RELAXING BY THE CAMPFIRE WITH KIDS - Mile Marker Memories

Gathering around the campfire with kids is something they will always remember fondly. The campfire is the central gathering point of all camping experiences. Making dinner, roasting smores, and sharing stories with the people you love under the stars is priceless and what camping dreams are made of. Here are our tips for making your fireside relaxing even more comfortable!

This is PART 3 of our Ultimate Guide to Camping with Kids!

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CHAIRS FOR THE CAMPFIRE WITH KIDS

A comfortable camping chair is essential for relaxing by the campfire with kids. There are so many cute camping chair options for kids depending on their preferences. We love these Coleman chairs because they fold up quickly, have great cupholders, storage, and even have a 4-can cooler hanging from the armrest. You don’t even have to get up! Super convenient for baby’s milk and snacks like string cheese to have within reach while you are relaxing.

Once we had a baby, I added this rocking camping chair to the mix and I am pretty excited about it! Although a little pricier, this chair has been amazing for rocking her to sleep by the fire. It will double to do the same during her brother’s baseball games. The only drawback is this chair’s cupholder is not ideal. I am looking into adding this clip-on cupholder to increase the storage on the chair. However, I still love this chair and cannot recommend it enough! Especially for those camping with babies.

A friend shared this luxury camping rocker/stargazing chair. It is definitely a luxury but looks pretty dreamy too! Stargazing is so fun to do with kids camping. Depending on where you are camping, stargazing can be incredible at night (check out my post on Joshua Tree or Borrego Springs if you are looking for a great stargazing site). If your child is into stargazing, definitely build on that interest with a stargazing set and astronomy book to help them explore more!

FIRE

No campsite is complete without a great fire (unless you are camping during a red flag warning in the famous Southern California Santa Ana winds). Make sure you purchase firewood from your campground or the local town as bringing wood into different habitats can spread disease and damage surrounding vegetation. Also, many times campground firewood is cash only, so be prepared. We love having firestarter to assure a great fire in less than desirable conditions. Don’t forget your lighter!

EXTRA FUN FOR THE CAMPFIRE WITH KIDS

Depending on the temperatures where you are camping, plan to layer your kids up! Jackets, beanies, cozy socks, and possible mittens are all great choices. We love lap blankets for everyone sitting around the fire. Our son loves wearing his headlamp to roast his marshmallows and explore the site at night. Finally, glow sticks are a huge hit with kids around the campfire. Let them create necklaces, wands, and bracelets to their heart’s content! Check out Part 2 of our guide for more info on how we do smores by the fire!