Definition of "Primitive" vs "Tent Only"
I recently got into quite a discussion with US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) personnel at Canyon Lake, TX, over what the word "primitive" means in describing a campground. I've always felt that "pri...
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3oaks wrote:
We find C.O.E. campgrounds to be some of the best in the country. We accept their rules and regulations for what they are and are fine with that. And we just plain enjoy their accommodations and don't quiver about their definitions or interpretation of meanings. ;)
For those who have problems with C.O.E. campground accommodations, you have wheels, why not just move on and find something more to your liking? :R
I agree with you that COE campgrounds are usually excellent and often at a level of maintenance much better than USFS, BLM or NPS campgrounds.
However, there is no excuse for providing information that is unclear. If they want only tent campers, I am fine with that. But they need to clearly say it, so that people know what to expect.
Being good at developing and maintaining a campground is one thing.
Being good with communicating to the campground users is something different.
