Camping Tips
Whether you’re a seasoned RVer or new to tent camping, being prepared and camping with care while exploring the outdoors is something we should all strive for, and in order to make your getaway a comfortable one it helps to know what you’re doing and have the proper gear.
Camping and RVing does become easier with experience but one can never predict nature’s elements and prep and packing checklists are always essential.
To help you to have the trip you hoped for, the Camping and RVing British Columbia Coalition has assembled various camping tips.
British Columbia has campsite options for all types of campers – from ‘glampers’ wanting full-service waterside resorts to outdoor enthusiasts seeking to tour the mountains. Need help finding a suitable campground? Visit our camping map to search out the location from which you’d like to start your adventure.
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How To Build A Campfire
Continue Reading: How To Build A CampfireWhen building a campfire, always have the fire inside a designated fire pit or makeshift ring away from trees to protect the area from any danger of spreading. The key to a successful and safe campfire is to start small and gradually build it bigger…
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Campfires in British Columbia
Continue Reading: Campfires in British ColumbiaFor many campers a campfire is an intimate bond with nature that is linked to a set of unique traditions. For some, it recalls warm childhood memories of times spent with family roasting hotdogs and marshmallows. For others it means telling spooky stories or camping…
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Wildfire Safety & Prevention Tips
Continue Reading: Wildfire Safety & Prevention TipsThe Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) defines a wildfire as “any natural caused or unplanned human-caused fire that is burning in and consumes natural fuels: forest, brush, tundra, grass, etc”. BC Parks has an active advisories webpage for wildfires. EMERGENCY PREP Upon arrival at…
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Wildfire Conditions & Campfire Bans
Continue Reading: Wildfire Conditions & Campfire BansBritish Columbia implements certain fire bans and restrictions when there are significant risks to its population and environment. There are three categories of fires that can be affected by restrictions: open fires, campfires and forest use. Before you embark on a trip you can check…
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What Can we do on Our Camping Trip?
Continue Reading: What Can we do on Our Camping Trip?What you can do on a camping trip will depend on factors such as where you go and with whom, what season it is/what the weather is like and whether you have easy access to a vehicle. It will also depend on you/your fellow campers’…
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What Can We Do if it Rains While Camping?
Continue Reading: What Can We Do if it Rains While Camping?If in an RV you will have fewer worries about getting wet than if tenting. Tent campers should set up a tarp over the tent (for extra protection and run-off) and a dining tarp near the entrance before wet weather sets in. The dining tarp…
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Tracking Air Quality of Wildfire Smoke & Other Irritants
Continue Reading: Tracking Air Quality of Wildfire Smoke & Other IrritantsThe air we breathe is so important. In fact, getting fresh air is one of the main reasons people go camping and RVing. Before you head out you may want to look into the air quality at your destination. Wildfires, especially in the summer, are…
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Camping Etiquette
Continue Reading: Camping EtiquetteCamping is a way to connect with nature, spend quality time with family and friends and allows us to venture to new – or even familiar – surroundings, breathe in fresh air and simply relax. Nevertheless, campers and visitors must adhere to various rules and…
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Tips on Camping with Your Dog
Continue Reading: Tips on Camping with Your DogTravelling and camping with your dog allows you to connect with nature and to your pet in a unique way and it means your canine gets to experience a new environment, one with sights and sounds it may not be used to. If you think…
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