Allow others to enjoy their camping trip.
Most campers drive for hours and plan far
in advance for their camping trips to our
beautiful parks and campgrounds. Some of the
reasons for going camping are to get away
from it all, and spend time with our families
breathing the fresh air and taking in the
beautiful surroundings. That is why it can
be very disappointing to finally arrive at
the campground only to have people at other
campsites making your trip hard to enjoy.
If we all follow these simple guidelines,
everyone at the park should be able to have
a great camping trip. |
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Do not walk through other
campsites, even if it would make it easier
to get to washrooms or other park locations.
Walking through another persons campsite is
very intrusive and many people will find this
offensive. |
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Keep your pet on a leash
at all times, it can be a nuisance to have
other pets on your campsite when you are trying
to relax. Even though you may not feel it
is a big deal, not everyone wants your dog
running through their campsite. |
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Do pick up after your dog.
Nothing spoils a walk more than stepping in
dog-do. (Especially with bare feet) Bring
a scoop or plastic bag to pick up and dispose
of properly. Special bags can be found at
pet supply stores. Some camp stores carry
them as well. |
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Always fully extinguish
your campfire when sleeping or leaving your
campsite. Not only is it dangerous and against
most park regulations, but the smoke can become
overwhelming when a campfire is not maintained
properly. |
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Be thoughtful when using
a radio, observe quiet hours or radio - free
zones and take the time to ask if the radio
is too loud for your campsite neighbors. |
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Minimize noise around the
campfire late at night. Although everyone
loves sitting around the campfire, if your
group stays up late at night, understand that
many other campers are trying to sleep. |
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Don't leave trash at your
campsite. The smell alone will bring many
visitors while you sleep or when you leave
your site for a hike. When found by raccoons
or other critters, the noise of them fighting
for the food scraps and the fact that they
will drag the trash throughout the park make
this a nuisance. Take your trash to the park
provided garbage bin and recycling containers. |
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Don't wash your dishes at
the water fountain or tap. When filling up
your water container at the water tap, no
one wants to wait while others wash dishes
as that also leaves a mess and odor that is
unpleasant. Wash dishes on your campsite and
dump any remaining waste water in the waste
vault or park provided location. |
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Keep you fire under control.
Although you may enjoy a bonfire, this type
of activity can become intrusive and overwhelming
to your campsite neighbors. This may also
be against park regulations and can become
hard to manage |
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Introduce yourself to your
campsite neighbors. There is no better way
to start of your camping vacation then to
say "hello" and introduce yourself
to your campsite neighbors. Knowing your neighbors
helps with campsite security while you are
away form your site, and may come in handy
if you forgot any items at home like sugar
or sun block. |
