When it comes to planning a memorable family adventure, nothing can come close to the endless fun that kids have when camping outdoors. However, camping trips often involve a lot of hassle, as there’s plenty of packing required and you often have to travel for miles to a campsite. Camping in your own backyard is an excellent alternative and a fun way to create long-lasting memories while saving time and money. Plus, having nearby access to the bathroom in your house is a pretty big perk, especially for kids!
We’ve gathered up the following tips to help you enjoy a safe and fun RV camping experience in your backyard. If you want more tips or want to explore RVs for sale near Vancouver, BC, visit Meridian RV at one of our dealership locations in Port Coquitlam and 100 Mile House.
Benefits
There are many advantages of camping in your backyard that will definitely convince you to choose this type of adventure for your family. Some of these benefits include:
- Planning a backyard camping adventure involves much less hassle. You don’t have to plan several weeks in advance, and worry about getting to the campsite, or forgetting the supplies.
- This is a less expensive option than your traditional RV camping trip.
- Your kids will feel more secure staying in your neighborhood.
- Your family can enjoy the best of both worlds—the convenience of home, as well as exploring nature up close.
- You can enjoy a small vacation in your backyard when campsites are shut down or booked out.
Gather Your Supplies
You’ll want to get all the necessary supplies together to have a fun and pleasant camping experience. If you need something, it won’t take much time as you’ll be near your house. However, you must try to get everything you need so that you can avoid going back except for using the bathroom or dealing with an emergency. You’ll need to carry enough food for meals, drinking water, plastic or paper plates, a tent or a tarp, sleeping bags, flashlights, board games, a bug repellant, and layers of clothing so that you can adjust to changing temperatures. It’s best if you leave your electronic devices in the house so that you can truly relax and spend time with your family.
Create a Cozy Campsite
You have a few options when it comes to choosing where to camp. If you own an RV, staying in your camper overnight can feel like a vacation even if you don’t leave your driveway. Another option is that you can set up a tent in your backyard. Everybody can pitch in, whether it’s spreading out a tarp first, or putting together the poles. Make it cozy inside by lining the tent floor with yoga mats or multiple layers of sleeping bags and cushy comforters. If you need extra comfort, you can use an inflatable air mattress for extra cushioning.
If you don’t own a tent, you can easily create a makeshift shelter by tying a rope between a few trees with a tarp thrown over the top. Just make sure that you have a dry place to sleep by laying a waterproof tarp underneath and then make it comfortable by layering lots of blankets and cushy pillows on top. Of course, you can hang up a string of LED lights or a few garden lamps to create a wonderful ambiance. Illuminating your campsite will also make everyone feel more comfortable spending the night outdoors in the dark.
Cook Over the Fire
One of the best parts of camping is gathering around a fire with family and friends to enjoy delicious food. Use a fire pit to toast your s’mores marshmallows and roast hot dogs or veggie kebabs. You can also set up your charcoal grill for preparing burgers, chicken, fish, or grilled vegetables. Of course, you can cook mouth-watering delicacies in your backyard, even without a campfire. For example, you can make s’mores by spreading marshmallow crème over chocolate-covered crackers. There are tons of recipes that are available online for cooking anything you can imagine!
Plan Some Fun Activities
From classic backyard games to hikes around the block, there are several fun activities to keep the whole family entertained. How about organizing a scavenger hunt, or a few rounds of croquet, badminton, or Frisbee? Consider exploring your neighborhood, too. Set out with a compass, map, or the GPS on your phone to explore nearby areas that you haven’t visited before.
We hope you enjoyed our tips for RV camping in your backyard! If you’re still looking for the perfect family-friendly camper, visit Meridian RV to see our full selection of RVs for sale at one of our dealership locations in 100 Mile House or Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. We proudly serve all those in Vancouver and Kamloops.
