Plan a Romantic Camping Trip

Camping is a great way to spend a romantic night or weekend with your partner. Not only does camping provide the opportunity to get uninterrupted one-on-one time, but the many beautiful landscapes you’ll encounter will set a romantic tone. When planning a romantic camping trip, you should pick a really good location, plan some romantic activities and meals, and pack accordingly. In the end, you’ll not only be able to share special time with the person you love, but you’ll likely have a lot of fun.

Steps

Picking a Destination

1. Take a trip to the mountains. The mountains are perhaps one of the best places to go on a romantic camping trip. The great views, the seclusion, and the sounds of mountain streams and creeks will really set the tone for a wonderful time. Some popular and beautiful destinations include:
   • Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
   • Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina
   • Ramsau near Berchtesgaden, Germany
   • Silver Falls State Park, Oregon
   • Yosemite National Park, California
2. Camp on the beach or near water. Next to the mountains, the beach is one of the most romantic places you can camp. Consider a beach within driving distance of your home, or you can plan a road trip to a far away beach you’ve never been to before. Don’t just think about the ocean, though - you can go camping on a beach by a lake just about anywhere. Consider some possible options:
   • Hunting Island, South Carolina
   • North Bend Park & Campgrounds, Virginia
   • St. George Island, Florida
   • Praia do Telheiro, Portugal
   • Lake Oljaren, Sweden
   • Big Sur, California
3. Go somewhere special to you both. In addition to mountains and the beach, you can also plan a getaway to a place that holds special meaning to you and your partner. Think about places you’ve camped before, maybe somewhere near where you met, or anywhere you share meaningful memories.
4. Pick a secluded or sparsely visited campground or site. After you’ve chosen your general location, you should hone in on a specific campground. The best sites for romantic camping are those that are secluded or sparsely visited. This way, you’ll have a quiet spot to enjoy each other’s company.
   • If you’re going car camping, pick a spot toward the back of the campground – away from other campers.
   • If you’re visiting a national or state park, ask a ranger for recommendations about beautiful and secluded camping sites.
   • Ask friends who may have visited the region or park you plan on going camping in.

Planning Meals

1. Serve breakfast in bed. Plan to get up early before your significant other. Prepare breakfast as they sleep. Make sure to be quiet – if you need to go to a neighboring (empty) campsite, you should. Then, surprise your significant other with breakfast in bed.
   • Cook their favorite foods, whatever that is.
   • Consider serving eggs, pancakes or rocky mountain toast, bacon, fresh fruit, and coffee.
2. Enjoy a hike and a lunch picnic. Pack a complete picnic, start out on a trail, and look for a scenic and romantic place to have lunch. Take your time, though. There is no rush. Use this opportunity to spend time with your loved one and find the perfect spot to enjoy your meal. When packing your lunch, make sure to bring:
   • Sandwiches
   • Some snack food
   • Tea or lemonade
   • A bottle of wine (if you’re not too far from camp)
3. Have a candlelit dinner. Whether you have a picnic table, a foldout camping table, or just the ground, use the opportunity to have a candlelit dinner under the stars. Spread a blanket on the floor (or on a table) and set up your candles, napkins, and silverware. Then, either cook for your partner or cook together.
   • Compliment your meal with a bottle of wine.
   • Follow your dinner by roasting marshmallows or making s'mores.

Deciding on Activities

1. Make it about your partner. When it comes time to picking activities, you need to largely consider what your partner likes to do. While it’s okay to plan some activities that you want to do, your goal should be planning activities that your partner and you will enjoy together. To accomplish this:
   • Reflect on what your partner likes and doesn’t like.
   • If they know about the trip, ask them what they’d like to do.
   • If the trip will be a surprise, consider asking their friends or family what they might want to do.
2. Take a hike. Ask the ranger or locals about beautiful and scenic places to hike. Then, set out with plenty of fluids and snacks for a romantic hike. Feel free to take it easy and enjoy the sights.
   • Hike down the beach around sunset.
   • Hike to a mountain vista late in the afternoon so you can enjoy the sunset over the mountains.
3. Go kayaking or canoeing together. Wherever you go, its likely you’ll be in proximity to a body of water where you can canoe or kayak. Depending on the setting, this could potentially be a very romantic activity.
   • Consider canoeing together. This way, you’ll be in the same boat, have to cooperate, and can stop whenever you want to chat, hold hands, or have a picnic on the water.
4. Sit around the campfire. Build yourself a nice small fire. Set up your camp chairs or sit together on a blanket. Choose an appropriate beverage, and enjoy the warm glow of your camp fire.
   • Play songs on your iPhone or another portable device or even sing together.
   • Use the opportunity to roast marshmallows or make some s'mores.
5. Stargaze and talk about life and the universe. Lay back in your sleeping bags outside of the tent and enjoy the stars. Talk about your lives, your love, and your plans. Let the conversation wander and don’t be afraid to express how you feel about your partner.
6. Sleep in and snuggle. There’s nothing more romantic than sleeping in with your partner, waking up, and snuggling for a while. You can also use this opportunity to watch wildlife or the sun rise. The most important thing, though, is to relax and take your time. Enjoy every moment of this slow morning.

Packing

1. Load up every accessory that could make camp life easier. The goal of a romantic camping trip should be fun and comfort. As a result, there is no reason to do without (if you have space in your car). When packing, remember to bring:
   • Camping chairs
   • A table
   • Things you need to cook (pots, pans, forks, knives, a cutting board, and more)
2. Pack your tent and a lot of bedding. Bring your tent, sleeping bags, lots of pillows, and some spare blankets. There’s no reason to do without anything -- consider bringing sleeping pads and anything else that could make your sleep time more comfortable.
3. Bring a lot of food. Your romantic camping trip should be an opportunity to enjoy meals together in the great outdoors. As a result, bring more food than you think you will need. After all, there is nothing worse than being out in the wilderness and getting hungry.
   • Bring breakfast supplies like eggs, bacon, and fresh fruit.
   • Bring stuff for lunch picnics like bread, lunch meat, mayonnaise, mustard, potato chips, and fresh veggies.
   • Bring dinner supplies like chicken, steak, and sea food. Also consider some fancy vegetables that could compliment a candlelit dinner, like asparagus or kale.
   • Don't forget to bring enough ice to last you.

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