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    Home » Lifestyle » Frugal Living Tips

    How to save money on vacation - Frugal Camping Tips

    Published: Jun 2, 2012 · Modified: Jun 10, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    How to save money on vacation - Frugal Camping Tips

    Are you looking for how to save money on vacation? Check out our Frugal Camping Tips. The weather is finally starting to cool down and nothing is nicer than sleeping under the stars on a cool Indian Summer night. If you are planning on packing up your family for a camping trip there are ways to make the trip frugal family fun.

    How to save money on vacation - Frugal Camping Tips

    Frugal Camping Tips:

    Bargain Beginnings

    Buy equipment such as tents, camping stoves or chairs at the end of the season, (hey that's now) to get them at a clearance or discounted price. Also be sure to buy anything that you will need like buns, ketchup, and marshmallows before you leave for the trip or better yet pull it from your stockpile. Your campground will likely have an "outpost" store but the prices will be much more expensive. Also consider buying small items like bug boxes, glow sticks or magnifying glasses from the dollar store to give to your children to explore the campgrounds and woods. These also act as small souvenirs for a lot less cost.

    Outstanding Outings

    During your trip plan outside activities at the campsite like flag light tag, running races or catching lightning bugs. When planning outings, visit the local attractions, often for a discounted rate if you buy day passes or packages. You can also plan to camp at a campground that has scheduled activities for children and families. These activities are sometimes organized rec sports or arts and crafts, or even bands.

    How to save money on vacation - Frugal Camping Tips

    Helpful Camping Hints:

    • See if an Entertainment Book for the area you are going to is available.
    • Try fishing with your family if your campground has a lake or river. Often you can rent basic fishing gear.
    • Take advantage of swimming area, hiking trails and bike paths at your campground
    • Traveling to a state or national park, see if you receive a discount based on your employer.
    • As other campers leave, gather firewood that they have left behind, but never transport firewood from home to your destination.
    • Get outside and have family time around the campfire and enjoys your s'mores.

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    Melissa Jennings

    Melissa is a football and soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 24 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.

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    1. Pin Oak Hill

      June 05, 2012 at 12:42 pm

      Planning ahead and looking for the best deals is the easiest ways to save money on camping trips. You can also buy can good when you find them on sale and keep them around for when you go camping. Great article.

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    2. Suzanne with Laughing Wallet

      June 13, 2012 at 2:25 pm

      I also find that having a camping checklist is a great idea! It helps me make sure we have everything we need and don't end up having to buy forgotten items at the campground store, which as you mentioned can be more expensive.

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