if you can't find one and your camping site allows it.
Use a shovel to clear a circle of bare dirt about 10 feet (3.0 m) wide. In the center, dig a shallo… See more

Tinder is any very dry, small material that will catch fire quickly.
Look for tiny dried twigs, dry leaves or grass, or pine needles to start your fire with. You can ev… See more

Look on the ground for dry, dead sticks and branches.
The best kindling sticks will be about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide and long enough to reach from your e… See more

Fires for cooking or for warmth require different arrangements of wood.
While any configuration can technically work, set up your kindling and firewood for success ba… See more