The weather is getting nicer and if you've only taken your ATV on day trips with your favorite group of riding buddies, it might be time to consider extending your day of ATVing in to an overnight stay or even a long weekend.
Many ATV trails now allow camping but not directly on the trails, normally there are designated campsites. With the knowledge that you don't have to stop and make your back to the trailhead to pack up your ATV for the evening and fortunately will allow you to ride longer with your friends and pull over when you've had your fun for the day and enjoy a great evening together.
Additional benefits to camping during your ATV trip are that you not only get to ride the ATV trails longer, but you also will be riding them safer. If you aren't fatigued, you aren't as likely to make a mistake when you're riding your ATV and rider fatigue is the second biggest cause of injuries on an ATV. The first cause is riding an ATV under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Most ATV trails allow you to have small campfires in the designated camping area. Enjoy a campfire meal with your friends and hash out your favorite ATV stories. It is important to follow the "Leave No Trace" standards and if you bring it in, bring it out with you. There should be no trace of your campsite when you and your ATV buddies leave. This applies to campfires too, make sure after the fire is absolutely doused, to scatter the ashes and make sure there is no trace of your having been there.
Now that you know the basics, consider making your next ATV outing an overnighter with your friends!
