Are you just getting into tent camping? One of the common mistakes of many first-time tent campers is to choose a private campground. I strongly suggest that you begin at a public campground, like a state park or national forest, rather than a private campground or RV park.

• Private campgrounds are typically geared towards RVers.
  Public campgrounds are more tent-friendly.
  
  
• Private campgrounds tend to offer resort-type amenities.
  Public campgrounds are more nature oriented.
  
  
• Private campgrounds are individually owned.
  Public campgrounds are government owned.
  
  
• Private campgrounds each have their own regulations.
  Public campgrounds have more consistent rules.

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