Why the fall is one of the best times to go camping

From fall foliage to mild temperatures, many camping experts say fall is the ideal camping season.

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00:00 For many campers, the fall is the best season to head out for an adventure.

00:03 Camping experts with The Dyrt tell us that there is an uptick in camping this time of

00:08 the year for several reasons.

00:09 While campgrounds are typically booked up in the summer, in the fall there may be more

00:13 availability.

00:14 Plus, the fall colors are beautiful, big driver there, the days are warm, the nights are cool.

00:20 And if you're not a fan of the cool nights, the CEO of The Dyrt, that's D-Y-R-T, Kevin

00:24 Long says to layer up and plan ahead.

00:28 You don't have to be some super hardcore camper.

00:31 Grab your comfy pillows from home, grab your duvet, grab your blankets, be comfortable

00:38 camping.

00:39 Going camping is not about being uncomfortable, it's about being super comfortable and having

00:43 plenty of time to just make sure your setup fits whatever you want.

00:49 And Long says if you time it right, you can take a camping road trip that keeps you in

00:53 peak fall foliage for about six weeks.

00:56 The route varies a little every year, but if you start in the northeast in late September

01:00 and head west through October and November, you can capitalize on that.