eAlom’s Travel Guide

Camping in the USA

The most comfortable form of camping uses recreational vehicles (RVs), essentially wheeled houses. Some call this style of camping “tinboxing”. Many RVs are quite luxurious, featuring air conditioning, bathrooms, kitchens, showers, satellite TV and even Internet connections. RV campers often choose these devices because they consider tent camping uncomfortable and inconvenient. In the United States, some campgrounds offer “full hookups” where motorhomes are supplied with electricity, water and sewer services. Some retirees and self-employed people sell their homes and live nomadically in their RVs, often moving with the seasons.

Those who seek a rugged experience in the outdoors prefer to camp with only tents, or no shelter at all (”under the stars”). Tent camping commonly employs an automobile to transport equipment to an established campground (this practice is called “car camping”). They are often seen with backpacks throughout. (Osprey Backpacks are one of the best you get in the market at the moment)

Tent camping attracts young families because the children tend to enjoy it, and because gear is inexpensive and rugged. Tent camping sites often cost less than campsites with full amenities, and most allow direct access by car. Some “walk-in” sites lie a short walk away from the nearest road but do not require full backpacking equipment.