How To Plan A Camping Honeymoon

When planning your wedding, one thing that will certainly need to be considered is where you should take your honeymoon. Now, of course, there are the more traditional spots: Europe, Hawaii, the Caribbean, and the San Francisco Bay Area. However, many couples don’t have the means to plan an expensive honeymoon like this, or they may be going for something nontraditional. Whether you’re an adventurous couple or you looking for something a little different, you might want to consider looking into a camping honeymoon. Here’s why.

A camping honeymoon is probably one of the most intimate honeymoons you can take. It really allows a couple to get to know one another as you’ll only have one another to depend on as you pitch your tent, gather wood for a fire and embrace each other as you gaze at the clear starry night. It’s the perfect honeymoon to see beautiful sights and spend tons of time musing about your lives together. Plus, it’s rather affordable compared to swanky resorts, expensive tourist destinations and pricey restaurants. If you’re looking for some spots, here are some that come to mind:

• Acadia: There’s a reason why Stephen King wrote so much about the state of Maine; it is home to a majestic yet mysterious landscape filled with beautiful hilly roads and isolated beaches. Acadia National Park is complete with some of the best camping spots in the country to allow for picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean on top of pink boulders.
• Cape Cod:  While many consider Cape Cod in Massachusetts to be the perfect beach destination, it also has some of the best camping areas in the country. There are twenty private campgrounds in the area, which should allow for ample alone time with you and your new significant other. In addition, as it’s a popular vacation destination, there are a wide variety of restaurants, recreation spots and beach area to visit during your stay.
• Grand Canyon: It’s an oldie but a goodie. The Grand Canyon has ample camping space on the North and South Rims and offers an incomparable view of nature at its finest. You can find a wide variety of activities to take on during your stay at the Grand Canyon, including mule trips, horseback riding, whitewater rafting and helicopter rides. If you two are the adventurous type, the Grand Canyon might be for you.

However, if you do decide to go on a camping honeymoon, you’ll need to plan it out to ensure maximum comfort. Of course, you’ll need a tent, but one thing people don’t consider is a camping hammock. Camping hammocks allow a couple to cuddle as they gaze into the night and offer the perfect way to spend a romantic time together. In addition to these, you’ll want to acquire clothes and boots fit for hiking, backpacks, cooking tools, insect repellent, sunscreen, blankets and other things you think you’ll need as you spend your time outdoors.

Going on a camping honeymoon may be unorthodox, but it can be the perfect way to spend a romantic time together, see beautiful sights and not spend a ton of money.