Camp Fire Building Explained

Camp Fire Building is a activity where caution and safety must always be present not only can some one get injured and need First Aid you may also create a fire hazard.

Now would be a good time to point out you should remember the unspoken code of camping "Leave Nothing But Foot Prints" keep this in mind when selecting the location,size ect. of your fire.

You can actually make a game out of collecting kindling sticks for the kids, my kids love to scour our site for kindling and it also makes them feel like their helping.

A word of caution if you plan to make your own fire ring do not use rocks that have been under water because when you heat them up them will literally explode.

I have found most campgrounds will sell bundles of wood so getting fuel for your fire should be easy enough. Please remember in most states cutting down a tree for a fire is illegal.

Now that your ready to start the Camp Fire Building Process start by laying a large log or piece of wood in the middle of the fire ring,lay some paper over this then some kindling and then form a tee pee by laying sticks vertically against each other.

Once you have this completed you can light the paper and if you did it right in several minutes you will have a steady camp fire.

Depending on how much storage and the design you mat be able to even take one of the smaller styles with you camping and have a really cool fire.

Camp Fire Building is another consideration when Selecting a camp site because this feature can provide heat,light ,cooking heat and a relaxing area to end the day.

Please ensure you have put out your camp fire before leaving your site or going to sleep.

I have found it useful to keep a large branch near the camp fire so I can move the embers around and ensure the fire is really out.

I would like to suggest some common courtesy in the way of cleaning up for the next camper if we all do our part camping can stay fun and relaxing.

Quick Tip

If you find yourself having trouble getting a fire started try using fire starter stick's found at most department stores , you may also find several different solutions in your campground general store.

When you have the perfect fire built now it time to consider Cooking on the campfire if done right this can put BBQ cooking to shame however it must be done right.

I would plan ahead and think about what you feel comfortable cooking on the fire before you go camping. Finally I would just like to point out there is no better memory than having smore's around a campfire so I would consider this as long as no one has food allergies.

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