A campsite on Oludeniz beach

Bicycle camping

A campsite at Hunting Island State Park in South Carolina

Campsites are often situated in or near forests.

A campsite is a place used for overnight stay in the out of doors. The term 'campsite' usually means an area where an individual, family, group or military unit might camp. There are two types of campsites: Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1984 × 1488 pixel, file size: 713 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1984 × 1488 pixel, file size: 713 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Ölüdeniz is a small resort village in the MuÄŸla Province on the South West coast of Turkey on the Aegean Sea to the south and the high, steep sided BabadaÄŸ Mountain, 14 km south of Fethiye. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1170x858, 527 KB) Summary Car Camping. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1170x858, 527 KB) Summary Car Camping. ... Hunting Island is a 5,000 acre secluded barrier island of semitropical beauty located near history Beaufort, SC. As the name implies, the island was once used for hunting deer, raccoon, waterfowl and other small game. ... Official language(s) English Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32° 2′ N to 35° 13′ N  - Longitude 78° 32′ W to 83... Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 898 KB)A campsite located in Nova Scotia. ... Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 898 KB)A campsite located in Nova Scotia. ... This article is about a community of trees. ... Look up Place in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

• an impromptu area (as one might decide to stop while backpacking or hiking)
• a dedicated area with improvements and various facilities (see below).

A campground is a group of dedicated campsites with common amenities. This article is about backpacking in the wilderness. ... Two hikers in the Mount Hood National Forest Eagle Creek hiking Hiking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery. ...

The term "camp" comes from the Latin word campus, meaning field. Therefore, a campsite consists typically of open pieces of ground where a camper can pitch a tent or park a camper. More specifically a campsite is a dedicated area set aside for camping and for which often a user fee is charged. Campsites typically feature a few (but sometimes no) improvements. For other uses, see Latin (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Camper can be one of several things: an automobile used for camping, see recreational vehicle. ...

Dedicated campsites usually have some amenities. Common amenities include, listed roughly in order from most to least common:

• Fireplaces or fire pits in which to build campfires (this can be a circle of rocks, a metal enclosure, a metal grate, a concrete spot, or even just a hole).
• Pit toilets (outhouses)
• Road access for vehicles
• Picnic tables
• Piped potable water
• Sinks and mirrors in the bathrooms
• Flush toilets and showers
• Utility hookups, such as gas, propane, water, electricity and sewer, primarily for the use of Travel trailers, Recreational vehicles, or similar
• A small convenience store
• Raised platforms on which to set up tents
• Shower facilities (with or without hot water)
• Marked spaces indicating a boundary for one camper or a group of campers
• Reservations to ensure there will be available space to camp
• Wood for free or for sale for use in cooking or for a campfire
• A gravel or concrete pad on which to park a vehicle
• Garbage cans or large rubbish bins in which to place refuse

Camping outside a designated campsite is often forbidden by law. It is thought to be a nuisance, harmful to the environment, and is often associated with vagrancy. However some countries have specific laws and/or regulations allowing camping on public lands (see Freedom to roam). A fire ring is a device used to contain campfires and prevent them from spreading and turning into wildfires. ... Wikibooks Transwiki has more about this subject: Campfire A campfire in a fire pit A campfire is a fire lit at a campsite, usually in a fire ring. ... Outhouse near Crabapple Lake, Washington, United States, with wafer board walls, and a fiberglass ceiling An outhouse, (also known as a privy, kybo, jakes or earth-closet) usually refers to a type of toilet in a small structure separate from the main building which does not have a flush or... Mountain road with hairpin turns in the French Alps For other uses, see Road (disambiguation). ... The Trikke is a Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) Automobiles are among the most commonly used engine powered vehicles. ... Friends and family gather for a picnic in a public park in Columbus, Ohio, c. ... A plumber wrench for working on pipes and fittings A complex arrangement of rigid steel piping, stop valves regulate flow to various parts of the building. ... Drinking water Mineral Water Drinking water is water that is intended to be ingested by humans. ... Close coupled cistern type flushing toilet. ... It has been suggested that Steam shower be merged into this article or section. ... Propane is a three-carbon alkane, normally a gas, but compressible to a liquid that is transportable. ... Impact from a water drop causes an upward rebound jet surrounded by circular capillary waves. ... Electricity (from New Latin ēlectricus, amberlike) is a general term for a variety of phenomena resulting from the presence and flow of electric charge. ... A sewer is an artificial conduit or system of conduits used to remove sewage (human liquid waste) and to provide drainage. ... A travel trailer or caravan is a trailer towed behind a road vehicle (or even a horse) to provide a place to sleep which is more comfortable, sheltered and protected than a tent (although there are fold-down tent trailers [1]) . It provides the means for people to have their... “RV” redirects here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Wikibooks Transwiki has more about this subject: Campfire A campfire in a fire pit A campfire is a fire lit at a campsite, usually in a fire ring. ... John Everett Millais The Blind Girl: vagrant musicians See also vagrancy (biology) for an alternative use of the term. ... The freedom to roam, or everymans right is a term describing the general publics ability to access land, be it public or privately owned. ...

