Top: Recreation: Outdoors: Camping


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Description

A camp is a cabin, tent or other form of temporary accommodation and the area surrounding such temporary accommodation. It can also refer to the period of time when the temporary accommodation is used.

Camps are most often used by training soldiers, Scouts, young people, travellers and gypsies. Camping often involves a variety of outdoor activities and teaches useful life and survival skills.

There is nothing quite like spending an evening away from home in either public or private campsites. In America's public lands there are plenty of places to camp in parks, national seashores, lakeshores, forests, and wilderness areas. Campsite fees, visitation fees and seasonal restrictions vary from site to site. In some cases, campsites can be reserved in advance. For detailed information on a particular location, contact that recreation site directly for full information.

Forms of camping include camping in developed sites, resorts, cabins; primitive camping, backpacking, overnight camping, modern camping; and camping in yurts, teepees, tipis and tents.


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Rules and Guidelines

Avoid littering when camping. Use provided garbage bins or bring garbage bags with you.

Respect local laws. Make sure that you are using the correct type of camping equipment permitted in that area. Check with your destination ahead of time for seasonal fire or campstove restrictions that may be in place. Don't camp in areas where you are not permitted as these areas have been declared "off limits" to campers to protect wildlife, vegetation, or for your safety.

It is important to take various safety precautions before camping. Check with local park, forest, or public lands agents to see what precautions need to be taken in regard to storing food away from wildlife. Do not feed the local wildlife. Take precautions against camping in an area that may be dangerous in the case of sudden flash floods. Check with local rangers to find a safe and legal camping area. Remember to take along non-perishable food that won't make you ill if it spoils. Be courteous and share public lands with other campers and recreationists. Also consider brining along extra safety items such as water, flashlights, maps, and a cellphone or radio.


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1. http://recreation.gov/camping.cfm?myActivity=Camping



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