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21 Mar 2012 |

Do you think it's time to put the "unwritten" camping rules into writing? Reason why I ask is we just had a very unpleasant stay in a caravan park on the weekend. The park it self was fine but the group of people we were put next to had no idea.(4 x middle age couples with kids) In the first hour their teenage children cut through our site between the car and caravan (ie under our awning)on several occasions until I chatted them. That night at 9.45pm they decided to have a party with a very loud music. It was 11.30pm when someone finally told them to be quiet. Then at 12.30am they decided to tip all their empty beer and wine bottles in the bin! Look I know how to party and I'm not a prude but after a busy week all I wanted was a quite weekend with my husband and 8 year old by the beach, which I didn't get.

Jodie, WA

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Comment by Unknown
posted 8 months ago
Jodie, I agree with you. It is definitely time that the 'unwritten' rule of walking across someone else's site is put in writing and pointed out at time of check-in. It seems that there are very few who seem to be aware that this is not the right thing to do. I have encountered this almost every time I have stayed in a caravan park and I find myself extremely frustrated at the lack of consideration. It is just plain rude. Speaking of which - George certainly should consider staying in a hotel himself where he will find plenty of like minded holidayers.
Comment by Unknown
posted 11 months ago
Judging by a few of the comments on here I can see why caravan parks are a problem. There are more and more being squeezed into parks and a few don't give a hoot about anyone else. They seem to think that as long as they're having a good time everything's OK ....The costs of travelling are coming down and it has allowed the Rednecks and Turkeys onto the roads and camping areas to carry on with their drunken unsociable suburban lifestyle.
It's safest not to say anything, just go straight to the park manager and get him to fix the problem. You are a paying guest and demand a quiet area.
Comment by Unknown
posted 1 year ago
I was unaware free camping was illegal. There must be hundreds of us out there that are not savy to this rule. Free camping is wonderful and most people retire around the same time after sharing drinkies and dinner. Not many kids in those areas, no play equipment as such. It is not like you are there for days or weeks, it is usually a one or two night stop in between towns and in some cases over expensive caravan parks with little for your money and rude proprietors with the attitude that there is no where else in town to go so like it or lump it. We lump it and meet excellent company with the same feelings. Sue
Comment by Unknown
posted 1 year ago
To c/pk owner mgr free camping is not illegal we free camp and obey unwritten rules the reason caravan parks are disappearing is price & hitlerite rules we don't want to buy your concrete pads just rent them e.g one park was asking $68 p.n free camping is the future why do you think caravan mnfctrs are making self sufficient vans certainly not to stay I grotty caravan parks bob WA
Comment by Unknown
posted 1 year ago
I totally agree with all these posts. Have been travelling around caravan parks now for 2 months - the start of our 12 month trip away. Caravan parks are for getting away and enjoying the outdoors, not partying. We have 2 children under 10 y.0. and are always mindful of any noise they make (which is minimal anyway), but when you see groups of kids, teens or even adults making noise, playing loud music or being disrespectful, it's very annoying. Some people seem to forget that you do have to live differently in a public / shared caravan park compared to how you would behave in your own backyard.
Comment by Unknown
posted 1 year ago
I totally agree with all these posts. Have been travelling around caravan parks now for 2 months - the start of our 12 month trip away. Caravan parks are for getting away and enjoying the outdoors, not partying. We have 2 children under 10 y.0. and are always mindful of any noise they make (which is minimal anyway), but when you see groups of kids, teens or even adults making noise, playing loud music or being disrespectful, it's very annoying. Some people seem to forget that you do have to live differently in a public / shared caravan park compared to how you would behave in your own backyard.
Comment by Unknown
posted 1 year ago
Hi Unkown
I dont expect ear muffs on every night i am just saying that occasionally people do make a noise if it happens every night okay complain or have a talk to them and ask to be a bit quieter most people will respect your request if not complain to management.But what annoys me is some people go overboard with the quiet just as some go overboard with the noise a compromise should be able to be put in place so averyone is happy

George
Comment by Unknown
posted 1 year ago
George, why should anyone "put on eaer muffs" just because a minority of idiots can't repect the wishes of the majority of people? Perhaps those who want to make so much noise should go to a secluded beach camp, on their own, and make as much racket as they wish!
Comment by Unknown
posted 1 year ago
Jodie, I totally agree. After a busy week working my husband and myself quite often take off for a weekend camping at different caravan parksand nothing annoys me more than rowdy nieghbours with undisiplinedkids. We all need to respect the people around the park.we never go when it is school holiday season as we find it way to noisy for our liking. But dont let this put you off as this doesnt happen too often.
Comment by Unknown
posted 1 year ago
Hi Jodie, As a Owner/Manager of a caravan Park, I would certainly like to know if you had a bad night from other guests. C/parks are not about partying, they are about relaxing, enjoying, socialising. Many a night I have had to tell guests to quieten down. There are clubs and pubs and even motels where you can party. And PS "unknown", free camping is actually illegal and the reason why so many c/parks have to close down!!
Virginia
Comment by Unknown
posted 1 year ago
Hi Jodie
I am a bit on the other side back in the old days i remember we used to have parties when on holidays all the time. now the parks seem so quiet and boring no one makes a sound.Did you go and talk to the people and ask for a little bit of quiet most people will oblige if they dont then tell the park manager.But lets be real here some people go on holidays for peace and quiet some go to party surely we can all work in together.i agree if people are noisy every night and wont respect others sure complain but we are all different so maybe for one night put on some ear muffs or something or maybe you are better off in a motel?

Chill out
George
Comment by Unknown
posted 1 year ago
Hi Jodie,
I agree completely. So much so that I wrote a blog for CW on this problem some time back. I guess if a group of UN happy campers together, talked to these people, maybe they would listen to reason.
Maybe those of us who like peace and quiet should travel together... and tell these roudy campers the correct etiquete As you say, the park managers should be spoken to at the time, as they are responsible for their guests.
Cheers,
Tony Allsop.
Comment by Unknown
posted 1 year ago
Hi Jodie,
Also my pet hate when camping - inconsiderate people! I think it stems form lack of discipline in schools and no parental control from their parents. I am 42 and was always told to be seen and not heard around others, until spoken to, when I was a child! I wish society would gain a lot more respect for others! Sometimes I think these morons make more noise just to annoy others on purpose. There small brains think it's funny. Perhaps the parks should be more vigilant in stamping out this kind of behaviour, and YES the rules need to be stamped on their heads!.
If those teenage "children" had been taught manners and respect for adults, they wouldn't have walked through your site.
This is why we like to free/bush camp whenever we can!
Bring back the schooling and discipline system, strap included, from the 60's and 70's. I reckon they had the right idea then and society seemed to function better, with less crime and better behaved young people.
Cheers.

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