Etiquette in Camping

Roy&Lynne wrote:
Every few months someone complains about someone walking thru their campsite and until I joined this forum, I didn't even know that was an issue Lord, folks, we have real problems to worry about in life and that ain't one of them. Chill and enjoy the fresh air.

Sorry, but this is NOT a petty complaint. If I rent an apartment it is my space and I am entitled to privacy.

Same goes for campsites. When I set up camp, I set up my personal property such as chairs, rug, table, etc. With the site rent I pay I should expect that the neighboring site does not USE, move, or abuse them.

Unfortunately, with no "boundaries" possessions sometimes wander away.:M

This past August I had reserved (9 months prior)a site right on the St.Lawrence River. I booked 9 months in advance because it was a lovely site.

I came back from a walk one day to find a new neighbor had arrived in the site next to me and decided that my site was nicer than his so decided to set up their tent on MY SITE! When I said something his reply was 'Why, do you have a problem with this?'.

YES, YES I do.

He had a terrible site next to mine. BUT, that was NOT MY PROBLEM.

I am a VERY generous person and would have offered some space on my site, GLADLY. However he decided to steal that option from me as well as my site space.

I refuse to believe that they don't mind trespassers on their sites or their homes. Their stuff is different. Your stuff - not so much.

I will tell you what, if you grab a chair and follow them to their site, I bet they would not be happy with you there.

- gets off of soapbox...