Bailey’s Point Campground, Bailey’s Point, Kentucky.
The largest of the Corps of Engineers campgrounds on Barren River Lake. Offering not only the usual scenic views, but several waterfront campsites. We like that don’t we? The clean lake and wooded hillsides help make for a memorable camping trip to south central Kentucky. Prices start at $20 per night. Information: (270)622-6959

Sugar Loafin’ RV Campground, Leadville, Colorado.
A campground with a stunning mountain backdrop perfect for pet lovers and families or groups. Their RV sites offer a spectacular view of Colorado’s highest mountain peaks that surrounds the campground.  Telephone: 719-486-1031.

Four Paws, Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
Nestled in the serene foothills of the North Carolina mountains , Four Paws is another pet friendly vacation site complimenting vacationers with great service and amenities. Its like a small community and a park. Lake lure, Chimney rock park, History Nut Gorge, and Foothills Nature Centre are just a few to see within close proximity. Office: 828.287.7324

Granite Lake RV Resort, Clarkston, Washington.
Beautifully landscaped lakeside resort with the spacious sites, right on the lake sites and clean facilities and clubhouse. Next to the park is a mini golf you can always come over and spend some time. Great service and add ons. Phone (509)-751-1635.

Meteor Crater RV Camp, Winslow, Arizona.
Route 66 boarders this park and is central to many of Northern Arizona’s most popular tourist attractions, and makes an excellent base for taking several scenic day trips. The Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Sedona, Walnut Canyon, and Sunset Crater are all within an hour or two of the park. Contact 928-289-4002.

Camping remains one of the most popular tourist activities in Italy which is home to over one thousand seven hundred official camping spots. The mix of great spring, summer and autumn weather, great food and affordable camping makes this a popular camping area with European travellers. Below a look at five of the most popular camping grounds in the country.

1. Don Antonio Camping Residence – The Don Antonio Camping Residence is located in Giulianova in the Italian region of Abruzzo. Don Antonio provides campers with all the necessary modern amenities while offering them a vacation in a natural environment perfect for camping. Facilities include bike rentals, guarded camping grounds, a small supermarket, shower areas and tennis courts.

2. Villaggio Camping Valdeiva – The Villaggio Camping Valdeiva can be found near the Deiva Marina in the province of Liguria, Italy. This is the ideal camping destination for guests who want to experience an Italian beach holiday as well, since the camping grounds are conveniently located just 3 kilometres from the Liguria coastline. Other nearby attractions include a national park, an aquarium, a harbour and a number of museums.

3. Park Galanti Villagio Turistico – Park Galanti Villagio Turistico is located in Lido di Pomposa in the Emilia-Romagna region of the country, and is situated near the sea. Guests here will be able to go on soothing nature walks or participate in the numerous sports programs offered by the Village staff. The Park Galanti Villagio Turistico also boasts of cosy cottages and an efficient and competent staff.

4. Parco delle Piscine – The Parco delle Piscine is a EuroCamp site that is located in the Sarteano region of Tuscany. This is very well situated camp that has three swimming pools, tennis courts and a pool bar. Tuscany as a region is a stunning place to visit and stay in with the countryside as scenic as it gets and with the local Tuscan food a unique Italian style.

5. Camping Lido Del Mare -Located in the Italian region of Puglia, the Camping Lido Del Mare is a beautiful camping village with its own little private beach area. Camping Lido Del Mare also offers camping grounds for tents and caravans and there are many brick bungalows available for campers and tourists. There are a number of international class camp sites in this local area and Lido Del Mare is one of the best.

A camping stove is a necessity when it comes to camping trips; however, a lot of them could burn a hole through your budget. In the long run, however, shelling out a bit more for a quality camping stove has more advantages than disadvantages.

Multi-fuel Stoves

Multi-fuel stoves are designed to run on both liquid and gas fuels. This will come in handy, especially when camping internationally. When travelling, you can never be sure that the places you go to will have the kind of fuel you need for your camping stove. With a multi-fuel stove, the chances of finding the suitable fuel you need are greater. In addition, the convenience of its availability is worth a few extra bucks.

