8+1 Unwritten Rules of Camping Etiquette

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9 Unwritten Rules of Camping and RVing Etiquette
With so many new campers and RVers enjoying the great outdoors we wanted to share a few thoughts and ideas about campground etiquette, particularly as it applies to camping in provincial, national or state parks.
We understand that not everyone will agree with these ideas, and hey, that’s okay. We have simply based them on our experience gained over 40+ years of camping together. We have also tried to touch on a few topics that we haven’t seen covered in other videos.
At the end of the day, we hope the information and tips in this video are food for thought, even if you think we’re out to lunch.
The topics covered are:
1 - The Dump/Sanitiation Station
2 - Noise
3 - Light pollution
4 - Firepits/Fireplaces
5 - Check-out Times
6 - Be Bear Wise
7 - Parking
8 - Setting Up Camp/Hitching/Unhitching
9 - Campsite Privacy
And finally, please remember, we are not trying to cast stones here and can admit to having made a few of these mistakes ourselves over the decades - we’re just trying to create a bit of awareness and share some info we hope will make your next camping trip enjoyable and stress free.
Some other videos you might enjoy:
Bon Echo Provincial Park - One of Ontario’s Most Popular
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-r2ldYZdEn3o.htmlsi=Il8FeEQG6RulrSr8
Algonquin - Is This Ontario’s Best Provincial Park?
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DsCR_sydHMw.htmlsi=wNL-15TZVPb5h-vS
RVing to Yukon and Alaska!
ru-vid.com/group/PLpSyzSyHLpwU9JicaAgJrEuliIXjStBgr&si=d7mB5D4WbRZSZvT2
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@stevem7571 8 месяцев назад

As far as the noise is concerned, I 100% agree, but I live in an apartment building and the people there can't be quiet either. What boils down to is nobody gives a damn about anyone else but themselves

@paul9156c 8 месяцев назад

Trump showed us ALL how to do self-centered narcissistic behavior like no other President in history, and basically made it acceptable behavior amongst all of his millions of MAGA-cult followers.

@TrueNorthCamping 8 месяцев назад

I dont think these behaviours are limited to those of a particular political stripe...or even a particular country. Afterall, most of the examples we gave occurred in our home country - Canada.

@wenkueichiang1976 8 месяцев назад

The sad thing is the people that break all the rules don’t watch your channel so they will never learn, I agree 100% with everything u said happy camping!

@TrueNorthCamping 8 месяцев назад

Thank you...and happy camping to you as well!

@plontkegurl9529 8 месяцев назад

This is great Also why I prefer to camp away from everyone Secluded in the woods

@TrueNorthCamping 8 месяцев назад

Thank you - and we can certainly appreciate your sentiment.

@KD-yf1ym 8 месяцев назад

We camp that way also and last trip had a family of 4 pull in the site right next to us at 10:45 pm. Went out to ask them what they were doing and their response was""it's public land and its a beautiful spot so we're staying" They probably passed a hundred sites on the 12 miles of dirt road to get next to us! Unbelievable!

@kamprscats 8 месяцев назад

We were at a campsite in the Saint Lawrence parks on the water with a great view. A fireworks show came on and we were not alone. Our site was full of strangers and not one asked if it was ok. I think if they would have asked we would have been fine with it as we did have a incredible view and it could have been a fun evening. Like your video & hope the newbees watch it. But it all comes down to how your brought up.

@suzmj2 8 месяцев назад

My family was at a TENT campground a few years ago, and there was a couple who made ALOT of noise after the sun went down (adult time) and the left NOTHING to the imagination, at all! This went on (and on) for a couple hours! Please remember, even if you're in a camper or RV it is not like a house.

@TrueNorthCamping 8 месяцев назад

Wow. Good reminder - thanks for sharing.

@46fd04 8 месяцев назад

Regarding trailer lights, we just saw a trailer at a KOA in Niagara Falls NY with very bright purple LED lights under the trailer, lit up 24/7. His amber/red clearance and brake lights were on too, 24/7. Lit up both campsites on either side of him too. When he departed on the Sunday, the purple lights stayed on for the drive home.

