Camping Etiquette

Not only is camping etiquette important, but think of future generations and help preserve our magnificent landscapes. A camping holiday is made more fun by sharing it with those around you, the last thing you want to do is spend your holiday arguing with your neighbours over camp spots, noise or rubbish. By considering the following suggestions you are likely to make your holiday more enjoyable for both yourself and others at the camping ground.

  •  Never set up camp too close to another site - without asking their permission. The general, unwritten rule is two car spaces apart.
  •  Consult the camp ground rules before arriving at your destination
  •  Be friendly but not intrusive to your neighbours, they are bound to respond positively
  • Brief your children on how to behave in camping areas. 
  •  Park your car on your caravan site. 
  •  Walk around, not through, other people’s campsites. 
  •  Observe the speed limit in the park.
  •  Drive only along defined roads and tracks.
  •  Wash your vehicle only in the prescribed area. 
  • Do not refuel cars on lawns.
  • If it is not yours, do not touch it. 
  • Do not throw rubbish from your vehicle. 
  • Do not leave rubbish lying around your campsite. 
  • If you smoke, do not leave butts lying around. 
  • Be careful with rubbish and plastic bags. Do not burn or bury rubbish.
  • Ensure that you take everything that you bring to the campsite when you leave
  • Always clean up after you have used the toilet block facilities. 
  • If possible consider showering at 'off peak' times, lessening the queues
  • Do not use the toilet washrooms’ sink for washing dishes or clothes. 
  • Do not use detergent, soap or shampoo in rivers, streams or lakes. 
  • Be sure to pick up all your pet's droppings 
  • Keep your pets on leads at all times. 
  • If you do not know how to operate it, do not use it until you know how
  • Do not take anything that does not belong to you
  • Remember the saying, “take only photos and leave only footprints”.
  • Build campfires only in designated areas. 
  • If it doesn't burn don't put it in the fire pit
  • Respect others and keep noise to a minimum at night. This especially applies to using stereos.
  • Obey the noise curfews at your camping destination.
  • Protect native flora and fauna. 
  • Respect local wildlife, do not feed or intimidate the animals

     

                                                                                              
           
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