What to look for in a campground.

Camping in a campground basic requirements

The Second Home Campground is the one you want to or do come back to time over and over again.

There are a lot of expectations when it comes to a camping spot. Some campers look for pull-through sites; others want no trees for easy
internet access, others dream of privacy. Looking for the perfect campground that can become a “ second home away from home” is different for everyone, but here are a few basics everyone should strive for in a campground.

Not necessarily in this order, but when you head out to a campground, you should pay attention to certain things if you are thinking about looking for a second home campground.   

12 easy campground questions

1. Is the campground a clean and safe environment?
   Does a security patrol go through the campground?
   Believe it or not, seeing a security or patrol unit going through the campground offers a sense of safety. So flag the officers down for a chat and get the going on of the campground and the surrounding area.

2. Are the restrooms cleaned on a daily schedule?
   Sometimes the showers and restrooms are treated with no respect. Like in the campground remember to leave no trace.

3. Is the campground well maintained?
   There is nothing worse than a broken tree branch, the beauty of a campground is watching nature's seasons, but dead bush and falling tree branches should be taken care of in a well-manicured campground.

4. Does the RV experience meet your full hook-ups and disposal needs?

5. Privacy? Having a camping spot with a bit of privacy is excellent. So take a walk, jot down different camp spots in your
Let’s Go Camping Guide for consideration next time you are looking at the reservation map.

6. Does the campground have a ranger station or camp host?
This is important because sometimes, you may need an intermediary to file complaints.

7. Can you find out information on what wildlife is in the campground?

8. Is there are a place to purchase firewood if it is allowed in the campground.

9. Are trails marked?

10.  Does the campground make it easy for everyone to know the hours and rules regarding camp noise, generators, bicycles, and e-bikes?

11. Campgrounds are dark at night, but the restrooms should have lighting inside and out, with markings for gender natural or post clear signs for men, women, and showers for easy access.

12. Are the showers clean and the water HOT? Are there tokens for the token-only showers?

The Perfect Campsite

When moving into a campsite are the fire pits and area clean?
A clean campground is a sign that this is a spot
to come back to and enjoy!

Most Campgrounds have camping boards that highlight the best in the campground. Check them out for hiking trials, wildlife warnings, camping activities.

Finally, do you feel safe taking that evening walk?

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