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Old 08-12-2018, 08:15 PM   #43
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Also, they get drunk then one of them pulls out a saxophone at 2 a.m. and start honking on it. They really don't like it when you play your music at 6 am as loud as you can.

I ran campground that was on a lake one summer. The campground owner had a tavern on the edge of the lake and a some of the campers would get pretty loaded on the weekend. Early one Saturday morning I saw 4 guys go over to a truck camper and start rocking back and forth. I heard a thud then the back door opened, a lady staggered out and puked all over he rear step. I don't know what she did had done to deserve that but I'll bet she didn't do it again.
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Old 08-12-2018, 08:24 PM   #44
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Years ago we went tent camping at a beautiful place in eastern Oklahoma with no one around called Winding Stair. Then, out of nowhere came a group of what looked to be Hells Angels on some great Harleys who set up camp right next to us. We politely said that we were going to move so that they could enjoy themselves. No problem. They partied it up, but at 10:00pm there was not a sound to be heard. I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised and in the morning they were off. Actually, they were perfect campers and they left their camp sites in perfect condition.
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Old 08-12-2018, 09:01 PM   #45
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We are losing our faith in our species.

This's the reason we're on the verge of selling everything, and going boating.

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We overlanded for decades. Peaceful serenity. But those days are gone. Now, most 'overlanders' 'trek' resort-to-resort.

Show of hands... anybody ready to colonize Mars?
Shhhhh! Don't go spreading the word about Mars. It'll be overcrowded with goofy clueless humans within a year or two if word gets out.

Seriously, I used to tell people about a favorite park that we've been camping in for over 30 years. Except for major holidays, it was rarely full. These days, you better get those reservations in early if you want a spot.

Yes unfortunately, the crowds have moved in and the tranquility has left the building forest. Needless to say, I ain't tellin nobody about boondocking areas or campgrounds we use these days.
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Old 08-13-2018, 05:24 AM   #46
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Nice post. Very funny and sometimes true. The conditions you describe are not just in the boondocking society, they exist everywhere. We do a mix of boondock, State Parks, C.O.E. and even the occasional private. We usually void private due to the small sites making us feel like we moved into a row house. Ranking the experiences for peace and pleasant RVing experience I have to give the C.O.E. camps the top rating as they seem to run a tight ship. Right next to that is boondocking. Only a very times have we had discussions with bad actors that moved into the neighborhood. Of course we tend to boondock east of the Mississippi most of the time. Camping in the woods where there is just room for our camp at the side of a stream, lake or in the woods tends to prevent close neighbors. Most of where we camp the "10 yard line" is the only choice as all the other lines are covered in trees. Our state park experiences are saved for times when we feel like being a bit more social and we save staying at private campgrounds for the times when we want to feel like we moved back to the city. There are just times you want to be near people and times you enjoy tranquility base on the moon..... as for Mars I hear the dust is really obnoxious,,,
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boondocking

when we boondock the problem is usually not the the campers it is teens with there loud cars/trucks racing around the parking lot after the store/mall closes
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Old 08-13-2018, 06:37 AM   #48
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I'm new to all of this so I'm taking it all in.

But...

I kind of think that if you wish to RV in an area with regulations there are plenty of RV places that have rules for for whatever you wish to have regulated. I do however think that nice goes a long way and do unto others...
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Years ago we went tent camping at a beautiful place in eastern Oklahoma with no one around called Winding Stair. Then, out of nowhere came a group of what looked to be Hells Angels on some great Harleys who set up camp right next to us. We politely said that we were going to move so that they could enjoy themselves. No problem. They partied it up, but at 10:00pm there was not a sound to be heard. I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised and in the morning they were off. Actually, they were perfect campers and they left their camp sites in perfect condition.
I love Winding Stair! It was one of our favorite sites too, though I preferred it in the fall for leaf peeping trips. I haven’t been there in years, but I think I will look it up online to see what the facilities show. Thanks for the walk down memory lane, and sorry for the detour.
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Boondocking lessons about other Boondockers

We recently used WMs near large cities as convenient bases. We always ask a manager for permission. No reservations and no check-in/check-out times fits well into our flexible schedule. One afternoon we tucked neatly into the corner farthest from the store. By nightfall we were surrounded by RVs, despite the rest of the lot being empty. Talking to the new neighbor in the truck camper with two kids, I learned that his motivation was a "circle the wagons" mindset. He parked in the shadow of the big rig for a feeling of protection.

A few years ago at a Montana WM I began to get concerned as the homeless people in cars parked next to me. I finally realized that they were there for the shade.
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We live in the boonies, so often find it amusing to watch people. BTW, I can still party with the best of them!
We often don't see strangers for days at a time at home, but that's just fine with me.
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PS. Thanks for the chuckle goes to the OP...
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Nice post. Very funny and sometimes true. The conditions you describe are not just in the boondocking society, they exist everywhere. We do a mix of boondock, State Parks, C.O.E. and even the occasional private. We usually void private due to the small sites making us feel like we moved into a row house. Ranking the experiences for peace and pleasant RVing experience I have to give the C.O.E. camps the top rating as they seem to run a tight ship. Right next to that is boondocking. Only a very times have we had discussions with bad actors that moved into the neighborhood. Of course we tend to boondock east of the Mississippi most of the time. Camping in the woods where there is just room for our camp at the side of a stream, lake or in the woods tends to prevent close neighbors. Most of where we camp the "10 yard line" is the only choice as all the other lines are covered in trees. Our state park experiences are saved for times when we feel like being a bit more social and we save staying at private campgrounds for the times when we want to feel like we moved back to the city. There are just times you want to be near people and times you enjoy tranquility base on the moon..... as for Mars I hear the dust is really obnoxious,,,
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Even people who like dogs may not want them continuously close by. Other peoples dogs should be like grandchildren you spoil them then send them home and you don't want them peeing everywhere. You should always ask before approaching a dog and a dog owner should always ask before approaching you.
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Here's what I've learned so far about other boondockers when I've boondocked.

If you are first to an area - let's say a football size area - you park at the 10 yard line. The next person that shows up will park on the 15 yard line next to you.

If they have a dog(s) they will let them off the leash and constantly be yelling to them as if they were a human to 'get back here'.

The dogs(s) will piss on your tires.

The dog(s) will bark a lot and the owner will act surprised when they run at you and bark at you when you dare to leave your RV.

The other Boondocker will like rock from the 60s that you've all heard millions of times and they will play it loudly from bad speakers.

There generator will sound like a jackhammer. They will point the exhaust towards your open door.

They will sit around a fire until 2 am, talking loudly, then get up at 6 am to drive their mufferless pick up to go fishing.

Have you met these people or other's like them?
Not sure what irritates me more the barking dogs or the owners yelling at them. I’ve seen many RV parks advertised as “55 or older”, l’d love to find some that are “dog free”! Ever notice how most dog owners pick up thier dog’s poo while allowing them to pee everywhere? How bout they be required to clean the peed on area also?
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Years ago we went tent camping at a beautiful place in eastern Oklahoma with no one around called Winding Stair. Then, out of nowhere came a group of what looked to be Hells Angels on some great Harleys who set up camp right next to us. We politely said that we were going to move so that they could enjoy themselves. No problem. They partied it up, but at 10:00pm there was not a sound to be heard. I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised and in the morning they were off. Actually, they were perfect campers and they left their camp sites in perfect condition.

We do that to confuse the citizens..


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