Fall may not be quite as warm as the summer, but it’s just as perfect a time to go camping — if not better. Here’s what you should know.

The Foliage.

One of the main reasons it might be better to go camping in the fall is because of the foliage. As nature gears up for winter, the leaves take on bright, vibrant, beautiful colors. It’s simply picturesque. Campgrounds in New England are famous for their foliage, but there are a ton of other places that also have amazing foliage, such as Colorado, North Carolina, Michigan, Washington, and New Mexico. Plus, since almost 70% of tent campers have one to two-night outings, you’ll have plenty of time to take in the amazing scenery.

Tons to Do.

While hiking is the most popular activity amongst campers — with 92% of survey participants saying that they hiked when camping — there’s plenty of other things to do. In fact, about 87% of campers participate in multiple outdoor activities. In the fall, you can do tons of fun things that you wouldn’t be able to do at any other time of the year, such as pick apples, carve pumpkins, check out harvest festivals, and even fish in some derbies.

The Timing.

When you go camping in the summer, you often have to pay a bit more, and have to deal with a ton of bugs. If you go camping in the fall, you won’t have to bother with these problems. Campsites often drop their rates, and stop taking reservations after Labor day, making it way easier, and way more affordable. The chill of fall also chases the bugs away, which means there won’t be as many mosquitoes and gnats to bite you.

Whether you like camping in tents, or prefer cabin camping, fall is the perfect time to go out, and enjoy some time in nature. If you have any questions about checking out some campgrounds this fall, feel free to share in the comments.