Anyone else's camping trips never go as planned?

Apr 24·1 min read

Took the family camping last weekend at a state park about 45 mins away. Weather report said clear skies all weekend. We get there Friday evening and by Saturday morning it's pouring rain. Our tent held up but the kids were bored out of their minds in the RV. We ended up just playing board games and making s'mores inside. Not the trip I planned but honestly the kids had fun and we were all together. Sometimes the mess ups make the best memories I guess.

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MMarcus T.New DadApr 26

We've done camping at 12 different national parks and I can tell you the weather report is basically fiction. Our advice: bring extra clothes, don't overplan the activities, and let the kids get bored sometimes. That's when the real fun happens.

RRob P.RegularApr 24

Dude, weather reports lie ALL the time. We've had that happen on a couple trips already and honestly it's kind of become part of the adventure now. What ended up happening with the rain?

BBrad H.RegularApr 24

Oh man, the camping curveballs are real. We're still so new to all this that we probably would have panicked way harder. How are you handling it with the family?

RRyanRegularApr 25

Every single time man. Went to a state park last month and the campground was actually flooded. Just showed up with a full truck. We ended up going to a hotel and the kids were actually fine with it. Sometimes plans are overrated.

BBrandonRegularApr 25

Did the rain hit or was it just the forecast being dramatic? Either way I feel this in my soul. Last time we camped the tent zipper broke on day one.

CChristopherNew DadApr 26

Story of my life. We drove four hours to a beach campground and forgot the tent stakes. Spent the first night anchoring the tent with rocks and whatever we could find. At least the kids thought it was an adventure.