I still remember my first camping trip in late August 2012.\u00a0 My husband finally convinced me to go after 7 years of marriage and 2 kids.\u00a0 Not knowing what to expect, I put my faith in my husband\u2019s hands.\u00a0 We booked a\u00a0campsite for two nights in\u00a0Porteau Cove Provincial Park<\/a><\/span><\/span>. Usually I hear beginner\u2019s luck is good, but it did not worked out for me. The weather was awful, it rained the entire day and it was cold and windy. \u00a0 Even though we had warm clothing and enough blankets (no sleeping bags yet), that night was the coldest night of my life. The next day, I made my husband pack up and we left.<\/p>\n Afraid from my first experience, I told my husband I will only go camping again if I have sleeping bag made for (-23) degrees weather.\u00a0 My husband on the other hand grew up camping with his parents every year when he was young.<\/p>\n The second year I felt a little more at ease. We decided to\u00a0go to\u00a0Golden Ears Provincial Park<\/a><\/span>.<\/span> That week the weather was perfect, the campsite was kids friendly, absolutely beautiful and we had the most amazing time ever. We loved our stay at Golden Ears so much that we went to the same campground again the following year.<\/p>\n The following year we tried\u00a0Anmore Camp & R. V Park\u00a0<\/a>near Buntzen<\/span> Lake. \u00a0A private and very kids friendly campsite. We stayed there 2 nights. \u00a0Overall a nice place to stay. \u00a0All campsites has water and electricity. \u00a0There are washrooms, showers\u00a0and laundry. The site also has a swimming pool.<\/p>\n 1. Some campsites has very minimal shading. \u00a0On a very hot and sunny day it could get uncomfortable and very hot.<\/p>\n 2. \u00a0In the bathroom there are a few sinks that has old style faucets, Cold on one side and hot water on the other site. \u00a0I find that rather very unusual and inconvenient. Other then that a very nice place to plan a great getaway for your family.<\/p>\n After that we picked\u00a0Brae Island in Fort Langley<\/a><\/span>. We\u00a0found out about this place from a good friend of ours. It is local and very close to home. \u00a0They cater to both RVs and tent camping. \u00a0At first impression it looks a little small and the campsites are very close to each other, but on the other hand it is very well maintained campground. Quiet- time after 11pm.<\/p>\n I\u00a0 definitely recommend this place to young families.\u00a0 Each campsite has electricity and water. \u00a0The campground also has a swimming pool that kids enjoyed very much. I was very impressed how clean the\u00a0washrooms and showers\u00a0were. \u00a0There is also\u00a0a small general store with very reasonable prices and friendly staff.<\/p>\n Outside the campground is the river where kids practiced their fishing skills.<\/p>\n If you guys are looking into planning a getaway at home, but away from home Brae Island is the place to go.<\/p>\n The past two years we have been going to Cultus Lake<\/span><\/a>. \u00a0I love Cultus Lake. I love the beauty, the freshness and the scenery. \u00a0At Cultus Lake there are several camp sites you can reserve a spot. Some sites are right by the water over seeing the lake. \u00a0Both our stay at Cultus Lake were very enjoyable. Luckily we had the best weather both times. \u00a0I am pretty sure we will go there again and again.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Comparing myself to even five years ago, I admit that I have developed a love for outdoor living. \u00a0I truly enjoy the freedom of being free and letting go of your everyday routines. \u00a0No phone, no Instagram. \u00a0 As most of you know, I am quite germaphobic,\u00a0these camping trips help me to relax and almost made me don’t care anymore. I have changed a lot! lol . I am looking forward for our next trip venturing\u00a0little further away and discovering a new spot.<\/p>\n Share your favourite and kids friendly campsites, you have visited with your family. \u00a0 Also share any\u00a0tips, comments, dos and don\u2019ts you have learned along the way\u2026<\/p>\n Here are a few pointers might be helpful planning your first camping trip:<\/p>\n Here are some additional website with some useful tips<\/p>\n 30 Crazy camping tricks<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n BC Camping Association<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\ud83d\ude42\"](\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/2.4\/svg\/1f642.svg\")
\u00a0I was reassured that summer in British Columbia will never be in minus digits, I still bought myself for (- 7) degree sleeping bag.<\/p>\nThe only two\u00a0things I will comment on Anmore Camp & RV Park:<\/h6>\n
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