Camping is fun?

You say, "fun." I think, "Who let you out of the padded room?" 

It happened to me and now it's happening to you. A loved one or friend wants you to go camping. They described it as f-u-n. All you can think is n-o. But you gave your doubtful half smile and said
o-k.

Don't worry. Think of this as trying a new food. If it turns out you hate it, you can decline next time. If you had fun, you can now have a buddy to go out with again. Do yourself a favor though, ask you loved one what they meant by "camping."

"Camping" may conjure memories of tents pitched next to a car and a toilet located in a bath-house nearby. Your friend however may be thinking of a cabin with private bathrooms or hiking 4 miles to a clearing with no toilet. Ask!! It will save you a lot of frustration if you are on the same page as your outdoorsy companion. if your friends version is too much out of your experience, don't be afraid to suggest a more luxurious alternative (aka, flushing toilets close by). State parks offer a variety of options that most everyone can enjoy.