Camping in the summer months can be quite a crowded affair.
When you camp in the fall it is much more peaceful as there are fewer tourists to horn in on your good time.
The weather is still pleasant with the days being warm and the nights often cool.
The colors of fall are always magnificent and often you can espy wildlife readying for the winter season.
If You Have Children
Fall camping during the week is typically for folks that don’t have children, but many great campgrounds in or near your area are still opened sometimes until November.
You can still plan a great long weekend using one of the holidays that are in the autumn months. You will be surprised at how many families you do see camping during this quieter time of year.
It’s Even Cheaper!
Though camping is considered to be a cheap vacation alternative, in the fall months, once Labor Day has passed it becomes even cheaper.
You can take advantage of some of the more crowded campsites during the peak season that are more difficult to get into at prices that are more than affordable.
There are also the campsites that are first come first serve basis in the summer that are almost impossible to get into yet will be easier come the fall months of the year.
Restaurants will be less crowded and often the prices for souvenirs, entertainment and food are much lower once the peak season has ended. Fall is a great time of year for vacationers to save big bucks.
Bring the Proper Gear
Even though the temperatures may be warm during the day, fall is an unpredictable season and the mercury can drop quickly.
Bring along at least one or two outfits that will keep you warm should the temperature drop so that your enjoyment is not compromised. Bring along an extra blanket or two as well as nights can become quite chilly in certain parts of the country.
Get the Campsite You Want
If you have your eye on a particular campground that is often overcrowded in the summer, be sure you make your reservations for the fall before the summer season even begins. This will assure that you have the campsite you prefer at the campground you seek.
Get ready for some fall fun when you decide to take off on an autumn camping trip this year. You may decide that this is the season you prefer for camping.
