Alaska Camping Trip Preparation Checklist

Alaska Camping trip preparation, a quick review of some handy camping items to consider for your Alaska camping trip. Family vacation guide for Alaska outdoor recreation and exploration.

Alaska Camping Trip Preparation Checklist
Greetings fellow campers and RVers! Camping in Alaska attracts adventure seekers both young and old. To get the most out of the experience, preplanning your trip is essential. Let's cover a few items here that will benefit all camping enthusiasts to Alaska’s unique outdoor experiences. Some of these may be new to you, many will not.

Alaska Camping Trip Checklist

• We have tried many but the Alaska Atlas & Gazetteer is by far the best for in the State of Alaska. It's much easier to use than the fold out maps and contains a wealth of information without all those ads.
• Alaska Camping Trip Checklist
• Visit the forums and see what others have seen and done.
• Visit your local library for books and videos about Alaska Vacations.
• Check out my favorite reference center, Amazon has more of everything and it's all just a click away.

Campground Code of Conduct

• Respect other's rights. Don't walk across another camper's site - walk around it. Limit play of noisy games to the campground's playground or recreation area.
• Obey the campgrounds quiet hours. Voices, radios and other noises carry further than you might think on a quiet summer night.
• Pack-out what you pack-in. A good rule is to leave your campsite cleaner than you found it.
• Recycle when possible - many campgrounds have recycling programs.
• If you travel with pets, keep them contained and clean up after them. Don't expect to tie your dogs to a tree and leave them unattended. They will likely bark at strangers, dig holes and annoy your fellow campers.
• Don't cut living trees for firewood. Know the campground's rule on finding your own wood or buying it. Most Alaska campgrounds offer firewood. See your campground host for details.
• Campground facilities exist for the benefit of all campers. Help Keep them Clean.
• Clean fish in designated areas and dispose of carcasses properly. Bears are attracted to the smell of decaying fish and garbage.
• Never chase, feed or harass the wildlife both in and near your campground. Photograph them from a safe distance.
• Know and respect the campground's rules, even if you don't understand them all. The rules have been established to protect and respect the rights of campers, the campground and the environment.

Whether you're an experienced camper or planning your first outing, be sure you mind your manners at the campground! Camping etiquette is, for the most part, common courtesy. Here are a few suggestions on being a courteous Camper:

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