Camping in the United States
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Camping is a cultural pastime in the United States. There are thousands of campgrounds throughout the country for car camping, RV camping and wilderness camping, especially near national parks and other scenic wilderness areas.
UnderstandCamping has been practiced by native peoples since prehistory, as well as by settlers of the western frontier.
Ways to campMost campsites are developed and improved. A site being developed simply means a compacted area for pitching shelter is present, and there may be a ring for wood fires and table.
Claim a sitePopular campgrounds generally recommend advance reservations, and in some cases require them for all campers. The most popular campgrounds often fill up weeks or months in advance.
DoSitting around a roaring fire while roasting marshmallows on sticks is an iconic camping experience, and a cozy way to pass the evening away.
Eat and drinkPropane stoves are popular for camping. Propane canisters can be found in sporting goods stores across the country, and in supermarkets and convenience stores near outdoors areas.
DestinationsThe U.S. has thousands of campgrounds, across all 50 states, from the humble small communities of middle America to some of the world's most captivating natural landscapes.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Camping in the United States" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Forest Service - Northern Region, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons