Camp Etiquette

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Camp Etiquette A huge part of the pleasure of camping is enjoying the natural environment and it is important if we want to continue enjoying the outdoors that we have as little impact as possible and leave everything as we found it. Below are a list of factors to consider when camping so that you make as little impact as possible on the environment and ensure that both you and your fellow campers have a safe and enjoyable time. 

Camp Etiquette Do's and Don'ts  

If a site or area states ‘no pets' respect this If your pet is allowed to camp with you, keep it under control and clean up after it

Respect quiet hours in the campsite, if you are a large group try and find a more isolated spot away from others. If you will be playing music, keep it at a reasonable level at night or turn it off if people close by are sleeping

If there is a speed limit in the park, stick to it

Use rubbish bins provided or take it with you if there are not any

Never take wood from standing trees If there are signs stating not to collect wood at all, take note and supply your own wood

Respect fire bans Build campfires where possible in designated areas

Don't drop cigarette buts, burn them or take them with you Only burn materials that will leave no trace, no bottle tops and plastic

Respect other campers when choosing campsite and don't short cut through other campers sites

If camping in an area without facilities, bury toilet waste away from water source and dispose of toilet paper properly

If using campsite facilities be thoughtful to other users, leave bathrooms clean and don't take longer than necessary in showers If possible consider showering at ‘off peak' times, lessening the queues in the morning and evening

Respect local wildlife, do not feed or intimidate the animals, remember it is their home, not yours

Use existing sites and tracks, minimizing damage to the natural environment