One possible benefit of camping beside a lake is the opportunity to go fishing. If you plan to fish, bring all of the necessary fishing supplies that you will need, such as fishing rods and bait. Load a tackle box with supplies like a fillet knife, fishing hooks, reels and fishing line. You will also need a cooler or bucket to transport your catch in. Depending on your preferred method of fishing, you may also find water boots, fishing nets or a small canoe useful.
You never know when you or someone else might get hurt or need emergency care, which is why it is always important to bring these supplies on your camping trip. Your first aid kit should contain various bandages, gauze, peroxide, antiseptic wipes, latex gloves, pain reliever, ice packs, antibacterial ointment, tape and scissors. An effective insect repellent is also recommended since there are more mosquitoes and ticks near the water. It is also a good idea to bring along emergency flares, matches, flashlights, water purification kit and a compass.
Swimming can be a fun activity when camping near a lake. Bring along sunscreen, life jackets, beach towels and water shoes. Always take precaution when swimming and playing in a lake. Lakes can contain sharp rocks and animals such as snakes. Before you go on your camping trip, read up on the lake you will be camping near. If the lake is deep enough, you may want to bring snorkeling gear to explore the underwater environment.
Camping near the lake can make for a moist ground. It is recommended that you camp at least 25 feet from the lake's shore in case of flooding. Besides packing a waterproof tent, it is also a good idea to pack tarpaulins to place under the tent and over the tent. Bring extra tenting supplies such as tenting rods, bungee ropes and tenting stakes. You will need a sleeping bag or an air mattress and blankets.
