Obviously, big, secluded sites are always a good thing. However, for us, it depends a bit on why we're camping at a particular place. Our trips usually fall into one of three categories:
- [li]Destination - Our camper is usually just a mobile hotel room for us. We tend to spend most of our time elsewhere, and only sleep in the camper. Good examples of this type are Niagara Falls or amusement parks. Our primary concerns are proximity to our destination and it's relatively quiet at night so we can get a good night's rest. [/li]
[li]Recreation - We're there to do some hiking, kayaking, swimming or other outdoor activity at or near the campground. We'll likely spend some time at our site, but the primary purpose of the trip will be the activities. Primary concerns here are similar to the Destination type trips, but with a little more focus on bigger sites and privacy since we'll be spending a little time at the site.[/li]
[li]Pure Camping - The main goal for the weekend is to camp, maybe do a little hiking, sit by the fire, and relax. Big, private sites with good facilities are the primary concern. [/li]
Personally, I insist upon shower facilities. I don't like pit toilets but will tolerate them if, IMHO, it's an exceptional place (like Assateague National Seashore) but I need a place to shower. Assateague NS has shower facilities, although unheated; in such instances I lug a Solar Shower bag to the stall as I am a wimp when it comes to using cold water to wash my hair.
We primarily choose our sites according to our desired activities (seashore-related; fishing, kayaking, ocean swimming, beach); I agree with the OP that the campsite and PUP is like a mobile hotel room.
However (much to our dismay), DH and I may be soon forced to change our criteria as our DS's (14 & 16) have recently expressed a desire to just 'chill' at the campsite and keep excursions (to the beach or otherwise) to a minimum. Sleeping and eating seems to have overtaken the urge to see the sights.
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