We now no longer camp as for a night; but have settled down on earth and forgotten heaven. ~Henry David Thoreau


How hard to realize that every camp of men or beast has this glorious starry firmament for a roof!? In such places standing alone on the mountain-top it is easy to realize that whatever special nests we make - leaves and moss like the marmots and birds; or tents or piled stone - we all dwell in a house of one room - the world with the firmament for its roof - and are sailing the celestial spaces without leaving any track. ~John Muir


The ultimate camping trip was the Lewis and Clark expedition. ~Dave Barry


Even in a time of elephantine vanity and greed; one never has to look far to see the campfires of gentle people. ~Garrison Keillor


The fire is the main comfort of the camp; whether in summer or winter; and is about as ample at one season as at another. It is as well for cheerfulness as for warmth and dryness. ~Henry David Thoreau


Camping:? The art of getting closer to nature while getting farther away from the nearest cold beverage; hot shower and flush toilet. ~Author Unknown


Somebody told me it was frightening how much topsoil we are losing each year; but I told that story around the campfire and nobody got scared. ~Jack Handey


Camping: nature's way of promoting the motel industry. ~Dave Barry; Only Travel Guide You'll Ever Need


Some national parks have long waiting lists for camping reservations. When you have to wait a year to sleep next to a tree; something is wrong. ~George Carlin


"But the place which you have selected for your camp; though never so rough and grim; begins at once to have its attractions; and becomes a very centre of civilization to you: ""Home is home; be it never so homely.""? ~Henry David Thoreau"


Jews don't go camping. Life is hard enough as it is. ~Carol Siskind


Backpacking:? An extended form of hiking in which people carry double the amount of gear they need for half the distance they planned to go in twice the time it should take. ~Author Unknown


It always rains on tents. Rainstorms will travel thousands of miles; against prevailing winds for the opportunity to rain on a tent. ~Dave Barry


A lot of parents pack up their troubles and send them off to summer camp. ~Raymond Duncan


If you're not in New York; you're camping out. ~Thomas E. Dewey


I got into an argument with a girlfriend inside of a tent. That's a bad place for an argument; because then I tried to walk out and slammed the flap. How are you supposed to express your anger in this situation?? Zipper it up really quick?? ~Mitch Hedberg


What I like about camping is you can get really dirty. Either you're all by yourself; so no one else sees you; or everyone you're with is just as dirty as you are; so nobody cares. ~Anonymous former Boy Scout; quoted in Highs! Over 150 Ways to Feel Really; Really Good Without Alcohol or Other Drugs by Alex J. Packer


How is it that one careless match can start a forest fire; but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?? ~Author Unknown