Campground essentials
Once you have familiarized yourself with your particular campground and its rules, it's time to get packing! The following is a list of common items that will come in handy at a campground (some may differ depending on whether you are taking a trailer or setting up a tent):
For setting up camp
• Trailer OR tent and tent pegs
• Rope, tarps
• Pillows, sheets, sleeping bags, blankets
• Mats for sleeping (with air pump if necessary)
• Axe
• Tools
• Duct tape
• Extension cord (for electrical sites)
• Propane tanks
• Lamps
• Waterproof bags and plastic containers
• First-aid kit
• Pet supplies, if necessary (food, dishes, leash)
• Broom (for trailers)
• Biodegradable dish soap and hand soap
• Toiletries
• Candles
• Bug spray, bug nets, citronella candles or mosquito coils
For eating
• Cooler with ice, food
• Bin to store food (to be locked in car at night)
• Matches and a lighter in a sealed waterproof bag
• Bottled water
• Dishes, dish cloth, dish bin
• Tablecloth
• Mini BBQ and tools
• Camp stove
• Pots, pans, utensils, knives, cutting board
• Kettle
• Marshmallow/hotdog skewers for the fire
• Garbage bags
For wearing
• Swimsuit
• T-shirts
• Sweatshirts
• Shorts
• Jeans
• Pajamas
• Socks
• Undergarments
• Hiking boots
• Sandals
• Running shoes
• Sun hat
• Warm hat and mitts (for nighttime -- just in case!)
• Sun block
• Sunglasses
For exploring and relaxing
• Maps
• Lawn chairs
• Beach toys
• Fishing gear
• Deck of cards, board games
• Books and magazines
• Rain gear, umbrellas
• Flashlights with extra batteries
• Boat gear (life jackets, canoe paddles)
• Bikes, helmets
• Music (for the car or radio zones)
• Camera, binoculars
• Small knapsack for day trips
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