CAMPING

Camping is an outdoor activity involving overnight stays away from home in a shelter, such as a
tent or a recreational vehicle. Typically participants leave developed areas to spend time outdoors in more
natural ones in pursuit of activities providing them enjoyment. To be regarded as "camping" a minimum
of one night is spent outdoors, distinguishing it from day-tripping, picnicking, and other similarly short-
term recreational activities. Camping can be enjoyed through all four seasons.
Luxury may be an element, as in early 20th century African safaris, but including accommodations
in fully equipped fixed structures such as high-end sporting camps under the banner of "camping" blurs
the line.
Camping as a recreational activity became popular among elites in the early 20th century. With
time, it grew more democratic, and varied. Modern campers frequent publicly owned natural resources
such as national and state parks, wilderness areas, and commercial campgrounds. Camping is a key part
of many youth organizations around the world, such as Scouting, which use it to teach both self-reliance
and teamwork.
Different types camping may be named after their form of transportation, such as with
Canoe camping, car camping, RVing, and backpacking, which can involve ultralight gear.
Camping is also labeled by lifestyle: Glamping (glamorous camping) combines camping
with the luxury and amenities of a home or hotel,[8] and has its roots are in the early 1900s
European and American safaris in Africa. Workamping allows campers to trade their labor
variously for discounts on campsite fees, campground utilities, and even some degree of pay.[9]
Migrant camps are formed not for recreation, but as a temporary housing arrangement.
Campgrounds for custom harvesters in the United States may include room to park combines and
other large farm equipment.
Another way of describing camping is by the manner of arrangement: reservation camping
vs. drop camping. Campgrounds may require campers to check in with an employee or
campground host prior to setting up camp, or they may allow "drop camping," where this is not
required. Drop-in campsites may be free or a drop-box may be provided to accept payments on
the honor system. Although drop camping is often specifically allowed by law, it may also exist
in a legal grey area, such as at California's Slab City.[10] Social media-oriented towards drop
camping provides information on recent police enforcement, campsite quality, cost, and length-
of-stay requirements.