The Algarve is southern Portugal’s coastline of orange cliffs, hidden coves, and family campgrounds that have been catering to European families for decades. It’s warmer than anywhere else in mainland Europe outside of Greece, gentler than the Mediterranean’s busier coasts, and significantly cheaper than France or Italy. For a first beach-camping trip with kids — or a sun-and-swimming reset between more ambitious adventures — it’s hard to beat.

When to go

April through June, then September and October. July and August get hot (30-35°C) and packed with European holidaymakers — prices double, campgrounds book out months ahead. May has spring wildflowers and 25°C seas; September is still summer-warm with school back in session and coastlines back to themselves. Winter (November-March) is mild (15-18°C) but most beach campgrounds close — apartment rentals only.

Where to start

Tavira and the eastern Algarve

The quiet, less-developed end. Tavira town is built around a Roman bridge over the Gilão river, with a ferry to barrier-island beaches (Ilha de Tavira, Ilha de Cabanas) — 20 minutes across calm water and you’re on white sand with no road access. Camping Ria Formosa is the main family campground in the area; book ahead in shoulder season too.

Lagos and the Ponta da Piedade cliffs

Western Algarve’s headline scenery. Rent a kayak and paddle through sea caves the cliffs are honeycombed with — kid-safe in calm morning water, otherworldly. Walk the Ponta da Piedade boardwalk along the cliff tops at sunset. Stay at Camping Turiscampo (one of the best-rated family campgrounds on the coast).

Sagres and the wild west coast

Where the cliffs face the Atlantic and the surfers come. Calmer beaches like Praia do Martinhal are kid-friendly; the bigger surf at Praia do Beliche is for older kids and bodyboards. Sagres Fortress at the southwestern tip of Europe is an atmospheric afternoon and a free attraction.

Family-friendly tips

• Book campgrounds 4-6 months ahead even for shoulder season — the good ones (Turiscampo, Olhão, Ria Formosa) sell out.
• Atlantic-facing beaches are colder than the south coast — kids may swim more on Algarve south beaches than at Sagres.
• Rent a car. Public transport between coastal towns is poor; the cliff-top scenery requires backroads.
• Eat sardines grilled at the beach restaurants (€12-15/plate), not at the tourist places on the main strips.
• UV is brutal year-round — even in May. UV-protective shirts, sun hats, and proper sunscreen pay off in dodged sunburn drama.

Practical info

Getting there: Faro airport (FAO) is the only major one — 30-60 min from most beach towns. Direct from much of Europe. Cost: family pitch with electric ≈ €30-50/night, supermarket-cooked meals + one beach restaurant lunch ≈ €40-60/day, rental car (small) ≈ €25-40/day. Algarve is one of Europe’s best-value family destinations. Wifi note: most campgrounds have it but it’s slow — bring downloads, count it as forced family time. Don’t miss: the Benagil Sea Cave (paddle in by kayak from Praia da Marinha — best at low tide, early morning before tour boats arrive).

The Pyrenees on the Spanish side are warmer, drier, and a fraction of the price of the French side. They’re also dramatically empty — outside of Easter and August, you can hike a full day past one or two other groups. For families ready to graduate from valley walks to short alpine days, this is one of Europe’s best entry points. National parks with paved paths and flat valleys at the bottom, real mountains and waterfalls a short walk in.

When to go

Late May through October. June and September are ideal — warm enough for short-sleeves at altitude, wildflowers (June) or autumn color (October). July and August get hot in the lower valleys (35°C+) but stay perfect at 1,500m+. Avoid winter for hiking; the Spanish Pyrenees ski areas (Baqueira, Cerler) are a separate excellent trip.

Where to start

Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park

The headline park. From the Pradera de Ordesa parking lot (shuttle bus required in summer), a flat 2km path follows the Arazas River through a forest of beech and silver fir to a series of waterfalls. Continue as long as kids’ legs hold — you can turn around at any point. The full Cola de Caballo waterfall is a 17km round trip — for kids 12+ who like real hiking days.

Aigüestortes (Catalonia)

Spain’s other Pyrenean national park, often missed. From Espot or Boí villages, jeep-taxi shuttles drop you 8km in to lake-and-meadow terrain. From there, dozens of short walks (20 min to 2 hours) reach alpine lakes that look photoshopped. Excellent for families who want options every day.

