You know no matter what campground you visit, they always have rules, guidelines and understandably so. They want things to be a certain way. Look a certain way. People to behave within guidelines so that everyone will intern have a better experience while there. I get it. I agree with most of it for that matter.
Then there are the unspoken rules. The ones between sites, between people, your neighbors. After all, we are all living together in our small community and should get along or at least tolerate each other. Honestly this really isn’t an issue in general. One of the most enjoyable parts of camping is that most everyone is part of a community, part of the family. Whether you want to stay quiet and tucked in on your site or want to be social and friends with everyone. You are welcome to you enjoy your time the way you want to. Most people won’t interfere with your style. Have at it. You know we set in. We set up. We kick back and relax. That is why most of us are there.
It’s nice to know that if you need anything, a helping hand, have a question, missing something, your neighbor is virtually always willing to lend a hand. Most campers are just friends you haven’t met yet.
I love that most campers are the way they are. Still family oriented. Solid family values. Kids playing like we used to do, (unfortunately so many years ago). You know, riding bikes in the rain. Running around chasing one another. At our campsite, some good old fashion stick whittling or craft painting. It’s family time. When we are at home, jobs and school keep us all busy. The weekends, there is always projects to work on, grass to be cut, things to do. Camping, we are there to spend time with each other and the outdoors. What a refreshing thought and the heart and soul of why we go. It’s our mini breaks. Our mini vacations. Even it’s two nights out. Those are two nights and two days that are dedicated to us.
We like to choose campgrounds with at least little bit to do but don’t look for all the amenities. Some hiking or swimming perhaps. Fishing is nice to pass the time. On occasion, if there is a town nearby then we may tag on additional activities. I know for a lot of people they want the whole big experience. Onsite pool, arcade room, activities galore and a bunch of people to converse with. I have no issue with that. It’s just not us usually. Our kids learned to hike and bike, hangout and enjoy what’s around them and I believe they are better for it. When we search for campgrounds, we look for ones with plenty of trees and bigger sites. That’s where our priorities lie. Not the concrete jungles where they stack you up like cord wood on top of one another. I don’t need full hook ups, though they are nice. I don’t need all the entertainment points. Just the outdoors. A little R and R and likely a beverage or two and some good company. Whether that’s just my wife or a few friends too. We keep it quant and laid back. It’s not party time. It’s not get loud and crazy though that has perhaps happened once or twice. I rat out no one, don’t ask.