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Types of Camping


Two tents shown in a grassy area with trees and a lake in the background
Two tents shown in a grassy area with trees and a lake in the background
Traditional camping can include backpacking, tent camping or use of a recreational vehicle. This factsheet will concentrate on tent camping, which also can involve backpacking and cabin tent camping.

 

 

 

  

A trailer is shown in a wooded area
A trailer is shown in a wooded area
Backpacking refers to camping away from easy vehicle access, along trails or in the wilderness. In backpacking, campers must carry all their gear, usually with a backpack, hence the name. This type of camping generally requires the most mobility, as backpackers generally seek more remote areas. In most cases, there is no running water or formal restroom facilities.

Participating in this type of camping demands considerable self-reliance and is loved by many for the solitary nature of the activity. Backpackers camp year-round, with snowshoeing and cross-country skiing as common methods of entering backpacking sites during winter months.

Cabin tent camping is better suited for beginners because there are many more options for access to campsites. Camping sites are typically reached by motor vehicle, cart, boat, canoe, or kayak. People who enjoy this form of camping often use organized campgrounds, which range from primitive (no running water, pit toilets), through semi-primitive (running water at a central location, pit toilets), to full facilities (running water, flush toilets, even showers and stores).

Most campsites at these types of campgrounds also provide picnic tables, fire rings, a designated area for locating the tent, and a parking area. Some of these campgrounds also provide a variety of programming, including naturalist tours, structured activities and educational programs. Other opportunities at these locations may include picnic areas, docking facilities, food vendors, and rental of additional equipment such as boats, bikes, snowshoes, cross-country skis, and fishing equipment.


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