Valle de Bujaruelo (the quieter alternative)

Adjacent to Ordesa but no shuttle, no crowds. A medieval bridge, a rifugio that serves decent food, and trails up to lakes that are reachable but rarely visited. A good day-trip if Ordesa feels too busy.

Family-friendly tips

• Shuttle buses to Ordesa are mandatory in summer — buy tickets at the park entrance, allow 30 min queueing in August.
• Mountain refugios (refugis) book out fast in summer — reserve as soon as you commit to dates.
• Spanish trail signage uses ‘PR’ (short distance), ‘GR’ (long distance like the GR11 trans-Pyrenean route), and color codes — learn the system before relying on signs.
• Lower valleys are hot in July-August; do early-morning starts and lunch high.
• Eat the menú del día (set lunch) at village bars — €13-18 for three courses including wine. Best deal in Europe.

Practical info

Getting there: Closest airports are Zaragoza (ZAZ) for Aragon (Ordesa) or Barcelona (BCN) for Catalonia (Aigüestortes). Both ≈ 3hr drive. Cost: rural casa rural ≈ €70-110/night for a family room incl. breakfast. Park entry is free. Languages: Spanish throughout; Catalan in Catalonia. English less widespread than in the French Alps — basic Spanish phrases pay off. Bonus: Pamplona, San Sebastián, and the Basque coast are 2-3 hours away if you want to bolt a city + beach week onto the trip.

Chamonix sits at the foot of Mont Blanc — Western Europe’s highest peak — and is the closest most families will get to genuine high-alpine scenery without needing crampons. Cable cars do most of the elevation work. The valley itself has flat walks, swimming lakes, and a town built for outdoor tourism (read: gear shops, gelato, English everywhere). Around it, a half-dozen day-hike valleys give you weeks of family terrain without ever needing to summit anything.

When to go

Mid-June through mid-September for hiking. Lifts open progressively as snow melts on upper trails — by July most cable cars run. August is warm and crowded; June and September are cooler and quieter. Winter is for skiing, which is a different (and excellent) family trip but a separate planning exercise.

Where to start

Aiguille du Midi cable car

The ride goes from Chamonix town (1,035m) to a viewing platform at 3,842m in 20 minutes. Step out into snow in July. Look across at the Mont Blanc summit. The ‘Step into the Void’ glass cube is an optional thrill for older kids. Note: real altitude — bring layers, watch younger kids for headaches, don’t push it if anyone feels unwell.

Lac Blanc (older kids, half-day)

Take the Flégère cable car up, then a 90-minute traverse to Lac Blanc — an alpine lake at 2,352m with the Mont Blanc massif reflected in it. Some metal ladder sections near the top (safe, exciting for ages 8+). The mountain hut at the lake serves lunch. Iconic photo, real achievement, no actual mountain skills needed.

Annecy day trip (rest day)

An hour from Chamonix, Lac d’Annecy is a turquoise lake the kids can swim in, with a flat 40km bike path circling it (rent at the lakeside; do an out-and-back you can manage). Medieval old town for ice cream after. The mid-week alpine reset that keeps the trip from becoming a march.

Family-friendly tips

• Buy the Mont Blanc MultiPass for cable cars — pays for itself in 2-3 lift rides and works on most regional lifts.
• The Mer de Glace train (Train du Montenvers) takes you to the glacier — a kid-magnet alternative to a steep hike.
• Stay in Argentière or Les Houches rather than Chamonix town if you want quieter evenings; both are 10 minutes by free shuttle.
• Afternoons can thunderstorm — start hikes early (7-8am), be off ridges by 1pm.
• Bring real hiking shoes, not sneakers. French alpine paths are rockier than the Dolomites.

Practical info

Getting there: Geneva airport (GVA) is 1hr from Chamonix by shuttle bus or rental car. Cost: family apartment ≈ €120-200/night, MultiPass ≈ €60-80/adult/day, mountain hut lunch ≈ €18-25/person. The Alps aren’t cheap, but cable cars do a lot of the work. Don’t: try to summit anything serious as a family — that’s a guided expedition, not a holiday. The accessible viewpoints give you the views without the risks. Languages: French primary, English widespread in Chamonix town.

Croatia has 1,200+ islands strung along a clear Adriatic coast that stays warm into October. The version of this trip you’ve seen on Instagram (yacht charters, infinity pools) is one option. The version that actually works for most families is cheaper and arguably better: ferry-hopping between islands, mixing beach campgrounds with apartment rentals, and breaking the coast trip with a couple of days at the Plitvice Lakes inland. Family-doable, weather-reliable, food-honest.