Smaller Stoves

Although camping is all about giving up material conveniences and living simply, we want to make sure that we’ve packed everything we need to make our camping trip successful. We can to be able to pack for any possible emergencies, and it’s harder to do so if we’ve got to lug around a huge camping stove. Smaller camping stoves are easier to pack and tend to last longer than bigger models. Aside from convenience of having a stove that’s easier to bring on camping trips, its durability will offset its more expensive price tag.

Liquid Gas Stoves

Liquid gas stoves are more expensive due to a more complex design and construction. However, this also means that it is designed to last longer than less expensive ones. They also produce a consistent heat output across any conditions; its flame will not decrease even as the fuel slowly runs out. They are fit for long-term use with any conditions and at any altitude, which means you can definitely take it along on many camping trips of whatever weather there is.

Camping trips are a fun way to bond with your family or have that adventure with your friends; and with a good camping stove, you won’t have to worry about your meals, and you’ll be able to enjoy these moments more.

When pitching your caravan, always check the fire procedure for the site along with obtaining a detailed map of the area so you can guide the fire brigade to your location should the need arise. Make sure you leave at least 6 metres between your caravan and any parked cars, neighbouring caravans or tents.

During the summer months, barbecues are one of the more common causes of fires on campsites, but as the summer draws to a close, the barbecues are put into storage and there may be the temptation to warm your hands around a campfire. As with barbecues, there are certain precautions you should take to stop your campfire getting out of control. For example:

• always have a bucket of water or sand close by to throw on the fire
• never use petrol to start a fire – only recognised firelighters and fluids
• never start a campfire close to caravans, awnings, trees or flammable liquids
• always check the fire regulations and procedures of the campsite you are staying on before starting a fire
• also never use your gas stove as a heat source and leave it on overnight.

If you’re planning on using your caravan around bonfire night, you’ll need to take extra care with fireworks. Having your own fireworks display is a great way to keep the kids amused, even if it’s just a few sparklers, but they can be dangerous, so here’s our advice for staying safe on bonfire night:

• store fireworks away from any heat sources or gas appliances
• never light fireworks close to the caravan, or pointed in the direction of the caravan
• always adhere to the general safety rules regarding fireworks, such as never returning to a lit firework and always have a bucket with sand or water nearby.

Inside the caravan, you can minimise the risk of a fire indoors by ensuring all appliances are turned off before you leave the caravan and before you go to bed as this is when you are most vulnerable to a fire. It is therefore wise to fit a smoke detector that will warn you of a fire before it gets out of control and gives you time to escape and raise the alarm.

Carry a fire extinguisher in the caravan, behind the door in case of emergencies, but if in doubt, don’t try to tackle the fire yourself as it can quickly become out of control.

If you’re a smoker, try to avoid smoking inside the caravan, or make sure cigarettes are extinguished properly using a metal ashtray.

Keep children away from gas appliances and the kitchen area whilst cooking and keep any matches and lighters away from children.

Don’t use candles in your caravan – it’s much safer to have a torch handy. Make sure you have spare batteries or even better – a dynamo (or wind-up) torch.

To avoid any fires started by a gas leak, store gas cylinders outside and only change them when they are completely empty. Never block air vents to ensure fresh air can flow freely through the caravan.

If you suspect a gas leak, there are some precautions you can take like turning off all appliances and disconnecting the main gas cylinder. You should also avoid using any electrical appliances and of course smoking! Opening all windows and doors will let the gas escape from the caravan and pose less of a threat of explosion. Of course, regular servicing of your caravan is advised to pick up any faults with your gas and electric appliances. Your local caravan dealer should be able to carry out this servicing.

With Christmas around the corner, you may be planning to spend some of the festive season in your caravan. If you want to get into the festive spirit and decorate your caravan with the usual trimmings, be careful not to hang decorations near to gas appliances, or block any vents or escape routes with Christmas trees! Fairy lights can also be a hazard if left on, so remember to switch them off and unplug them before going to bed or leaving the caravan unattended.

Fortunately fire claims in caravans are quite rare but when they do occur they can result in hefty caravan insurance claims. One caravan insurance specialist says its average cost for fire related claims is around £3000.

Stay safe this winter and all year round by following these simple tips to avoid a fire in or around your caravan.

