Camping etiquette

[robrose1]

Due to family issues we have not been able to take a trip in our RV for 2 years. Finally able to get away we headed to our favorite spot, Flagstaff, AZ for 2 weeks. We have been RV'ing for many years and this year was our worst experience ever. First of all the KOA raised their prices significantly since our last stay. Second, camping etiquette was non existent. During our stay we had numerous people walking through our campsite heading to the showers. We would be sitting outside and they would just walk through without even an apology. I started to tell people to stop cutting through and they looked at me like I was a jerk. I told them they were agitating my dog. I believe most of these people were new to camping or renting those RV's.
Guy next door with 4 barking dogs was another issue. I may be getting old but courtesy for your neighbors seems to be at an all time low. Just venting.!!!

[SidecarFlip]

I must say that everywhere we go, our 108 pound black chow/lab is with us. Usually it's in the woods but he'd be in a campground as well. Don't believe any sane person would walk through our campsite with the big black (nasty looking but not) dog laying there. He has pretty white teeth and likes to show them off.

Our vet made a comment once.."Guess you guys don't have to worry about burglars or people nosing around' He'd never bite anyone but looks can be deceiving.

[Farmerkev]

Just sit around outside looking like cousin Eddie, people will be giving you a wide berth.

[pismopete]

SidecarFlip wrote:
Almost 100 replies and no one gets it...

If you don't like your camp situation or your camp neighbors or their lack of civility, hitch up your wagon and go elsewhere. Simple answer I'd say.

That's not the answer. No matter where you go nowadays there is an over abundance of rude ignorant people that call themselves campers. It's just a simple courtesy to respect someone else's campsite. The first thing I taught my grandkids is to respect other peoples campsites. As far as casual conversation and meeting new people while they cross through my site I don't want them as friends. I have met many wonderful people while camping and have made lasting friendships with many non of which disrespect other campers.

[mountainkowboy]

That's why we rural CG if we CG at all. They usually have water and 30 amp service and a dump site on the way out. MUCH better class of people at them, KOA is a joke now and people are just disrespectful these days, and I have no problem telling them that.

[am1958]

I agree... But by saying nothing you are granting permission to continue the errant behavior so you have no one but yourself to blame when they continue to do it.

Standing up and saying something at the time may have them responding in a manner that frightens you but if you can't bring yourself to protect what you believe is "yours" then it really isn't yours is it?


Coming here to whine after the fact solves nothing.

[Boon_Docker]

The childish people are the ones that walk through someones campsite uninvited, they need to grow up and start showing some respect for other people. But, good luck with that as some people never do grow up.

[am1958]

If you believe in something, (in this case that your camp site is holy ground and not to be stepped upon by the unwashed masses), then you absolutely should stand firm. To do otherwise and then come here complaining about it in anonymity is childish at best.

PS: My intestines take a lot more sucking in these days than they used to but I can still manage it. 😉

[shelbyfv]

am1958 wrote:
The problem really is that most people nowadays lack the intestinal fortitude to take issue....

That's it! Suck in those intestines, gird those loins and stand your ground!

[am1958]

The problem isn't really the rude, inconsiderate asses that will insist on taking liberties with someone's site. The problem really is that most people nowadays lack the intestinal fortitude to take issue with said individuals directly in case they cause conflict. But they are happy to come here anonymously and tell us all how peeved they are...

But, as has already been so eloquently pointed out, who cares if someone walks across your particular piece of a field? If they were using your lav or nicking a brat from the grill as they passed through I think you'd have a case but as it is they are taking nothing and leaving only footprints.

[JaxDad]

2oldman wrote:

JaxDad wrote:
He’s just telling folks to not sweat the little things in life. Seems like pretty sound advice to me.

That's the job of your parents. At our age I'm sure nobody is going to change.

And apparently some parents did little to nothing in the way of bringing up children with manners.

Also apparent is that you’re right, with an attitude like that, nobody is going to change.

[mike-s]

SidecarFlip wrote:
Almost 100 replies and no one gets it...

If you don't like your camp situation or your camp neighbors or their lack of civility, hitch up your wagon and go elsewhere. Simple answer I'd say.

...if there's somewhere else within a reasonable distance to move to. And, if you can get a refund for the rest of your reservation. And if it takes no effort to move.

Otherwise, no. Someone crossing through your campsite is being rude, plain and simple. Legalities aside, that's a problem with their behavior, and no one should be expected to move when they're not in the wrong.

If you disagree, post your contact info, so anyone who has to move to get away from unwanted privacy intrusions can get ahold of you so you can pay for the rest of their stay and the inconvenience for having to move somewhere else.

[2oldman]

JaxDad wrote:
He’s just telling folks to not sweat the little things in life. Seems like pretty sound advice to me.

That's the job of your parents. At our age I'm sure nobody is going to change.

[Bird_Freak]

SidecarFlip wrote:
Almost 100 replies and no one gets it...

If you don't like your camp situation or your camp neighbors or their lack of civility, hitch up your wagon and go elsewhere. Simple answer I'd say.

BINGO We have a winner!!!:B

[SidecarFlip]

Almost 100 replies and no one gets it...

If you don't like your camp situation or your camp neighbors or their lack of civility, hitch up your wagon and go elsewhere. Simple answer I'd say.

[Bird_Freak]

JaxDad wrote:

2oldman wrote:

Bird Freak wrote:
I havent found much to get worked up about.

But you are concerned about people getting worked up about people walking through their campsites. That's obvious.

I don’t find it obvious at all, in fact he seems quite the opposite.

He’s just telling folks to not sweat the little things in life. Seems like pretty sound advice to me.

I wouldn't waste time with Oldman. He just likes to yank chains to see if he can irritate anyone.