When to go

Late May through June, then September into early October. July and August are hot, very crowded, and expensive — Croatia gets the German and Austrian holiday traffic and prices double. Mid-September is the sweet spot: water still 22-24°C, tourist crowds gone, restaurants and campgrounds still fully open. October is hit-or-miss for weather but unbeatable for prices.

Where to start

Plitvice Lakes National Park (start here)

Sixteen lakes connected by 90+ waterfalls, with wooden boardwalks running across and between them. The full circuit is 4-6 hours; shorter loops work for younger kids. Go at opening (8am) to beat the tour buses, take the boat across Lake Kozjak as a built-in rest. Stay one night in Mukinje village so you can be there at dawn.

Hvar Island

The island that gets the magazine coverage, but the family side is still relaxed: Stari Grad (the older town, less party than Hvar Town) has small pebble beaches, ferries to nearby islets with snorkeling, and lavender fields you can walk through in June. Ages 6+ can take a day-sailing trip with skipper for ≈€80/person — cheaper than a private charter.

Korčula Island

Quieter than Hvar, with a walled medieval town and the best swimming beaches on the south coast (Pupnatska Luka, Vela Pržina). Easy ferry connections from Split. Stay 3-4 nights, rent kayaks, eat at konobas (family-run taverns) where dinner runs €40-60 for a family of four.

Family-friendly tips

• Pack reef-safe water shoes — pebble beaches are gorgeous but unforgiving on bare feet.
• Most ferries are car-and-passenger. Foot-passenger fares are cheap; car ferries fill up in summer (book ahead).
• Tap water is safe everywhere. Croatia’s wines and house olive oil are also excellent — and cheap.
• Sun is intense. UV index in July hits 10-11. Hat, long-sleeve rash guard, real sunscreen, no exceptions.
• Konoba > restaurant. The family-run taverns in fishing villages serve better food than the tourist-strip places — and at half the price.

Practical info

Getting there: Split airport (SPU) is the hub for the central Dalmatian coast; Dubrovnik (DBV) for the south. Cost: apartment rental on Hvar shoulder season ≈ €80-130/night, ferry tickets ≈ €5-15/person/leg, dinner at a konoba ≈ €15-25/person. Itinerary: 2 nights Plitvice → 4 nights Split (with day trips) → 4 nights Hvar or Korčula = solid 10-day trip. Bring: snorkel masks for kids — the underwater visibility is dramatic and they’ll spend hours in the water.

Iceland’s Ring Road (Route 1) is a 1,332-km loop around the entire island that hits most of the headline scenery: glaciers, geysers, black-sand beaches, fjords, and waterfalls you can walk behind. It’s drivable in a week with kids if you’re willing to skip some of the north, or split into a south-only loop in 5 days. The driving is straightforward, distances are real, and the payoff is the kind of landscape that makes kids stop scrolling.

When to go

Mid-June through August for the easiest family conditions: 24-hour daylight, all roads open, mildest weather. September brings shoulder-season prices and the first chance of Northern Lights but also weather that can turn fast. Winter (October–March) is genuinely difficult with kids — short daylight, icy roads, gear-heavy — leave that trip for when they’re older.

Where to start

Golden Circle (Day 1, easy intro)

Þingvellir National Park (walk between two tectonic plates), Geysir (Strokkur erupts every 8 minutes — kids count down each one), Gullfoss (a two-tiered waterfall you can stand near). All within an easy day from Reykjavik with an early start. Solid foundation before heading east.

South Coast — Seljalandsfoss to Vík

Seljalandsfoss is the waterfall you walk behind (bring rain gear). 30 minutes further, Skógafoss is bigger and you can climb stairs to the top. Reynisfjara black sand beach has basalt columns and dramatic surf — but read the warning signs and stay well back from the water. Sneaker waves are real and have killed tourists.

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Where the Vatnajökull glacier calves icebergs into a lagoon that drifts to a black-sand beach (“Diamond Beach”). Take the amphibious-vehicle tour for kids — they’ll remember it for years. About 5 hours from Reykjavik; worth the drive even if it’s the only thing east of the south coast you do.

