Campsite behaviourOne of the many enjoyable aspects of campsite behaviour is building relations with the other people camping on the campsite. This may involve an evening of drinks at a neighbouring tent or may be a chat at the water tap with a neighbour about the area, local facilities and entertainment. 
Either way, much can be gained and the experience can be mutually rewarding. One way to upset this balance is to act or behave in a manner which offends other people. This behaviour may seem normal on the city streets but on a campsite there are a few things which are frowned upon and which may result in you being shunned by the other campers. The main ones are listed below:
1. Dispose off your rubbish – Leaving rubbish around your pitch is one sure fire way to annoy your neighbours. Also, the campsite may end up with a bad reputation due to the mess you leave around whilst camping. 2. Noise - Take care to keep the volume down whilst playing your television especially during quiet hours. Also, don’t run your generator for extended lengths of time and avoid loud talking and shouting at night, remember tent walls are very thin. Being a nosy camper is a sure way to alienating yourself from your fellow campers. 3. Personal Space - It is not considered correct to walk through other people's camp areas and into their personal space. There are designated paths for foot traffic in the campsites to avoid the need for this. Also, fast driving through the campsite is frowned upon since it is extremely dangerous, especially with all the kids around.
4. Washing dishes - Washing your dishes at the drinking fountain is supposed to be the biggest campsite behaviour faux pas. Wash your plates in a plastic washbasin at your own pitch or at one of the kitchen style sinks common on many campsites.
5. Live fires – If fires are permitted at the site remember to bring your own firewood or buy it from a store instead of trying to gather it from the campsite. 6. Children - It is important to not let your children roam around the campsite without anyone to keep an eye on them. There are usually plenty of facilities for children on campsites and so allowing them to run around unsupervised will only annoy your neighbours who are probably trying to enjoy the peace and quiet. Before setting off on the camping trip educate your children on the correct campsite behaviour, including showing consideration and respect to fellow campers. 7. Pets - Keep your pets on a leash, instead of letting them run around freely. Also, avoid taking dogs which are likely to bark endlessly. By avoiding these little indiscretions it will help to ensure that you and your neighbours enjoy a fantastic camping experience.
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