Stay Organized on Your Next Camping Trip: Create a Camping Trip Planning Folder with Free Printable

Jan 20

Written By Mandy

Posted April 10, 2015

Updated January 20, 2023

Camping trips can be a wonderful way to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you're an avid camper who takes several trips a year or someone who only goes out occasionally, having a personalized folder to keep all of your camping trip information in can make the planning and preparation process much easier and more organized. In this blog post, we'll discuss the benefits of having a personalized camping folder and how to keep everything organized. Plus, the download for our adorable planner cover.

I know what you're thinking, “I just keep all that information in one place on my phone. You don't need to print everything.” Well, knowing my luck my phone would be dead, buried in the car, or without a signal. So I still like paper!

One of the main benefits of having a camping folder for all your printouts is that it allows you to easily access all of the information you need for your trip in one place. You can store all of your camping trip information - including packing lists, menus, maps, and trip planners, in the folder, so you can easily reference them as you prepare for your trip. This eliminates the need to search through multiple locations for the information you need, saving you time and reducing stress.

With everything in one place, you're less likely to forget something important, such as a reservation or a map of the campsite. Having a well-organized camping folder also makes it easier to remember what you've packed and what you still need to pack, reducing the risk of leaving something behind or overpacking.

Tips for creating a printable camping organizer for tent and RV trips

What is the best way to keep all my information together for a tent camping or RV trip?

Creating a personalized camping folder is easy!

All you need is a binder or a folder with pockets and some dividers to separate the different types of information. Start by dividing the folder into sections for each type of information, such as packing lists, menus, maps, trip planners, and reservations. Then, label each section with a tab to easily find what you need.

As I was going through my boys' school supplies and I discovered these wonderful heavy-duty folders from StoreSMART - they are made of thick plastic, have clear pockets on the front and back with clear half pockets inside. These folders seriously stand up to little kids' daily use for an entire school year, they are impressive! They also hold a ton of papers. Recently, with all the planning we've been doing, I found myself throwing everything into this blue StoreSMART folder we had laying around so I finally decided to dedicate it to our plans and papers and it's been perfect!

As you prepare for your trip, be sure to keep your camping folder updated. Write down important information, such as camping site reservations, maps, and packing lists, and store them in the appropriate section. Keep any printed materials or copies of reservations in the folder, and be sure to check off items as you pack them, so you know what you've already taken and what you still need to bring.

I hope you find this personalized camping folder can be a valuable tool for any camper! It allows you to easily access all of the information you need for your trip in one place, helps you stay organized, and reduces stress and the risk of forgetting something important. So, start preparing for your next camping trip by creating your own personalized camping folder today!