How To Be A Better Camper

How To Be A Better Camper

For those who realize that ‘camping time’ is equally important as ‘family time’, there is no stopping them from tenting up outdoors, no sooner summer break hits. While camping can be a great learning and fun experience, it’s important to pay heed to a few pointers before you leave home. Whether you are an experienced camper or planning your first camping trip, be sure to mind your manners at the campground. Here are a few suggestions from fellow outdoor enthusiasts on important camping etiquette.

• When camping out, try not to cause damage to the natural environment.
• If a site or area states ‘no pets’, pay heed
• If your pet is allowed to camp with you, keep it under control and clean and look after it
• Respect quiet hours in the campsite, if you are a large group try and find a more isolated spot away from others. If you will be playing music, keep it at a reasonable level at night or turn it off if people close by are sleeping
• Use rubbish bins provided or take it with you if there are not any
• Never take wood from standing trees
• If there are signs stating not to collect wood at all, take note and supply your own wood
• Respect fire bans
• Build campfires where possible in designated areas
• Only burn materials that will leave no trace, no bottle tops and plastic
• Respect other campers when choosing campsite and don’t short cut through other campers sites whilst camping
• If camping in an area without facilities, bury toilet waste away from water source and dispose of toilet paper properly
• If using campsite facilities be thoughtful to other users, leave bathrooms clean and don’t take longer than necessary in showers
• If possible consider showering at ‘off peak’ times, lessening the queues in the morning and evening
• Respect local wildlife, do not feed or intimidate the animals, remember it is their home, not yours
  
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