Most people can recall camping at some point in their lives. Camping is such a popular vacation idea that the majority of Americans have tried it at one time or another. Camping is great for all ages and all types of people. A family vacation that is spent in wooded campgrounds is often a big hit. A romantic getaway weekend with a spouse or a significant other is also often a great choice. People enjoy camping. In fact, 99% of camping participants said that they were likely or very likely to camp next year, according to the 2014 American Camping Report. Camping is an easily planned vacation that is also cost friendly. There are many camping options available, many of which are in driving distance, making it an even easier trip to plan.
There are many different types of camping available, depending on the location of the campground. The location can really change the overall type of vacation. For example, camping near a lake provides campers with many additional benefits than camping in wooded campgrounds. A camp resort that is near water allows campers to enjoy beautiful views and close sand activities. It also allows campers to engage in watersports that cannot be done in wooded campgrounds, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming and fishing.
Other campers prefer wooded campgrounds over a waterfront location. Many Canadian campgrounds feature wooded campgrounds. There are variations to the amount of woods that are present and to the amount of wildlife that surrounds the camp. Some people enjoy camping in the middle of nowhere, feeling like they are a part of nature, or a part of the wilderness. This type of camping requires more camping equipment, such as portable toilets and drinking water sources available at all times. However, most camping, about 70% is done in public campgrounds, and your family will be convinced to make this a yearly event after they experience family vacation campgrounds.
A family vacation campground or local camping sites provide campers with a friendlier and an easier camping option than wooded campgrounds do. Most include public restrooms, water sources and even showers. Some of the family resort type campgrounds also include public dining room areas. These rooms may include phones, seating areas and even food options. This type of camping is often the first type of camping that people experience. Among current camping participants, 85% took their first trip between birth and age 15. After age 15, the chances of being introduced to camping were slim. Similarly, 57% of campers participated in regular outdoor activities as children, while just one quarter of non-participants was exposed to the outdoors.
Camping is a popular family vacation option. It is also a great vacation option for other types of travelers, including spouses. Camping is different depending on the location and the type of camping location that is used. A camping trip in the middle of nowhere in Canada is going to be much different that a popular family camping resort located just a few miles from your home city. The type of camping desired will depend entirely on the family and the camping participants.
