Camping Safety Should Be Remembered Whatever We Do - Be Prepared For AnythingWhat kind of things can happen at a campground? Well, let's see. There are trees, rocks, water, sand, ticks, mosquitoes, snakes, bees, sun, boats and the In an emergency situation, such as a snake bite, be ready to head to the nearest hospital. Gather that kind of information and keep it handy BEFORE you get to the campground. I keep a cork board and a dry erase board hanging in the camper. On the cork board, I have emergency phone numbers. These include the hospital, family, friends readily available and park host station. Make everyone aware of these numbers and when to use them. The dry erase board is for notes to each other. If you are going out of your camp area, leave a note for other family members as to where you are going and what time you left. When you come back, just erase it. Other issues include CPR and allergic reactions. Learn to use CPR if at all possible. Water safety is of the utmost importance in camping safety. Teach your children how to buckle them on. They truly do save lives. People who are allergic to plants or bees have reactions to them and start swelling in the exposed area very quickly. You may save a life, just knowing how to handle these things. If you have any questions about any situation you find yourself in, just call out for help. You will find people willing to do whatever necessary to come to your aid. Think about fire safety. This is the picture of Smokey the Bear that is the reminder that "Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires". Teach your children what to do to prevent forest fires. There are trees all around your camp site and fires can get out of control. Keep all fires in designated areas only.
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dreaded poison oak. Now, can you think of any reason NOT to be prepared? 
Learn to use them and please do not get in the water without one on.
You will find a fire ring at your campsite. Please use it when the weather permits. You do not want to burn any wood on a very windy day.
