Planning a Camping Trip With Kids: A Kanab-Ready Guide

Family camping becomes pure magic when you set kids up for success—by planning a little more than you think you need and inviting them into the fun from the very start. Experts in family travel recommend choosing your destination together, letting kids help pick activities and snacks, and walking through the basics of water, meals, and daily routines before the trip. Early involvement builds excitement and ownership before you even leave the driveway.

Pack Smart (and Kid-Centric)

Whether it’s fall colors or summer sunshine, a simple checklist reduces stress: sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate layers, rain jackets, extra blankets, a compact first-aid kit, sunscreen, bug spray, and a few rainy-day books or games. Adjust your list based on where you’re staying, your planned activities, and your children’s ages—especially if you have a pet traveling with you.

Make Kanab Your Base at Hitch-N-Post

Choosing Hitch-N-Post RV Park & Campground puts you right in the heart of Kanab, with family-friendly conveniences parents appreciate: a clean bath house, guest laundry, a community fire pit, a dog area, on-site firewood, and close access to grocery stores and restaurants. That means quick warm-ups, clean clothes after red-sand adventures, and endless s’mores—without last-minute supply runs.

Plus, the park’s central location makes it easy to do short excursions or head out on big adventure days while always coming home to a comfortable, kid-ready basecamp.

Build a Kid-Pleasing Itinerary

Keep drive times manageable and sprinkle in hands-on stops. Short hikes, wildlife viewing areas, and visitor centers help kids burn energy and learn along the way. From Kanab, you’re in day-trip distance of some of the most iconic parks in the West:

• Zion National Park – approx. 30 miles

• Bryce Canyon National Park – approx. 77 miles

• Grand Canyon North Rim – approx. 68 miles

• Lake Powell – approx. 72 miles

Alternate “big” park days with easy local adventures—like Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park or the Kanab Visitor Center—to keep spirits high.

Give Kids Jobs and Create Traditions

Family-camping specialists encourage assigning age-friendly roles: the map helper, the snack manager, the wildlife spotter, or the campfire assistant. Small responsibilities help kids feel capable and included. Build simple traditions too—sunset cocoa, a nightly “rose and thorn” story share, or a morning walk to listen for birds. These rituals give the trip a comforting rhythm and create memories that stick.

Ready to Roll?

Book your spot at Hitch-N-Post RV Park for a family-friendly home base, then pair park-day adventures with Kanab strolls and fire-lit evenings under desert skies. With thoughtful prep, the right gear, and a cozy home base, camping with kids becomes less about logistics—and more about making the highlight of your year.

Plan well, pack smart, involve the kids, and let Kanab do the rest.