How do you organize a camping trip?

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I know nothing about camping and want to organize a trip. How do I find a camp site? What other things should I consider? Is there a fee? What do I need for the trip? Thanks.

Answer
If you go to a campground, there is usually a fee. In NY, that fee runs about $20 / night for a state campground.

I typically make reservations online. The website http://www.reserveamerica.com/ handles the reservations for many campgrounds. I know the sites I go to in New York are handled through reserve america.

In terms of what you need, you will minimally need:

Tent,
Sleeping bags
Mats or mattresses unless you are ok with a harder surface to sleep on
Camp stove (optional but handy)
Lanterns
Flashlights
table cloths for covering the picnic tables
cooking supplies (spatula's, tongs, long forks, knives, cutting boards, silverware or plasticware, cups)
Cooler (s)
Hatchet or Ax, Saw
Hammer (pounding stakes)
Fireside chairs
Appropriate clothes and sundries

(This list could go on forever depending on how rustic or civilized you want to go)

What should I bring to go on a mountain camping trip?

Latte2001

I have never been camping before and I am going to spend a week tenting in the Poconos in August. I am not sure how much or what I should bring and I don't want to forget anything important!

Answer
Shelter and Bedding (essentials)

tent
tarp
sleeping bag
sleeping pad
headrest

Shelter and Bedding (optionals)

books
cot
comforter
throw rug
pillow

Cooking and Dining (essentials)

water
food
cooler
camp stove
mess kit
can opener
charcoal

Cooking and Dining (extras)

charcoal chimney
smoker
Dutch oven
hot dog sticks
pie irons
folding chairs
folding table
table cloth
butane lighter
screen room
chuck box

Chuck Box Items

salt and pepper
herbs and spices
cooking oil
pot holders
paper towels
napkins
plastic trash bags
tongs and spatula
aluminum foil
measuring cups
plastic silverware
paper plates/bowls
plastic cups
zip lock bags
knives
cutting board
cork screw

First Aid Kit

personal medication
bandages
aspirin, Tylenol
medical tape
sterile gauze
elastic wrap
antibiotic wipes
antiseptic cream
burn ointment
sunburn lotion
hydrogen peroxide
scissors
tweezers
eye wash
sanitary napkins
snake bite kit

Personal Hygiene

tooth brush
tooth paste
wash rag(s)
towel(s)
soap
comb/brush
nail clippers
razor
toilet paper

Cleaning Items

broom
dust pan
whisk broom
lawn rake
dish pan
detergent
dish rags
pot scrubber

Clothes

t-shirts
shorts
jeans/pants
socks
shoes/boots
camp shoes
hat/cap
sweater
rain poncho
underwear
swim suit
laundry bag

Miscellaneous Items

binoculars
bird guide
bug spray
bungi cords
camera
candles
cards, games
cell phone
clothes pins
compass
duct tape
fishing gear
flashlight
frisbee
GPS
kites
knife
lantern
matches
pen and paper
rope
shower bag
sun block
tools
water filters
whistle

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