From the pages of I RVing: Autumn Adventure 2024

How Prepared Are You to Camp in the Fall?

Take this quick quiz to find out. Even if you don’t get all the answers right, you may pick up some new tips to make your next fall camping trip more enjoyable.

Where can you find the most accurate weather forecast?

A. Ask a friend who just left the area.
B. Drive by a nearby bank that shows the temperature.
C. Go to weather.gov to see the NOAA predictions for your location.
D. It doesn’t matter—it’s just a guess, no matter where you get your forecast from.

When is the best time to stop for the night?

A. Dusk, just as the sun is setting, but it isn’t completely dark.
B. Set up camp earlier in the day to make the most of your first evening as the sun sets earlier in the fall and winter.
C. Get there first thing in the morning to ensure you get a good camping spot.
D. Light, dark? What does it matter if you’re in an RV?

Do I still need reservations in the fall?

A. Nope. Just show up. There will be plenty of spots available.
B. It depends. Some places don’t even take reservations after the peak season.
C. Absolutely.
D. Not if you prefer disbursed camping.

Quiz Answers:

N o . 1

Where can you find the most accurate weather forecast?

Answer: C. While it’s always good to check with a friend in the area or see the current temperature, the most accurate forecast comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA, which can be found at weather.gov. You can customize your search, get the most accurate forecasts, and even see active alerts. It is true that even the best forecasters
are wrong from time to time, though, so bring extra warm gear, just in case.
N o . 2

When is the best time to stop for the night?

Answer: B. The sun sets earlier in the fall and winter months, so it’s best to get to your campsite earlier in the day. Fortunately, even popular campgrounds tend to have fewer visitors than in the summer. Still, many expert campers find 2 p.m. to be the best time to pull into the campsite.
N o. 3

Do I still need reservations in the fall?

Answer: C. Even if there are lots of spaces available, some campgrounds and parks in colder climates close in the early fall or due to weather events. So, call for a reservation to ensure the campground is open and has spots available. Even if you prefer disbursed camping, it’s worth checking out the area in advance in case there’s a nearby festival or event that can take up most (or all!) of the available camping spots.

 

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