Brush Stroke

Rude Camping Habits You Need to Stop ASAP

Brush Stroke

Hiking off the trail

Hiking is a very popular (and fun!) activity to do while camping, and if you're at a beloved state or national park, odds are that the trails will be crowded.

Brush Stroke

Letting dogs run free

Many campgrounds and campsites, including some campsites in National Parks, allow pets, which can be awesome bonding for you and your pup.

Brush Stroke

Leaving food out

Not only will leaving food out potentially attract birds, squirrels, raccoons, bugs and other annoying pests, but if you're in bear country, this could be extremely dangerous if you attract the wrong type of guest.

LIKE SAVE SHARE

Arrow
Brush Stroke

Spraying bug spray

If you're outdoors, odds are that mosquitos, ticks and other bugs will be around, particularly if it's summer and you're near a swampy area.

Brush Stroke

Chopping down trees

Chopping down a tree is hard work, so some well-intentioned campers may think they're doing fellow campers a favor by chopping down some small trees and branches for firewood.

Brush Stroke

Bringing your own firewood

Because transporting firewood from one place to another also potentially transports any fungi, bacteria and highly invasive species that might be living on that wood.

Brush Stroke

Leaving the campfire burning

It can take up to an hour to get a good fire going, so you might think that once your crew is finished telling campfire stories and is headed to bed for the night

Brush Stroke

Playing music

We get it, some people love playing music while camping, since it can set a festive party atmosphere or a smooth and laid-back mood.

Stay updated for more!