- All Season or Three Season Tent.
- Heavy, Medium, or Light sleeping bag.
- Heater or Fan.
- Rain Gear, Swim Suite, Snow Suite.
- $ Cost $
When Should I Even Go Camping?
Simple answer: “When ever You Want!”
However I know that this is not the answer that you are looking for. So I will try and go more in depth of “When Should You Go Camping”.
Typical Times to Go Camping:
The Typical Camping season begins in early Spring (April/May) and goes through late Fall (September/October).
However, this may vary from region to region in the Continental United States.
For Example:
In the North East Region, the summers are warm, humid, and wet; the winters are very cold and snowy; and it is partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 26°F to 85°F and is rarely below 14°F or above 93°F.
So typically the campgrounds will open up later in the Spring to give the weather a little time to warm up.
HOWEVER…
In the South West Region, The region is mostly influenced by its geographic location between the mid-latitude and subtropical atmospheric circulation regimes. This positioning leads to year-round warm temperatures, low annual precipitation, and clear skies.
This leads to the campgrounds being able to stay open year round.
What does this mean for you?
Mostly, this means that you have to really take a moment and take stock in a couple different things.
- How do you want to go camping?
- What outdoor activities do you like or want to partake in?
That’s it! Everything else falls under those two categories. Simple Right?
How do you want to go Camping?
Tent Camping?
With tent camping you have to be sure that you are prepared to match the conditions that you want to go camping in.
What do I need?
These are just some of the things to consider of “When to go camping” with a tent. For more information visit our Tent Camping Section.
(OR)
Camper/RV Camping?
With Camper/RV camping you still have to be prepared to match the conditions you want to go camping in but in a different way.
What do I need?
- Will there be utility hook ups available.
- Rain Gear, Swim Suite, Snow Suite.
- $ Cost $
These are just some things to consider of “When to go camping” in a Camper or RV. For more information visit our Camper Section.
There might be more things on the list for Tent Camping but that is solely because a Camper or RV basically is like a mobile tent or small house and has many more “Creature Comforts” available inside. Both of course come with their own Pro’s and Con’s. It’s up to you to decide what is right for you. Remember, there is no Right Way or Wrong Way in Camping. There is only Your Way!
What Outdoor Activities do you Like or want to do?
Here is the part where I don’t think that I will be much help for you.
Other than creating a list for you of possible outdoor activities for you to go over and choose which one or ones peak your interest.
Activities:
Winter
- Skiing
- Snow Shoe
- Snow Mobile
- Sledding
- Snow Tubing
- Dog Sled
- Ice Skating
- Snow Angels
- Campfire Stories
- Ice Hockey
- Ice Fishing
- Nature Hiking
- Snow Sculpting
- Cross Country Skiing
- “Do you Want to build a Snowman?”
Spring
- Hiking
- Biking
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Golfing
- Archery
- Skeet Shooting
- Dirt Biking
- Team Sports
- Disc Golf
- Skating
- Bird Watching
- Fishing
- Campfire Stories
Summer
- Boating
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Golfing
- Dune Buggy
- Dirt Bike
- Para Sailing
- Archery
- RC Racing
- Shopping
- Campfire Stories
Fall
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Haunted House/Trails
- Golfing
- Canoeing
- Dirt Bike
- Bird Watching
- Disc Golf
- Fall Colors Nature Walk
- Pumpkin Carving
- Boating
- Campfire Stories
Time to Decide Where and When Your Next Adventure will Be...
Have Fun No Matter When!
As you can see, you literally can go camping When Ever you want to. It doesn’t matter the season. It doesn’t matter what activities you like to do. It doesn’t even matter where you Go. It’s just taking the time for yourself and others to Have a Great Time.
NOTE:
- If you are having a hard time to find a good place to go. A Great Resource is GoodSam.com. This site has Great information of thousands of Campgrounds accross the country and even better discounts for members to help you keep some of your hard earned money, and put it towards your favorite activities.
