Many camp sites we are finding have a maximum of 6 people per camp site.
Our children are aged 13 down to 3 years old.
How often is this maximum enforced? Our children are very quiet, respectful, and are completely polite. If we bike ride, we do it as a family. In fact we do everything as a family including hike.
Will most camp grounds turn a "blind eye" to us and let us be there with 1 extra person on the sites?
We are getting concerned as the children get older that they are going to get more picky and not let us stay on one site. It's kind of feeling discriminating to have children any more..... Even if you have ones that behave very well and are watched.
My question above the rant is, do most campgrounds really enforce this or are they more or less looking out for the loud racy college parties where 14 people show up?
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I doubt any campground will enforce the rule when all are immediate family. mother, father, and their children should be fine. Now if you add gramps, cuz, etc then you will justfiably meet with resistance.
And yes they are trying to avoid the parties, small groups, and the like from crowding into one spot to save a buck.
I think the answer, as with most questions like this is, it will vary with the park. Some will be OK with it, some won't. It would be best to ask when making reservations so not to cause a suprise at arrival. I'm guessing based on the pic in your sig, that some of the kids are sleeping in tents. Another thing to check when reserving sights. I have been places where they prohibited tents.
IMO, you are not being discriminated against. You decided to have 5 kids it wasn't forced on you. Your decision has some consequences.
While you feel your children are polite and well behaved, that doesn't neccessarily equate to quiet. 5 kids if they're having fun at all will be making some noise. Some places advertise quiet, tranquel settings in that case I would think other campers would have a legitimate concern.
In the end private parks (and even state/national parks) will make a business decision. If limiting occupants works out better then they will. If allowing large groups/families works better they will go that way.
Keep in mind that even if a park does allow larger groups, they have a legitimate reason for charging additional people fees. More people equates to more wear and tear on facilities. (For fun lets count how many posts it takes for someone to say they don't use any facilities so the should not pay extra)
belairbrian wrote: I think the answer, as with most questions like this is, it will vary with the park. Some will be OK with it, some won't. It would be best to ask when making reservations so not to cause a suprise at arrival. I'm guessing based on the pic in your sig, that some of the kids are sleeping in tents. Another thing to check when reserving sights. I have been places where they prohibited tents.
IMO, you are not being discriminated against. You decided to have 5 kids it wasn't forced on you. Your decision has some consequences.
While you feel your children are polite and well behaved, that doesn't neccessarily equate to quiet. 5 kids if they're having fun at all will be making some noise. Some places advertise quiet, tranquel settings in that case I would think other campers would have a legitimate concern.
In the end private parks (and even state/national parks) will make a business decision. If limiting occupants works out better then they will. If allowing large groups/families works better they will go that way.
Keep in mind that even if a park does allow larger groups, they have a legitimate reason for charging additional people fees. More people equates to more wear and tear on facilities. (For fun lets count how many posts it takes for someone to say they don't use any facilities so the should not pay extra)
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My parks are limited to 6, no exceptions. We are not in a position to judge whether or not it is a family unit, or someone taking the entire neighborhood on a trip. Of course your kids are well behaved, we have never, ever had a person tell us "Good decision, my kids are a bunch of hellions." In reality, it has everything to do with the comfort and convenience of all the guests. You may not be happy we turned down your reservation request, but the people who have the sites on either side of you probably are.
Its a case by case basis. Call ahead and ask. Most will just want the extra$$ per person. A few we have been to strictly enforce it. I am sure most of the time wont be a problem. The CG's have to realize you are raising the next generation of campers, so it will be future revenue for them. Happy camping.
I have 6 kids and never had a problem. We are quiet and respectful and do not party at our campsite. We do try and camp out of the way when possible. Most of the old timers give us a thumbs up and say our kids are well behaved. If someone told me they were enforcing a 5 person campsite rule I would tell them to go pound sand.
AF_Medic wrote: I have 6 kids and never had a problem. We are quiet and respectful and do not party at our campsite. We do try and camp out of the way when possible. Most of the old timers give us a thumbs up and say our kids are well behaved. If someone told me they were enforcing a 5 person campsite rule I would tell them to go pound sand.
If a park told you they were not going to allow you to stay there because you have too large a group, what good would it do you to tell them to "go pound sand"? They have already decided they didn't want your business, so didn't they kind of beat you to the punch? And if enforcing a rule you don't like causes you to want to tell a company to "pound sand" maybe they have made the right decision.
westernrvparkowner wrote: My parks are limited to 6, no exceptions. We are not in a position to judge whether or not it is a family unit, or someone taking the entire neighborhood on a trip. Of course your kids are well behaved, we have never, ever had a person tell us "Good decision, my kids are a bunch of hellions." In reality, it has everything to do with the comfort and convenience of all the guests. You may not be happy we turned down your reservation request, but the people who have the sites on either side of you probably are.
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