Camping in the fall is a great way to spend quality time outdoors (with fewer bugs!) and surround yourself with beautiful autumn colors.

In this post, we’ll help you plan your fall camping trip to Coler, covering the gear and clothes you’ll need to stay cozy and share our favorite tips for a fun and safe camping experience!

Fall Camping Gear Checklist

A lot of your fall camping gear will be the same as your gear in the summer. However, there are a few items that we consider must-have fall camping gear essentials:

☐ Tent & waterproof rainfly
☐ Hammock
☐ Tarp or footprint
☐ Sleeping bag
☐ Extra blankets
☐ Camp stove
☐ Chairs
☐ Headlamps/lantern
☐ Solar powered battery pack

Fit Check!

When it comes to packing clothes for a camping trip in the fall, be prepared for it to get chilly. You can always take a layer off, but you can’t put another layer on if you didn’t bring one!

☐ Bring Layers
☐ Rain jacket
☐ Warm socks
☐ Boots/warm shoes
☐ Warm hat/beanie
☐ Buff/scarf
☐ Gloves
☐ Brings extras of everything

Fall Camping Activities

  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Birding
  • Read a book
  • Play cards
  • Journal
  • Sketch what you see
  • Tell stories

Safety Tips

  • Check (& double check) the weather
  • Stay Hydrated
  • Stay Dry
  • Do not leave a campfire unattended
  • Admire wildlife from afar

Once you’ve checked all the boxes, all there is left to do is visit colercamping.com to book your site!