We are trying to decide if we are going to go camping this weekend. I am the type of person that nothing gets in the way of my camping. However the forecast for this weekend is hot humid with the high of 98 degrees. The pool at the campground we are going to is in the sun so I don't see that has refreshing. A campfire isn't gonna be fun to sit around in the heat. Even cooking sounds like a chore in the heat. The only place for our family of 5 to get relief would be our air conditioned camper but we are going with another family. That wouldn't make for a good time. So I come here to get suggestions on how to have fun camping in the humid heat. Can we have a good time? What are your suggestions or do you think we should just stay home?

Sitting around the camp with a couple of those 22-inch box fans do pretty good...Have done a many of them hot humid trips that only North Texas can muster up...the kids love water balloon fights...The mornings is the best time... Coffee is good no mater what the weather does hehe...Generally the kids don't notice any of that - only the grown-ups...Roy Ken

We do an annual camping trip Labor Day wkend with family and friends and since the sites are already reserved and paid for, we're going. Who knew when we reserved last year that we'd have a heat wave this year! There have been years where it's been cold too.I may suggest water balloon fights for all the little kids. There's also a lake with a decent swimming beach and shade so I'm sure the kids will have a great time. But true, the heat and humidity bothers the adults more than the kids!

Camping!! Who cares what the weather's like! 95+ here with 70 dewpoints! PERFECT

Hot and humid, you say? LOL... Down in Florida, the tops of my socks haven't been dry since early May and it doesn't get any better until Oct. Go... stay hydrated and enjoy the time you, your family and friends have together.

Hmm... If you were tenting I could see a concern. You have RVs. You have A/C and cold drinks, and ice cream. Yum! Can the kids play board games inside? The pool is in the sun? Go figure. And it will still cool you off and be fun for the kids. Just make sure to use sun screen! Are there museums or other indoor attractions within a reasonable driving distance? We've even gone the movies on hot days. Fires are great but you can still and have fun. Due to fire bans we've had plenty of camping trips "sans fire". Put a few coals in the fire pit to roast marshmallows. Otherwise just enjoy the conversation and the cold drinks. Don't cancel! Get creative. It might be even more fun for everyone because you'll end up doing things you might not normally do.

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d1h
Nomad III
Sep 05, 2013
When I get soaked with sweat I go into air conditioned camper cool and dry off then go back outside and do it all over again.
relaxin
Explorer
Sep 02, 2013
we started the weekend on thursday instead (one quiet day in the park).
the little woman wanted the kids to get settled down and not be tired before school starts,,, so she thinks anyways,lol
campin4kids
Explorer
Sep 01, 2013
I'm surprised you didn't stay untill Monday. GLad it was good.;)
relaxin
Explorer
Sep 01, 2013
well it was humid enough that the AC running from 6 pm to 8 am produced almost a gallon of water that dripped from the roof into a bucket (never mind what evaporated) still was a good time
d_eggman2
Explorer
Aug 29, 2013

I will be out there....:C
gwalter
Explorer III
Aug 29, 2013
We lived in NE all our lives and it is hot and humid all summer. Moved to CO last June and do not miss humidity at all. We just spent last 3 days in mts behind Pikes Peak and was 70s during the day and 45 at nite.
noe-place
Explorer
Aug 29, 2013
When I plan our trips (we're only able to go in warmer months) I don't care what the temp is. We don't get out enough to let it bother us and after all, life is too short to let the weather dictate our lifestyle. If we only had more time....
Kittykath
Explorer II
Aug 28, 2013
Campfire Time wrote:
Kittykath wrote:
Campfire Time wrote:
Kittykath wrote:

We are T-minus 5 weeks from the end of camping season. We won't waste one minute of it.

5 weeks only? More like 2 months for us. That's what the heater and campfire is for! :B

All local parks are closed up tight last weekend in September. It tends to freeze shortly after. Then we have a two week window to get our trailer into storage. Not much choice here.

Why let it end there. Wisconsin's not too far away. State parks are open year round, and many private parks are open until late October.

Awesome suggestion, but no can do. We have a new 5th and no truck. Have to borrow a truck and get it into storage in a small, small window of time. Boo!
IndyCamp
Explorer
Aug 28, 2013
Yeah, it looks like this weekend is going to be brutal. That's OK, we'll still have fun. It will just mean more time inside the rig.

Happy camping and safe travels to all!
Campfire_Time
Explorer
Aug 28, 2013
Kittykath wrote:
Campfire Time wrote:
Kittykath wrote:

We are T-minus 5 weeks from the end of camping season. We won't waste one minute of it.

5 weeks only? More like 2 months for us. That's what the heater and campfire is for! :B

All local parks are closed up tight last weekend in September. It tends to freeze shortly after. Then we have a two week window to get our trailer into storage. Not much choice here.

Why let it end there. Wisconsin's not too far away. State parks are open year round, and many private parks are open until late October.

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