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Camping Etiquette


Regardless if you are an experienced camper or planning your first outing, please
mind your manners at the campground! Camping etiquette is, for the most part, common
courtesy.

Here are a few suggestions on being a courteous camper:
 

  • Campground facilities exist for the benefit of all campers. Help keep them clean!
     
  • Know and respect the campground's rules, even if you don't understand them all.
    The rules have been established to protect and respect the rights of all campers, the
    campground and the environment. 
     
  • Respect other's rights. Don't walk across another camper's site - walk around it.
    Limit play of noisy games to the campground's playground or recreation areas.
     
  • Obey the campgrounds quiet hours. Voices, radios and other noises carry further
    than you might think on a quiet summer night.
     
  • Pack-in what you pack out. A good rule is to leave your campsite cleaner than you
    found it. Recycle when possible - many campgrounds have recycling programs.
     
  • Check with the campground about their Firewood  Policy. Don't transport firewood.
    • Don't cut living trees for firewood.
    • Know the campground's rule on finding your own wood or buying it.
  • If you own a pet, keep it contained. You are responsible to clean up after it. Don't expect
    to tie your dog to a tree and leave him unattended. He will likely bark at strangers, dig
    holes and annoy your fellow campers.
     
  • Do not clean fish or wash dishes in lakes or streams and clean-up and properly dispose
    the remains.
     
  • Waste water should never be dumped in a lake, stream or on the ground.
     

 

Email additional suggestions to:  info@campindiana.com

 

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