Stuck with Rude Neighbors Argh...

Can you define excessive and loud for campsites that are 15-20ft apart? When you book yourselves into a campground that have several families in a few hundred square feet of space, you cannot impose your expectations on everyone around you.

If you want to be in control and crave solitude, boondock somewhere. I don't blare my music, but I'll bet it could be heard by adjoining sites. I can hear their radio, TV, laughter, whatever. I THINK I have a realistic set of expectations though. Some people don't..........

Just because it may not be "Quiet Hours" does not give someone license to bother those around them. Much depends on local ordinances or private/public campground rules, but excessive noise should not be tolerated, ever. If one's enjoyment of an activity diminishes another's enjoyment it is inconsiderate.

Wisconsin State Parks: "Please be courteous to your camping neighbors. At no time may the noise on a campsite create a disturbance or interfere in any manner with other people's enjoyment of the park."

California: "Loud disturbing noise is prohibited at all times..."

National Park Service: "Activities must be kept to a level that ensures noise
does not disturb other campers."

USFS: "...causing public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm by making unreasonably loud noise is prohibited."

Missouri State Parks: "Outside of quiet hours, continue to be considerate of the park's environment and the campers who are seeking a peaceful outdoor experience. Always keep noise to a minimum and respect your neighbor's space."

Kentucky State Parks: "A camper or a camper’s guest shall not engage in fighting; threatening or abusive language; lewd acts, or conduct that causes public inconvenience, annoyance, alarm, unreasonable noise, or is disturbing to campground patrons."

This is not too bad for a basic camping etiquette primer: http://www.wikihow.com/Follow-Campground-Etiquette

Generator operation is usually restricted in campgrounds. The noise they produce is also sometimes restricted. The National Park Service has a 60 dB at 50 feet restriction for generators. 60 dB is the level of normal conversation. Hence, it doesn't take much more loudness to be disturbing to some people. We all want to have fun, but I think we all know when it is too much fun.

Fight rude with nude.

Walk around checking things in the morning wearing nothing but a pair of flip flops and a smile. Do tasks that require a lot of bending over.

"I like polkas, Glenn Miller and John Philips Sousa. (and I wasnt born before 1960 - figure that out) Can I camp next to you?"

Anytime you happen to be in Montana. Just give me a shout, and we'll head for the hills. Just remember, it will be "Primitive" camping at its best. No hookups, probably no cell service, no dump station, no garbage service ("Pack It In, Pack It Out"), no bathhouse, no "amenities" at all except for a few water faucets and a few vault toilets.
Oh, yeah, strictly first come, first served, no reservations.

Assuming it wasn't during Quiet Hours, I doubt that playing music you don't like, can be considered disturbing the peace..........

if the campground won't enforce it's own rules there are laws about disturbing the peace. a call to the local constabulary may be in order.

Report them to the camp host, manager, or park ranger and then demand a refund on your stay. Make sure you give the CG the appropriate review in the CG websites to get the word out.

You are right take the high road you never know who carries a gun.

cm11599ps wrote:
Revenge is sometimes a dish best served, NEVER. In a few days you won't even be thinking about tonight. Just let it be.

You are correct, it's best to let it go.
But, it's sooooo much fun thinking about it. :)

mowermech wrote:
You don't happen to have a bagpipes or polka CD do you?
Lawrence Welk?
Spike Jones?
Glenn Miller?
Dr. Demento (they're coming to take me away, ha ha)?
(I recently found out that it is available as a ring-tone! I may have to upgrade my phone so I can use it!)
John Philip Sousa?
Anyway, loud for revenge is good, but loud and annoying is better!

I like polkas, Glenn Miller and John Philips Sousa. (and I wasnt born before 1960 - figure that out) Can I camp next to you?


I feel for you. I have been in a similar situation. But keep in mind: Blowing your horn, cranking up your radio, starting your engine early may yank the chain of your offensive neighbor, but you will then be offending your non-offensive neighbors on the other side of you.

Never get in an argument with an idiot. They will just drag you down to their level and beat you with their experience. Sometimes, discretion is the better part of valour. Use the wheels under your rig and take the high road out of there.