@paul9156c 8 месяцев назад

My neighbors light pollute too.

@TrueNorthCamping 8 месяцев назад

We tend not to stay in private campgrounds that often preferring, provincial, national or state CGs, but I would say that light 'displays' do seem more common and accepted there.

@michaelshaffer1624 8 месяцев назад

Really great points! We have experienced all of them at one time or another. We actually encountered a guy that went to the park office and told them he wouldn't be able to depart on time because of mechanical problems. After waiting for a long time, we went by the site only to find the guy returning from a trip to the beach! After informing the office that they had been scammed, they moved us to a better campsite. Not sure what, if anything, they did to the jerk that kept his (our!) spot until late afternoon. I agree with others here that the problem now is much worse than it used to be. Prior to COVID (in the US at least), campers were mostly of the same mindset and you rarely encountered rude behavior. Once the COVID induced RV craze took hold it seemed like we were surrounded by people that weren't really campers and just there as another party spot.

@TrueNorthCamping 8 месяцев назад

Thanks Michael…and thank you for sharing your experiences and insights. Its unbelievable what that guy pulled to keep you off your site! I agree that the “Covid induced RV craze” as you called it really cranked up the number of users at our parks and that has introduced additional stresses and strains on the infrastructure itself and on the actual users. 🤞that as more people gain experience some of those stresses will be reduced.

@yvonnehillsden 8 месяцев назад

Its interesting. I am on several different camping groups for BC. When the topic of noisy campers comes up, it is rather shocking to read how many comments come from people who feel totally entitled to make as much noise as they want, for however long that they want. Their position seems to be "we can't make noise at home in our apartments/condos etc, so it is "our right" to cut loose, party and make as much noise as they want, when camping. They just totally don't get (or care) how much they disrupt the others at a campground. Sheesh!!!

@gubbengrus 8 месяцев назад

Thank God i live in Sweden

@michaeltroiano5705 8 месяцев назад

Most Canadian video ever :) Thank you both, this was actually very helpful.

@TrueNorthCamping 8 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Michael. We're glad you enjoyed it!

@673Piper 7 месяцев назад

One of my pet peeves in Ontario Provincial Parks. Hanging empty firewood bags on the site pole or at the front of the site for “someone” to pick up. They do not get recycled, they are garbage throw them out.

@livingthedream_eh 8 месяцев назад

Great video and excellent points for many.....lets just hope they're watching because there are some seriously disrespectful campers out there! FYI, great point on the impact vs drill

@TrueNorthCamping 8 месяцев назад

Thanks ver much! And Im definitely sharing your comment about the impact driver with Cindy😉

@patriciadelorme9006 20 дней назад

Great job on the list! I experienced #9 last year a Killbear, Beaver Dams. While my mother and I kept to mostly 1 end of the site, some other campers were using the other section to gain access to the beach.

@TrueNorthCamping 19 дней назад

Sorry to hear about that Patricia. People cutting through sites can be very frustrating - I do wish Ontario Parks did a bit more messaging on this issue in their newsletters and park guides.

@wanderingangelstudio1359 8 месяцев назад

I’m sold! No campgrounds for me. I’ll boondocking!

@TrueNorthCamping 8 месяцев назад

We also enjoy boondocking - had lots of opportunities in Northern BC, Yukon and Alaska - unfortunately we find few places in our home province of Ontario :(

@nancyireland1265 8 месяцев назад

I've been using ontario parks for fifty years and the examples you give are happening more and more. Of course the parks are busier but people are, in general, less considerate. We rarely camp in the summer months any more because of this. September and October are less busy.

@TrueNorthCamping 8 месяцев назад

We also really enjoy shoulder-season camping!

@davidbeach6430 8 месяцев назад

Very well articulated, from a common sense couple. Well done.

@TrueNorthCamping 7 месяцев назад

Thank you David, that's appreciated.

@andreagoodling2133 8 месяцев назад

Great Points!! Love, Love Love your channel. You both have great voices I could listen to all day. Love how you show the good, the Bad and the ugly. Will be heading in the future to visit some of these sites in Canada. I love how I get to see your country. Most channels only show the USA.

