Spencer the Goldendoodle

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3 Reasons Winter Camping Rocks

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This past weekend my humans brought me camping at Itasca State Park. I’ll be sharing more pictures tomorrow from the trip, but today I’m explaining to people why I love camping in the winter.

I would first like to clarify something, there are two camping seasons: summer camping (Memorial Day - Labor Day) and winter camping (Labor Day - Memorial Day). Most people camp during the “summer” camping season, however, my humans and I love camping during the “winter” season.

Without further ado, here is why I love winter camping:

  1. No People! Here in Minnesota during the summer time the camp grounds are full of adults, kids, and pets. However, during the winter you may find only a hand full of people if any at the camp grounds. Even though I love people this way I can be off my leash more, don’t have to worry about howling at the moon, and I can go to the bathroom in peace.
  2. No Heat! This is self explanatory. I would rather snuggle with my humans on a cold night then panting to death in a tent on a hot, humid Minnesota night. Although preparing for the cooler temps is extremely important. My human’s make sure I’m properly clothed, have the right amount of fluff and plan a head. But my humans always say, “You can always add more layers, but you can only take so many off.”
  3. No Bugs! Not only are there no mosquitoes, flies, or gnats, but the most pesky bug of them all, the tick! Especially when you are a fluffy pup, finding this little guys can be a pain. But, during the winter time there is no need to worry, these guys are no where to be found.

Well, there you have it, 3 reasons winter camping rocks!

Do you like to go winter camping? Do you go winter camping with your dog? Would love to hear from you!

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  • Emma

    So glad you had a great time. My mom won’t camp at any time of the year, and even being a winter lover, winter camping sounds cold. You at least, had a warm weekend.

  • Those reasons sound great, but the cold puts me off. I’m just too sensitive to the cold to go camping in the Winter 🙂

  • Those reasons sound great, but the cold puts me off. I’m just too sensitive to the cold to go camping in the Winter 🙂

  • I’ve never called it “winter camping” but I do enjoy camping after the summer season. We’ve done quite a bit in late October and early spring and love it for all the reasons you do.

    Unfortunately, I have never found clothing that will keep me warm no matter how cold. Winter sailing is tough enough. I can’t imagine trying to sleep when I’m cold. 🙂

    And yep, it’s much more comfy for our warm, fuzzy pups.

  • Nichole

    Those are three GREAT reasons! 🙂 We haven’t been camping in many, many years….

  • Beth_Daily_Dog_Tag

    We go camping every summer, but we’re too wimpy for winter camping. The best part of winter camping around here might be that all the state parks don’t charge a fee during the winter.

  • Beth_Daily_Dog_Tag

    We go camping every summer, but we’re too wimpy for winter camping. The best part of winter camping around here might be that all the state parks don’t charge a fee during the winter.

  • We have camped all through the year back in the days when we camped. We have gotten soft in our old age and only camp at hotels! BOL! BOL!

  • I have never went camping in the winter. As the camping places shut down. I wonder if I could find one that is open during the winter in my area. I will have to check it out.

  • Ruth and Layla

    I have never done camping in the winter but it sounds like so much fun, am going to look into it 🙂

  • Tenacious Little Terrier

    No bugs is definitely a pro but I like being outdoors when it’s not wet!

  • Well, I do believe my FiveSibes and I would agree with your reasoning! My Huskies would much rather be out in the cold than in heat, and I like snuggling and no bugs! Spencer, I love your coat; you look adorable!

  • Now this must be such fun…Magic would love the snow. This week, here in N Texas, it’s already nearly 70.

  • sherri

    I keep saying I’m going to do this … in a cabin anyway. Another reason to winter camp: it’s often cheaper.

  • Hailey’s Lady

    We wonder how cold it was. We think here it would be too cold to camp.

  • Jane

    All great reasons to camp in the winter. My dogs would be all for it, they love cooler weather and snow.

  • Denise Gruzensky

    Definitely great reasons to go winter camping! We go in the summer, including backpacking. Dog mom is a wuss about being cold. Dog dad loves winter camping!! ~Shasta

  • For starters, you look like a supermodel in that adorable coat. Roughing it for me is a 3 star hotel LOL but I love that you enjoy camping.

  • For starters, you look like a supermodel in that adorable coat. Roughing it for me is a 3 star hotel LOL but I love that you enjoy camping.

  • Ourfamilyworld

    Those are great hacks. I never been camping in winter

  • Ourfamilyworld

    Those are great hacks. I never been camping in winter

  • My favorite reason would be NO BUGS! I have always wanted to try camping but I am not fond of bugs.

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