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Short answers to the questions that keep coming up in FamCamp groups. Sourced from published policy and independent lists, not folklore.
September 22, 2026
The 5 Destination FamCamps That Belong on Your Bucket List
Five military campgrounds worth the miles, from Key West waterfront camping to Whidbey Island and Alaska.
September 23, 2026
Eligibility: Who can stay at Military FamCamps?
The camp can take the reservation, but security decides who reaches the pad.
September 17, 2026
Can you bring firearms to Military FamCamps?
Don't ask, don't tell is not a policy. Here's how to get the official answer before you reach the gate.
September 25, 2026
The FamCamp Dilemma: How to Find Military Campgrounds
The app people recommend may be four years old, or missing on Android. How the book, the website, and the apps compare.