I was invited by KOA Campgrounds and GORVING to stay at the Cape May KOA in NJ, but as usual, all opinions are my own.
You know how much I love to travel and how the pandemic has kept us indoors. It was such a frustrating time for so many of us who wanted to get out there and explore. There were many people who have spoken about how they prepped their travel throughout the time they were inside so they had places to go to when they could be free, they even got themselves a modern map art push pin travel map as well as travel supplies so they can enjoy themselves at their first taste of getting out again.
When we decided to resume travel, we needed to make sure it was safe and that it would be fun. So today I will share 7 Reasons Why Camping Is The Only Way I’m Traveling .
7 Reasons Why Camping Is The Only Way I’m Traveling
Transportation
I honestly don’t feel comfortable enough to hop on a plane yet, probably won’t until at least the fall.
So road trips, local stay-cations are the safest option right now.
You hop in, go for an awesome road trip, park your car and that’s it!
Don’t forget that you control your car safety, cleanliness and who is in it, right?
Plus, if you have a pick-up truck that you take for camping, it’s even better. You get to store all camping essentials in the back, and with a good truck bed cover, you won’t have to worry about the weather either!
State Limitations
For example, NY, NJ and CT just announced their 14 day mandatory quarantine for out of state travelers.
As of June 24th, the advisory applies to Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Utah and Texas.
Can you imagine driving somewhere and having the national guard or police escort you to a local hotel where you have to pay to be quarantined for 14 days before leaving the room?
It’s so hard to keep up with all the updates and restrictions!
For now, I’ll be exploring the states around us: NY, NJ, PA, DE.
So, the best policy is stay close to home and know before you leave.
Travel Restrictions
Each State has its own rules and regulations and some are opening pools, attractions and camp grounds later than others, so it’s important to do your homework.
Also, when you make a reservation at a campground, you know, even if the pool and parks are closed, you will always have nature, the birds and endless walks. Some offer hiking trails, lakes and a beach within walking distance.
So campgrounds are my only option as far as traveling for now.
You can browse, make reservations and learn about restrictions by going to the KOA site.
Accommodations
When you think camping, you think about living in tents or learning more about different tent types, right? What if you’re not a tent kind of person?
Why not rent a cabin? Bring your RV?
All the comfort of technology and modern things you need, surrounded by nature and if you’re lucky like us, your cabin will have an outdoor patio, a fire-pit, a grill and beautiful swing-set.
Again, a cabin gives you the option to clean it as much or as little as you want, when you arrive, bring your own linen, towels, blankets, if you wish.
Our cabin was spotless, but I chose to bring our linens and towels, as well as plastic utensils, cups, plates and my home’s cooking needs, even though the cabin had virtually everything a family needs.
A coffee maker, toaster, Lightweight tent stove, microwave and fridge!
We stayed in a deluxe cabin with a separate bedroom, living room, fully appointed kitchen and bath at the Cape May KOA.
These cabins allow you to spend your days outdoors and your nights in cozy comfort out of the elements.
When night falls, its time to sit around the fire pit and enjoy some s’mores and relax with your family or friends.
Enjoy The Outdoors
In campgrounds you have the beautiful green scenery, trails, lakes, beaches, if not inside the site, just a short hike down the road.
I personally check the campground before I go to make sure there are trees around the cabin.
Our Stay at KOA Cape May gave us the that feel with trees surrounding the cabin, a lake with a beach, 8 miles of trails and a swimming pool which was set to open a week after we left.
Social Distancing
The campgrounds are not doing most of the events they normally have in place, due to regulations, so you control your social distancing.
We personally did not stay even 10 feet from anybody during our stay, even at the beach on the lake, people were pretty far from each other.
Everybody was respectful and masks were required at the general store.
Stay Local
Camping gives you hundreds of options to stay local and visit different campgrounds like the KOA, in your State.
You can check out some locations here: KOA Camping
You don’t need to cross the border to enjoy completely different sites and experiences.
According to Go RVing Deluxe cabins are also known as Park Model RVs.
They are unique units that provide temporary accommodations for recreation, camping or seasonal use. Park Model RVs are designed to look like a home, but they need to be hooked up to site electricity, sewer and water like any RV.
They may have a front porch, a sleeping loft and are a great way to experience camping if you’re not ready to purchase an RV or all the gear that goes with tent camping.
I was just happy to go out with my family and we will be doing it again, soon!
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I can’t wait to hear what you think about my 7 Reasons Why Camping Is The Only Way I’m Traveling post.
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This is lovely. While I was reading, I could literally picture myself in there. The cabin looks homey and clean.
I am truly fascinated by the landscape, would be such a nice place to visit, can see have lots of interesting things people can enjoy.
I love camping a lot. Those where great reason to go camping
KOA sounds amazing! I need a getaway so this is right up my alley!
We’ve been to many KOAs over the years and love the cabins. Looks like you found a nice one. Enjoy!
Love camping, too, and KOA makes it easy and comfortable. Gets more “modern” every year, but still allows the out-in-nature feel.
Thanks for sharing this lovely post. Me too want to travel as soon as I can. Hope the present situation will get back to normal soon.
It’s been a while since I last went camping and I remember so many fun memories. Those are some great tips to keep in mind and I would love for my kids to experience camping as well.
It took me a while to get into the idea of camping, and I am not quite there yet since I am not really an outdoors person… does glamping count?
Me and my best friend loves to camp! I hope we can do it this year. Although now, we still can’t go outside.
Camping during Covid-19 is probably one of the safest ways to travel now. I recommend this to everyone. Fresh air and no one around.
At this point, I would love to just go anywhere. This has been such a long time. Your cabin pictures look so fun!
Oh, I really can’t wait to go camping again! Such a fun memory with the family!
I agree with you but I wouldn’t say this is my only way because I still enjoy a luxurious resort, apartment or nice hotel; it depends on where I am going 🙂 – Knycx journeying
I can see why you only want to camp for now – the way you’ve discussed and shown everything is vibrant, beautiful, and serene.
I miss camping. We haven’t gone in years. We usually use a tent but I would love to stay in a cabin. It’s smart to do your homework before going anywhere nowadays.
We used to go to Cape May when I was a kid, your photos make me want to go back. So glad to see it is still so charming and fun for families.
Camping is definitely an acceptable way to vacation right now. I think most everyone feels comfortable being in their own vehicle for road trips. Good info! Thanks for sharing!
glamping definitely sounds like the way to travel and get away right now. but i had no idea it was so strict about quarantines. my neighbor has to go back to NY to pack up her apartment. wonder how that’ll work.
We love camping, especially in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
We were planning on staying in, but I would definitely go camping. As long as we are isolated, I think we’d be fine.
Well, now that looks like camping to me. There is no way I’ll sleep in a tent in the woods but I’ll definitely stay in a beautiful cabin…I think it’s called glamping. 😉
Love the escape you shared in this post. That’s the great thing about camping – there are literally so many ways to do this in the great outdoors: cabin, RV, tent…you name it! And in the current COVID 19 situation, it is a great time for many people to embrace time in nature and discover the many options for having a wonderful time there. Your reasons for choosing camping as your only travel method at the moment are certainly very valid and offer so much fun in the process.
It is an awesome place to travel and stay at the campgrounds. Natural surroundings are truly relaxing.
While I’m not a big fan of tent camping and sleeping on the ground, I can 100% get into camping in a cabin at a campground or using an RV. Looks like a great place to vacation!
I need to look into the campgrounds. I could enjoy staying here
Now that’s the kind of camping I love! I’m a city girl, so you won’t catch me in a tent with a sleeping bag, but that? That I can do.