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👨👩👧 Family camping packing list
Camping with kids goes best with a little extra comfort and a plan for bedtime, meals and bad weather. Start with the beginner list, then add these.
Sleep and comfort
Clothes
Food
Safety
Activities
For the youngest
Tips
- Choose a campground with flush toilets and a short walk from the car for your first family trip.
- 4th graders and their families can get a free annual federal pass through Every Kid Outdoors.
- Book a site near a playground or lake if there's one, and keep the first trip to one or two nights.
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