Maintaining a clean campsite takes some preparation, forethought, and effort. You will need some cleaning supplies, reusable kitchen supplies such as cookware, dinnerware, containers, a tarp, bear-resistant containers, and more before your camping trip.
Will you be camping with others as well? If you’re camping with others, make sure you tell them how important it is to leave the campsite better than the way you found it.
Preparations for a Clean Campsite
Before you embark on your camping trip, make sure you remember these important preparations:
Setting up a Camp Properly
Choosing the perfect spot for your leisure means setting up your trash and recycling containers or bags as soon as possible. There will be trash in your camping party while you are unpacking, and you should throw it away as soon as possible.
This is done first because people usually bring trash out of their car when they get out of it – candy wrappers, bottles, etc. Once you’ve unpacked everything, you’re ready to relax. It’s something you say, then forget, or forget to throw away.
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Keep the Area Neat and Tidy
There is no such thing as a custom-made campsite, you just need to find one that suits your needs. Look for another site if the one you have chosen doesn’t suit you. Avoid changing your surroundings, digging trenches, and building structures.
Logs and rocks can be dragged around by dragging camping furniture. It would be a shame if you were injured by a wild or angry animal underneath a log or a rock.
Keeping The Tent Clean
Camping can be challenging, especially when it comes to cleaning a tent. Those damned dirt particles always end up in all kinds of weird places and angles. To solve this problem, there is an easy solution. Make sure the tent isn’t dirty from the start!
Do you know how to do that? Following a few steps is necessary. You should put an old tarp underneath the tent. You won’t be able to pick up dirt from the ground outside the tent and bring it inside if you do that. After that, you should put a small rug or doormat at the door. Dirt can be picked up by those things easily. It’s best to shake your doormat outside if you don’t (protip: do it outside).
Putting a tarp inside the tent is a good idea since dirt is an unstoppable force. The tarp can then be picked up at the end of your trip when you’re packing. Make sure the tarp is fixed in place by using masking tape.
Build a Wash Station
Camping will probably require you to wash some dishes. There are a few things to take care of, such as eating from proper plates (not plastic or paper ones) or cleaning containers you brought.
The picnic table would be ideal if you could place a large jug with a spigot on top. A makeshift dishwasher can be created with a container below it for catching water! Use two or three tubs, one for water and dish soap, and the rest for rinsing water.
Whenever you use biodegradable dish soap, make sure to strain the water to remove small food particles, like with a mesh strainer. Whenever possible, use as little soap as possible, strain the water after you are done, and throw away any food remains.
Toilet Use
Inquire about the availability of bathrooms or outhouses at the campsite. Alternatively, you can bury your body’s waste with a trowel if there are none. Create a small hole away from water, at least 50 meters. It would be great if you could obtain some specialized waste bags!
Campfire Etiquette
Having a campfire on a camping trip is really important, and you will be disappointed if you don’t get one. Fire rings should be used (if any exist) and wood should only be obtained from the ground. Keep trash out of the fire. Be sure to burn the wood to the ground and then put it out for good before leaving. Make a scattering with the rocks you used.
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Some General Tips
- Don’t forget a hammer to secure tent stakes to the ground. Make sure you have all the stakes you need.
- Keeping plastic bags on hand for waste management is important if you brought your pets with you.
- It is important to store trash and food properly. Your camping trip should not include waking up to the sound of a bear or raccoon scavenging through your belongings.
- Keeping soap clean is easy with an old pair of pantyhose. Don’t worry about dirty soap anymore! Hang it near your water source.
- Toilet paper can be placed on the bottom half of a coat hanger after it has been broken in half. The hanger becomes a makeshift paper towel holder when you hang it.
Last but not least, before you pack, organize a team to clean up the area. Leave the campsite the way you found it, and your perfect getaway zone will be enjoyed by everyone.
In addition to enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery during various activities, you can spend some time at our organized camp center. Browse our arrangements and pick the one that appeals to you the most!
