Saturday, January 19, 2013

Tips For Finding A River Campground

By Lorrie Kamaka


Camping is a very popular pastime of many outdoor enthusiasts. If not on weekends, a lot schedule their hiking trips on vacation periods. With the several campground options available though, people might find it quite challenging to decide on the best one. Staying in a suwannee river campground is one of the options most considered. Here are a couple of tips that campers should note when trying to compare sites from each other.

The first factor that campers should consider is the reservation procedure. It is important for campers to know as much details as the location and how early they have to reserve the sites considered. Some camp sites have certain policies as with the first come, first basis. It may be much better to head to sites that cater to advance reservations.

It would also help if no complex procedures are involved in the whole reservation process. Signing up then paying online would be the best option. Campers should also determine whether or not they will need to do an advance payment or if giving a deposit will do. It is important to be aware of what recourse is available in the event cancellation of reservations is inevitable.

There are a lot of campgrounds, especially those owned by the national or state government, that offer sites with maps to their locations. Driving directions will greatly help in choosing great campsites to consider. In addition, campers will find it much easier to locate facilities as restrooms and amenities as running water using the maps provided.

Know that there are some camping grounds that will only be able to cater to campers bringing along small tents. Take note of what tent size you will be bringing along and what type of set-up you wish to have when choosing a camping ground. In addition, inquire about electricity availability in the area. You will want to camp in a place that can offer 30 amps of electricity.

Amenities are other factors that are essential to consider. Campsites should have real showers as well as clean running water available. There must also be flushable toilets and not pit toilets which many consider the outhouse kind of facility.

Campers must verify if grills will be made available for use. Otherwise, they might need to bring along their very own grills for cooking. Picnic tables should also be provided. Knowing about which types of animals are living around the area is necessary for safety precautions.

Another essential issue that campers should pay attention to is the disposal of trashes or wastes. There should be adequate trash disposal areas located in the considered suwannee river campground. These areas should also be well-maintained, convenient to use, clean and accessible.




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