03 August 08 - 22:18
Types of RV Camping
People who have never camped in an RV sometimes ask us where we stay. For them, here's some descriptions of the types of places we camp.
Resort Camping: Luxury park with many amenities such as pool, clubhouse, and store. Most, if not all, sites have full hook-ups (water, electricity and sewer connections). Likely offers cable or satellite TV connections. Offers WIFI connections if available in neighborhood. Likely hosts groups events such as games and meals. May offer extra activities such as golf or go-karts. Most membership camping organizations like Thousand Trails or Camp Coast To Coast have resort parks.
Private Campground: May or may not be a resort campground. Is owned by a person rather than an organization. Generally has at least water and electricity but may have only 30 amp rather than 50 amp. Generally has a dump for emptying holding tanks. Generally has restrooms with showers. May have a laundry. May or may not have WIFI. Often has a paperback book exchange.
Public Campground: Owned by some government agency; may be federal, state or local. Usually cheaper than private campgrounds; some free of charge. More likely to have natural setting such as woods, river, or lake. More likely to have campfire rings at camp sites. If in a large park, may have nature programs presented by Park Rangers. Occasionally has WIFI.
Blacktop Campground: Not really a campground at all; just a business like WalMart or Cracker Barrel which will let you park there overnight for free as long as your unit is self-contained. Their hope is that you will spend money in their business. Many RVers buy all their groceries at Super WalMarts because of this.
Fraternal Campground: Located at organizations such as Elks, Eagles, or VFW clubs. Usually not much more than electricity but does offer a bar where you can visit easily with locals. Usually must be a member of a home club to stay there.
Boondocking: Technically this is any place you camp where there are no amenities. Usually refers, however, to any place you just pull of the road and sleep. “Out West” there are lots of Bureau of Land Management lands where people stay long term—some of them have services provided by vendors with mobile water tanks, etc.
Family Camping: Staying in someone's driveway or back yard. May or may not have any hookups but you can usually use the family bathroom and often get a home cooked meal.
We have done all of these except Fraternal. We do not currently belong to any organizations that offer that. All types have benefits and drawbacks but each is right to meet our needs on some occasional or another. Come join us.
TTYL,
Linda
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