Family-friendly tips

• Rent a 4×4 or larger AWD car even in summer — F-roads are off-limits to small cars and crosswinds will scare you in a compact.
• Book everything ahead. Iceland in summer is fully booked — guesthouses, campgrounds, even gas station hot dogs are crowded.
• Camping is cheap and equalizing. A campervan rental ≈ €120-200/day all-in (vs. €150-300/night for guesthouses) and you skip booking accommodation each leg.
• The cinnamon buns at every gas station are the unofficial trip currency. Use them as walking-rewards.
• Don’t underestimate distances — the south coast alone is 250km from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón one-way. Plan stops.

Practical info

Getting there: Keflavík (KEF) is the main airport, 50 min from Reykjavik. Direct flights from many US cities and most of Europe. Cost: Iceland is expensive — budget €250-400/day for a family of four with car, food, and one paid attraction per day. Cooking your own breakfast and lunch saves a lot. Safety: always check road.is and vedur.is (weather) before driving each morning. Conditions change. Pack: proper waterproofs and warm layers even in July — Iceland can be 8°C and raining sideways.

Slovenia is the country other Europeans secretly love and don’t tell anyone about. Half the size of Switzerland, twice as friendly, with prices that haven’t caught up to its quality. Triglav National Park covers most of the Slovenian Alps, and Lake Bled — yes, that island church on a turquoise lake you’ve seen on Instagram — sits right on its edge. Family-friendly outdoor adventure with espresso and ice cream around every corner.

When to go

June through early October. July and August are warm enough for swimming in lakes (yes, even alpine ones — Lake Bohinj hits 22°C). September is harvest, fewer crowds, perfect light. Avoid Lake Bled in the first two weeks of August — it’s beautiful but mobbed. Most attractions stay open through October with cooler weather and far fewer day-trippers.

Where to start

Lake Bled — the famous one

Take the pletna (traditional gondola-rowed boat) to the island church. Walk the 6km lakeside path — flat, paved, stroller-friendly, and there’s an ice cream stand every kilometer. Climb to Bled Castle for the view (steep but short, about 25 min). Eat kremšnita — the cream cake Bled invented and won’t shut up about. Worth the hype.

Vintgar Gorge

1.6km of wooden boardwalks attached to the side of a narrow river canyon, ending at a waterfall. Easy enough for kids who can walk independently, dramatic enough that older kids and parents are equally entertained. Buy entry tickets online in advance during summer — they cap daily numbers and it sells out. Allow 2 hours including the walk back.

Lake Bohinj (the local one)

30 minutes from Bled and a different universe — bigger, quieter, deeper, surrounded by Triglav peaks. Swim, kayak, rent paddle boards, or do the Savica Waterfall hike (45 min uphill, well-stepped, big payoff). The cable car up Vogel gives you alpine pasture views that kids talk about for months.

Family-friendly tips

• Slovenia is small. Base near Bled or Bohinj for a week and day-trip everywhere — no need to move.
• Tap water is excellent everywhere. Refill bottles, skip the plastic.
• Slovenes speak excellent English. Italian and German also widely understood.
• Buy a single ‘Julian Alps Card’ (Bled tourist info offices) — covers transport, attractions, parking, often with kids’ discounts.
• Don’t drive into Lake Bled town in summer — park at Lesce-Bled train station, take the bus or rent bikes for the 8km cycle path.

Practical info

Getting there: Fly into Ljubljana (LJU) — Bled is a 40-min bus or train ride. Direct buses also run from Trieste, Venice, and Vienna. Cost: apartment with kitchen near Bled ≈ €90-140/night, dinner out ≈ €15-25/person, attractions €5-15. Stretches a budget further than Italy or Austria. Bonus: a 90-minute drive south takes you to Postojna Cave (electric train into a giant karst cavern) — the all-weather backup if a hiking day rains out.

The Donauradweg (Danube Cycle Path) is Europe’s most family-doable long-distance cycling. It’s mostly flat — you’re following a river — and the surface is paved or smooth gravel almost the entire way. Bike-and-barge tours, luggage transfers between hotels, and an infrastructure built for German pensioners on e-bikes mean families can do real distances without real suffering. The classic kid-friendly section is Passau (Germany) to Vienna (Austria): about 320 kilometers over 5–7 days.

When to go

May through September. June has long daylight and wildflowers along the riverbanks; September is harvest season (apple stands every few kilometers). Avoid August — German and Austrian school holidays make guesthouses booked solid and cycle paths busy. Spring rains can flood low sections in April — check Wachau Valley conditions before booking early-season.

