CavemanCharlie wrote:
I think by some of these responses like the one from Gdetrailer I would find a different campground and not come back.
With respect: Some busy campgrounds, like Bahia Honda, in the Keys are very strict about checkout times. Here is why:
Every, and I mean every vacant campsite must be checked, and cleaned if needed, between the "check out time" and the "check in time." This also includes cleaning the grills, which often were full of hot coals.
With a park that it is very busy, this window for cleaning is very tight, and "stragglers" just delay the process for everyone.
When we volunteered at Bahia Honda, a few years ago, the front gate would often call us on the radio regarding a specific site. If it was ready early, they allowed the next camper in. If not, the camper had to wait outside for the "all clear."
Other parks we have been at, without that much turnover, were more lenient with check in and check out times.
Maybe the park Gdetrailer is speaking of has the same problem, and security needs some training in public relations. Often, it is not WHAT was said, but HOW it was said.
Happy camping.
