* Choose a camping ground that is safe and comfortable. Comfortable does not mean that you have to sleep on a bed with air-condition. It means that the camp ground should have the basic amenities such as restrooms, phone booths, recreation areas, and shops. It would be better to choose a private camp ground than go camping at a state park because state parks can be dangerous.
* List down all the things that you and your family will need. Make a check list up to the smallest detail so that you can be sure that your family will be comfortable. When packing, most people focus on big things like tents, backpacks, and other camping equipments but forget to bring other small yet essential things like insect repellent lotion or mosquito net, which are very important especially if you will bring a baby.
* If you will bring your whole family with you, make sure that each and everyone of you will have a great time. There should be games and activities for everyone to make the camping trip fun and interesting. It will be very irksome if you have to deal with your children whining all day because they feel bored and restless.
Bill Underwood has discovered a new outdoor hobby since Florida retirement, treasure hunting with a metal detector.