campsite wishlist
scenery, including body of water
public land location close enough to main road to not be a major detour, far enough to not hear traffic
wildlife that entertains but does not steal food (ducks are adequate)
lack of biting insects
access to clean drinking water
toilet with good supply of toilet paper
under $30/night
space between sites
quiet neighbors
dark skies for good stars
vegetation for a windbreak
dry flat soft ground
a clean picnic table
parking space close to tent site
space for boys to frolic
bonus:
hot showers (coin operated is fine)
sink and soap to wash hands
walking track/nature trail
trash cans
recycling
camp host to reign in noisy neighbors if necessary
vegetated barriers to make sure each site has its own nook
washing machine
clothesline
covered cooking/eating area
no one else there
free
