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Why Are Some Campers So Oblivious?
Written on Tuesday, September 07, 2004 by That's Camping
Article Categories: Camping-Tips • Miscellaneous
It seems to be worse on holiday weekends, but why are some campers so oblivious to others? Sadly so many campers really do not seem to care about how their actions affect other campers.
Some campers are so oblivious they do not realize that their stereos can be heard in campsites far away from their own. Why doesn’t it occur to them that although I may like the song playing, shouldn’t I have the choice of music played at my own site? Maybe I would like peace and quiet with absolutely no music at all! If you can hear your stereo outside the boundaries of your campsite, then it is TOO LOUD!
Why do some campers insist on keeping their dogs off leashes and allow constant barking?? We even witnessed one loud family encouraging their dog to bark. This family also allowed their dogs to run loose the whole weekend. Do these campers even read the detailed campground rules that states that there is a leash law? It is your responsibility as a campsite renter to read the rules and follow them.
Campers should be teaching their children that trampsing through any another camper’s rented site is disrespectful and lazy. It is trespassing!
What can be done about these oblivious campers? Yes, the situation does seem frustrating at times doesn’t it, but there is something each of us can do. When you have run out of patience with another camper’s actions, talk to the campground staff. I know, I know, you are worried that you will be branded a “complainer” but if you don’t communicate your issues, then management probably will not become aware of the problem otherwise. Don’t be afraid to complain! It may be the only way to remedy the problem.
The good news is campgrounds are becoming more and more family-orientated. At most campgrounds, gone are the days of the “party animal” camper that drinks until 3am. Campground owners will not tolerate this behavior anymore, and with good reason. A quiet respectful camper is a good camper. And they like to keep those campers happy.
To all campers! Remember that camping is a “shared” recreation. Just as you have rented your campsite, keep in mind others paid their money too and deserve to have a peaceful relaxing camping experience!
Article Categories: Camping-Tips • Miscellaneous
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Hi! Was this your experience this holiday weekend?
I agree with you 100% on trespassing. This is VERY annoying and I have taught my kids not to do this no matter what! Even if it means they have to do a little extra walking. The worst experience we had was at Jellystone NH when “cabin” campers would cut through our site to get to the pool and snack bar more easily then making a slight turn (an extra 20 feet). We even set up barriers and they still cut through our site. Finally allowing our puppy to have an extra long leash and lick and jump over any trespassers seem to do the trick.
I think before going to the owners of the campground you should try to nicely complain to the offending owners (unless they look like they wouldn’t care). I certaintly would like to know if my kids were doing something wrong. We never blare the radio or let our dog bark but agree with you that this is annoyance.
Also I think it depends on the campground and where you are staying. I noticed that even at Danforth Bay it was quite loud in some spots (and the Chocura Circle middle sites are prime candidates for site cutting). Other spots in the park you could clearly hear the crickets.
I promise to do my part to keep my kids quiet! Even at 5AM when Cam needs his bottle ;->
Happy Camping!!!
Posted by Bob on 09/07/04Hello Bob, the weekend wasn’t too bad on the whole. Thankfully we were away from most of the noise and problem campers. I just get the holiday weekend *sighs* and have been wanting to post an article about this for awhile.
Your comments are very helpful, Bob. Good points!
Yes, sometimes going to the parents can help, but as you say, sometimes the adults are just as bad as the kids! *smile*
I usually will tell the children straight out that it isn’t proper to cut thru other campers sites. But I love your solution at Jellystone. I wonder if I can get our parakeet Jack to swoop down and nip at the ankles of trespassers?
We have found that even the best campground can have a noise level problem on a holiday weekend! There are a lot of *infrequent* campers, and they are just in a loud party mood.
The overflow field at Danforth can be a very noisy area on holidays and busy summer weekends, as are a lot of the sites on lower Main Street. Also the RV sites above the water (C10 to C16) might be noisy because of the rental property across the fence and the close proximity to the lake/beach. We had a bad weekend while staying in the last site by the fence, one Fourth of July weekend. But for the most part, the security keeps the noise level down at quiet time and that is what we really appreciate.
And as for little Cam crying when needing a bottle, well, that cannot be helped!! And children excited and happy to be camping is a great sound!! You can’t fault anyone for that! It is just the loud obnoxious guy yelling and screaming that irritates us.
Posted by That's Camping on 09/07/04
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