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thumb|Tent camping in Sierra Nevada National Park thumb|Tent camping in [[Turkey]]

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Camping is an outdoor recreational activity where people stay temporarily in natural areas, typically using tents or other portable shelters. It matters because it allows people to experience and connect with nature while engaging in leisure activities.

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19 sections
Contents
  • Definition
  • History
  • Types
  • Religious camping
  • Equipment
  • List of common equipment
  • Campgrounds and commercial campsites
  • Popularity
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • {{anchor|Wild camping}}Camping and public access
  • In popular culture
  • See also
  • Further reading
  • References
  • External links

thumb|Tent camping in Sierra Nevada National Park thumb|Tent camping in [[Turkey]]

Camping is a form of outdoor recreation or outdoor education involving overnight stays with a basic temporary shelter such as a tent. Camping can also include a recreational vehicle, sheltered cabins, a permanent tent, a shelter such as a bivy or tarp, hammock, or no shelter at all. Typically, participants leave developed areas to spend time outdoors, in pursuit of activities providing them enjoyment or in a form of educational experience. Spending the night away from home distinguishes camping from day-tripping, picnicking, and other outdoor activities.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “camping” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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