Camping Safety
Camping is a great activity that gets you taking in clean air and enjoying physical activity. It can be a bonding experience as well as very relaxing. However, you need to be aware of camping safety guidelines too. Accidents can happen if you don’t follow those guidelines.
Only camp in approved locations. That ensures you can be seen and that you aren’t disruptive to the animals living around there. Pay attention to fire bans and other important details. Boating is typically restricted after sundown so don’t linger in that area as the sun moves across the sky.
Make sure you have lifejackets for all that will be going into the water. Sunscreen with a high SPF is very important when you will be outdoors for several hours per day. Swimming may be permitted but only in designated areas. Fishing is also going to be limited to only given areas. Pay attention to signs so that you don’t violate the rules by accident.
Be courteous of other people that are camping. Try to be friendly but also give people their space if they want it. Avoid over consuming alcohol while enjoying camping activities. It can be dangerous and ruin the fun for all that are around.
Make sure that you have plenty of drinking water for everyone. It can be easy to become dehydrated when you are camping if you aren’t careful. Children should be supervised to make sure they do intake enough water every single day on a camping trip.
Only hike on trails that are designated. It is good idea to find out where a trail leads and the time it will take to reach the top of it. That can help you with planning your adventures. You don’t want to be stuck on a trail after dark as it can be easily to lose your way back. Always have layers of clothing handy so you can remove them when it gets hot and add more when it gets cool.
Even when you are doing your best to be safe, accidents can occur while camping. Someone many get a cut or a bite of some kind. Have a first aid kit handing that you can use in such situations. When you go to a camp site make sure you have a good idea of where the ranger office is and emergency numbers. Hopefully you won’t need them but they can be valuable when the unexpected does occur.
