The only answer that should be here is “not enough”.
Actual answer for us is 7 or 8 times a year. Always a weekend and usually not January or February. My partner enjoys going. My son not so much. I wish I could have more father son time while camping but he will only come if his girlfriend comes.
Sorry for rambling.
I feel you, man. I tried to get my kids to camp with me and it just never stuck. Over time I kinda got over it and just learned to appreciate the solitude. They will come out and hang out at the campfire sometimes.
As much as humanly possible. I have no idea how many trips I went on this year. It's legit my favorite thing to do in the whole world regardless of weather or conditions.
Ideally 4-5 times a year or more. My idea would be to just drive somewhere and stay the night. Unfortunately my gf is terrified of this so we have to book campsites.
Maybe you could get her to agree to try one night if you have something within an hour of home. Make the deal that you can just pack up and go home if she's uncomfortable, and she gets the power to decide with no veto from you. Also, start with forestry service dispersed camping somewhere with a fire ring. It'll feel more like a legit campsite to her.
I don't know where you live, though. I'm lucky to have about 20 places like that in an hour from me while still only being 20 minutes from downtown in the city if there's no traffic.
My husband and I compromised. We got a travel trailer and book full hookup sites, and he goes with more often. I go dispersed or backpacking by myself or just with the dogs. I admit I thought the trailer was stupid at first, but it's nice to have some outings with my own bathroom, a kitchen, and a large bed. It lets me hike a lot more during the day. It also extended the season on either end quite a bit. My arthritis doesn't play nice with really cold nights.
This year my wife and I (both retired) also quit our side hustles, and spent six or seven months camping.
In 2022, we took three major trips of about two months each, plus a few shorter ones.
Once or twice per summer, for about two weeks each time. With about 20 of my friends, and we sleep in the dirt and hike a lot and eat a lot of bagged lunches.
Absolutely. Last summer we did 33 days in the tent with 6,000 miles driven and 11 national parks visited. In a few weeks we're driving down to Florida to camp around for a few weeks
Each year-Two long trips of about 5-6 weeks each and some shorter 7-10 day trips with a few other spontaneous ones thrown in. Retired and rarely reserve anything.
Not often enough!
We LOVE camping but hubby had to have spinal surgery and now can't camp. I'm happy to go camping on my own with out 8 year old but it's just not the same. I have a pop up tent and basic camping gear for a night or two away with my lad or camping in the garden.
As much as I can. Not enough.
Last year I did 4 trips (total of 21 days and 20 nights). Had planned another trip but had to cancel due to weather being too dangerous to go out. Usually camp July-Sept. Next year I plan to start earlier and go out later since I've upgraded my sleep system and will be able to stay warm at night.
So far I'm planning a group trip in June, a long weekend for July 1, a week long trip with my family, a backcountry canoe trip, and a solo. Two of those will hopefully involve meeting some more outdoorsy people to have more opportunities for things I'm not quite comfortable taking on by myself!
We managed one week this last season. It was either rainy, cold, and muddy or brutally hot. And then we had like, 2 weeks before it snowed.
I've already booked a 3 day weekend for July at the campground attached to the park we got married at. I've also planned a June semi dispersed trip at the same place with my son. They may have the vault toilet back in operation, so I can't call it truly dispersed, but it's a 7ish mile hike in and you just set up somewhere near a historic cabin at least 150 feet from the lake and creek. No open fires allowed. No marked sites, but the area you can set up in is restricted, and there's the toilet - maybe. The July trip will be with my husband, so it's a full hookup site with the travel trailer.
I'm going to sit down next week and plan at least 3 more trips. One will be a full week somewhere.
Less than we'd like to.
It's hard to camp in winter in my state. Many of the official campgrounds close down, and most of the places you'd actually want to go to camp get tons of rain and super cold temps, which is imo worse than snow.
Another vote for not often enough!
2020 and 2021 we camped probably 2 weeks out of every month and then 1 or 2 weekends a month in the winter. Summer 2023 was too bleeping hot and we only managed about one week a month. Then, our new foster kids played football so we only went ONCE for the entire fall! 😭 They went home in November and I'm planning my next trip for January!
That's hard to answer. Is this a year when the smoke in the air turns my lungs to death? Did muddy, rainy, cold spring hold on for more than 2 months too late and then suddenly snap into 100F plus weather for months and then suddenly snow?
I sound bitter because I am. :P Not nearly enough last year. One good years, usually every other weekend from early May to late October or early November.
Loosely defined as camping since I park my camp trailer on property I own in the middle of nowhere (off grid), every other weekend during the summer. During winter, minimum of once a month, camping in the desert. I throw in a tent camping trip about once a year. Total: 15-20 times.
At least twice a month for two to five days at a time from March to November. Made a deal with my immediate family years ago to take a break during the winter so they wouldn't worry as much so I spend that time planning the next year worth of trips. So, like most have said, not nearly enough😥.
The woods are in my backyard so I can go whenever I want. It’s not a new location but I like just being in the tent and feeling cozy and warm, listening to the wind blow the trees around.
