Backyard Camping

Camping in your own backyard? Sounds a bit foolish, doesn’t it? But it isn’t foolish at all. In fact, what a great compromise if you only have one night available to camp. It won’t take as much time packing, getting there, setting up and breaking down the next day. You can still have a great time with the family if you stick to a few rules. Try to keep the house off limits – other than the occasional trip to the bathroom! Don’t bring out phones or electronic games. Use a charcoal grill as a campfire or have a campfire in your yard if your town permits it. Try to bring out all the essentials, flashlight, bug spray, sleeping bags or blankets, and a good amount of stories or songs to sing. Click to return to Camping 101.