family camping on a tight budget

You've picked the perfect spot on the ocean shoreline for your next family getaway in your RV. Here are some tips to make your trip as enjoyable as possible. 

Bring along indoor/outdoor shoes. 

Without question, your shoreline camping trip will bring with it all kinds of trips to and from the sandy beach and your home for the road. Hauling your belongings and RV back home coated with a carpet of sand is bound to happen if you don't bring along separate outdoor shoes for everyone. Cheap flip-flops work perfectly and can be slipped off at the door before people come inside. 

Load up a few fishing poles. 

Make room in your RV for at least a few fishing poles and some basic tackle suitable for the location. On days when the water's a bit too rough for swimming or you've had too much saltwater, fishing on the beach can yield a lot of happy memories. 

Let your guard down a little. 

People who make their way to waterfront RV camping spots tend to be likeminded individuals. You'll find many campers will be all about stopping in to strike up a conversation and make new friends. Of course, staying safe is always a top priority, but don't be afraid to interact with the temporary neighbors. You just may make some lifelong friends in the process. 

Bring a sweater. 

Shoreline camping in your RV will likely mean sleeping in the RV, but there will also likely be a lot of nights under the starry skies gazing out over the beach and ocean. Pack a sweater for everyone; nights can get chilly as the cooler tides roll in. 

Stock your RV pantry with quick-and-easy meal options. 

You will spend a lot of time outside of your RV enjoying the beach and the water during your stay, and cooking all the time will just detract from your grand adventure. Plus, there are only so many times you can roast hot dogs over an open fire and be content. Before you head out, fill your RV pantry with meals that are easy to prepare. You don't have to go with junk either. Pack some pre-pared frozen meals like lasagna or chicken enchiladas that can be heated in the oven without all the prep time. You'll be grateful on the days you just couldn't stop watching the view, got a little too much sun, and everyone is starving. Contact a company like Southern Point Campground to get started.