What to Bring to enjoy Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground
For a better camping experience
For Water Recreation
floatation devices / tubes to enjoy playing in the river (and a pump to inflate them).
river shoes (old tennis shoes are great)
a kayak or canoe!
goggles to see underwater
For Camping
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a fold up table and camping chairs
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a rain tarp and rope for over your tent
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a 10x10 easy up canopy is always nice
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flashlights and camp lighting
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USB battery charging device for your phone
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fire starters for your campfire
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bottled water or a filter for spring water
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skewers to roast marshmallows and hot dogs on the fire
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loppers and electric chain saws permissible to cut up fallen and dead wood debris only for your campfire (Do NOT cut live trees or vines)
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extra blankets for cool nights
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matches and lighters to start fires
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pots and pans for cooking and oils to coat
For Cooking and Meal Prep
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Shop & Save grocery just 4 miles from camp in town of Parsons -- shop for refrigerated goods there!
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skillets and spatulas
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oil / butter
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paper plates and bowls and utensils
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cast iron cookware
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a cooler and ice
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eggs and pancake mix!
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bacon and sausage
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coffee and creamer and sugar
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coffee cups (hot cups)
For Exploring / Hiking / Roads / Trails
hiking shoes
water shoes
a bicycle for everyone
rollerblades / skateboard for Brooklyn Heights Rd. (deadend, recently paved, smooth surface)
plant identification books -- trees, wild flowers, mushrooms... or apps