Spending a night under the stars can be life-changing–and we change what's around us too! When we set up camp in a tent, cabin, RV, or other structure, we in essence become a temporary residence of our camping or glamping location–we become a part of that "ecosystem."

#CampResponsibly = adopting an ‘ecosystem mentality.’

An ecosystem mentality means to understand the interconnectedness of, and our impact on, our surroundings. We can have a positive impact on the places we camp. Whether camping on public or private land, in a park or a forest, in the desert or on the beach, or anywhere else, these concepts will help everyone work together to care for the places we stay!

Our working group led by Recreation.gov & Hipcamp came together to help all of us #RecreateResponsibly and stay safe in consideration of camping. In the toolkit and campaign page you'll find ready-made graphics and cut & paste messaging along with resources to help your audiences learn more. 

It's crucial that we all work together to grow a culture of caring - share the #RecreateResponsibly Camping Edition starting today August 31st, in advance of the holiday weekend!

Be sure to stay tuned to the Camp Responsiby webpage throughout the year to stay updated on camping best practices and resources.

We're incredibly proud of the opportunity for public-private partnership that our coalition provides: huge thanks to our friends at Recreation.gov and Hipcamp for their leadership in creating this newest edition, and in showcasing the power of working together across industries & platforms.

We hope you're still taking time to get familiar with the new website layout and the new events calendar and discussion forums for Activated & Supporting Members. 

And if you're new to Recreate Responsibly, WELCOME - we're so happy you're here!

Let us know if you have any questions or ideas for the campaign or thoughts on the updated site.