“Is it clean?

Will we be on the side of the road?

Are there bathrooms?”

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“Camping is also just really fun,” admits the mom andCuriosityEncouragedblogger.

“Assateague was hands-down the best place we camped,” she recalls of a recent Maryland trip.

“It has everything for a family you could want.

Evergreen trees at Wallowa Lake State Park in Oregon, USA

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The other obvious benefit to camping?

“I want to be able to spend our money on experiences,” Sage explains.

“When you have kids, you have to think about activities, plus food and travel.

An Assateague, chincoteague if you prefer, pony grazing in the campground reserved for tent campers on a august morning.

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So camping is always our first choice.”

Sticking tonational and state parksis a convenient way of exploring the country without having to construct an elaborate itinerary.

In fact, it’s this total lack of a schedule that can make a camping trip so relaxing.

Bridge over swamp at Highlands Hammock State Park in Sebring, Florida

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Ready to plan your own family camping adventure?

Read on for our picks of the best campgrounds in the U.S. for families.

The views are just that gorgeous.

Enjoying the warm weather at James M. Robb Colorado River State Park in Grand Junction, Colorado.

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There’s alsogo-kartingand anaerial tramway, in case the water sports aren’t entertaining enough.

Seven campgrounds are dotted through the park, thoughLodgepole Campgroundmight be the best.

Here, kids of any age will delight in all the critters that call this place home.

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That is, if everyone can stay awake after the day’s adventures.

Want to feel really removed from civilization?

A handful of wilderness campsites are available, too.

One of the best options for families is a KOA that stands for Kampgrounds of America calledPalmer Gulch Resort.

Mount Desert Island, Maine

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