u/tsarahp

We and our son (9) are looking forward to trying to tent camp for the first time this summer. we have a brand new costco 10 person tent, 2 inflatable mattresses, a small pit boss smoker, and a Ford Lightning to haul everything.

We live in Skagit County in WA State, and would like to try something close enough to us, but far enough away to be worth the efforts.

What do we need? What should we want but isnt necessary?

Where do we reserve a spot?

Is a KOA worth it or find something else?

My son loves swimming and sports, and being an only child, would like the option of finding new friends to play with while we are there.

3 nights or so is ideal for a start for us.