Saturday, May 14, 2016

Points To Consider When Camping In Maine

By Joyce Ellis


A large number of people when taking a short break or family vacation will choose to go on camping in Maine. This type of outdoor activity is very popular all over the world due to it being more flexible than the traditional hotel or guest house accommodation. When you decide to pack up your tent or take to the highway in your motor home there is a little research to be done.

When you have found a location that you would like to stay in, you will need to find a suitable site to pitch your tent, or park up in your motor home. Looking through local telephone books can produce good results or you can try one of the outdoor publications that are on sale. A very good place to find a site is the internet and there are many great campsites that advertise online.

Another place to find some well established campsites is from a camping or motor home club. These organizations will have a list of approved sites and you may get some discounts on your booking by becoming a member. You will also have the opportunity to meet other camping enthusiasts which can be a great way to find out about other sites which you may not be aware of.

Most of the sites will require you to make a booking in advance to let them know how long you will be staying. There are exceptions where you can just turn up and hope to get a pitch but it is advisable to make a reservation to avoid being turned away. If you intend to stay for a while then some discounts are often available after negotiating with the site managers or owners.

You will find that every campsite is different and they will all have things to offer that will suit varying tastes. Many will just be a field with basic facilities or an open space where tents can be pitched or motor homes parked. Other sites will be much larger and fully equipped with pools, club houses and golf courses and which cater more for families.

Many of the bigger sites in Old Orchard Beach, ME will target families and will have some useful facilities for you to use. There will be activity clubs, baby sitting services and other things to keep the young ones happy. If you have special requirements for children such as cots or high chairs the sites will be happy to help if they can.

Many campsites will also have other facilities that are useful for a family holiday and will make life a little easier. Electric hook ups, telephone lines and WiFi are commonly available which you will be billed for. For the campers who are using a tent, there are shower and toilet blocks, and also somewhere to do your laundry which is always useful when travelling.

When you are due to leave the campsite there are some things that you need to do before you head home. Always clean away any rubbish and leave your pitch the way that you found it on arrival. If you have enjoyed your stay, it is useful to leave a review on the testimonial section of the sites web page, and this will help them attract new business and help other guests to select a place to stay.




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