{"id":43864,"date":"2021-05-28T09:21:02","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T23:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=43864"},"modified":"2022-11-07T15:27:09","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T04:57:09","slug":"8-ways-to-make-group-camping-a-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/8-ways-to-make-group-camping-a-success\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Make Group Camping a Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Heading away with a big group of friends or family is a different experience from going <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/solo-outback-adventure-guide\/\">solo<\/a> or with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/planning-a-solo-vehicle-4wd-trip\/\">own family<\/a>.  A bit of forethought goes a long way, so here are a few things that you can do to make group camping a success. If you have never been camping with a group of people before, then definitely give it a whirl!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/10-Relaxing-around-the-camp-fire.jpg\" alt=\"A group of friends with kids all relaxing around the campfire.\" class=\"wp-image-44019\" title=\"Relaxing around the campfire while dinner cooks on the coals.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/10-Relaxing-around-the-camp-fire.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/10-Relaxing-around-the-camp-fire-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/10-Relaxing-around-the-camp-fire-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/10-Relaxing-around-the-camp-fire-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A good crew of people always makes for a great trip.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Pick your people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s kick off by pointing out the obvious. If you go away with people that you don&#8217;t necessarily like or enjoy the company of, it&#8217;s going to be awkward and not the greatest experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone has their close group of mates who they feel most relaxed around and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping\">camping<\/a> together is a brilliant way to enjoy your connection and share some good times. However, be mindful of those occasions when friends of friends join in &#8211; sometimes the addition enhances the party and other times it backfires! If you get on well with your extended family, camping is an awesome way to spend time together and is especially great for grandparents and cousins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-Camping-in-a-circle-near-the-Blackwood-River.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial drone shot of a tree lined creek with a group of friends camped in a circle nearby.\" class=\"wp-image-44026\" title=\"Group camping along Blackwood River.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-Camping-in-a-circle-near-the-Blackwood-River.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-Camping-in-a-circle-near-the-Blackwood-River-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-Camping-in-a-circle-near-the-Blackwood-River-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-Camping-in-a-circle-near-the-Blackwood-River-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Location, location, location&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Choose a campsite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your campsite can make or break the trip. Everyone has their own idea of the perfect camping spot but here are some important tips&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find somewhere:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>that is big enough for your group and suits all of the different setups &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/caravan-equipment\">caravans<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/guide-to-buying-your-first-camper-trailer\/\">camper trailers<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/4wd-accessories\">4WD\u2019s<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents\">tents<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/swags\">swags<\/a>.<\/li><li>that offers something for everyone to do.<\/li><li>that fits within the budget of all of your travellers. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also important to find out who is in need of what amenities &#8211; does anyone need access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-toilets\">toilets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-showers\">showers<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-kitchens\">camp kitchen<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Australia offers some world-class <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camps-australia-wide-guide-book\">camping locations<\/a> and there\u2019s nothing like sharing that experience with your favourite people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-A-huge-caravan-site-for-3-of-us.jpg\" alt=\"A night time scene at a campground with caravans and a communal area set up.\" class=\"wp-image-44024\" title=\"A gem of a campsite in Yunderup, WA.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-A-huge-caravan-site-for-3-of-us.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-A-huge-caravan-site-for-3-of-us-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-A-huge-caravan-site-for-3-of-us-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-A-huge-caravan-site-for-3-of-us-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Lesser-known campgrounds can offer more space for groups.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How many days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Going on from above, if you\u2019re camping with someone you don&#8217;t know i.e. the mate of a mate, it might be best to leave the 3-week trip for another time. Subtly suss them out first by heading away for a night, or a weekend and get a feel for how things go. Being stuck with others that you don\u2019t get along with on an extended camping trip is a nightmare! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re heading away with someone who hasn&#8217;t camped before, they are likely to prefer a shorter getaway to establish whether or not it&#8217;s their thing. Start small and once you are confident that it works, then commit to longer trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-Breakfast-cook-up.jpg\" alt=\"Sausages, bacon, tomatoes and toast cooking on a campfire grill.\" class=\"wp-image-44025\" title=\"Breakfast of champions!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-Breakfast-cook-up.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-Breakfast-cook-up-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-Breakfast-cook-up-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-Breakfast-cook-up-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Our big breakfast cook up!