Camping is fun and one can learn many things about nature, be aware of bears as they travel the paths from the forest to the trash cans. Also do not camp on the trails as if a bear comes down the trail they can just walk over the tent. Be careful, wear a bell so the bears can hear you coming and run away.
Eat your heart out, I'm from MN :
I, too, like impromptu camping trips and wouldn't mind driving. I'm even thinking of ordering a bunch of backyard camping gear just to keep on hand in case someone doesn't have the time to go out of state to camp.