like with any other trip you plan,say for your next family outing.Planning a trip to Battle Run Campground is an excellent family vacation.That the memories will last a lifetime.First off you need to make a check list of items you will need for your trip.If you are visiting Summersville Lake.Making a list will help to ensure you have the best camping vacation ever. the last thing you want to do is leave home and two hours into the trip you realize you forgot something. You can always stop and buy another,but what is the point in spending more money and having two of the same item that you only use once or twice a year.
Break down what you will need into sections or categories. You can start off with the basics-what you are sleeping in. You will need a tent,is your pull behind camper in working order.Will it make the trip. Get everything together,like your tent supplies –hammer-extra rope ect.Next what will you sleep in.Sleeping bags,blankets and so on.Don’t forget the air mattresses and something to inflate it with.
Let’s move onto”What you going to eat”.Break this down to.Breakfast,lunch and dinner.Snacks count as well.Bring an
extra day supply of food with you.You know as well I do.You never bring enough food when camping. What you going to cook it with.grill, camp stove or your camper has a stove.Make sure it works before you leave the house.Campsites are know for not having any wood to burn.Bring a couple nights worth with you.You will have to buy wood from the locals and the charge a small fortune for what you get.Charcoal is used for cooking not just sitting around the fire pit at night.Coolers. Bring plenty of coolers with you.Fill all of them with ice before you leave home.Save 2 or 3 empty milk jugs for water.Bring them with you as well. You will also need plenty of pots, pans, cooking and eating utensils, hot plate, knives and a can opener.
Activities .You can bring your bicycles,basketball,volleyball and rafts for swimming .Don’t forget life jackets.
First aid kit and supplies are necessary in case of accident or injury. This should contain band-aids, gauze, and antibiotic ointment, antiseptic cream; burn ointment, peroxide and aspirin. In addition, include any personal medications you may be on.
Now, you will need to focus on personal items, such as, clothes and hygiene.The most important thing you bring with you is “Shower shoes”Something to wear in the shower stall.Hot showers are provided at Battle Run Campground .A good walking shoes and boots, as well as, your rain gear. Personal items would include toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hairbrush, towels, razor and toilet paper.
You will also need cleaning items. On this list would be a broom, dustpan, dishpan, detergent, towels and scrubbing items. Don’t forget trash bags to hold all your garbage, as you want to keep your area clean.
Miscellaneous items would include bug spray, sun lotion,radio. Also include a lantern, flashlight with extra batteries and any tools you may need.
One more thing-Have a great time.Enjoy the time you spend with your family.Your children will remember this for the rest of their life.
