Private Campgrounds Vs Government-run Campgrounds
By Glenn H. Kipps
So, you want to go camping, but can’t decide on whether you want to go to a privately owned campground or a campground in one of our many beautiful National or State parks. In this article, “Private Campgrounds Vs Goverment-run Campgrounds“, I am going to show the differences between the two types of campgrounds.
To start with, a privately owned campground is a business whereas a campground in a state or national park in run by the government. As with any business, each campground owner tries to make their campground look better than all the others through both online and offline advertising. A government-run campground relies on the attractions the park offers as a whole. For instance, people who camp at Yellowstone National Park are there to see attractions such as Old Faithful, not because the campground itself was advertised. Most privately owned campgrounds cater to RV campers with full hookups. There are not many tent sites and primative camping is almost non-existent. There are private owned campgrounds that do offer primative camping. However, they are few and far between. A government-run campground caters more to those that want to experience the outdoors. While they do have RV campsites available, campers also have a choice of camping in designated tent sites, back-country camping or all out wilderness camping.
A privately owned campground usually costs much more than a government-run campground. The reason is that privately owned campgrounds have extras (pools, spas, clubhouses, etc) that many government-run campgrounds do not have.
In conclusion, it is really up to you. Some people like the idea of being in a resort-like environment complete with all the amenities such as a swimming pool and spa. Others like the idea of being totally away from everything. If you choose the former, it is important that you look at each advertisement carefully and get all the information you can get on each campground you are considering. All of them are trying to make you think that they are the end-all, be-all of campgrounds. Like any business, some are absolutely great and some are less than desirable. In choosing a privately owned campground, it is really best to talk to people that have been there. In either case, it is a good idea to call the campground in advance to assure yourself a spot during the time you want to visit. I hope this article, “Private Campgrounds Vs Government-run Campgrounds,” has helped you in finding the ideal campground.
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