This is the time of year, when many families in the 501 start to think about camping.
If your family is not one of those families, maybe this is the year to give it a try. The 501 has many great spots where families can pitch a tent and enjoy swimming, stars and s’mores.
To help you get your planning under way, here are a couple of camping checklists.

Shelter/bedding
Tent – make sure your tent is appropriate for the terrain and weather.
Tarp – this will help protect your gear, when used with your tent.
Extra stakes and hammer
Air mattress / air pump
Sleeping bag and sleeping pad
Blankets

First aid kit
antiseptic cream
aspirin, Tylenol®
bandages
eye wash
sterile gauze
sterile wipes and rinse solutions
sunburn relief spray
sunscreen
tweezers, scissors and knife

Cooking
Aluminum foil
Camp stove with fuel/propane
Can opener
Charcoal/charcoal chimney
Cooler/ice
Dish pan
Dish towels
Matches/fire starters
Mess kit – this is your basic pots and pans, and whatever utensils are adequate for your cooking style. Also, include for each camper a plate, bowl, cup, knife, fork and spoon.
Paper towels
Trash bags

Some extras
Backpack
Binoculars
Bird guide
Bug spray
Bungie cords
Camera
Candles
Cards, games
Fishing gear
Folding chairs
Folding table
Lantern/flashlight
Rope
Table cloth
 

Note: These lists are only a suggestion of some of the supplies you should consider when planning your camping trip. Personalize items to meet your needs, activities and situations.