Do you know that with effect from 20th January 2021, you will be able to camp in certain parks in Singapore? All you need to do is to apply for a permit via AXS online, AXS machine or AXS App and choose the park and area accordingly!

Not only can you camp overnight, but you will also be able to have a BBQ session with your family / friends too. 

Precautions to Note:

• Keep in mind to ensure a group size of maximum 8 people.

• Remember to put on your mask when not eating and observe a safe distance of at least 1m from the others.

• Ensure no intermingling with other groups. 

• All BBQ activities to stop by 10.30pm

  
  

Top 5 Singapore Camping Sites available:

1)  East Coast Park

East coast park is the popular hang out for people as it is a park that has an activity suitable for everyone. Activities such as cycling, picnic, camping, barbecuing, water sports and skating can be found here. What’s best is shower facilities are easily accessible so you can have a wash up after your activities.

Here’s our 1st Singapore camping site to recommend:

Area D

• Carpark & Bus Stop nearby

• Amenities such as convenience store & toilets are within walking distance

• BBQ pits nearby available for booking

• Bustling environment

Credits from nparks.gov.sg

Our 2nd Singapore camping site to recommend which is also located at East Coast Park:

Area G

• Carpark nearby

• Toilets are within walking distance

• Near to bicycle rental shop

• Quieter environment

Credits from nparks.gov.sg

2)  Pasir Ris Park

Pasir Ris Park is a well known park for youngsters and families. Located near chalets and resorts, it is often seen packed during the school holidays. It has one of the largest playgrounds in Singapore where kids can play for hours.

Our 3rd Singapore camping site to recommend:

Area 1

• Carpark nearby

• Toilets are within walking distance

• BBQ pits nearby available for booking

Credits from nparks.gov.sg

Our 4th Singapore camping site to recommend which is also located at Pasir Ris Park:

Area 3

• Carpark & Bus Stop nearby

• Toilets are within walking distance

• Near to playground

• Bustling environment

• BBQ pits nearby available for booking

Credits from nparks.gov.sg

3)  West Coast Park

West Coast Park is a well known 

• Carpark & Bus Stop nearby

• Toilets are within walking distance

• Near to playground and McDonald’s

• Bustling environment

Credits from nparks.gov.sg

Top 4 Camping Tips for Beginners

Ready to embark on your 1st camping in phase 3? Here are some tips to note for you to get yourself well prepared~

Tips 1: Top 14 things to bring

1. Camping Tent

2. Sleeping Bag

3. Poncho / Umbrella

4. Torchlight / Lightsticks

5. Clothings and Towels

6. Toiletries

7. Slippers (for bathing)

8. Water Booties (for water activities)

9. Insect Repellent / Sunblock

10. Ziplock Bags (for dirty clothing)

11. Sufficient supply of Food & Water

12. Water Bottle, Cutlery & Utensils (if you are cooking your own meals)

13. Personal Medication / First Aid Kit

14. Board Games (to play while relaxing)

Tips 2: Always get 1 size bigger for your tent

For example, if there are 4 of you, DO NOT get a 4 men tent. Get a 6 men tent instead. You will have enough space to put your belongings and will enjoy better ventilation.

Tips 3: Locating your camping area

Look for a suitable area, preferably near to the amenities such as toilet. Find an area with the most grass to pitch your tent so that you can have some ‘cushion’.

Nearby amenities such as toilets

Grass patch suitable to pitch tent

Tips 4: Pitching your tent

It will be good if you can lay a groundsheet on the ground so that at the end of camping, you will only need to wash the groundsheet and not have a hard time washing the whole tent.

Do also remember to spray insect repellent around the area to prevent all the ‘unwanted guests’ from coming near you. When pitching the tent, do remember to pull the 4 corners of the tent outwards to reduce the tension on the tent poles.

Conclusion

All in all, every camping site has its own advantages and disadvantages. Depending on who you go with and what activities you would like to do, you can choose which campsite suits you the best.

Now that you have an idea of which campsite to go, next you will need to get your camping gear ready to be well-equipped for the trip. Enjoy!