Whether you’re new to the camping scene or you’re a bit of an outdoors pro, you won’t get all that far at the campground without some communal kindness and consideration for your site neighbours. Every lifestyle has its own quirks and code of ethics, and camping is no exception! Here are 15 etiquette tips to follow on your next camping trip…
Respect space
You are sharing your campground with so many different groups, so general respect for communal space is key to becoming the camper that everyone loves.
Introduce yourself
A friendly hello can go a very long way! Immerse yourself in your surroundings, make new connections and be open to chatting with those that you are sharing the big beautiful great outdoors with.
Bring the right gear
Coming to the campsite armed with the right kit will ensure that you’re being the most respectful and conscientious neighbour possible. Cub’s Explorer camper trailer is the ideal entry level model for campers who are just starting their journey!
Avoid walking through other people’s space
Trenching through other people’s campsites? Not a great look. Stay outside of marked sites and stay in your surrounding campers’ good books!
Avoid noise pollution
Nobody likes the noisy group, that’s pretty much a guarantee. Keep noise to a respectful level throughout the day and to a minimum once the sun goes down.
Minimise scent pollution
This shouldn’t be too hard to achieve as you are spending your time outdoors! Avoid harsh or overly strong scents during your trip, your neighbours will thank you for it.
Stay considerate with lighting
Light pollution can be incredibly invasive, too. Try setting a timer on your lights or adding an alarm to remind you that it is time for lights out after a certain hour.
Keep it clean
This is one of the most essential camping etiquette tips to follow, as the cleanliness of your site does not only impact your neighbours but the environment, too. Staying clean and tidy whilst you are enjoying your trip and when you are packing up to leave is vital. Respect your surroundings, remain attentive and keep it clean.
Be gentle with the shared facilities
The shared facilities are for everyone to use and enjoy, therefore, you should treat them gently and carefully. Be generous with your usage, thinking of others each time you step into a facility should govern your actions and how you leave them after you are done.
Keep dishes out of the bathroom
This ties into respecting shared facilities. Whilst it can be tempting to wash up in the bathroom (if your campground has them) this is best avoided. This is an area to clean and practice hygiene, dirty plates hardly tie into this and can create mess that makes the bathrooms thoroughly unenjoyable for everyone else.
Stay close to your little ones
You should practice a little mindfulness when it comes to camping with kids. Keep them close, parent attentively and manage their energy to maintain a calm air about the campground.
Keep four legged friends in check
Managing energy levels also goes for those four legged friends, too! Always put your dog on a leash, clean up after them and discourage barking or wild behaviour whilst in your camper trailer.
Treat wildlife kindly
The local wildlife is part of the environment and should be both treated and respected as such. Respect that you are a guest in their domain, not the other way around.
Replace
If you use something up at a shared facility, replace it! Again, these are communal resources and you need to make sure that you are being kind and thoughtful with how you use them.
Brush up on site camping rules
Lastly, whilst following general etiquette guidelines is great, you also need to educate yourself on the specificities of the actual site that you’re headed to. Brush up on their rules which should be available through online resources.
