{"id":1079,"date":"2026-02-02T07:30:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T07:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caravanhill.com\/?p=1079"},"modified":"2026-01-20T11:15:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T11:15:41","slug":"camping-in-winter-how-to-prepare-properly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caravanhill.com\/en\/camping-in-winter-how-to-prepare-properly\/","title":{"rendered":"Camping in winter: how to prepare properly"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Camping in winter: how to prepare properly<\/h2>

Camping in winter has a lot of charm: quieter campsites, clear skies, lower prices, and that feeling of refuge when you return to your tent or motorhome after a cold walk. But it also has its challenges: long nights, low temperatures, and less room for improvisation. If you organise yourself well, the experience goes from “let’s see if we survive” to “we have to do this again”. <\/p>

Why choose camping in winter?<\/h2>

Camping in the off-season has several advantages:<\/p>

  • Less noise and fewer people.<\/p><\/li>

  • More plots to choose from, so you can select the best ones.<\/p><\/li>

  • More competitive prices in many destinations.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    In addition, many mountain and mild coastal campsites are designed to be open all year round, with heated toilets, good showers and facilities equipped for cold weather.<\/p>

    Choosing the right campsite in winter<\/h2>

    For camping in winter to work, choose carefully where you are going:<\/p>

    • Check that open all year round<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li>

    • Look for specific reviews that mention winter: hot water, cleanliness, whether the floor gets wet, etc.<\/p><\/li>

    • Check whether it offers plots with some natural shelter (trees, hedges, walls) to protect you from the wind.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

      If you are travelling by motorhome, ask for relatively flat pitches with easy access, so you don’t have to worry about the terrain.<\/p>

      What to bring for comfortable winter camping<\/h2>

      In addition to the basics, in winter add:<\/p>

      • Good sleeping bag and ground insulation.<\/p><\/li>

      • Layered clothing, hat, gloves and quality socks.<\/p><\/li>

      • Mats or carpeting for the interior of the tent or awning.<\/p><\/li>

      • Thermos flask for hot drinks and kitchenware that facilitates the preparation of stews.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

        In a motorhome or camper van, add extra blankets and, if possible, thermal insulation for the windows.<\/p>

        Organising the plot in winter<\/h2>

        When you arrive at the campsite:<\/p>

        • Choose a plot that does not flood and is somewhat sheltered from the wind<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li>

        • Set up your tent or shelter so that the entrance is not exposed to the full force of the wind.<\/p><\/li>

        • Keep a ‘dry’ space where you can leave footwear, wet clothing and equipment, without encroaching on the sleeping area.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

          A good camping trip in winter<\/strong> is all about the little details: where to leave your boots, how to get in and out without cooling down the whole interior, etc.<\/p>

          Routines for enjoying camping in winter<\/h2>

          Some tips to make your day-to-day life more enjoyable:<\/p>

          • Hot showers are better during the less cold hours<\/strong>, not late at night.<\/p><\/li>

          • Always eat something warm for dinner and have a hot drink before going to bed.<\/p><\/li>

          • Ventilate the tent or motorhome for a few minutes each morning to reduce condensation.<\/p><\/li>

          • Have indoor plans: campsite bar, common room, board games, books…<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

            If you choose the right place and prepare wisely, camping in winter is no longer just for the brave, but becomes your favourite season for getting away from it all.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Camping in winter: how to prepare properly Camping in winter has a lot of charm: quieter campsites, clear skies, lower prices, and that feeling of refuge when you return to your tent or motorhome after a cold walk. But it also has its challenges: long nights, low temperatures, and less room for improvisation. If you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1077,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1079","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-camping"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/caravanhill.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1079","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/caravanhill.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/caravanhill.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caravanhill.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caravanhill.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1079"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/caravanhill.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1079\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1080,"href":"https:\/\/caravanhill.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1079\/revisions\/1080"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caravanhill.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1077"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/caravanhill.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1079"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caravanhill.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1079"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caravanhill.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1079"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}