Dumb Question about Tent Only sites
Ok - We are seriously thinking of buying an ATC Panther shell or a Four Wheel Hawk shell. With a pop-up cabover camper, can we use Tent-Only sites?
Forum Discussion
Maybe, but probably not.
There was a long thread about this a year or two ago.
My experience from interviewing a ranger at Zion NP is that "tent only" there was to fairly allocate scarce camping real estate. They even had a placard at the fee station with all kinds of trucks, vans and campers that were not permitted in, even if you "promised" to sleep in a tent. Basically, no pop ups or heat or water on the rig.
In other locations, the camping site is a walk away from the parking, hence, tent only.
In other situations, it is justified by citing reduced environmental impact. Some cite fire marshal restrictions.
You can always ask, but don't get offended and be prepared to be denied and look elsewhere.
There was a long thread about this a year or two ago.
My experience from interviewing a ranger at Zion NP is that "tent only" there was to fairly allocate scarce camping real estate. They even had a placard at the fee station with all kinds of trucks, vans and campers that were not permitted in, even if you "promised" to sleep in a tent. Basically, no pop ups or heat or water on the rig.
In other locations, the camping site is a walk away from the parking, hence, tent only.
In other situations, it is justified by citing reduced environmental impact. Some cite fire marshal restrictions.
You can always ask, but don't get offended and be prepared to be denied and look elsewhere.
