oh we did that one year with our kids....it was beautiful...would love to go back some day

I have done this a few times and it was great. Once we got a cabin at Chewalaca state park in Auburn, AL and it was beautiful, hardwood floors, stone fireplace, deck overlooking the lake, full stocked kitchen. There were hiking trails leading to a series of small waterfalls where you were able to wade and play in the water. State park prices are very reasonable.

Here's another option besides ground camping and having an expensive camper. My car is a Honda CRV. It's set up for "car camping." Meaning the front seats lay completely back, level to the back seat. It makes a reasonably-sized sleeping space for 2 people. And in the floor of the back, there's a fold-out table. It's a smaller SUV, so there's a good amount of cargo space. Not the amenities of a camper, but you're not sleeping on the ground. I imagine there's other cars/SUV's are set up like this as well.

Some of the state parks have wonderful cabin facilities. We've stayed at DeGray State Park in Arkansas several times. It is known as a resort State Park. They even have a beautiful hotel/lodge there. I am sure there are others in various states.

a small 5th wheel. It's not expandable, has beds for everyone & you would not regret it. If you love camping a tow behind camper is well worth it.

I would just lay down until the mood passed. I am not a camper of any kind, I have done it, could not make sense of it.

I love tent camping as well. They have air mattresses that are easy to inflate and it is a wonderful way to travel (IMH) - smile.

My thoughts exactly. I'm not really the person to ask, camping to me is a hotel without room service!! LOL Good luck though

I'm with you, Kimmie!

We just sold our hybrid camper. We have decided to stay in motels. Camping was fun, but we have decided it is just too much work.