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Kosm1o · 12-16-2012, 05:38 AM

Without a doubt, picking (guessing) a campsite is the worse thing about camping. Barking dogs, loud music, early risers with big diesels that want to run for 30 minutes before leaving,whatever can disrupt my sleep is checked out before unhooking the trailer. We usually try for state campgrounds with quiet time rules. Then, at least we have a last resort for the unexpected. I also carry ear plugs.

WBCCI9898 · 12-16-2012, 08:17 AM

We own a campground and we have radio free areas to avoid those campers who feel everyone wants to hear their Shitty music!...lol. It's a fine line those people also paid their money but but are very inconsiderate of others for sure.

idroba · 12-16-2012, 08:35 AM

Sorry, Canadians do make noise, and lots of it, especially when young and drinking. I have been next to them in Canadian National Parks... trust me... grin. But the ones I have encountered are mostly friendly, and want you to come over and have a drink. Or many.

Bob4x4 · 12-16-2012, 09:16 AM

Just another reason to boondock..........

Len n Jeanne · 12-17-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by idroba

Sorry, Canadians do make noise, and lots of it, especially when young and drinking. I have been next to them in Canadian National Parks... trust me... grin. But the ones I have encountered are mostly friendly, and want you to come over and have a drink. Or many.

Absolutely Canadians can make a ton of noise. Anybody ever attended a "bush party"-- or been within earshot? One of the scariest tent camping experiences of my life was in a provincial park over Victoria Day weekend, when the guy next to us got roaring drunk (and I mean roaring.) We didn't know if he was armed or not, but he seemed pretty violent. We hunkered down quietly and I suspect he eventually just passed out.

At least the Bambi provides a lot more insulation than a couple of layers of nylon.

We have asked the odd group of campers to tone it down, and this has never been a problem.

Our Secret Weapon is to get up early, and make some noise right next to the late-night party people, if possible.

masseyfarm · 12-17-2012, 02:26 PM

If you are offering free drinks, for sure, come on up! We have lots of parking spots.

Dave

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Originally Posted by idroba

Sorry, Canadians do make noise, and lots of it, especially when young and drinking. I have been next to them in Canadian National Parks... trust me... grin. But the ones I have encountered are mostly friendly, and want you to come over and have a drink. Or many.

Protagonist · 12-17-2012, 02:32 PM

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If you are offering free drinks, for sure, come on up! We have lots of parking spots.

At my previous apartment building, in the New Orleans Garden District, the unspoken rule was, "if you can hear the party, you're invited!" Didn't always get as much sleep as I needed back in those days, but I had a great time.

So one way to handle noisy neighbors is, crash their party and make it your own.

dkrug · 12-17-2012, 02:35 PM

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You won't experience that in Canada. Canadians like to be in their jammies - curled up in front of the TV with Peter Mansbridge and "The National" by 10.

We're so boring that we can't even produce a politician worthy of assassination.

Perhaps Canadian campgrounds are quiet, but the campground we stayed at in Brimley, MI was filled with Canadians because it was Canada Day weekend. It was overcrowded with extra tents, cars and dogs at almost every campsite. The radios were loud, the dogs barked all night and one fellow decided he needed to run his noisy old diesel every half hour for a few minutes. We will not go back to that campground on that weekend.

Mike Leary · 12-17-2012, 03:11 PM

In our twenty years experience on the asphalt sea, it's "weekend warriors" that cause the bulk of the trouble; they are not aware that the neighbors might need their own space. Some "northern travelers" seem to have louder voices, maybe from a life of talking against the the winds and the high humidity.

Protagonist · 12-17-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dkrug

Perhaps Canadian campgrounds are quiet, but the campground we stayed at in Brimley, MI was filled with Canadians because it was Canada Day weekend.

Now, now, be fair. Canadians may get loud when they come to the USA for Canada Day

, but we Americans tend to get loud wherever and whenever we go.

Except when we go to golf courses. Golf courses are always quiet. Maybe camping near a golf course is a worthwhile tactic?

vswingfield · 12-17-2012, 03:29 PM

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Except when we go to golf courses. Golf courses are always quiet. Maybe camping near a golf course is a worthwhile tactic?

If you think hail is bad...

Protagonist · 12-17-2012, 03:55 PM

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If you think hail is bad...

Living proof of the old military maxim, no plan survives contact with reality.

vswingfield · 12-17-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Protagonist

Living proof of the old military maxim, no plan survives contact with reality.

Well, it's still better than the shot put throwing area.

Ganaraska · 12-22-2012, 11:27 AM

Ha ha ha put a bagpipe album on the stereo and go over in your Speedos and start bumming drinks and cigs. See how long it takes them to leave.

Len n Jeanne · 12-23-2012, 10:55 AM

Speedos? If we put those on, we'd have the whole campground in an uproar. Of laughing.

Lumatic · 12-23-2012, 11:16 AM

I grab my guitar and go visit the neighbors and invite them to sing Kumbaya

slowmover · 12-23-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ganaraska

Ha ha ha put a bagpipe album on the stereo and go over in your Speedos and start bumming drinks and cigs. See how long it takes them to leave.

And I can leave my teeth back in my TT. Jez comfort when smoking and talking at the same time. Easier to roll the cig to one side when I shoot a lil booze in the other side, them old teeths do git in the way.

And, scratchin'. A Speedo makes for easy access to all areas.

(This plan is taking shape)

py1950 · 12-23-2012, 08:21 PM

Get a life. Do you remember "I hope I die
, before I get old."

You can't avoid aging.....Acting old is a disease.

bolerama · 12-23-2012, 09:16 PM

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Okay so let's see, How to handle noisy neighbors: Pop out of the Airstream naked with a bagpipe and a yellow flashlight. That is funny!

I wish there were a "LIKE" button! Hilarious!

Do you have a big black dog? That can work. A friend of mine was tent-camping alone with her Rottie X Lab. There was a large group of 20-something males partying till very late in a provincial park, like it was a bush party. She couldn't take it anymore and went over with a flashlight and the dog. The guys were so apologetic and quieted right down. Of course, she was terrified going over, but it worked.
Lisa

Lily&Me · 12-24-2012, 06:03 AM

A couple of years ago we were in a beautiful state park on a weekend and settled in to one of the few remaining sites.

A young couple with four small children and FOUR yapping puppies pulled in across from us, pulled a brand new tent and other camping gear from boxes and proceeded to set up.

They declined offers of help, made no eye contact and just didn't seem like the friendly type.

The puppies were soon each tied to their respective trees, where they were left for the night, yapping continuously. No camp host patrolling, no cell signal to call someone to make their rounds. Not even the adults or children trying to quiet the pups. They all seemed to be sleeping soundly.

I'm sure we were not the only ones being kept awake, as it was mild weather and no electricity available with which to turn on the AC to drown them out.

About midnight we pulled out and spent the rest of the night parked in the paved area by the dump station. Just seemed like the best way to deal with it.

Maggie