Far enough away.

A open frame generator is a hum on the wind at around a half mile so I figure that's a good distance. Does that mean it's ok to camp closer if you have a quieter inverter generator? Only if you want to hear my open frame. :)

Actually we very rarely run the generator while camping and if no one is near, our dogs have nothing to bark at. We work hard to isolate ourselves and even in spots that will take multiple rigs I will park the truck to block the entrance of the clearing.

As others have pointed out I think some people just do not like being to isolated. There are times that I have felt like a camper magnet. :R In established campgrounds you have to expect this to a certain extent even if they are almost empty. This Fall we were camped in one of our favorite National Forest Campgrounds that was empty when we arrived but after a few days there were five campers all in sites near us. This Campground had 66 total sites.

To me far enough away is so I do not have to hear their generator or their music.

If you have to ask "Am I far enough away?" you are too close.

Public lands belong to everyone and everyone has the legal right to camp wherever it is allowed. However, some common decency and mutual respect comes into play. Give your fellow RVers lots of room and privacy, as much or more than you would have them give you.

Nick
Depends on where you're camping. If it's in an organized campground you really have no right to expect more than them being on their own site. If you're camping in a disburssed area then "out of sight and sound" would be reasonable.

Yes I agree you have no expectation of being alone in a campground but if there are 200 sites and there are two people camping in them why would someone move in on top of you?? Just no real reason for it.

Hi,

For rural a mile of two is nice. Urban is a whole different ball game. What I hope for is a quiet place to stay.

ntar827 wrote:
Have never boondocked but may try it this winter.

I know that boondockers don't like others to camp too close.

What is considered too close?

Thanks

Nick

Depends on where you're camping. If it's in an organized campground you really have no right to expect more than them being on their own site. If you're camping in a disburssed area then "out of sight and sound" would be reasonable.

If I'm going to the boonies, I think you are too close if I know you are there. Sight, sound, doesn't matter.

And I am certain that it is because many folks are afraid to be "too" alone. We once sold a house out at the edge of town, at the end of the street, almost to the cul-de-sac. Empty lot on either side of us, but a house across the street. Showed it to one family and mom turned to dad and said "I could never live in a house this isolated." I suggested a brownstone, but they said they wanted privacy.

I once camped in a campground out of season. Four loops and I am the only one. Later after getting it all cozy guy comes along and takes the site next door. Point is boonie or campground people will pile on top of you. I think some folks are afraid to be alone.

Too close to me would be within 200'

"Just like when you go into a public restroom.......empty urinals up & down the wall but the next guy in will use the one right next to you "

Inquiring minds want to know... :)

Perhaps the reason some crowd too close is because, although they want to be alone, they really don't want to be "that" alone! There's some comfort in knowing someone is close by if a need were to arise for help. (I'm just guessing why they'd parks so close)...