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It’s that time of year when the air is crisp, the sky is clear and s’mores have a warm and inviting appeal. It’s also, however, considered the most stressful time of year. Now more than ever, it’s crucial to get away before the holidays start and there’s no better way to unwind than to enjoy mother nature’s vacation. But before you pack your snowsuit and camp gear, take a look at what The Camping Guy suggests when deciding on a campsite vacation.

There are two types of winter camping to choose from. 1) Snow Camping which is for those who love winter sports in plains and mountainous areas or 2) Desert Camping which is for campers who prefer a more dry setting for sight seeing and water activities. This year, The Camping Guy would like to give you some vacationing suggestions for each type of camping trip based on excellence in reputation and available outdoor activities.

For Rough and Rugged Snow and Cabin Camping, hiking, cross country skiing, horse trails, snowshoeing and more, there are several options. Oakwood Lakes State Park in South Dakota has a very traditional feel to it and has an array of family activities. For something new and unique, there’s Cave Camping in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California. Here you learn how to dig and tear down your own snow cave and camp under the stars in the snow with a guided tour. For a more wild snow vacation with less supervision and more wilderness, the Snow Canyon State Park in Utah is amazing and full of wild life and beautiful sights.

For a more Dry and Warm Winter Camping experience with hiking, boating, fishing, historical sight seeing, canoeing and water skiing, the South West is best for you. At Bidwell-Sacramento State Park in California, you can picnic, water ski, nature walk and rest up in a comfortable, safe campsite. For more excitement, there’s Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada. V alley of Fire’s activities are a step up with horse back riding, moderate to difficult trails, and outstanding sight seeing. For a traditional mountainous desert setting with seasonal activities and surrounding community, visit Buckskin Mountain State Park in Arizona - a park for nature watching and sight seeing.

Happy Camping!

Resources:
Oakwood Lakes State Park, South Dakota
Cave Camping Sierra Nevada, California
Snow Canyon State Park, Utah

Bidwell-Sacramento State Park, California
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
Buckskin Mountain State Park, Arizona

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