Summer may be winding down and the beginning of school may be looming, but there is still time to have fun and enjoy the outdoors. Community Impact Newspaper has compiled six campgrounds within a few hours drive from Tomball or Magnolia that offer a multitude of activities and fun for the family. [g-slider gid="37406" width="100%" height="55%"] View a PDF of this guide here

Camping checklist

Shelter __Tent __Ground cloth/tarp __Extra stakes __Shade tarp/poles/rope/stakes Bedding __Sleeping bag __Pillow Cooking __Coolers/ice __Stove with fuel/propane __Matches/lighter __Charcoal/firewood/buddy burner __Dutch oven/tin can stove/box oven/etc __Fire starters/newspaper __Paper plates and bowls/eating utensils __Paper towels __Trash bags __Dish soap/sponge __Containers for food storage __Cooking utensils (spatula, knife, spoon) __Can opener/bottle opener __Mixing bowl Clothing __Appropriate shoes __Appropriate clothing for season/activities __Plenty of socks __Hat __Underwear __Rain gear Personal __Backpack/bag __Shower shoes/flip-flops __Towels/washcloth __Toiletries __Toilet paper __Personal medications __Sunscreen/chapstick __Lantern with fuel/mantles __Bug repellent __Fishing gear/license/bait __Camp chairs __First-aid kit __Flashlight/batteries __Pocket knife __Ax/hatchet