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Camping on a budget? We know that saving and planning for camping trips are not always easy to do. It may seem cheap to grab your RV or tent, a few changes of clothes and some food to take for the weekend, but you actually need a lot more than that. In the fall, you find yourself packing up even more items due to weather preparation and meals. However, camping does not have to be crazy expensive! There are ways to have a blast and have all sorts of fall fun without breaking the bank. Here are some frugal fall camping tips to have an affordable, fun camping trip this fall!

Seasonal Discounts

Fall camping may seem like the perfect season for you, but for others, they may want warmer temperatures and days on the lake. Keep an eye out for *seasonal campsite specials* that come about all the time! A lot of campgrounds will offer off-season camping rates that you can take utilize for months. Sometimes you have to travel a bit, but it is definitely worth the drive for a discounted rate.

You can also take advantage of public campgrounds where you either have discounted rates or it may even be free. There is also the option of boondocking where the land is free! This is the idea of camping out in the middle of nowhere. You may not have power, but hey, free does come with a bit of a price. This is a way to live totally unplugged and save some money.

Find Sales

Take advantage of those back to school specials that you see happening everywhere. You may not need markers and tape, but backpacks, towels, duffel bags, and water bottles are great things to find during this time. Throughout the year you can start stocking up on items you think you may use for camping. If you plan early enough in the fall, you can have your entire list crossed off by mid-September, ready for your fall camping season!

You can also borrow supplies from friends, so you don’t have to go out and buy everything. The camping community is a great group to be a part of. If you have friends that camp often and have some things that you can borrow to make your camping trip easier, definitely do it. Tarps, extra jackets, blankets, and cookware could be great things to borrow so you do not have to spend the extra money on them.

Preparation is Key

Prepare ahead of time; for anything and everything. Plan your meals so that you don’t depend on last-minute fast food runs that could cost a lot and take up your time. Meal prep is a sure way to make sure that you have food for every meal and take away your excuse to get fast food. This will also help with your overall budgeting.

Here is an idea, if you are planning on going with friends, switch off making meals so you can share the grocery costs. Not only does this allow you to share cookware, but you can meal prep together so that the overall cost is down and you all can save money together.

You should also be prepared with an emergency kit. Emergency kits are very important to have for everything from bee stings to poison ivy, to burns. If you forget your medications, gauze, bandages and other materials, you will find yourself spending money at the camp store or having to drive out to a convenient store. A lot of these items you may be able to find around your house and can save you a significant amount of money if you are prepared and pack them ahead of time.

These are just a few ways that you can save some serious cash on your fall camping trips. Check on all the seasonal campground rates, back to school sales, and make sure to prepare as much as possible! These are a few frugal fall camping tips that you can use year-round to ensure not to overspend and have a great, stress-free camping getaway.

These are just a few ways that you can save some serious cash on your fall camping trips. Check on all the seasonal campground rates, back to school sales, and make sure to prepare as much as possible! These are a few frugal fall camping tips that you can use year-round to ensure not to overspend and have a great, stress-free camping getaway.