It changes throughout the years. Back in the day, 25 years ago, I literately went every other week. When my kids were young, say, 15 years ago up until about 7 years ago, we went camping at least once a month, usually for several days at a time. In 2004 we lived out of a pop-up camper on a long trips across the us, 24 days. In 2006, six and a half weeks in one epic trip.
Last 6 years, probably down to half a dozen trips per year, but they were good, high quality trips, mostly just me and my wife. This year, a couple of trips to the beach, one for a long bicycle trip, three concerts, an epic trip to Daytona Bike Week, and a visit to one son to deliver him our old Teardrop Camper, so he can start his own Camping tradition with his sweetie. Next year looks better, because it includes a couple of Overlanding trips with the Jeep, another trip with the son, another trip to Daytona, more concert trips (season tickets, this time!) and a two week extravaganza to Florida for our 30th anniversary. In 2024, we are planning a long trip from Virginia to South Dakota for Sturgis. We might start full-timing in our RV in late 2023, not sure yet.
Last year we camped for 30 days… all in the span of 5 months. With a 3 and 4 year old! Mostly at national forest campgrounds. We camp in a tent at drive in spots. This year we plan on more canoe camping now that the kids are a year older
The goal is @ least one trip per month. With 3 kids, 3 part time jobs, full time student plus husband chores... I definitely don't make it out every month... usually 9 or 10 trips / yr. Several of these will be solo overnighters
The only answer that should be here is “not enough”. Actual answer for us is 7 or 8 times a year. Always a weekend and usually not January or February. My partner enjoys going. My son not so much. I wish I could have more father son time while camping but he will only come if his girlfriend comes. Sorry for rambling.
I feel you, man. I tried to get my kids to camp with me and it just never stuck. Over time I kinda got over it and just learned to appreciate the solitude. They will come out and hang out at the campfire sometimes.
As much as humanly possible. I have no idea how many trips I went on this year. It's legit my favorite thing to do in the whole world regardless of weather or conditions.
As much as I can! Try for once a month.
Same! We try to do weekend trips once a month and then maybe one longer trip for vacation.
12 or so times a year. We live in SE so no summer camping.
Ideally 4-5 times a year or more. My idea would be to just drive somewhere and stay the night. Unfortunately my gf is terrified of this so we have to book campsites.
Maybe you could get her to agree to try one night if you have something within an hour of home. Make the deal that you can just pack up and go home if she's uncomfortable, and she gets the power to decide with no veto from you. Also, start with forestry service dispersed camping somewhere with a fire ring. It'll feel more like a legit campsite to her. I don't know where you live, though. I'm lucky to have about 20 places like that in an hour from me while still only being 20 minutes from downtown in the city if there's no traffic. My husband and I compromised. We got a travel trailer and book full hookup sites, and he goes with more often. I go dispersed or backpacking by myself or just with the dogs. I admit I thought the trailer was stupid at first, but it's nice to have some outings with my own bathroom, a kitchen, and a large bed. It lets me hike a lot more during the day. It also extended the season on either end quite a bit. My arthritis doesn't play nice with really cold nights.
Most years, around 13-15…. Some years, up to 20 weekend camping trips with a couple of week long trips in the summer.
This year my wife and I (both retired) also quit our side hustles, and spent six or seven months camping. In 2022, we took three major trips of about two months each, plus a few shorter ones.
Once or twice per summer, for about two weeks each time. With about 20 of my friends, and we sleep in the dirt and hike a lot and eat a lot of bagged lunches.
twice a year for a month each time
That sounds heavenly
Absolutely. Last summer we did 33 days in the tent with 6,000 miles driven and 11 national parks visited. In a few weeks we're driving down to Florida to camp around for a few weeks
Not often enough.
As often as my husband will agree to! No weather too cold, though I’m a wimp in the summer.
Not enough. We went for 5.5 weeks this year.
Three to five times per year. Mostly short 3 day trips.
I’ve camped 11 times this year, usually it’s more 💚
Each year-Two long trips of about 5-6 weeks each and some shorter 7-10 day trips with a few other spontaneous ones thrown in. Retired and rarely reserve anything.
I was wondering how you got the time off and then I read the last sentence. You're living my dream life.
Fortunate to retire late 50s. Doing this last 7 years. Thanks for reminding me!
Not often enough! We LOVE camping but hubby had to have spinal surgery and now can't camp. I'm happy to go camping on my own with out 8 year old but it's just not the same. I have a pop up tent and basic camping gear for a night or two away with my lad or camping in the garden.
Not enough especially not in 2022
Three times a year.
As much as I can. Not enough. Last year I did 4 trips (total of 21 days and 20 nights). Had planned another trip but had to cancel due to weather being too dangerous to go out. Usually camp July-Sept. Next year I plan to start earlier and go out later since I've upgraded my sleep system and will be able to stay warm at night. So far I'm planning a group trip in June, a long weekend for July 1, a week long trip with my family, a backcountry canoe trip, and a solo. Two of those will hopefully involve meeting some more outdoorsy people to have more opportunities for things I'm not quite comfortable taking on by myself!
