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Readers Respond: What Are Your Camping Expectations?
Responses: 9

By David Sweet, About.com

From the article: Camping Expectations
Whether you're an RVer or a tent camper, we all have certain expectations when we get to the campground. I like it when I arrive to a clean campsite, and I hate it when I use the bathroom and there is no toilet paper. Some folks like quiet times (old folks like me), and others like planned activities (families with kids). What are your camping expectations? Share Your Concerns

Expectations

I expect quiet(er) neighbors, enough space, and clean sites/bathrooms.
—Guest Jess

Camping Expectations

I do expect being treated with respect, clean restrooms and a clean site. I make sure I never leave anything, and I help others, if they want help. I don't care too much for fires. Most times the wood stinks. I've been camping over 30 years.
—Guest sparky

Clean

Clean toilets, clean campsite, and quiet after 10PM. Is that asking too much?
—Guest retired

Camping Expectations

Trees, lots of trees and trails. No freeway sounds. Water for fishing and swimming. A target shooting area would be great. I go nowhere that does not allow (legal) concealed carry. At night the campground must be quiet and orderly. Clean, clean, clean good tasting water. Adequate water pressure. Prefer dump facilities at the campsite, but central is OK too. Distance between campsites where I cannot hear some mother screaming at her kids. Sound of kids playing is OK. Large (level) concret or pavement area for the travel trailer. Picnic area (open fire, grill, table and benches). Loose hanging limbs removed out of trees and no dead trees to fall on campers. Adequate parking. Friendly host. Firewood available (free or purchase). Stable electricity.
—Guest Ron

What I Expect At The Campsite

We tent and I expect rain, so I always take a tarp, I expect a clean and safe campground, decent showers and friendly staff.
—Guest pam

Expect?

Expect nothing, happy when I get more. Would like fish in the stream and a cold beer in the afternoon.
—Guest Retired

Clean and Quiet

I like a clean campsite and fire pit. We get away for the peace and quiet. There's no reason for TV or loud music.
—Guest happycampr

Murphy's Law

I expect it to rain when I go camping every time I go, and to pour when my tent roof starts to leak.
—Guest wet

Clean!

I expect a cleaned up campsite and toilet paper in the restroom. Nothing much really!
—Guest Campingal

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