Picking a camp site
I know that many parts of this subject have been covered, but came accross this site that kinda puts it all togeather.
Found this site that sums it up pretty well:
http://www.backcountryattitude.com/c..._campsite.html
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A good campsite will have a clearing for your tent that is on relatively flat, well-drained terrain
*Ground that has a slight rise will help to avoid puddles in case of rain.
*You want a campsite that has some elevation and not in a depression.
Pick a campsite that will let you relax
* Scenic views are nice. There are few things more relaxing than soaking in a beautiful landscape. Some need a scenic overlook, waterfall, some just need to be surrounded by trees to relax.
* For privacy and to be courteous of others, choose a site away from trails and out of view of other campers.
* Many areas have regulations on how close to trails and scenic areas you can camp.
* Morning sun will dry tents and warm you up. Afternoon shade will shield you from the hot sun.
* Avoid areas heavy with mosquitoes and other insects.
* Mosquitoes like low marshy places, still water, tall grass, and bracken fern.
* Breezes can keep down insect numbers. Keep windward of mosquito holes. They travel with the wind not against it.
* Avoid tall grassy meadows because chiggers, ticks, ants, and other bugs live there.
When choosing your campsite make sure that it is safe.
* In rocky terrain beware of snake-infested ledges.
* Avoid areas known for avalanches and rock slides.
* Don't camp at the bottom of cliffs with loose or falling rocks.
* Camp over the high-water mark in dry stream beds or river canyons subject to flash floods.
* Beware of areas that have lots of poison ivy or oak.
? Don't camp under "widow makers" (fallen trees leaning on other trees) or threatening limbs.
(Lately a lot of elms died in my area....lot of possible widow makers)
* Natural wind blocks like large boulders, rock outcroppings, or dense stands of trees protect against high winds.
* Tall, dominant trees and single trees or small clumps of trees are targets for lightening.
* Dense stands of trees, all the same height, in a relatively low area, away from water offer the best protection from lightening
Misc Tips to help you Choose a Campsite
* Breezes blow up canyons or mountains during the day, and down at night.
* Hollows and valleys are usually the wettest, coldest, and foggiest spots around.
* If you camp near a mountain steam, cold air travels down water corridors and settles in low places.
* Cold air collects in meadows. (so does dew)
* When winter camping, don't set your tent or build a fire under trees that have snow on their branches.
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For those that "hang".... couple of trees would be good.
These kinda apply to when you can choose your site.....many times you don't have a choice, but have to make do....
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