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.

A .pdf copy of the same list.

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