Comments on: 5 Ways To Save Money When Camping This Summer

By: James

James — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:37:39 +0000

I don’t think you should ever bring frozen meals on a camping trip. Part of the fun is cooking around a campfire but frozen meals would pretty much ruin it. I always bring my Brunton 2 burner stove with me and cook a nice warm meal.
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By: Kyle

Kyle — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:48:44 +0000

Elisha-

The frozen meals we had were BBQ chicken and pork in a marinade, and Ziplock bag, that I cooked on a small propane BBQ that I brought from home.

By: Elisha

Elisha — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:14:07 +0000

I’m glad someone mentioned the fire wood. I learned about that when we camped at Maramec Caverns. Maybe you should amend the post just in case people don’t read the comments.

How would you cook the frozen dinners? I haven’t figured out how to cook over a fire so I bring a small camp stove and make what we need, but I do like the idea of bringing all the food from home. That’s where all the money usually goes for us.

I know the Missouri state park by the Caverns has a section on a trail that is free for camping. The Caverns site also has stay 7 nights get one free or something like that. We camped for 2 weeks a couple of years ago and saved some money that way.
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By: Kate @ The Wooden Spoon

Kate @ The Wooden Spoon — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:48:49 +0000

We just got a book called “The Best in Tent Camping – Wisconsin” that reviews dozens of campsites in the state (and I’m sure other versions do the same for other states). There are plenty of county and local campgrounds that charge only for parking, or have a much lower rate than the state parks (for which you also need to buy an annual pass). If you’re staying for longer than a weekend, park fees can add up!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:38:54 +0000

Thank you for mentioning that, Susan. I’ve seen the devastation to our State Parks in Missouri from invasive species. The most common reason, according to our Department of Conservation, is moving of firewood. We now have several areas of the state under quarantine because of these insects. No wood is allowed out of the area at all, complete with checks by rangers for vehicles exiting the state park areas.

As an alternative, many camp areas allow you to use any fallen wood for campfires. You cannot, understandably, cut or dig out your own, but fallen wood is often fair game. Just check with the park guidelines.

We play a scavenger hunt with different types of trees, rocks and insects from the brochures that the parks provide. It really encourages everyone to get out and enjoy the natural setting.

By: Bankruptcy Ben

Bankruptcy Ben — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:41:31 +0000

Isn’t camping all about free entertainment? And camping food is the business!!! Frozen meals kinda kills the fun of cooking on an open fire and picking the dirt off the sausages your dropped:) Plus it’s fun to try and live like they did prior to refrigeration.
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By: finallygettingtoeven.com

finallygettingtoeven.com — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:20:36 +0000

We like to bring along easy games to play & pack:

Uno and other card games
Dice
Yahtzee
Jenga

and of course no campfire is complete without the sparklers…

one of our favorite campfire treats, besides the smores…
banana boats:

Take a banana in the the skin and slice it lengthwise, cut only 1/2 way through, pry open carefully and fill with either choco chips, p.butter or mini marshmallows (or all 3!) pinch it back together, wrap tightly in foil and put close to the burning embers (NOT IN THE FIRE), remove with tongs, open foil (CAREFULLY, will be boiling hot) and enjoy! The kids love making these and eating them!

have a happy summer!

By: mother of pearl

mother of pearl — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:46:44 +0000

i have to second Susan on the firewood issue – there are all kinds of pests that spread from one area to another when people bring in wood elsewhere. It is even against the law in certain areas. This is from the PA state parks website:
Movement of any/all firewood from infested and/or quarantine areas is prohibited in accordance with the Pennsylvania Plant Pest Act of 1992. All such regulated firewood will be confiscated and destroyed. First time offenders will be issued a warning letter by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, with repeat offenders subject to prosecution according to provisions in the Pennsylvania Plant Pest Act. Even if you are not within a quarantine area using local firewood is best. Do not take wood home with you and do not leave firewood – Burn It!

By: Nicki

Nicki — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:24:34 +0000

That’s interesting Susan. I’ve always brought my own firewood when I go camping. I never would have thought of that. Thanks for sharing.