Making Camp

• Tent
• Tarp
• Stakes
• Tent repair kit
• Sleeping bags
• Sleeping pad
• Pillow
• Dustpan
• Chairs

Clothing

• Layers appropriate for the weather
• Shoes for planned activities
• Poncho

Cooking/Fire

• Firewood (Or money to buy at park office)
• Matches and waterproof container
• Charcoal
• Cooler
• Food
• Water
• Cookware
• Can opener
• Aluminum foil
• Measuring cups
• Tongs
• Roasting sticks
• S'more supplies
• Salt and pepper
• Napkins
• Plates and cups
• Silverware
• Dishpan
• Biodegradable dish soap
• Scrubbing tools
• Trash bags

Hygiene

• Shower bag
• Towel
• Biodegradable soap
• Shower flip-flops
• Toothbrush
• Toilet paper

Generally useful stuff

• State Park permit
• Reservation information
• Map
• Compass/GPS
• Sunscreen
• Bug repellent
• Flashlight and batteries
• Knife
• Duct tape
• Rope (Helpful hint: tie food 10 feet off the ground and 10 feet away from tree trunk to avoid bears)
• Radio
• First aid kit
• Whistle/air horn
• Water filter
• Binoculars
• Umbrella
• Fan
• Travel alarm clock

Fun

• Camera
• Birding checklist
• Fishing equipment
• Books
• Games
• Camp songs