Loading up the car and taking the family on the road during the summer is an institution. Discovering the joys of seeing new things and getting close to nature make lasting impressions. Here are some family camping tips to help you plan an enjoyable and safe trip.

Deciding on the type of trip to take depends on what kind of equipment and resources are available. Make sure that there are enough supplies to cover the needs of the family, whether going to the nearby campground for a few days or across the country for a couple of weeks.

Camping with the family requires a home on wheels. Food, toys, pillows, blankets, clothes, books, games and a first aid kit will all need to be packed. Depending on the size of the family, packing for a week of being one with nature can be a big deal. It is a rewarding experience, but preparation does take a lot of work.

Along with those things, families will also need to pack tents and fishing poles, as well as cooking gear and sports equipment and a million other little odds and ends. Camping with one or two people can be easily accomplished with a couple duffel bags worth of stuff, but taking the family on a trip requires a lot of things, and the space to store them while traveling.

After you arrive at the campsite, the first thing that you are going to want to do is get the site set up. The first thing the kids are going to want to do is run around and play. Be prepared to be working really hard by yourself for a while, it will take time.

The next thing to worry about is food. Honestly, the kids will most likely want a lot of what they eat at home, so get a dining tent. Dining tents are screened and tall, and perfect for cooking and eating. Make sure to store the food inside the car or trailer to keep animals from eating it overnight. These family camping tips will help get your trip off to a great start.