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16. Where to Camp
Deciding where to camp is lots of fun. Your whole family can share in the decision. Everyone,
young and old, can suggest ideas and desires about where to go, what to see, and what to do on
the trip.
Many campgrounds have a steady clientele of repeat customers. This can really add to your trip,
as meeting other campers and making new friends is a big part of the camping experience for
adults and for kids.
Divide up the tasks and have everyone check out websites for camping in national parks, scenic
parks, campgrounds, museums, fairs and other attractions. Then get together and go over what
you found. Great forum for a family meeting - no TV!
National Parks
National Parks offer the most impressive scenic vistas, wildlife, and natural resources of all
parks. You can always find something to do at a National Park, so be sure to plan as much
time as possible for your trip.
The list of National Parks at
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includes those with camping,
as well as the more historical, museum-like, parks that don't have camping. Even the non-
camping parks are well worth seeing, so once you have picked a park to visit, go find a
nearby state park or commercial campground.
State and Provincial Parks
State Parks offer some of the best family camping facilities around. They are great places
for weekends, since the drive is only one or two hours.
State Parks are typically located at or very near a major natural resource, like a lake, ocean
beach, or mountain. States often try to space out the camping areas so each family has
more privacy than at the typical commercial campground.