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Communal meals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my favourite things about camping in a bigger group is having communal meals. It doesn\u2019t have to be for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/camping-meal-ideas-breakfast-lunch-dinner\/\">breakfast, lunch and dinner<\/a>, but when a whole heap of people bring a small amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/caravanning-food-tips-family-of-5\/\">food<\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tables\">table<\/a> you end up with an amazing vibe and an exciting buffet of food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone comes together around one table and picks out what they want to eat. With our plates on our laps, we&#8217;ll often sit around for a good hour enjoying the food and conversation, whether it be first thing in the morning, meeting up at lunch or congregating at the end of the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, we love doing a big spread in the mornings. One family will cook the bacon, hash browns and fry some tomatoes. Another family might cut up some fresh fruit for everyone, and the remaining family prepares the eggs, toast and sides. On their own, the food is nice, but when you have it all together it\u2019s a feast!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-Having-a-feast-for-breakfast.jpg\" alt=\"A group of campers sharing a communal breakfast. There's a central table and chairs scattered about, plus a car and caravan behind.\" class=\"wp-image-44032\" title=\"All the food is laid out on the table and everyone helps themselves. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-Having-a-feast-for-breakfast.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-Having-a-feast-for-breakfast-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-Having-a-feast-for-breakfast-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/8-Having-a-feast-for-breakfast-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Sharing a feast for breakfast.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For lunch, it could be a spread of shared dips, cheese, crackers, salad sticks and meat, and dinner can be as simple or elaborate as you want. One family does a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/roast-lamb-in-the-camp-oven-6-steps-including-gravy\/\">roast<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-ovens\">camp oven<\/a>, the other does the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/3-great-desserts-on-the-camp-fire\/\">dessert<\/a>, and another may take charge of the vegies. However you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/meal-planning-for-outback-4wd-adventures\/\">plan it<\/a>, group cooking and communal eating is truly enjoyable and brings everyone together. It&#8217;s the camping version of the <em>potluck<\/em> except nominations can be doled out ahead of time so you don&#8217;t end up with three desserts and no main meal.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve frequently had group meals come about spontaneously which makes for loads of fun. Everyone checks their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/portable-fridges\">fridges<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/eskies-iceboxes\">eskies<\/a> and calls out what they&#8217;ve got or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-keeping-camping-food-fresh\/\">what needs using up<\/a> and inevitably the table fills up with an impressive spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to share every meal though as everyone has different tastes and preferences. On longer trips, we&#8217;ve found that sharing a meal every couple of days creates a good balance and prevents it from getting tedious and difficult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-Paddocks-make-the-ultimate-place-to-camp.jpg\" alt=\"A camping group afetr dark with orange 12V lighting casting a glow over the 4WDs, boast gazebo and caravans.\" class=\"wp-image-44033\" title=\"This spot allowed our group to spread out so we each had some privacy.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-Paddocks-make-the-ultimate-place-to-camp.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-Paddocks-make-the-ultimate-place-to-camp-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-Paddocks-make-the-ultimate-place-to-camp-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-Paddocks-make-the-ultimate-place-to-camp-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Camping in paddocks on private property allows everyone their own space.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Give yourselves space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons that we prefer staying on private property or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/caravan-parks-vs-bush-camps\/\">bush camps<\/a> is that you get more space and can choose how to configure your setup. Group camping should have the perfect balance between being able to spend time with your friends and family while also being able to retreat on your own. Setting up a communal area near the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/guide-to-campfire-season\/\">campfire<\/a> or under a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/gazebos\">shelter<\/a> is a great way to designate the group space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because you are camping in a group shouldn\u2019t mean you are spending every minute of every day with them. Spend some time alone or just with your own family. Do an activity in smaller groups with a couple of people and you\u2019ll enjoy it far more. It\u2019s all about balance and picking the right distance away from others so you have the privacy you need when you want it.  Being able to come and go from the group means you&#8217;ll have a far more enjoyable time and you won&#8217;t drive each other crazy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-Camping-with-friends.jpg\" alt=\"Two caravans and 4WD vehicles set up beside a flowing creek with trees and green grass around.\" class=\"wp-image-44029\" title=\"Creekside camping made a fun change from going to the coast or bush.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-Camping-with-friends.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-Camping-with-friends-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-Camping-with-friends-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-Camping-with-friends-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Group camping with just one other family.