Tips for Camping Etiquette

Tips for Camping Etiquette

Campgrounds are tiny self-contained communities and when you stay in one you basically become a campground citizen during your stay. 

That’s why it’s so important to be a good neighbor and help others out. Here are a few tips on how to be a good camper: 

Help Your Neighbor Out

Have an amazing time on your trip? Pay it forward.

Leave the extra firewood, clean up your area, help your site neighbor pitch their tent or even offer to host a communal meal. Shared experiences at the campground can lead to lifelong friendships, or at the very least, a more pleasant camping experience!

Respect the Rules

Give the campground rules a once over before you arrive and brush up at the beginning of your stay. Following rules will help you have a hassle-free stay and will ensure that everyone has a good time. 

Help your Pup be a Good Neighbor

With kids running around, fires burning and unexpected noises your pup is more likely to get scared and bark. Make sure your dog has a place on your site where they feel secure. Bring their crate or bed with them so they have a familiar space where they can settle down. This will help keep your pup quiet and your neighbors happy. 

If you're unsure of how your pet will react to other animals or people in their new environment, keep them inside and on your site as much as possible. 

Always clean up after your dog, wherever they are in the campground. There's no faster way to make enemies than not picking up after your pet. 

Respect Quiet Hours

Late-night partying and loud music can wreck everyone else’s experience, especially light sleepers, children, and parents. Be considerate of volume once it hits dusk and when quiet hours start, cut the noise altogether. The last thing you need during your vacation is a noise complaint, so be courteous to other campers. 

Clean Up

This final tip seems obvious, but clean up your tent/RV site or cottage ground. The next guest shouldn’t have to show up to trash everywhere and campground staff shouldn’t have to be responsible for cleaning up after you. 

Final thoughts: When it comes to campground etiquette, a little consideration goes a long way. Remember to treat others as you’d like to be treated. 

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