In the US, many national and state parks have dedicated campsites and sometimes also allow impromptu backcountry camping by visitors. U.S. National Forests often have established campsites, but generally allow camping anywhere, except within a certain distance of water sources. Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... This article is about national parks. ... State park is a term used in the United States and in Mexico for an area of land preserved on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, recreation, or other reason, and under the administration of the government of a U.S. state or one of the states of Mexico. ... This article is on national forests in the United States. ...

[edit] RV Parks/Caravan Parks

In North America many campgrounds have facilities for Recreational Vehicles and are also known as RV parks ^[1]. Similar facilities in the UK are known as Caravan Parks. The Kampgrounds of America (KOA) is a large chain of commercial campgrounds located throughout the US and Canada. Many travellers prefer to use KOA, or similar campsites, as an alternative to hotels or motels. “RV” redirects here. ... A recreational vehicle park (RV park) or caravan park is the equivalent of a hotel for people with recreational vehicles. ... Caravan parks are privately-owned locations which provide a stopping point - overnight or for weekly stays - for people traveling in a caravan, also known as a trailer or motorhome. ... Kampgrounds of America (KOA) is a franchise chain of about 500 North American campgrounds based in Billings, Montana USA serving both tent campers and recreational vehicles. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... For other uses, see Hotel (disambiguation). ... Holiday Inn Great Sign Exterior of a Howard Johnsons motor lodge. ...

Both commercial and governmental campgrounds typically charge a nominal fee for the privilege of camping there, to cover expenses, and in the case of an independent campground, to make a profit.

[edit] Trailer Parks

Frequently confused with Campsites, Campgrounds and RV Parks, Trailer Parks are made up of long term or semi-permanent residents occupying Mobile Homes, Park Trailers or RVs.

[edit] Backcountry Camping

In the U.S., backcountry camping is common in National Parks and these areas can only be reached on foot or on horseback. The camping areas are usually established "zones", which have a predetermined maximum number of persons that are allowed to stay in the section per night. Strict regulations are imposed regarding food storage and resource protection, and in most cases, open fires are not permitted and all cooking must be done with small portable stoves. Usually these backcountry campsite zones require a free permit obtainable at visitor centers and ranger stations. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 543 pixelsFull resolution (3457 × 2346 pixel, file size: 2. ... This article is about national parks. ... horse, see Horse (disambiguation). ...

Most National parks do not have as many amenities as the state and private parks.

[edit] See also

• National Park Service
• Bear bag
• Military camp
• Cantonment
• Caravan parks
• RV park

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[edit] Movies and documentaries on a campsite

• Mon été au camping (2003)
• The Forest Primeval (1983)
• Carry On Camping (1969)
• Camping Cosmos (1996)
• Camping Sauvage (2004)
• Camping del Terrore (1987)

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[edit] External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to:

Campsites

• Choosing the Perfect Campsite

• UK Campsites Directory

• Camping and Caravanning UK

• UK Camping and Caravanning Club

• Richmond Holiday Centre is situated in Skegness, England.

• First Camp - national campground chain of Sweden

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[edit] References

1. ^ Trailer Life Magazine 'Trailer Life Directory'