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The rustic 'have to pee in the woods' and collect your own firewood? Hunting for food off the land? Washing out clothing items in the stream while fishing?
Or is it the cabins, restaurants close at hand, the all inclusive bed and bath campers with refridgerators? The pool and shops?
What about a campground makes you want to stay there?
Answer
Doesn't appear that anyone really answered your question, "What about a campground makes you want to stay there?"
I will try!
What I look for in a campground are: nice large shaded camp sites that are secluded or at least semi private. Showers with hot water, either free of charge or pay as you go. Clean and well placed restrooms.
Beautiful scenery in the vicinity of the campground, or if a state park, in the campground itself. Wildlife to view in the area, example being the wild elk herds in parts of PA. Awesome!
Price of the campsite is also a consideration if it is going to be an extended visit. Being more mature, I tend to stay away from the campgrounds that offer all the extras:, pools, mini golf, gamerooms, hayrides..all the family type stuff.
I go for the rest and relaxation, peace and quiet. But, I usually end up helping novice campers set up their tents and dining canopies. Record for one day is 8 in a NY State Park.
I have not only tent camped throughout the NE but have also spent the more luxurious vacation by renting various rustic state park cabins in PA and NY states. Inexpensive when you compare it to the cost of a motel and dining out in restaurants on a vacation.
Doesn't appear that anyone really answered your question, "What about a campground makes you want to stay there?"
I will try!
What I look for in a campground are: nice large shaded camp sites that are secluded or at least semi private. Showers with hot water, either free of charge or pay as you go. Clean and well placed restrooms.
Beautiful scenery in the vicinity of the campground, or if a state park, in the campground itself. Wildlife to view in the area, example being the wild elk herds in parts of PA. Awesome!
Price of the campsite is also a consideration if it is going to be an extended visit. Being more mature, I tend to stay away from the campgrounds that offer all the extras:, pools, mini golf, gamerooms, hayrides..all the family type stuff.
I go for the rest and relaxation, peace and quiet. But, I usually end up helping novice campers set up their tents and dining canopies. Record for one day is 8 in a NY State Park.
I have not only tent camped throughout the NE but have also spent the more luxurious vacation by renting various rustic state park cabins in PA and NY states. Inexpensive when you compare it to the cost of a motel and dining out in restaurants on a vacation.
Im in Louisiana my first summer season here- where and what should I get for "hurricane" supplies?
HappilyEve
I know the basics - water, canned goods, flashlights, batteries - do you have anything else to add to this?
Answer
Clean containers for storing drinking water: Figure you will need a gallon per person per day for drinking and sanitation. Have a two-week supply on hand for each person. Use clean containers for storing drinking water. Food-grade plastic containers that have screw caps, such as 2-liter soda bottles, are best. Plastic milk jugs, though they can be leaky, will do in a pinch.
Gallon-sized freezer bags for making ice: You'll want to fill them with water and freeze as many as you can a few days before the storm is expected to arrive.
Household bleach, without lemon scent, to purify water.
Tools: hammer and nails; ax or hatchet; crowbar; screwdrivers; pliers; a drill (consider battery-powered) with screwdriver bits and adapters to install bolts; extra fasteners and bolts for shutters; a knife; handsaw.
Duct tape and masking tape.
Flashlight for each member of the family with extra batteries
Radio or battery-powered TV with extra batteries
Fire extinguisher
Lantern with extra fuel or batteries
Matches: Wooden kitchen matches are best. Keep them dry in a plastic bag or plastic film container.
A charcoal or gas grill with a supply of fuel so you can cook if you are left without electricity or gas. Never use a grill inside.
Fuel for your generator or chain saw
Sterno stove, with extra fuel
Oven mitts, for handling hot cookware.
Disposable plastic eating utensils, to help you save water.
Hand-operated can opener
Soap with a covered plastic container
Toiletries
Toilet paper. Keep it dry in plastic bags.
Needle and thread
Mosquito repellent
A first aid kit See a list of suggested items here.
Extra prescription medications, enough for a month.
Disposable diapers and wipes
Cat litter, which also is good for soaking up spills.
A two week supply of food for your pets
Several boxes of garbage bags, with ties, to collect refuse and store goods to keep them dry.
Large plastic trash cans with sealing lids work well for the storage of most items. As alternatives, try duffel bags, camping backpacks or cardboard boxes.
Rope or heavy cord. Get 100 feet. It can be useful an many ways. As a clothesline, for example.
Tarpaulin, canvas or 6-mil plastic sheeting. Good for making temporary roof repairs or tents.
Safety razor blades
Whistle or air horn
Money (most ATMs will not be operational)
Clean containers for storing drinking water: Figure you will need a gallon per person per day for drinking and sanitation. Have a two-week supply on hand for each person. Use clean containers for storing drinking water. Food-grade plastic containers that have screw caps, such as 2-liter soda bottles, are best. Plastic milk jugs, though they can be leaky, will do in a pinch.
Gallon-sized freezer bags for making ice: You'll want to fill them with water and freeze as many as you can a few days before the storm is expected to arrive.
Household bleach, without lemon scent, to purify water.
Tools: hammer and nails; ax or hatchet; crowbar; screwdrivers; pliers; a drill (consider battery-powered) with screwdriver bits and adapters to install bolts; extra fasteners and bolts for shutters; a knife; handsaw.
Duct tape and masking tape.
Flashlight for each member of the family with extra batteries
Radio or battery-powered TV with extra batteries
Fire extinguisher
Lantern with extra fuel or batteries
Matches: Wooden kitchen matches are best. Keep them dry in a plastic bag or plastic film container.
A charcoal or gas grill with a supply of fuel so you can cook if you are left without electricity or gas. Never use a grill inside.
Fuel for your generator or chain saw
Sterno stove, with extra fuel
Oven mitts, for handling hot cookware.
Disposable plastic eating utensils, to help you save water.
Hand-operated can opener
Soap with a covered plastic container
Toiletries
Toilet paper. Keep it dry in plastic bags.
Needle and thread
Mosquito repellent
A first aid kit See a list of suggested items here.
Extra prescription medications, enough for a month.
Disposable diapers and wipes
Cat litter, which also is good for soaking up spills.
A two week supply of food for your pets
Several boxes of garbage bags, with ties, to collect refuse and store goods to keep them dry.
Large plastic trash cans with sealing lids work well for the storage of most items. As alternatives, try duffel bags, camping backpacks or cardboard boxes.
Rope or heavy cord. Get 100 feet. It can be useful an many ways. As a clothesline, for example.
Tarpaulin, canvas or 6-mil plastic sheeting. Good for making temporary roof repairs or tents.
Safety razor blades
Whistle or air horn
Money (most ATMs will not be operational)
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