Barriers to Camping 2021 to 2023
2021 2022 2023 Change
Prefer other types of vacations 17% 20% 18% -2
Prefer other types of accommodations 10% 19% 21% 2
Do not have anyone to camp with 6% 17% 12% -5
Cannot afford to travel 22% 15% 19% 4
No camping destinations nearby where I live 4% 15% 13% -2
Did not get along with travel companions 3% 15% 15% -0
Did not have the right gear 10% 14% 10% -4
Transportation 7% 14% 12% -2
Campgrounds were overcrowded 5% 14% 17% 3
Bugs/pests 17% 13% 10% -3
No interest in camping/lost interest 20% 13% 9% -4
Work obligations 14% 13% 13% 0
Other family members do not want to camp 19% 12% 15% 3
Had a negative camping experience 9% 11% 12% 1
Did not feel safe and secure 7% 8% 19% 11
Health issues N/A 4% 11% 7
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