Car Camping Campsite Selection

When you go car camping or tent camping, you want a campsite that will provide the environment that will fulfill your expectations. There's nothing worse than a campsite that is too close to a loud or obnoxious neighbors or next to a campsite with an unruly dog that is always nosing around your area. In order to get the peace and relaxation you'e looking for, there a some actions you can take.

The best way to incrase your chances of finding a great tent campiing spot is to take a drive around the campground.

* Select a site not too close to the restrooms. The noise of the traffic to and from as well as the smell are things most people would rather not have to contend with.

* Find a site close to the lake, creek or river if you're by one. These sites are usually quieter and you'll be closer to a beach area or place you can fish from.

* Look for flat areas to set-up the camping tent that are not too close to the fire pit. If you set-up too close to the fire pit, the smoke will probably encourage you to move the tent later on.

* Avoid sites that are very close to the adjacent camp sites. Your privacy will be at risk if you're too close to your neighbors.

* Think about how the sun and shade will affect your comfort. If you're not under some trees, the afternoon sun could make your site unbearable.

Once you select your camping hiking site, it's time to set-up your camping gear:

* Off-load your coolers and set them in a shaded area.

* Off-load your tarp and tent gear next - lay the tarp out so that the floor of the tent be completely covered and you'll have an extra 8 ft or so for a patio area in front of the door.

* Set-up the tent and make sure to trench around it if you expect any rain.

* Ventilate the tent and move in your mattresses, sleeping bags, etc.

* Set-up your kitchen area - I recommend a fold-up camping table to set your stove on. We bring a 2 burner non-propane stove and a single burner propane stove. The 2 burner non-propane stove works best for cooking, since it does not burn as hot. The single burner propane stove works great for heating water for hot drinks and washing.

* Set-up your camping chairs and you're ready to gather wood for your fire pit. If your site does not have a fire pit, you'll need to build one using large rocks to keep the burning wood contained.

* It's always a good idea to meet your neighbors. Find out where they're from. Ask if they've been fishing and had any luck. Ask how they like this campground and if they've spotted any wild animals.

If you follow these tips you'll have a much better chance of finding a great campsite that will meet your expectations and provide the environment to create fantasic memories. I've been tent camping for over 30 years and as a retired Airborne Ranger, have experience in wilderness survival. For more information on camping tents and camping hiking gear, please visit us at http://mycampingtentsandmore.com. We carry a nice selection of camping gear from tents to flashlights at reasonable prices. Check us out.