Camping Resources

Here's your headquarters for all things camping.

Gear
Get insight into choosing and using camping gear.

• Buying a tent
  
• Choosing a sleeping bag
  
• Choosing — and safely using — a camp stove

Safety Notes
Learn about potential hazards and what you can do to prevent them.

• Backcountry Drinking Water
• Bears
• Hypothermia
• Weather

Destinations
Here are some great places to camp with the AMC.

• Acadia National Park, Maine — Echo Lake Camp
• Delaware Water Gap, New Jersey — Mohican Outdoor Center
• Lakes Region, New Hampshire — Cardigan Lodge
• White Mountains, New Hampshire — AMC backcountry campsites

Resources
Find Websites and books offering information and services for campers.

• Camping in the WMNF — U.S. Forest Service campgrounds in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
• National Recreation Reservation Service — reserations in thousands of U.S. Forest Service-run camping facilities.
• Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Travel — wisdom for an enjoyable, safe, and responsible backcountry adventure.
• Winter Camping — fundamentals for a comfortable and safe winter excursion.
• AMC Store — for smaller camping essentials.