Holding Your Campsite During the Day
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 1:35 pm
I'm probably overthinking this issue but I foresee a problem and want to know how others handle the issue. If you're staying at a S.P., Corp of Engineer or similar park - where many allow you to choose your own site - what do you do, if anything, to show the site is occupied while you're away during the day? Typically there is a card you put on the post to show the site is occupied. Do you also leave your electric cord, water hose or some other obvious sign the site is occupied? I suspect this is not a problem often but I can imagine somebody driving by, finding a site they like and setting up their rig. Then you return to the campground to find somebody has taken your site.
Would a small orange construction cone be helpful? Or maybe something that folds up and takes less room in the van but serves the same purpose. I know most campers would not intentionally take a site but it's bound to happen at some point... intentional or not.
I searched the forum and did not see this matter addressed. I also didn't know if On The Road or Places To Camp was the right category for this question. Moderators, feel free to move this if needed.
Thanks, Lucius
Would a small orange construction cone be helpful? Or maybe something that folds up and takes less room in the van but serves the same purpose. I know most campers would not intentionally take a site but it's bound to happen at some point... intentional or not.
I searched the forum and did not see this matter addressed. I also didn't know if On The Road or Places To Camp was the right category for this question. Moderators, feel free to move this if needed.
Thanks, Lucius