’ll be in, the weather, your style of camping, and your budget.
Camping can be really fun and a great way to re-energize oneself…
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Bob Grant