Campgrounds – Ten Signs of a Family Friendly Campground

Signs of Family Campgrounds 

1. Kids' activities are hosted by the campground - look at the information provided by the campground on their website or advertisements for signs of junior ranger programs for kids, arts and crafts classes, or junior hiking programs or other activities or classes designed for kids.
   
   Better still if you go the campground and look for yourself.
   
   Campgrounds that provide these kinds of classes and activities obviously welcome families and there's a good chance that the campground is family friendly.
   
   Be aware that some campgrounds charge a fee for your kids to participate in the classes and activities.
2. There's a swimming pool on the campground - Pools attract families but check also check if there are lifeguards on duty all the time.
   
   If they don't have lifeguards you are responsible for your own child's safety.
3. There's a playground or a place where the kids can play - You can safely assume that campgrounds with a playground is kid-friendly.
4. There's a family restaurant nearby - It's sometimes nice to have a little break from camping by going to a family restaurant situated nearby that the children will like.
   
   Campgrounds will usually mention if there are family restaurants nearby in their website or brochure, another good sign of a family friendly campground.
5. All facilities are in central locations and easily accessible from any campsite - A sign that campgrounds are family friendly when water, toilets, bathrooms, playground and activity centre can be easily reached from any campsite. Convenience is a good sign of family friendly campgrounds.
6. Photos of kids and families are their advertisements including website and brochure - Family friendly campgrounds would show pictures of families having fun on their campsites, using the facilities or playing on the playground.
7. Campgrounds have trail maps that have trails that are marked for kids - This is a clear sign that a campground is family friendly. Check to see that the hiking trail is flat, easy and appropriate for kids.
8. You friends that have kids recommend it as a family friendly campground - When you have friends you can trust recommend the campground for you and your family you can be sure that it's a family friendly campground.
9. Campgrounds that have a community center with DVDs and video games suitable for kids - Campgrounds that advertise themselves as offering DVD titles and video games that your kids would enjoy are good places to camp with your family. Bring your own DVDs clearly labeled with your name if you want.
10. Campgrounds that have playing fields - If the campground have a large area of mowed grass specifically for families to play ball games or other activities it's a sure bet that it's a family friendly. Campgrounds would usually advertise this as one their main features.