The last thing anyone wants is a bad camping trip, and the best way to avoid it is to be prepared. Take a few moments to consider what you want out of your camping trip, rest and relaxation, try new things, meet new people, get away from the hustle and bustle or just slow down. All are good reasons and camping is great for them all. Now consider what would make your camping trip a bad one. Rain? can't help ya there. You may want rain if you didn't bring enough water. Bring plenty of good drinking water. Many campsites have plenty of water but it taste funny and can make your coffee or other drinks taste even funnier, and that's not funny. So choose you supplies carefully, this checklist will help you to be more prepared. What you don't want to do is clean or cook the entire time, so choose your meals carefully and prepare main  meals at home when possible, cooked meat keeps fresh longer then raw meat in the cooler, and bring only the necessities to consume them. Paper or disposable plates are a better choice then washables.  
     If you've got the supply list in order, what are you going to do when you get there? Hike, fish, swim, the list goes on. Consider the length of your hikes, swims, and the amount of time you choose to fish. Some members of your camp may not be as into it as others, especially children, it can be more fun for all to take several short hikes or other activates. So time management is a good thing when it comes to camping.
     You may want to consider your fellow camper when preparing for your trip. There is a thing called camp etiquette. If you've ever camped near an  inconsiderate camper you'll know where I going here. To be brief I'll list a few don'ts. 

Don't Assume. Some one ounce said when you ASSUME you make an ASS out of U and ME.  Don't listen to your music so loud the next camper can hear. Many folks are there to get away from just that and may  not even like your choice of music. Don't leave lights on all night Don't include yourself with other campers. Being polite is great but other campers may not be there to meet new friends. Don't be a messy camper. Keep your area clean of garbage and properly dispose of your waste. No camper wants to pick up your trash or see trash blown all over.  A very sensitive subject is children and pets. Most people love children and pets but,  Don't let yours impose on fellow campers. A barking or threatening dog or an unruly child can ruin a camping vacation that has been planed and been saved up for a long time.

Make sure when you choose your campground, you can camp the way you want to camp without offending other campers.