| After arriving at your camping location the next | | | | Be sure to set up your campfire an adequate |
| step is to find a good campsite. Ideally you want | | | | space away from your tents. For setting up the |
| a good mix of features. I personally enjoy | | | | fire ring make sure to clear all debris, brush, and |
| camping where I am out of earshot of other | | | | twigs that can catch fire outside of the ring. |
| campers. At the same time many people are not | | | | Setup a separate area for washing. Be sure to |
| excited prospect of dragging their gear miles into | | | | bring a biodegradable soap as other soaps may |
| the woods. So once you've found the general | | | | be harmful to plants or wildlife. Don't use hot |
| location that suits your preferences the next step | | | | water either. This can also kill off plants. Once you |
| is to find your actual campsite. So I put together | | | | finish with the wash water dispose of it either in a |
| some camping setup tips you can use when | | | | designated area or away from any freshwater |
| establishing your next campsite. | | | | source. |
| The first thing you're going to want to look for is | | | | Make sure you have trash bags readily available |
| flat and high ground relative to your surroundings. | | | | for all members of your camp to use. Be sure |
| Camping on an incline is obviously bad for many | | | | they understand the importance of throwing any |
| reasons. Running water, object rolling, and just all | | | | and all trash away. |
| around uncomfortable. As for the higher ground | | | | When picking out a campsite be sure you have |
| you want to avoid water pooling. So on high flat | | | | access to shade. Whether you want to set your |
| ground should have water running generally away | | | | tent up in the shade or the sun is your |
| from you. | | | | preference. But it is nice when the sun comes out |
| If you're doing some back country camping is | | | | and the temperature starts to climb to access to |
| important to camp near a freshwater source. If | | | | shade. |
| you are near a freshwater source you won't | | | | Your choice of campsites can make a big |
| have to go far to refill your water, bathe, or fish. | | | | difference on how enjoyable your trip is. So |
| If you're camping on a more established | | | | spend a little time and be sure to pick out the |
| campground being near a freshwater source is | | | | good campsite. I think these camping setup tips |
| usually not as important. But even when on a | | | | will help ensure you pick a good one. Have fun |
| campground I find the sound of a running stream | | | | and enjoy the outdoors! |
| to be quite relaxing. | | | | |