Where to start

Passau to Linz (3 days, 95km)

Gentle introduction. Passau itself is a baroque postcard at the confluence of three rivers. From there, riverbank trails to Engelhartszell (the Austrian border, with a Trappist abbey brewery worth a stop) and then Linz. Mostly 30km days — kids comfortable on geared bikes can ride ages 8+; trailers work for younger.

Wachau Valley (the highlight stretch)

Between Melk and Krems, the Danube cuts through a UNESCO-listed valley of vineyards, apricot orchards, and medieval villages. Melk Abbey is a baroque monster kids actually find impressive. Apricot strudel at Spitz. Old castles on hilltops. A short, scenic 35km day if you have one in the trip.

Vienna arrival (the reward)

The trail drops you straight into Vienna’s Donauinsel (a 21km island park in the middle of the river) and from there into the city center. Plan a rest day for the Prater amusement park (Riesenrad ferris wheel = mandatory) and the Schönbrunn palace gardens.

Family-friendly tips

• Use a luggage-transfer company (Eurobike, Rad & Reisen) — they move your bags hotel-to-hotel for ~€8/bag/day. Game-changer with kids.
• Rent bikes locally rather than flying with yours — Passau and Linz both have outfitters with kids’ bikes, trailers, and tag-alongs.
• Plan 25–40km days for kids 8–11; 15–25km if you’re using a trailer. Build in a rest day every 3 days.
• Most Gasthäuser (guesthouses) include breakfast and have secure bike storage. Book a few days ahead in shoulder season; weeks ahead in summer.
• Apricot juice. Apple strudel. Schnitzel. The food is half the trip — let the kids eat their way along the river.

Practical info

Getting there: Fly into Munich (then 2hr train to Passau) or directly into Linz. Cost: bike rental ≈ €15-20/day per bike, family-room Gasthaus ≈ €120-180/night incl. breakfast, luggage transfer ≈ €30/family/day. What kind of kid: any kid who’s comfortable cycling 20km on flat paths can handle the easier sections. Don’t bring: carbon road bikes — pavement is solid but joints are normal. Comfort over speed.

The Highlands have a reputation for serious mountains — Munros, scrambles, midge clouds. They also have the most genuinely family-friendly walking in the UK if you know where to look. Forest tracks, lochside paths, and old drovers’ roads cross terrain that feels properly wild but rarely climbs more than a few hundred meters. Plus: castles.

When to go

Late April through June, then September. July and August bring the midges — tiny biting flies that can turn an evening campfire into a hostage situation. May and early June give you long daylight, wildflowers, and far fewer bugs. September is dry, golden, and the deer are roaring (rutting season — thrilling for kids to hear from a distance).

Where to start

Loch Lomond — Conic Hill

The accessible Highland intro. From Balmaha village, a 90-minute climb to a 361m summit with a 360-degree view across Loch Lomond’s island chain. Steep in places but well-stepped, and younger kids can stop at the first viewpoint. Pub at the bottom serves real food. Ages 6+.

Cairngorms National Park — Loch an Eilein

A 5km flat loop around a perfect loch with a ruined castle on a small island. Old Caledonian pine forest, red squirrels (kids love spotting them), and an osprey hide in summer. Stroller- and toddler-friendly. The Boat of Garten or Aviemore make great bases.

Glencoe — Lost Valley (older kids)

A 4km out-and-back into a dramatic hidden valley used by the MacDonald clan to hide cattle. Some boulder-hopping near the entrance — best for ages 9+. The drama (cliffs, the river, the history of the 1692 massacre) makes it a memorable family hike.

Family-friendly tips

• Buy or download the OS Maps app — Scottish weather changes fast and trail signage is sparser than the Alps.
• Smidge is the local midge repellent that actually works. Avon Skin So Soft is the bizarre-but-effective backup.
• Wild camping is legal in Scotland (Land Reform Act) — but stick to formal sites with kids until you know the etiquette.
• Castles count as hikes when motivation flags — Eilean Donan, Urquhart on Loch Ness, and Stalker are all kid-rewards.
• Pack a thermos. “Sunny morning, four-season afternoon” is normal. A hot drink saves bad moods.

Practical info

Getting there: Fly into Edinburgh or Glasgow, rent a car. The west coast (Glencoe, Loch Lomond) is ~2hr from Glasgow; the Cairngorms ~2.5hr from Edinburgh. Cost: a campground pitch is £25-40/night; B&Bs £80-130. Trains help: the Caledonian Sleeper from London runs to Aviemore and Fort William — kids find it magic, you skip a day’s drive. Wildlife: red deer, golden eagles, otters if you’re patient near rivers.

