Before setting up your tent, remember these six keys to choosing a safe and comfortable campsite. Safety. Find a site away from low-lying places that could fill with water during a flash flood. Stay away from valleys, canyons and banks of small, shallow r

When picking the right campsite, you’ll often face a trade-off and need to prioritize which elements are most important to you. Utilizing utilities. The right campsite has the right utilities to meet your needs. Again, these can vary across a campground

One downside of camping near a lake or slow-moving water: bugs. If mosquitoes are a problem, try to select a site where a breeze is stirring. If your campsite will be a basecamp for day trips, choose a site that offers ample shade during the day. A tent&#