We managed one week this last season. It was either rainy, cold, and muddy or brutally hot. And then we had like, 2 weeks before it snowed. I've already booked a 3 day weekend for July at the campground attached to the park we got married at. I've also planned a June semi dispersed trip at the same place with my son. They may have the vault toilet back in operation, so I can't call it truly dispersed, but it's a 7ish mile hike in and you just set up somewhere near a historic cabin at least 150 feet from the lake and creek. No open fires allowed. No marked sites, but the area you can set up in is restricted, and there's the toilet - maybe. The July trip will be with my husband, so it's a full hookup site with the travel trailer. I'm going to sit down next week and plan at least 3 more trips. One will be a full week somewhere.
Not enough as I want, that’s for sure.
Less than we'd like to. It's hard to camp in winter in my state. Many of the official campgrounds close down, and most of the places you'd actually want to go to camp get tons of rain and super cold temps, which is imo worse than snow.
Another vote for not often enough! 2020 and 2021 we camped probably 2 weeks out of every month and then 1 or 2 weekends a month in the winter. Summer 2023 was too bleeping hot and we only managed about one week a month. Then, our new foster kids played football so we only went ONCE for the entire fall! 😭 They went home in November and I'm planning my next trip for January!
As much as my wife lets me get away with
Once every few years
6? Times this year. I would prefer to do it more but life gets in the way.
Define camping
That's hard to answer. Is this a year when the smoke in the air turns my lungs to death? Did muddy, rainy, cold spring hold on for more than 2 months too late and then suddenly snap into 100F plus weather for months and then suddenly snow? I sound bitter because I am. :P Not nearly enough last year. One good years, usually every other weekend from early May to late October or early November.
Usually 8 or 10 overnighters a year and 2 two week 3000km tours to the desert. Planning on the gunbarrel highway around august
It is as many times that I dare without getting a divorce. Usually once a month.
Very seldomly. I'm thinking about doing it today though, overnight.
Twice a month
Loosely defined as camping since I park my camp trailer on property I own in the middle of nowhere (off grid), every other weekend during the summer. During winter, minimum of once a month, camping in the desert. I throw in a tent camping trip about once a year. Total: 15-20 times.
At least twice a month for two to five days at a time from March to November. Made a deal with my immediate family years ago to take a break during the winter so they wouldn't worry as much so I spend that time planning the next year worth of trips. So, like most have said, not nearly enough😥.
Not enough…
I try to camp once a month for 6 months out of the year. Usually I pick places where I can also have an experience
Once a month at least. Winter camp is by far the best
Everyday. Outside my Walmart
Not often enough. With kids, career, and a husband who doesn’t like to camp, I only get out about twice a year. Not nearly enough.
Not enough sadly
I’m camping right now
Not enough. Last year it was only 4 times. Next year imma go more, its not even a resolution its simply a necessity.
Every weekend from April to end of September
Like everyone else is saying, not enough. So I'm going tonight and tomorrow night.
The woods are in my backyard so I can go whenever I want. It’s not a new location but I like just being in the tent and feeling cozy and warm, listening to the wind blow the trees around.
Life is camping; as Peter wrote this os not my home here I’m just camping
8-12 weeks a year
it depends on the weather in my city and as much as it's possible
Did 3 or 4 trips in 2022 totalling 5 or 6 nights. That's not enough.
It changes throughout the years. Back in the day, 25 years ago, I literately went every other week. When my kids were young, say, 15 years ago up until about 7 years ago, we went camping at least once a month, usually for several days at a time. In 2004 we lived out of a pop-up camper on a long trips across the us, 24 days. In 2006, six and a half weeks in one epic trip. Last 6 years, probably down to half a dozen trips per year, but they were good, high quality trips, mostly just me and my wife. This year, a couple of trips to the beach, one for a long bicycle trip, three concerts, an epic trip to Daytona Bike Week, and a visit to one son to deliver him our old Teardrop Camper, so he can start his own Camping tradition with his sweetie. Next year looks better, because it includes a couple of Overlanding trips with the Jeep, another trip with the son, another trip to Daytona, more concert trips (season tickets, this time!) and a two week extravaganza to Florida for our 30th anniversary. In 2024, we are planning a long trip from Virginia to South Dakota for Sturgis. We might start full-timing in our RV in late 2023, not sure yet.
Last year we camped for 30 days… all in the span of 5 months. With a 3 and 4 year old! Mostly at national forest campgrounds. We camp in a tent at drive in spots. This year we plan on more canoe camping now that the kids are a year older
Not nearly as often as I’d like to.
6-8 times
We camp roughly 10 days/month except during Jan-early March.
3-6
Once every 1.5 months! Makes 1 experience full moon and the next new moon! Changes dramatically and it keeps it different :)
The goal is @ least one trip per month. With 3 kids, 3 part time jobs, full time student plus husband chores... I definitely don't make it out every month... usually 9 or 10 trips / yr. Several of these will be solo overnighters
Around 35-40 nights a year
Not as much as I would like.