Camping information.

Camping is about finding the perfect campsite and sharing time with friends and family around a campfire. Each month we will add a wide variety of camping inspired articles. Have a camping story to share? You can always post your story by visiting the camping experiences page in the community section of the website or email us at campingstories@everythingcamping.org.

Snap Shots

Learn tips and tricks for taking great camping and travel photos. Your camping memories are precious. Get advice on how to capture the perfect family portrait, amaze your friends with great wildlife photography, and take landscape pictures that will transport you back to your camping trip every time you view your pictures.

Camp Styles

Every camper has his or her own style. For some, the perfect camping trip means strapping on a backpack and heading for the backcountry. For others, it’s a way to spend time with family and friends in a natural surrounding away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. For others, it is a way of life – camping full time in an RV. Many people camp to be close to recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, water sports, and ATV'ing. Find your camp style.

Gear Guides

Confused about wicking? Baffled by sleeping bag ratings? We’ll help you wade through the techno speak of high performance camping and outdoor gear. Having the perfect camp clothes makes camping and participating in outdoor sports fun and comfortable no matter what Mother Nature dishes out.

Camp Cuisine

Some of our fondest camping memories are about food. It doesn’t matter if it’s shared around a campfire, cooked in your RV's gourmet kitchen, or take-out from the local deli, food just tastes better on a camping vacation! Get recipes and tips to inspire your camp chef...

Fitness Forum

Get in shape for your camping adventure. Whether your camping vacation involves a wilderness hike, a month on the road in your RV, or just a family camping road trip, get fitness advice to get and stay in shape. Being fit and healthy makes camping and outdoor activities more enjoyable. Get tips for making fitness fun.

Hot Spots

Find great places to camp. Get insights into activities to make the most of the top camping hot spots. Get the scoop on where to go next. Discover destinations that offer unique opportunities for you to experience the great outdoors through recreation activities, wildlife viewing and unforgettable vistas.

Camp Kids

Traveling with kids can be very rewarding. Find ideas about teaching children to love and respect the outdoors and camping. Find ways to keep the kids busy on the way to camp. Find games and other fun ideas to keep kids stimulated and engaged while at camp. Keep kids safe in the outdoors and teach them outdoor and wilderness skills.

Fur Kids

Hiking the Appalachian Trail with your mastiff, Max, or RV'ing across the country with your poodle, Polly - we all love our pets and want to find ways to share our passion for camping with them. We’ll share stories of camping pets and tips for keeping your pets safe, comfortable, and happy - on the road and in the outdoors.

New To Do

Try something different. As the saying goes, “you're not living if you’re not learning.” Get out there and try something new! Never been fond of mud season? Learn to love it! Never strapped on a shoe show? Well, now’s the time! Get ideas for expanding your camping horizons.

Camping Gems

Find those fun and funky “special” places across the country. Hit the road and discover all the odd roadside attractions that make getting there more than half the fun. Road tripping gives you an excuse to search out hidden gems along your route. Look inside for suggested trips and inspiration to plan your own camping gem journey.

Road Trip

Join Steve and Sally as they pack their bags and hit the open road to live their camping dreams. They’ve chosen their top 100 camping destinations and have set out to make their camping dreams a reality. Come along as they camp across the country. Share the journey.

Gear Lists

You can never be too prepared for your camping trip. Look through and use our checklists to ensure that you have a safe and happy camping vacation! You never know what you might forget - that tool that you needed, or the proper gear to go on the most beautiful hike of your life - be prepared by planning ahead!