In just a few short weeks, summer will be in full swing. With the kids home from school, there will never be a better time to get your family outside together to enjoy the great outdoors.
There’s no better way to do this than by going on a family camping adventure — in fact, American families spent an astronomical 516.6 million days visiting campgrounds all across the country in 2013 alone!
When planning your next camping trip, you will likely have two main options from which you can choose: public campgrounds and private campgrounds. Public campgrounds tend to be the overwhelmingly more popular choice, with 70% of all camping taking place at these camping sites.
Still not convinced that a public campsite could be the best choice for you and your family’s next excursion into the outdoors? Here are three of the top reasons why public campgrounds remain a popular choice among families and camping enthusiasts all across America:
Reduced costs
Public campgrounds are essentially campsites located in national and state parks. Because of this, the costs to stay at a public campground are much less than the costs of booking a spot at a private campsite. Public parks aren’t looking to make a profit; they’re already funded by the government! For a more budget-friendly family camping trip, public is the best way to go.
A calm, quiet environment
Typically, public campgrounds are also more spacious and quiet than private ones. This is because very few public campsites offer spaces for RV campers, meaning the noise level is greatly reduced. If your idea of camping is more traditional, public campgrounds are perfect for tent camping.
Stunning views of nature
Because public camping grounds are located in the heart of the country’s most well-protected and preserved natural areas, these campgrounds offer unparalleled views of the natural world. National and state parks are barely touched by human life, giving a unique glimpse of wildlife and plant life. If you want to share your love for the outdoors with the rest of your family, a public campsite is the perfect place to do so.
Have any other questions about planning your next family camping vacation at one of the country’s thousands of public camping sites? Let us know in the comments below.
