J.T.
BiMart and other places have 75% off sales on all their tents every late August. You could get a great tent for $20 or so. We have a Coleman and love it. Maybe do the yurts this season and look for the sales late summer. A camp stove, a cooler and a good flashight/lantern are the other things I think are handy. Have fun! Also... Yurts and good campsites fill up quick! May want to make reservations now through Reserve America website which is an easy place to look for spots and make reservations.