re: Thinking of taking me 3 and 5 yr old sons tent camping this weekend

Backyard. No doubt. Last thing you want is that 3 am drive home in the dark. Same experience in the yard (far as kids are concerned) and you have a out if things get bad. I definitely would go in the yard with a 3 year old. Woods may be fine for 5 year old. (I've got two boys. 2 and 5)