More and more seniors are looking to travel with inexpensive ways to do so. These are the golden years, after all, and what better way to travel than to try your luck at camp. Here are five tips for getting started camping.

First, look for campgrounds in areas you may want to visit. To do that, here are a couple of websites that can help you decide where to go on your next adventure. One site I would suggest is the National Park Service and the other site is Reserve America. Each site is unique in providing information on camps by state, camp maps, location by activity, and camping gear suggestions.

Second, you wonder where I would camp. Of course, owning an RV would be an enjoyable and more comfortable way to travel. That’s something you can think about later if you plan to do a lot of camping in the future. Still, there is nothing wrong with starting your camping experiences in a decent tent at a more affordable price. Tents come in all shapes and sizes, try to find the right one that meets your needs. You can find them online or, better yet, you would see them in person at a sporting goods store that sells tents. Thus, you would get a better perspective of the size you would need. Another thought is that you don’t have to sleep on the floor if you have a streamlined bed and a tent big enough to fit well.

Third, the next area of ​​concern is camping equipment. Everything from a camp stove, sleeping bag, cooking utensils, and coolers. Believe it or not, you may already have many of these items available. However, one of the most important items would be a camping stove for cooking. Motorhome stoves work very efficiently to cook sumptuous meals just like at home. You can even use the pots and pans you have at home to start your camp kitchen supplies.

Next, think about planning your meals in advance. Preparing them at home will not only save time but also money. Search your cupboards and refrigerator for smaller items like coffee, graham crackers, mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, and condiments. Of course, look for the items you missed on your checklist along the way, but try local fresh fruit and vegetable vendors and discount stores. Why not ask about senior discounts as well? Also, buy blocked ice to make the cooler last longer.

Lastly, look for a senior national park pass. They cost you $ 10.00, which will give you wonderful price reductions on camping and other amenities. If you are 62 or older and proof of age, you can purchase these passes at any national park. Visit this website for more information on this pass http://store.usgs.gov/pass/index.html. Happy travels!