1. Borrow or Buy Used Camping Gear
   Of course, you’ll need proper camping gear to make sure your next family camping trip will be enjoyable. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to buy it brand new. If you have friends who often travel to local camping sites, ask if they could loan you some gear you might not already have. Alternatively, you can buy lightly used camping gear for a fraction of the original price. Yard and garage sales, as well as Facebook and Craigslist ads, are a great place to start. Be sure to test your gear out before you leave.
2. Plan and Make Meals in Advance
   If you’re staying at one of our Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Parks, (the best campgrounds IL has to provide) whether you have access to a kitchen or plan to cook over a campfire, it may be to your benefit to make your meals ahead of time. If you wait until the last minute to buy your food for your trip, you’ll end up paying more and will probably have to eat more processed foods than you’d ideally like to. Make your meals (or components of your meals) ahead of time so that all you’ll have to do is heat them when it’s time to eat.
3. Choose a Budget-Friendly Site
   At CampJellystone.com, we understand how difficult it can be for families to afford a vacation. That’s why we offer several tiers of options for families to choose from, as well as additional amenities you and your kids will love. From tents to deluxe cabins, we have all kinds of family fun to choose from. We even have military discounts for veterans! You’ll soon see why our camp-resorts are the best of all the campgrounds IL has throughout the state.

Looking for a great place to bring the kids this summer? You’ll definitely want to check out CampJellystone.com to find out more about reserving a great camping vacation for your family.