Here’s a short list of my recommendations for what you should bring any time you go car camping. I would recommend opening up the PDF file linked below and printing from there.
Car Camping Equipment Checklist
Sleeping Arrangements
Tent
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad/air mattress
Pillow
Fire-starting materials
Lighter fluid
Matches
Firewood
Basic necessities
Food for every meal: (breakfast, lunch, dinner) x (# of days)
Water: 1 gallon per person per day
Toilet paper
Toiletries
Tools
Flashlights
Camp axe/hatchet
Work gloves
Optional items
Bear box
Mallet for tent stakes