Heather Robinson of Caravan Guard Limited. Caravan Guard specialise in caravan insurance in the UK. Each year, claims for fire damage to caravans are reported, so make sure you’re covered under a specialist policy. Visit our website for more details: http://www.caravanguard.co.uk

There is no shortage of list of camping stoves across the country, promising everything from being lightweight and portable to having highly efficient when used in cooking. But which among these camping stoves really delivers upon its promises. Searching through a number of sites that reviewed camping stoves, the most recommended stove is discovered, and there are two contenders for this title. One is mentioned across different sites, and another is listed as the best by the leading search engine when it comes to consumer reviews.

Jetboil Personal Cooking System

The Jetboil Personal Cooking System is lauded as the best lightweight backpacking stove since it is compact, simple to use, and lighter than most stoves under its category. The Seattle Times especially mentions this in their review of camping stoves, and Outside Online names this as the Gear of the Year for 2004. It was also specially mentioned on Galtech.com, GearReview.com, and Trailspace.com. Although its claims to boil 2 cups of water under 90 seconds, most tests show it is around 120 seconds or about 2 minutes, which is still a quick time to boil water.

MSR Reactor

ConsumerSearch.com is the leading search engine for consumer reviews, taking into account user and expert reviews and promising to be independent of advertisers’ influence, and it names MSR Reactor as the best camping stove based on at least 8 expert reviews. It is lauded as the top performer among portable camping stoves and has been noted to be highly efficient, able to boil water quickly even under windy conditions. Its claim to boil a liter of water in 3 minutes or less has been proven by several reviewers. It was also named the 2007 Editor’s Choice Award winner on Backpacker.com.

Honorable Mentions

Aside from naming MSR Reactor as the best camping stove, ConsumerSearch also names several camping stoves under more specific categories. Snow Peak LiteMax is named as the best lightweight budget camping stove for being incredibly lightweight and efficient while retailing at $55. The Jetboil Helios is recommended for groups as it is available in 2- or 3-liter pots and can still boil water quickly, even under colder conditions. The MSR XGK EX is recommended for use in winter and at higher altitudes. The Brunton Wind River Range is named as the best campground stove as it is both rugged and sturdy and has 2 propane burners, a storage compartment, plastic cutting board, and a stainless-steel grate that is removable.

When it comes to looking for the best thing for our family, even a camping stove, it’s always best to find out exactly what others are saying. These are opinions from people who have actually used the product and can tell us whether or not it lives up to its many promises. A little research before making a purchase will always go a long way.

Camping is a wonderful time to bond with your family and/or friends, have that adventure together that you will cherish for a long time. It’s an activity done by so many people all over that it’s no surprise that there are a lot of camping gears being sold, especially camping grills. But what camping grill should you get, the best one to cook on so you can enjoy your camping adventure more?

Blackstone Cook

Best Camping Gear Reviews, founded in 2008 to address the lack of online content that catered to campers specifically, awards the Blackstone Cook 4 out of 5 starts and considers it the best camping grill around. One of the best things about this camping grill is that it has a large surface to cook on, with 4 burners that put out 15,000 BTU and are independently controlled. Their standard griddle top is great for cooking breakfasts and has proven to be very easy to clean. Its large size can let you simultaneously cook about 2 dozen eggs on the griddle top. And since it is a propane grill, it is easy to light. Thought very large when it is set up, it can easily fold and can fit in with the rest of your camping gear.

Weber Baby Q 100 Grill and European Outdoor Chef City

Two camping grills are considered to be the best under the criterion of portability. The Weber Baby Q 100 Grill is made of quality materials. For a small grill, it has a large cooking surface. It is also easy to use as it can be assembled within minutes and after screwing in a propane cylinder, you’re good to go.

The European Outdoor Chef City Grill, for a portable and lightweight gas grill, has the same power and function of a full-sized grill. Internal engineering allows the user to either focus or distribute the heat. It is also versatile enough that it can roast, fry, or grill.

Camp Chef Weekender 2-Burner Stove

For those on a budget, Camp Chef Weekender 2-Burner Stove is considered the best camping grill that retails for under $200. It has 2 cast burners that give out 30,000 BTU and a tabletop design that comes with leg extensions, making it ideal when you’re on the go. It also has control knobs that similar to the common appliances, which adds to the ease of use and a large cooking surface measuring at 345 square inches. All these perks, and yet it retails for about $110.

With the assurance that even while outdoors, you’ll still be able to enjoy your meals with the best camping grills there is, you can go right ahead and have those great memories of the adventures you have during your camping trip.