Camping is not just for the strong and able bodied, there are many campgrounds where people with physical handicaps can have an enjoyable camping experience. Almost all campgrounds offer campsites that are handicap accessible. Many of the state and national parks have camping sites, some of those would be marked as suitable for people with limited mobility. Besides being accessible there are many trails that would be wheelchair friendly.

Before going to a campground give them call and ask about campsites that would be available for someone with limited mobility and we all have to remember that many people have physical disabilities and they are not in a wheelchair,they still need to be able to get around easily. Some campgrounds have planned activities and people to help or guide children and adults on sightseeing and hiking trips or just plain exploring nature most will have hard surface trails making it easier to get out see nature at its finest.

Fishing would be an activity that could be enjoyed either from a river bank or a dock on a lake, or fishing from a pontoon boat is great and you can’t beat it for relaxation and for sightseeing. Pontoon boats are very accessible and easy to move around on with a wheelchair or walker and not disturb anyone else on the boat. You might have to change up on some camping equipment, tents are available that are more wheelchair friendly you would need to check with camping equipment stores or the online camping gear stores cots would be easier for someone with a handicap than air mattresses and maybe a stand alone table would be more convenient than a picnic table. Otherwise your camp stove and other kitchen accessories would be all that is necessary. Our family has camped for many years and we have some family members that do have limited disabilities and camping is an enjoyable experience.

There is no doubt about it, camping is a great way to take a vacation, but sleeping on the rocks, weeds and sticks can get a bit old. The camping industry sells many varieties of camping cots, which can make any camping trip that much more enjoyable. Let’s look at some name brands and what features they offer in a great camping cot.

Look for lightweight cots that fold down easily and fit into any vehicle you take camping. Test a model out to get a feel for the strength and make sure it’s long enough. Read online reviews about the model you’re considering. Models that come with padding on the sleeping surface are an extra plus. Check the workmanship of camp cots for high quality materials and straight, tight stitching. The legs should be sturdy, level and straight.

Coleman makes all kinds of camping accessories, including folding camping cots. They make the Forester Folding Cot, which retails for about $40 and sleeps people 5 feet 10 inches in height and they have a larger version for 6 feet 6 inches. Amazon offers several fine models including the ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Cot. It runs about $45 dollars and is constructed of a lightweight steel frame, weighing in at just over 11 pounds. It’s 30 x 74 inches and handles 250 lbs, with a one year warranty.

Kamp-Rite Kwik Cot is a folding camp cot, made from an aluminum/steel frame, that weighs 22 pounds and folds down to 7″ x 7″ x 39″. The size is easy to store and it comes with a carrying bag. The sleeping area is 84″ x 28″ and the heavy duty polyester sleeping surface is rated for 300lbs. Retails for about 70 dollars at Amazon. Consider purchasing Coleman cots or any one of these fine brands on the market, ensuring a great nights sleep while camping.