Campgrounds

The term camp comes from the Latin word campus, meaning "field". Therefore, a campgrounds consists typically of open pieces of ground where a camper can pitch a tent or park a camper. More specifically a campsite is a dedicated area set aside for camping and for which often a user fee is charged. Campsites typically feature a few (but sometimes no) improvements.
Dedicated campsites, known as Campgrounds such as this one, usually have some amenities. Common amenities include, listed roughly in order from most to least common:
*Fireplaces or fire pits in which to build campfires (this can be a circle of rocks, a metal enclosure, a metal grate, a concrete spot, or even just a hole).
*Road access for vehicles
*A gravel or concrete pad on which to park a vehicle
*Picnic tables
*Marked spaces indicating a boundary for one camper or a group of campers
*Reservations to ensure there will be available space to camp
*Utility hookups, such as gas, propane, water, electricity and sewer, primarily for the use of Travel trailers, Recreational vehicles, or similar
*Raised platforms on which to set up tents
* Piped portable water
Campgrounds may include further amenities:
*Pit toilets (outhouses)
*Flush toilets and showers
*Sinks and mirrors in the bathrooms
*A small convenience store
*Shower facilities (with or without hot water)
*Wood for free or for sale for use in cooking or for a campfire
*Garbage cans or large rubbish bins in which to place refuse
Camping outside a designated campsite may be forbidden by law. It is thought to be a nuisance, harmful to the environment, and is often associated with vagrancy.
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