On the same weekend every year, a family rents out the same campsite at a campground. They’ve been doing it for years, and the kids know the area like the back of their hand. They fill the days doing what they’ve always done: hiking to the beach, swimming, fishing, making s’mores, and playing a softball game on the final morning. Over dinner, parents share sentimental stories about the times their own parents took them camping. Before bed, when the only light comes from the campfire and the stars, a guitar is brandished, and a song is strummed that will forever remind the kids of the time they’ve spent there.
During the year, the kids grow to look forward to the special meals that they can only have camping, prepared on an open fire. Next year, they’ll learn how to start a fire and release their fish back into the water on their own. But for now, they’ll look back on the laughs, traditions, and joy they shared with incredible fondness.
The timeless family traditions forged through camping trips can take any form. Whether it’s a special meal, game, place, or group, the possibilities are endless. Ready to create your own camping traditions? Keep reading for some outstanding destinations!
Campground Traditions
Thousand Trails Chehalis – Chehalis, WA
First, a campground celebrating their own legacy of traditions is Thousand Trails Chehalis. Chehalis is the first campground of the Thousand Trails network and marked its 55th anniversary this year! Join the celebrations and enjoy the numerous amenities like pickleball, nature trails, a swimming pool, or simply soak up the lush green landscape.
Fun for the Whole Family
Drummer Boy Campground – Gettysburg, PA
This campground is known for having a small and friendly vibe, while providing an array of fun activities and amenities. The property is beautifully wooded, making it feel like a true escape from the everyday. Drummer Boy is located within minutes of historical landmarks and battlefields. While enjoying your time in the canopy of green, check out the live entertainment, tournaments, potlucks, and fishing.
A New Location to Make Memories
Encore Tranquility Lakes – Cape Coral, FL
Tranquility Lakes is a gorgeous, brand new South Florida RV destination. With new sites and amenities recently unveiled, you have the opportunity to grow your family traditions with the resort. There are ample opportunities here for family fun while you enjoy the stunning lake views, from the multiple swimming pools and hot tub to the pickleball courts and bocce ball.
A Beautiful Setting
Morgan Hill RV Resort – Morgan Hill, CA
Finally, surrounded by the rolling hills of the Santa Cruz Mountains is this beautiful campground perfect for taking a break from the stress of everyday life. Guests can spend their nights in a tent, RV site, or even a safari tent or cottage. The campground offers tennis courts, basketball, hiking trails, and an activities schedule aimed at fostering lasting memories.
So don’t wait. Pitch a tent, park your RV, or get settled into a cabin. A lifetime of memories, traditions, and fun awaits you on your next camping trip.
