Camping is a popular way for many people the United States to spend their vacation. Camping people leaving the comfort of their home and to spend a few nights or more in great outdoors.

When people camp, they can sleep a tent, a camper, or if they want be fancier, they can sleep in a cabin. people like to really "rough it" and use shelter except for a sleeping bag and sleep the stars. Some people drive across the U.S. what is known as a recreational vehicle or , which is a trailer. Inside there are beds, tiny bathroom and a kitchen.

There are campgrounds over the United States. These are places where gather together and usually pay a fee to a tent or place a camper in a outdoor spot. Many of these campgrounds have water and electric hookups so that people can wash and themselves and plug in a radio or computers. Most campsites also have a fire ring pit, which is a hole in the ground people can safely make a fire for roasting , a popular camping activity. There usually is also picnic table for people to eat their meals. of these campgrounds also have shared bathrooms complete showers. Some campgrounds have playgrounds, pools, and game . Some also organize activities for people who like -alongs, where people will gather together and sing songs. it is illegal to camp in a place designated as an official campsite, meaning you can't pitch a tent in a forest.

When people camping they often do other outdoor activities like , canoeing, hiking, kayaking, swimming, horseback riding and mountain .