The Dolomites are the European Alps with better food. Pale, jagged peaks rise straight out of green meadows, and the campgrounds at the base — most run by Italian families for generations — are wildly more comfortable than “camping” usually suggests. Heated bathrooms, restaurant on site, playground, swimming pool. This is the gateway trip if you’re nervous about real mountain camping with kids.

When to go

Mid-June through mid-September. Snow lingers on high passes until late June. July and August are warm enough at altitude (1,200–1,800m) for tent camping, with cool nights — bring real sleeping bags. September is the photographer’s month — clearer light, golden larches, and most campgrounds still open. Ferragosto (Italian holiday week, mid-August) books out a year in advance.

Where to start

Caravan Park Sexten (South Tyrol)

Often rated Europe’s best campground, and not without reason — heated bathrooms, sauna, on-site ski-style restaurant, and trails leaving directly from the gate into the Tre Cime di Lavaredo massif. Pricey for a campground (€60–90/night for a family pitch in summer) but you can ditch the car for a week.

Camping Olympia (Toblach/Dobbiaco)

Lower-key sister option further down the valley. Cheaper, slightly older facilities, but the 5-minute walk to the Toblacher See lake (paddle boats, small beach) sells it for kids under 10. Bike rental on site — the Pustertal cycle path runs flat all the way to Brunico.

Cinque Torri area (Cortina)

If you want fewer crowds, base near Cortina d’Ampezzo and use the chairlifts. The Cinque Torri loop is a 90-minute walk on a wide, almost-flat trail past WWI trench reconstructions kids find fascinating. Refuges along the way serve €12 plates of homemade pasta.

Family-friendly tips

• Refuges (rifugi) are restaurants with beds, not survival huts. Lunch at one mid-hike — the food is the reward.
• Italian campgrounds book early — start in February for July dates. Reserve the pitch type (with or without electric hookup) explicitly.
• Altitude matters. Sleep below 1,800m for the first night to avoid headaches in young kids.
• Pack rain gear even in the forecast says sun — afternoon thunderstorms are a feature, not a bug.
• Train to Bolzano + bus combos work well — driving the Sella Ronda passes is gorgeous but stressful with kids car-sick.

Practical info

Getting there: Closest airports are Venice Marco Polo (~3hr drive) or Innsbruck (~2hr). Cost: family pitch + 2 refuge lunches + groceries ≈ €130-180/day. Don’t miss: the Lago di Braies sunrise — go early (6am) before the tour buses arrive. The classic photo lake without the Instagram crowd. Language: South Tyrol is bilingual German + Italian; English is widespread.

One of the many reasons why camping is perfect for a family vacation is because camping is in activity that is ideal for individuals of all different ages. For example, there are many parents who actually take their newborns camping with them. It is more than possible for you to go camping with your children, even younger children, as long as you make sure that you keep an eye on your children at all times.

Another one of the many reasons why camping makes for great family vacations is because camping comes in a number of different formats. For instance, camping vacations can be as short as one day or they can last as long as a week or more. This means that you can plan your next family camping vacation around you and your family. In addition to the length of your camping adventure, you will also find that you can camp a number of different ways. For instance, camping is often done in traditional camping tents or in motor homes. When deciding how you and your family would like to camp, you may want to think about what would be best or easiest for you and your family.

The activities that you and your family will have access to is another one of the many reasons why camping is great for family vacations. Although camping is considered a fun activity all on its own, you will find that it isn’t the only activity that you and your family can participate in. In the United States, a large number of campground parks have onsite swimming pools, onsite lakes, onsite playgrounds, and onsite hiking trails. What does this mean for you? It means that, in addition to camping, you and your family may enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and much more!

The cost of camping is another one of the many reasons why camping makes for great family vacations. Although you will likely be charged an admission fee or a camping fee to camp at a public campground park, you will likely find the cost very affordable. The supplies and camping equipment that you need is also extremely affordable, as most of the supplies can be purchased for discount prices, both on and offline.

As fun and exciting as camping can be, it is important that you remember to keep an eye on your children at all times, especially younger children. Although camping can be a fun and exciting activity, it is one where safety has to be taken seriously.

Another great aspect of camping is that it can be done year round. Also each season provides a different camping experience. There are advantages and disadvantages of camping in the different seasons as you will see, but I also give you tips and secrets to make camping a success no matter what season it is.