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The Best Tips for Fall Camping Adventures! 🏕️🍂🍁

Published 24 days ago • 2 min read

The Best Season for Camping

If you ask me, fall is the best season for family camping. The kids love collecting leaves, we love sitting by the fire, and no one wakes up sweating in the tent (hallelujah). I also love nature even more when there are fewer mosquitos and ticks.

Camping is one of the most affordable ways to get outdoors, travel, and spend time with your family. Even if you just stay at a state park cabin, it's still usually cheaper than a hotel and more fun.

4 Tips for Camping with Kids

Here are a few quick tips that make fall camping easier with kids:

  • Pack Extra Layers – Nights get chilly fast in the Midwest.
  • Plan Warm Meals – Soup + hot cocoa hit differently when it’s 50° out. You can cook some meals at home and then just warm them up over the campfire or camp stove to make meal times easier.
  • Bring Lights – The sun sets earlier, so headlamps & lanterns are a must.
  • Halloween Celebrations at Campgrounds- Many campgrounds have Halloween celebrations the weekend before or after Halloween. People decorate their campsites and hand out candy. (If you’re near Kansas City, Smithville Lake has a popular Halloween celebration.) Be sure to check and see if a state park near you has something like that!

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Fall in Branson!

Here is a super family-fun filled itinerary for a long weekend of adventure!

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Best Places for Camping Near KC

If you don't know where to go camping, here are 10 of our favorite spots near KC.

State & National Parks in the Midwest

Camping is a great way to discover new State and National Parks in the Midwest. Find your next destination on my blog.

Gear That Has Saved Us on Fall Trips:

Collapsible Camp Chairs

I am obsessed with these padded rocking chairs. We have two of them. Sometimes I take them outside and work from the yard because I like the vibes and they are so comfy.
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Outdoor Blanket

We have one like this because one side keeps us warm or the other can be thrown on the ground as a picnic blanket. I just keep it in the car for adventures.

Insulated Mug

We have one of these for everyone in our family. We use them for hot apple cider and hot cocoa when we camp and throughout the winter when we have fire pit nights. My husband and I also use them for our coffee.

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Kansas and Missouri Camping Spots

I pinned our favorite Midwest campgrounds and family-friendly parks on my Kansas and Missouri Map. Perfect if you’re planning a fall weekend under the stars.

I Want to Hear from You!

Do you prefer camping in spring, summer or fall? Reply and let me know and I can be sure to plan more ideas and suggestions around it!

Thank you!

Thank you so much for being here and supporting me! It means so much to me that you’re here. I hope that I can provide value for you and your family, so you’re inspired to get out and explore more! Happy adventuring!

-Amy

8450 NW Prairieview Road, #1397, Kansas City, MO 64154
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