If you are looking for a vacation that won’t demolish your budget, try camping. Campground fees are cheap with some parks charging $10 or less a night for a campsite; plus it’s a great way to connect with nature and spend quality time with family and friends or just spend some quality time with yourself enjoying the outdoors.
You don’t need a big fancy camper. In fact, you don’t need a camper at all. There are many good quality tents available on the market that are reasonable; plus with an air mattress, good quality sleeping bag (or just blankets and pillows from your own bed at home) you’ll almost feel like you are at home in your own bed.
If you are new to camping and want to give it a try, borrow equipment from family or friends the first time to make sure it’s something you’ll enjoy; or check Craigslist or your local classifieds for gently used camping gear.
Besides the campsite fee, you’ll need money for firewood, and of course you’ll need food and beverages. But you can make all your own food over your campfire which won’t cost you anymore than eating at home and there’s nothing quite as tasty as food cooked over a campfire.
Give camping a try. I think you’ll like it! I love it!
