The price of camping can vary depending on which state you’re camping in and what season you choose to go. The cost of hiring a space at a campsite can be the largest cost for your trip, this is because these campsites have to pay to run all the amenities that they do, for example, public showers, power supplies, and even laundry rooms.
Some states have a higher cost of living than others, so campsite owners will need to charge more in order to survive financially and to help pay for the land that they own. Popular tourist destinations will have a higher cost of living, so you’ll need to pay more to stay at their campgrounds.
Camping is more expensive for people who are doing it for the first time as they will need to purchase all the camping equipment before their trip, although, on their next trip they’ll already have the required equipment which will then save them a big chunk of money.
Camping in the winter will save you a ton of money, as there is very little demand for spots in campsites so campground owners are willing to lower their prices to entice customers. So if you are hoping to stay more on a budget, try not to go during the peak summer season.
Overall though, camping is a way cheaper vacation option in comparison to booking a flight for the whole family, especially when you consider that you’ll be more likely to buy more meals out during the day on a more formal vacation.