5 ways to Prepare for a Camping Trip

Who doesn't love camping? Being in the outdoors, living alongside nature, waking up to the sounds of a distant loon...it is the perfect opportunity to get away from your nine-to-five and relax while being adventurous at the same time.


But for anybody who has ever camped before, they know that the more prepared you are, the better the experience will be. That doesn't necessarily mean having more things or bringing the latest camping gadget. It's about having everything you will need to get through the weekend stress free.

Here are a few ideas we have come up with about how to prepare before you ever leave your driveway. Hopefully they will be helpful as you get ready for an exciting and relaxing few days with your friends and family:

1. Make a Check-list: You will forget something. It happens to everybody. But making a checklist will help you forget a few less things. We suggest start by using a premade list, then adjusting it to your specific needs. 6 things that you will need regardless - a lighter, duct tape, pocket knife, first-aid kit, hammer, and a spatula.
2. Set your tent up once before you leave: For a few reasons. First, you want to air it out a bit. If it is the first camping trip of the season, or you just went last weekend, it may still be a bit wet. Give it some time to breath. Second, it may have suffered some damage while you were packing it up that you did not notice, and the last thing you need is a big rip in your tent when you are hours away from home. It will also give you an opportunity to clean it better than you may be able to at the camp site.
3. Freeze a Bunch of Water Bottles and Juice Boxes: You're bringing them anyway, so why not use them? They can be used in place of bagged ice, and your cooler wont fill up with melted water on the drive. Stick them in your cooler with the hotdogs, hamburgers, and any other food you need to keep cold, and you will be all set!
4. Wash All of the Supplies that You Can Before You Leave: Yes there are places to wash pots and pans at the campground, but can you get them as clean as you would be able to in your own sink? Especially if they have been sitting in storage for a while...give them a nice scrub to get anything left on off, so they will be fresh for your first meal and easier to clean from then on.
5. Look to See if the Campsite has Any Special Events Going On: What's worse than showing up to a luau without your favorite grass skirt? It as easy as visiting their website and checking out their calendar. They might not do special events, but then again, they might. Many places have camping cookout contests or challenges that you can prepare for and have a lot of fun at.

So that is just a few (hopefully) helpful tips for getting ready for your trip. 

Snowmobiling in the Adirondack’s

Snowmobiling in the Adirondack’s means being able to venture through millions of acres of groomed snowmobile trails like no other place in the world. Experience the always reliable snowmobiling conditions that the Adirondacks has to offer. The seasonal Adirondack snowfall allows for an amazing snowmobiling experience throughout hundreds of miles of groomed trails that are just waiting to be explored. NO other area in the North East compares to a day on the sled in the Adirondacks.  Stay in Old Forge and ride your sled from the Water’s Edge Inn or your camping cabin at Old Forge Camping Resort to the various shopping or dining attractions that this Adirondack  town has to offer. Our snowmobile friendly community welcomes you to experience why New York State’s Adirondack State Park is a destination for anyone’s snowmobile vacation list. You’ll quickly realize that nothing compares to snowmobiling in the Adirondacks!

This region makes planning your snowmobiling vacation easy. Pick up a snowmobiling trail map from Old Forge Visitor Information Center and register your snowmobile before head out in one convenient stop. Stay at one of the Adirondack’s many lodging accommodations throughout the area such as the Old Forge Camping Resort which features log cabins and camping cottages right in the Adirondack State Park. Stay all season in the comforts of a cozy Adirondack cottage or log cabin with direct access to the hundreds of miles of NY State Adirondacks to explore in the NY snowmobiling trail system. Overall, the Adirondack s  warmly invites you and your family to experience what they have to offer for your next snowmobiling trip.

Enjoy snowmobiling? Try the Adirondacks.

Nothing can compare to snowmobiling in the Adirondacks! Seasonal snowfall in New York’s Adirondack State Park rivals anything in the nation! The Adirondack region welcomes you as it is snow-mobile friendly like no other place you’ve experienced. Venture our groomed trails with access to thousands of acres of Adirondack land. Start right from the center of town or in Old Forge, for example and find out why snowmobiling in the Adirondacks is a must on anyone’s snowmobiling vacation list!
Venture through the Adirondacks with direct access to the NY snowmobile trail system right from your cottage or cabin! Stay for the entire snowmobile season at one of our featured Adirondack log cabins or camping cottages like those at the Old Forge Camping resort and explore the snowmobile trails winding for hundreds of miles around the beautiful Adirondack wilderness in Upstate New York. Old Forge Camping Resort is the snowmobile destination location in the New York State’s Adirondack State Park.

Always know right where you’re headed with our convenient snowmobile trail map we offer at the Old Forge Visitor Information Center. You will experience amazing day trips throughout the Adirondack region on your snowmobile. After a great day of cruising the trails relax at the Water’s Edge Inn or the Old Forge Camping Resort.  Both are destinations that cater to our snowmobiling community. Once you’ve experienced a snowmobiling trip at New York State Adirondack Park we’re confident you’ll be back time and time again!  Give us a try for your next snowmobiling trip.

Camp, Explore, Play, Relax... all in the Adirondacks

Not only is the Adirondacks an ideal place to explore the wilderness but it is also an ideal place to relax! Stay at some of the finest hotels, motels, and resorts that are open all year round at New York’s Adirondack State Park. After a day of fishing, hiking, mountain biking, or boating of any kind like kayaking, and canoeing, rest at one of our various lodging accommodations! Whether you’re in the mood to be adventurous or simply relax, the Adirondack State Park has it all.
The Adirondack camping resort offers various accommodations to fit your camping preference. Enjoy roughing it? Try our campgrounds for a traditional camping experience! In the mood to take advantage of the luxuries of a resort? Stay at Old Forges’ Water’s Edge Inn and Conference Center, or try one of the deluxe camping cottages at the Old Forge Camping Resort . Experience the picturesque Adirondack Mountains in New York for a wonderful outdoor back-to-nature experience like no other.

Nestled along both the Saranac Lake Chain and Fulton Lake Chain, the Adirondack Mountains feature over six hundred lakes and ponds to be explored and many rivers to navigate as well!  Break away from our everyday norms and travel the rivers by canoe or kayak from one Adirondack campsite to another.   Not only does the Old Forge Camping Resort offer ample camping sites but perfect spots to fish as well.  Whether you prefer river fishing or casting off from a sandy secluded beach, the Adirondack State Park has it all.

Experience an amazing camping adventure in the wilderness while still staying close to home!

The Adirondack-campground, Old Forge Camping Resort offers a camping experience like no other, right here at New York’s Adirondack State Park. With thousands of acres to explore and endless activities to enjoy, this popular Adirondack destination is sure to meet all of your camping needs while surpassing your expectations!  From a relaxing day of fishing to an adventurous experience in the wilderness such as hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and canoeing, the Old Forge Camping Resort offers it all!

Imagine a peaceful Adirondack night, in the heart of the wilderness. Get in tune with nature and relax and unwind while gazing at a brilliant display of stars, more numerous than you have ever experienced before!

What is your camping preference? If roughing it at a tenting site is not your style, how about RVing or a deluxe camping cottage or log cabin?  Take advantage of the amenities at the Old Forge Camping Resort.  Canoeing, paddle boating, fishing, movies and lots of organized activities for the kids!  Find just what you’re looking for in New York’s Adirondacks and the Old Forge Camping Resort!