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Planning ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Different people camp in different ways. I know some who don\u2019t even have a destination in mind when they hit the road, yet others <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/books\">map<\/a> everything out and research to the nth degree. They know exactly where they are going when they will arrive, where they are stopping to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/fuel-safe-hd-black-jerry-can-20l\">fuel<\/a> and what activities they are going to do during the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you camp with a group, you need to be open to different ways of doing things. That doesn\u2019t mean you have to fit in with everyone else, but you should be respectful and aware of how you are going to manage it. We\u2019ve found the best way to plan a camping trip is to decide on what you want to do and make it clear. Then leave it open for others to come and go and do as they please. There may be a little compromise needed in some areas but for the most part, if you communicate openly and are clear about your intentions, no one can snitch at you later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We normally start a Facebook event giving a rough idea of what we are doing and invite whoever we think might want to come. We assume anyone joining in will what to do their own thing as well. For longer trips, we don\u2019t always end up at the same location at the end of each day and that\u2019s just fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/12-Steep-Point-Camping-as-a-group.jpg\" alt=\"A line up of camp setups in the dunes at Steep Point.\" class=\"wp-image-44021\" title=\"Group camping at Steep Point, WA.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/12-Steep-Point-Camping-as-a-group.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/12-Steep-Point-Camping-as-a-group-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/12-Steep-Point-Camping-as-a-group-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/12-Steep-Point-Camping-as-a-group-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Be flexible and allow everyone to do their own thing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I\u2019ve planned to take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/how-a-boat-can-transform-your-aussie-adventures\/\">boat<\/a> out one afternoon, I wouldn\u2019t be disappointed that you wanted to hang back at camp and relax for a couple of hours. Different people enjoy different things and you have to be flexible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, it&#8217;s nice to share the planning around. When we wake up in the morning, we\u2019ll often take it in turn as to who gets to choose what we are doing for the morning or the afternoon. Sometimes we\u2019ll go together as a group, and other times we\u2019ll split and do our own thing. I\u2019ve been on camping trips where every single minute of every single day was planned. There was never an opportunity to do what you might have wanted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people are okay with this and others couldn\u2019t think of anything worse. Being flexible and open to what other people want to do makes for a fun and relaxing trip. Match the level of planning to who is going and what you all prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-Camping-with-friends-and-family.jpg\" alt=\"A group camping setup on a nice day out bush. The frame is filled with blue sky, gum trees, 4WDs, caravan and tents.\" class=\"wp-image-44028\" title=\"Make sure everyone has a setup that can handle the weather forecasted.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-Camping-with-friends-and-family.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-Camping-with-friends-and-family-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-Camping-with-friends-and-family-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-Camping-with-friends-and-family-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Check the weather before you go in case the blue skies turn grey.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Check the weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We get some diverse weather in Australia and camping makes you particularly exposed to the elements. Make sure your location and activities match the forecasted weather and that your gear is suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, taking a novice camper into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/victorian-high-country-summer-guide\/\">Victorian High Country<\/a> in the middle of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/winter-family-camping\/\">winter<\/a> when they only have gear suited for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/tips-camping-summer\/\">summer<\/a> is going to leave them vulnerable and unprepared. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the weather before you go but also have a plan for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-wind-rain-when-camping\/\">unexpected<\/a>. Make sure you have what you need if it rains, gets windy, or becomes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-staying-cool-comfortable-camping\/\">super warm<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/13-Xans-Image.jpg\" alt=\"A young child is balancing on a rope while holding on to another rope across a lush creek.\" class=\"wp-image-44078\" title=\"Kids have so much fun playing with other kids while camping.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/13-Xans-Image.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/13-Xans-Image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/13-Xans-Image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/13-Xans-Image-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Camping with other families with kids is a great way to share the load.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Share the kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/5-tips-for-camping-with-kids-under-5\/\">young families<\/a>, one of the best things you can do is head away with another family with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/kids-camping-gear\/\">kids<\/a> of a similar age. They will play together for hours and learn plenty of new skills at the same time. When they explore and play well together, the adults have more of a chance to kick back and relax beside the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/fire-preparation-and-safety\/\">campfire<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond this, one of the best things about travelling in a group is that you can share the load of looking after the kids. One adult can watch them for an hour, and then you rotate. Meanwhile, the others can have a well-deserved break and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-camping-with-teenagers\/\"> older kids<\/a> can help out as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We love camping on our own but camping with a big group of people is an adventure we also look forward to. 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