Anyone Camping in the Fall?

kimmyo · #1 (**permalink**) 10-27-2002, 01:26 PM

I was just curious if anyone does any camping in the fall? I think the fall weather is so beautiful. I would just love to camp out in the brisk air with a crackling fire. Unfortunately my DH thinks its too cold to tent camp in the fall.

I would love to hear from any fellow campers who enjoy the cooler weather.

Missy · #2 (**permalink**) 11-02-2002, 07:24 PM

I have a story for you. Last year I camped in the Motor Home in the Fall. It was so cold the pipes froze at the park and the Park Ranger came around to see all of us thawing our hoses in the shower. I haven't been Fall camping since.

It is fun to go as long as it doesn't freeze.

I say go for it!!!

tanz · #3 (**permalink**) 11-02-2002, 09:23 PM

actually it can be a lot of fun hiking and camping out in a national park in the fall or winter. Yes, it gets cold.Your body has to work harder to keep warm.But it kinda feels refreshing actually.My sweetie and I we are a bit more into "real" camping if you will- that is we go hiking for about 4-6 hours in the woods before we reach our tent site.The key to reasonalbly enjoying the outdoors is dressing really well in layers and wool socks.Even if you are at a regular campground place.Dress properly for the weather and everything gets easier.
For camping in winter(yes, snow ,crosscountry skis ,snowshoes)
a good WINTER tent will do you wonders.Once you sleep in a good winter tent you wont bother the crappy el cheap-o tents you get at the hardware store. But I will say, I prefer the Fall compared to winter camping for me.

buputheclown · #4 (**permalink**) 11-04-2002, 10:39 AM

We are wilderness backpackers, and we camp all through the fall, winter, and spring. We go every federal holiday, since my DH works at the Pentagon. We start on Labor day holiday and there's a 3-day weekend just about every month. After Memorial Day we stop for the summer, because it just gets too hot and buggy here. We hike about a mile or so from the car to a spot we found, where we could put together a nice fire circle.
The trick is to wear lots of layers, as has been said.

Mommyof3and3 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-05-2002, 06:23 AM

We are planning on spending this Thanksgiving weekend in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in our Pop_up Camper this year. It will be very different for us since I usually cook for the family on turkey day. We decided to do the whole Thanksgiving thing with all of the trimmings in the camper and then do the Dixie Stampede on the folllowing Saturday night. I can't wait.

kimmyo · #6 (**permalink**) 11-06-2002, 05:00 AM

Sounds like you guys have some really great trips planned! Be sure to come back and post your stories after your camping trip! I look forward to reading about your adventures!

Annie Francis · #7 (**permalink**) 11-07-2002, 08:21 PM

We love to go tent camping in the fall! The cold weather is great! I always try to make it a little educational for my 7 year old daughter. We've learned how to bake in a dutch oven, and we always keep a look out for wildlife and talk about their habitat, etc. We always build a camp fire and roast marshmallows and hot dogs. The upside about camping in the cold weather is NO BUGS or BEARS! Then after the kids are asleep my hubby and I cuddle and talk by the campfire!

tree3branches · #8 (**permalink**) 11-08-2002, 05:52 AM

Hi we camped and had a ball at our cubscout Fall party camp out. last month. That the latest I've been camping. But my son Jacob in boyscout will be going camping in Januray in the Kondike dery. It will be cold he looking forward to that.

I thank I like to go camping more in the fall but hubby not into that. Oh will. April be here before we know it and then we camp again. Unless I go as a adult chevrome for the boyscouts

trainlady · #9 (**permalink**) 11-08-2002, 07:01 PM

I went camping just last month and I actually prefer the autumn months than the hot of summer.
I love to have a campfire in the evening and really need it, compared to summer when it is really not hot enough.
I am not really a wilderness/backpacker type of camper. I do enjoy being outdoors and do enjoy shorter hikes. We do tent camp but we enjoy reading and more relaxing during the days when we camp. We bring badmitton, frisbees, bikes etc so wer'e not total "tent potatoes" LOL!!! I especially like to cook outdoors, everything just seems to taste better!!!
peace,train

tree3branches · #10 (**permalink**) 11-09-2002, 05:16 AM

Train you hit the nail on the head about food tasting better at camp. Instant grits are good at camp but at home there nasty.