Brilliant foliage. Cool, crisp air. Late nights by the campfire. Fall camping is one of the best ways to experience the great outdoors. However, it does require some additional planning when packing up your RV. The weather can be hot, cold or anywhere in between, and nights often get surprisingly chilly. The sun sets sooner, so extra firewood and flashlight batteries are essential so you don’t get caught in the dark. And course, you’ll need to pack for hikes, arts and crafts, leaf-jumping and more!
We’ve put together a checklist to help you gear up and enjoy the season to its fullest.
Dress in layers!
- Dry-wicking t-shirt
- Long johns or tights
- Shorts
- Jeans
- Tearaway or zipper sports pants
- Fleece
- Flannel/Sweater
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Extra socks
- Winter hat
- Gloves
- Waterproof hiking boots
Stay warm and keep the lights on!
- Coffee/coffee maker
- Hot cider
- Extra firewood
- Fire-starters
- Fuel for generator/propane stove
- Flashlights, lanterns and extra batteries
- Warm blankets
- Sleeping bag rated for cold weather
Enjoy the foliage!
- Hiking accessories
- Local trail map guide
- Camera
- Binoculars for migrating birds
- Contact paper for leaf displays
- Local event schedule for festivals, hayrides and more!
- Rake for leaf-pile jumping
Interest in getting an "on-the-ground" experience of the fall foliage? Download our free Fall Hiking Guide to learn why its the best way to enjoy autumn!
