May camping

[dmchapman]

We had first trip of the year in February. Morro Strand State Beach. It's about the only time of the year you can get a spot in a California beach city on short notice

[Steeljag]

We did seven nights total between OH, WV, VA, NC, and Ga, between April 26th, and May 02. If the weather is good....go !

Living down here our off season is usually mid June until mid Oct !

[jstcruizen16]

Originally Posted by Danno23

Okay so I just have to ask, how many people start camping in early to mid May? We bought our new travel trailer in December and are taking delivery/maiden camping trip next week in northern Michigan. I would have started camping last month. Anyone else?

We got ours in February and just went this past Sunday- Tuesday about 15 minutes from us, way to short . Just Reserved 4th of July week and can't wait!!

[jstcruizen16]

Originally Posted by Casey r

We camp in the late fall through early spring then we boat. Got to love southern Nevada weather.

Beautiful boat!!! That's next on my hubbies wishlist but it def won't look like yours.

Originally Posted by rsdata

I try to avoid the mostly crowded campgrounds in June-Aug, preferring to camp in Apr-May and Sept- Oct. I have spent 4 winters in FL... now those are some crowded campgrounds, but often quiet and filled with us old retired folk! Let the working people with children enjoy them in the summer as that is when families take vacation.

[jstcruizen16]

Originally Posted by Steeljag

We did seven nights total between OH, WV, VA, NC, and Ga, between April 26th, and May 02. If the weather is good....go !

Living down here our off season is usually mid June until mid Oct !

I'm sure after our next camping trip in July back to Jetty park I might feel the same, lol, we lucked out this past weekend with cool nights .

Originally Posted by Iwannacamp

I agree. PPBBBTTTTTTT show-off

[GreenImp]

Our personal "camping season" is typically March through October. We will occasionally camp in the winter...weather permitting. Spring and fall are our favorites. This is in Oregon.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by dmchapman

We had first trip of the year in February. Morro Strand State Beach. It's about the only time of the year you can get a spot in a California beach city on short notice

SO TRUE! We had a terrible time finding anything for even March and April.

[mikel68]

We live in central Texas, 12 months out of the year! No stoppage.

[Stevemc]

We start as soon as I can safely flush out the antifreeze and not have to worry about a hard freeze, usually March in our area.

[Martsing]

Originally Posted by tragusa3

We don't really stop. Maybe Jan and Feb we sit out...but not always.

I never really stop.

Marty

[larryo]

Our first trip of the season will be May long weekend. We stay away from the crowded campgrounds but in Manitoba there are many beautiful campgrounds if you go north and they are not crowded.

[gspot01]

Originally Posted by Butch Wilson

We camp March through November here in North Carolina. Then we take naps Dec,Jan, Feb.

X2 for me in Arkansas. Hard to find the time when the holiday season kicks in in November, and March /April can sometimes be too cold and rainy (like it was this year). As a result, my first trip this season was May 8, and it still got down in the 40s the first night, although the days were gorgeous.

When it comes down to it, I personally camp to get outdoors and enjoy nature, not sit in the camper and watch TV or huddled around the campfire trying to stay warm. As a result, i prefer the warmer/prettier months. Otherwise I prefer to sit in the comfort of my house.

But I know that's not everyone's priorities. I've seen some neighbors who hardly emerged from their camper the entire time. And it's true the best hiking around these parts is November to April. I guess for these folks, the weather/temp might not be as big a factor. To each his own I guess.