Camping in Tents

One aspect of planning a family road trip is deciding what type of lodging you will choose to use for the trip. One popular option is tent camping.

If you have plenty of room in your vehicle for basic camping supplies, and tent camping is a great option for your stops along your popular sites during a road trip. Some advantages of tent camping over other forms of lodging include, but are not limited to, the following benefits:

More time is spent with the family – when you are tent camping, you eliminate many of the distractions that are found in other forms of lodging. Most particularly, there is no TV at the majority of campgrounds. The family is more or less forced to be together in the small confines of the tent or the boundaries of the campground itself.

Play room for the kids – most campgrounds are seen by children as the ultimate playground. There are trails to be hiked, animals to be discovered, and sticks to be played with. Especially if you have more than one child, a campground is often a place where you can let the kids expend their energy and you don’t have to worry about them being too loud or out of place.

Money savings – probably one of the most obvious advantages of camping on your road trip is the price difference between camping and the other alternatives. Whether you are visiting a national park, passing through a variety of historic sites, or even spending a few days near the grandparents, you’ll save a lot more money sleeping under the stars than you would if you had to rent a hotel. Campground fees usually range between $10-$20 a night. As you don’t have much care, your meals can be simpler which requires less time of you in preparation and more savings by not going to the restaurant.

Above all, one of your deciding factors for tent camping during a road trip should include your end goals of the vacation. Does it make sense to stay in a tent where you don’t have as much sanitation or facilities to clean up, or would you be better served with the convenience of a hotel room. Weigh it out together, and make the best decision for you and your family.