@TrueNorthCamping 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much Andrea, that is very kind! And we're genuinely glad you're enjoying the content!

@wenkueichiang1976 8 месяцев назад

I also believe it’s the way you are raised, if you weren’t taught any manners then whether you are camping, shopping, vacationing etc…. You won’t change, but I hope these people do because when I’m camping I don’t put up with that crap, show respect n you get respect simple as that! Happy camping!

@JimMFishing 7 месяцев назад

All great points, with some more irritating than others. Dump station etiquette especially. Like others have stated, a lot of it depends upon how you were raised and how long you have been a camper. Most newbies feel they own the entire campground which results in the reason you mentioned almost all of your points.

@darwinvandenbosch9617 8 месяцев назад

Way to go guys thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@heidispurgeon6628 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for this! Too many inconsiderate people camping these days. Loud cruddy music, screaming kids, people walking through your campsite. So annoyingly common now!

@TrueNorthCamping 8 месяцев назад

Thanks Heidispurgeon. I must say, and this is purely anecdotal, we seem to be hearing a little less loud music in provincial parks - it may be because we seek out the radio-free areas or there's more monitoring by park wardens/rangers? Or perhaps we can thank the popularity of earbuds that let people listen to whatever they want as loud as they want without bothering anyone else???

@carolmclane1609 8 месяцев назад

They should have campgrounds for tents only and camp areas for rv's only..and boom boxes banned.

@TrueNorthCamping 8 месяцев назад

Most provincial parks in Ontario have campgrounds or areas that are designated ‘radio free’ - i.e. no amplified devices. Those are definitely the ones we gravitate to. Thanks for sharing your ideas Carol.

@thinkbigreunion 8 месяцев назад

I generally pay for an extra night, so I don't need to worry about leaving on time earlier that day....

@TrueNorthCamping 8 месяцев назад

Thats an interesting strategy. I bet it makes packing up and hitting the road a lot less stressful. Weve kind of done something similar when we learned bad weather was predicted for the next morning when we were scheduled to depart. We did stop at the park office to let them know the site was then available just in case someone else could use it for the night. Thanks for sharing!

@darwinvandenbosch9617 8 месяцев назад

We have the problem of people using loud generators, I call them Construction generators

@TrueNorthCamping 8 месяцев назад

Those construction or open frame generators are crazy loud. We do sometimes carry a generator but its a small inverter type that is much quieter and less intrusive. We have seen many parks, including some of our provincial parks, introduce generator hours, which is great. Perhaps the next step will be to review the type of generator allowed?

@shilosheena 7 месяцев назад

Smaller rig crown land camping omg peace and quiet

@TrueNorthCamping 7 месяцев назад

👍👍 for peace and quiet!

@lucky8003 8 месяцев назад

Seems like people just suck, and going camping to "get away from it all" only lets you be surrounded by different people who suck.

@boyeatsworld-vr9ci 8 месяцев назад

I get what you're saying about not flushing the tanks at the station when a line is there. However, most of us use our rigs once a month or so, and we get this one opportunity to clean the tanks to maintain our investments. Maybe a little grace for our efforts to maintain an investment into spending time with our families?

@TrueNorthCamping 8 месяцев назад

Completely understand - thats why we mentioned just not rinsing tanks for 15 minutes (over and over). Its one of those situations that you have to judge at the time. Thanks for your feedback!

@n-xplorer 8 месяцев назад

More pet peeves... vehicle alarms that go off in the middle of the night. Inconsiderate people who are obsessed with constantly opening and closing doors of their vehicle. Cigarette butts scattered all around the campsite. These are just a few reasons I prefer boondocking.

@TrueNorthCamping 8 месяцев назад

You've reminded me that I want to try and disable the feature on our truck that turns on the headlights for 20 seconds when you unlock/open the doors. Thanks you!

@paul9156c 8 месяцев назад

I know you mentioned "common sense", but unfortunately, like common courtesy, no longer is common, and has gone the way of the Passenger Pigeon.