Re: [A/S] Inconsiderate Campers

[Jack Canavera <jackcanavera@xxxxxxxxx>]

Bob,
I've been camping for almost 30 years using everything
from an old VW Bus, tents, pop ups, and travel
trailers.  I have run into my share of inconsiderates
and have learned to tolerate and to avoid.

Avoid means to understand what kinds of campgrounds or
parking arrangements that seem to have higher chances
of inconsiderate people. 

First I avoid most public campgrounds.  Most of this
is based on my experience in Missouri state parks.  I
can't tell you how many times I have been waken by
late arriving people who enjoy setting up and then
sitting around the campfire at 2 AM.  I've also been
privledge to the boombox in the trunk all day and half
the night.

I also have noted that even private parks within 3 to
4 hours of metropolitan areas may have a weekend
collection of folks who tend to be inconsiderate.  But
at least if noise if the problem, most private parks
have security and quiet time that is in most cases
enforced.  I try to use these facilities during the
week if possible or understand that these locals may
not be the best quality experience during the weekend.

I normally will not take a site close to rest rooms,
pools, or a sight that seems to be the path or short 
cut to any of these types of facilites.

Bottom line, yes there are inconsiderate folks but you
will meet many more that will leave a smile on your
face.  Understand where and when you camp will affect
your experiences.  Since we became more selective, our
experiences are better.  

What drives me up the wall are the folks who bring
their dogs to campgrounds and clearly ignore the rules
that state all dogs need to be on leashes.  Not a fun
time when I try take my two leashed pooches out for a
walk.

Jack