Campsite intrusions

[TaftCoach]

Years ago while tent camping in Yellowstone we had a site that was a popular short cut to restrooms. Some people would see us and turn around, others would continue right through.

The worst culprits were the nighttime headlamp and flashlight folks who would shine on our tent. Even worst was the young lady who tripped and fell on one of my extra long guy lines I set up in advance of a storm. She scared the crap out of us.

[El Chupacabra]

Anyone tried this approach?

https://www.amazon.com/Barricade-Vis...=A5X37FYYQ65YO

[Charlie G]

This does not address your problem. Just me lamenting… just a couple of years ago we never experienced anything like this. Now we see it a lot. I never worried about leaving things out on the site. I fear we are close to needing to be concerned about theft and needing to keep things locked up.

[jack c]

Just enjoy yourself and don’t let it bother you.it’s just a campsite after all.

[Dao]

Originally Posted by jack c

Just enjoy yourself and don’t let it bother you.it’s just a campsite after all.

Agree: it really isn't a big issue in the scheme of things. Let it go.

[Jimmy Z]

A little portable doggy fence and/or some little stick in the ground signs that say “Do Not Enter” or “ please Walk Around” are about as non-threatening as one can get. After that, it escalates to swords, cannons and mano-a-mano engagement. (Oh sorry, just another flashback. Forget the last part.)

[Sunshine67]

Most times does not bother us unless they cross so close to where we are sitting. We have a ladder game that we set up and put a chair half way which helps get the hint across. My pet peeve is people who think their dogs are so wonderful they don’t need to be on a leash and isnt that cute when they mark their territory by peeing on our carpet or picnic table. I then get out ant or bug spray which who knew their dog doesn’t like.

[Sundancer330]

We never spend much time hanging around a campground and I dont own the site so I dont really care.

[JFlightRisk]

In all the years we've been going to state campgrounds, I only remember a time or two that it's happened. I asked the young couple tent campers that were cutting through to the bath/shower building if they were new to camping. They said yes, they were, so I politely mentioned about campground etiquette and cutting through other people's sites. They walked around after that. They were just uneducated about it.

[Jack N Janet]

I enjoy conversing with all the people. So when people cut through the campsite I feel they need/would like conversation also. I consider them fair game. I ask Hi, how are you?, Where you from?, Did you have a good trip getting here? Been camping long? What kind of camper do you have?. Pretty nice campground isn't it? Not too many mosquitoes today. What kind of repellent do you use? After about 10 minutes I let them escape. They don't ever seem to come back and only wave as they go around the campsite. On the other hand, occasionally, I've met a whole lot of really nice people from all over the country who enjoy conversation also and have a really nice day just meeting and talking to people. Some even come back and pull up a chair and spend some time and bring an adult beverage to share. You just never know who you are going to meet at a campground.

[Jimmy Z]

A small, portable plastic doggie fence with a “No Trespassing “ or “Please Do Not Enter” sign is about as non-threatening as one can be. If that doesn’t work you can move up a notch to guns, bazookas or Mano-a-Mano engagement. (Ops, Forget the last part. A temporary flashback moment)

[GTS225]

Originally Posted by JFlightRisk

They were just uneducated about it.

I beg to differ. Most every person has a "personal space", and if it gets violated, they feel quite uncomfortable about it, and might even say something to the violator. This also gets pushed out when one lives in a house, whether renting or buying. They don't want folks traipsing through the yard, and will say something if they're aware of it happening.
To suggest they were "uneducated" about it is horsehockey, as they both have that "personal space" thing in thier persona.

I wouldn't be quite so nice about it, but likely ask them if they want me wandering around thier yard. If they say no, then I'll ask why they're doing it to me.

Folks being inconsiderate of others irks me to no end, especially when they demand common courtesy from others.

Roger

[RAurand]

Originally Posted by CAG

Assault on a minor. Not likely to get a warning from the police on that one. Hit him in the face, break glasses, nose, injure an eye. Bad choice.

OR Ruin a $4000.00 hearing aid.........
THAT will ruin your whole weekend!

[Old and soft]

The parents and friends weren't coming for conversation, they just didn't have torches and pitch forks in the pass thru.

[JFlightRisk]

Originally Posted by GTS225

I beg to differ. Most every person has a "personal space", and if it gets violated, they feel quite uncomfortable about it, and might even say something to the violator. This also gets pushed out when one lives in a house, whether renting or buying. They don't want folks traipsing through the yard, and will say something if they're aware of it happening.
To suggest they were "uneducated" about it is horsehockey, as they both have that "personal space" thing in thier persona.

I wouldn't be quite so nice about it, but likely ask them if they want me wandering around thier yard. If they say no, then I'll ask why they're doing it to me.

Folks being inconsiderate of others irks me to no end, especially when they demand common courtesy from others.

Roger

Well, the two sites we dad then were very wide, probably 40' each, and the bathrooms were a direct line from their tent and site. A lot of space between our trailers. It's not like they walked close to us. They were taking their brand-new camping equipment out of boxes and wrappings, so they were young, and it was their first time at it. They were polite, understanding, and apologetic. I did make it a point to give them permission to walk through if they found themselves under urgency to use the facilities. It was a fairly long walk if they followed the roadway to it.

We left them with the impression that we weren't upset, but wanted to advise them in case they did that to not-so-nice campers.

[LuckyDuck]

Originally Posted by El Chupacabra

Anyone tried this approach?

https://www.amazon.com/Barricade-Vis...=A5X37FYYQ65YO

Almost! A few years ago we had a perfect site in a nice park near Glacier NP. Well, almost perfect. Down the hill a bit was the group camp area and there was a large group of teens there all week. We had barely unhitched and got set up when we noticed kids cutting through our site. There was an informal shortcut trail that went right alongside our rig, over our water hose and power cord and slinky.

I booked it to the office and told them this wasn’t acceptable and if it continued I was going to ask to be moved to a different site. To their credit, the staff said they’d talk to the chaperones immediately and make sure it stopped. With a couple of exceptions, it did. But I did pick up a roll of yellow caution tape at Harbor Freight and still keep it in my cargo area. Just in case!

[Hollander Mutthaulers]

In over 150 camps over the years have had very little problem with trespassers. Repeat trespassers get a frank request to stay off our site. The worst are the dog walkers who want their dog to meet - eat? - our dog. Kids - okay if they unwittingly cross through, but don't let your dog anywhere near mine! ALL dogs are unpredictable in unfamiliar places with unfamiliar dogs. "My dog is friendly" is as reliable as "Sure, you can tow this with that" to the novice at the RV dealer.

[Cookiejar]

"Hey, don't walk/run/ride your bike through my living room please!?"

[Tunce the traveler]

Originally Posted by Cookiejar

"Hey, don't walk/run/ride your bike through my living room please!?"

Just think the Native Americans were enjoying their living till we cut through.

[Old and soft]

Originally Posted by Tunce the traveler

Just think the Native Americans were enjoying their living till we cut through.

I bought a shot glass while out west last year. Shows 3 distinguished tribal elders, wearing their ceremonial dress. Caption reads- homeland security since 1492.