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Totals

 We spent around $110/day, which is pretty close to what we were expecting based on past travels.  We did start with groceries and fuel, but will end with some food and maybe some fuel, not a full tank though.  


Fuel

$517.62

Grocery

$432.68

Campsite

$390.00

Restaurant

$80.00

Stuff

$71.98

Tolls

$25.50

Firewood

$20.00

Park fee

$13.00

Laundry

$8.00

Van wash

$2.50

Trip total

$1,561.28

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