What to Bring to enjoy Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground
For a better camping experience

For Water Recreation
floatation devices / tubes to enjoy playing in the river (and a pump to inflate them).
river shoes (old tennis shoes are great)
a kayak or canoe!
goggles to see underwater
For Camping
a fold up table and camping chairs (picnic tables coming soon, but not yet...$$$)
flashlights and camp lighting
USB battery charging device for your phone
fire starters for your campfire
bottled water or a filter for spring water from the waterfall
a cooler and ice to keep your drinks cold
skewers to roast marshmallows and hot dogs on the fire
loppers and electric chain saws permissible to cut up fallen and dead wood debris only for your campfire (Do NOT cut live trees or vines)
extra blankets for cool nights
tarp for over tent in case of rains
matches and lighters to start fires
pots and pans for cooking and oils to coat


For Cooking and Meal Prep
Shop & Save grocery just 4 miles from camp in town of Parsons -- shop for refrigerated goods there!
skillets and spatulas
oil / butter
paper plates and bowls and utensils
cast iron cookware
a cooler and ice
eggs and pancake mix!
bacon and sausage
coffee and creamer and sugar
coffee cups (hot cups)
For Exploring / Hiking / Roads / Trails
hiking shoes
water shoes
a bicycle for everyone
rollerblades / skateboard for Brooklyn Heights Rd. (deadend, recently paved, smooth surface)
plant identification books -- trees, wild flowers, mushrooms... or apps
