ford truck guy wrote:
I agree with most above posters, they are just " covering their ARSE "
BUT.....
There are a ton of newbie campers since COVID hit and they couldn't wine and dine in their fancy hotel.. They HAVE NO CLUE that there is camping etiquette.
I was away this past 5 days and the family behind me was in a newer fifth wheel, perhaps 2 years old>?? They would walk their dogs all over everyone elses site, allow them to do their business inches from the tables. They would walk to the beach and cut threw 3-4 other sites to get there instead of using the path or road.. They were cleaning their old coffee pot ( the type that uses grinds not cups) and dumping the grinds in the grass behind their RV.. I said something, nicely and they blew me off... They clearly had no idea of any camping etiquette..
COVID! NEW CAMPER! COVID! NEW CAMPER! COVID! NEW CAMPER! MY DONKEY!
For a long time I thought it was just a few campers that thought rules should not apply. Then I worked as Campground host for a month each at 2 state parks. First park, every weekend, at least 1 group had to be reminded of the rules. The second park, every weekend do not expect to sleep.
The difference? 2nd park LEO would not respond, even in daytime. First park, the Ranger wanted people to enjoy the park, but not ruin it for others. Daytime, if he saw a violation, he would ask host over radio if had been warned. If not, he would tell us to check next time we go by, let him know to come back and write.
Noise after hours. 1st contact, he would ask if anybody sober enough to drive. Then is there anybody under 18 in the group. Then explain "This is supposed to be a easy job. I have found the best way to prevent a 3rd call out is when I get the 2nd, order transportation for adults, and protective service for the minors. You can likely get out of jail Monday, but often takes a few days to determine it is safe to return the kids"