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* Sinks and mirrors in the bathrooms | * Sinks and mirrors in the bathrooms | ||
* [[Flush toilet]]s and [[shower]]s | * [[Flush toilet]]s and [[shower]]s | ||
* Utility hookups, such as gas, [[propane]], [[water]], [[electricity]] and [[sewer]], primarily for the use of [[Travel trailer| | * Utility hookups, such as gas, [[propane]], [[water]], [[electricity]] and [[sewer]], primarily for the use of [[Travel trailer|caravans]] or similar | ||
* A small [[convenience store]] | * A small [[convenience store]] | ||
* Raised platforms on which to set up [[tent]]s | * Raised platforms on which to set up [[tent]]s | ||
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In the [[United States|US]], many [[national parks|national]] and [[state park]]s have dedicated campsites and sometimes also allow impromptu backcountry camping by visitors. U.S. [[National Forest]]s often have established campsites, but generally allow camping anywhere, except within a certain distance of water sources. | In the [[United States|US]], many [[national parks|national]] and [[state park]]s have dedicated campsites and sometimes also allow impromptu backcountry camping by visitors. U.S. [[National Forest]]s often have established campsites, but generally allow camping anywhere, except within a certain distance of water sources. | ||
There are many private, commercial campgrounds as well as those on public lands. The [[Kampgrounds of America]] (KOA) is a large chain of commercial campgrounds located throughout the [[United States|US]] and | There are many private, commercial campgrounds as well as those on public lands. The [[Kampgrounds of America]] (KOA) is a large chain of commercial campgrounds located throughout the [[United States|US]] and Canada. Many travellers prefer to use KOA, or similar campsites, as an alternative to [[hotel]]s or [[motel]]s, independent campsites, or parks. | ||
Both commercial and governmental campgrounds typically charge a nominal fee for the privilege of camping there, to cover expenses, and in the case of an independent campground, to make a profit. | Both commercial and governmental campgrounds typically charge a nominal fee for the privilege of camping there, to cover expenses, and in the case of an independent campground, to make a profit. | ||
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*''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090788/ Camping del Terrore]'' ([[1987]]) | *''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090788/ Camping del Terrore]'' ([[1987]]) | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
{{Commonscat|Campsites}} | {{Commonscat|Campsites}} | ||
*[http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Falls/9200/choosing_perfect_campsite.html Choosing the Perfect Campsite] | *[http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Falls/9200/choosing_perfect_campsite.html Choosing the Perfect Campsite] | ||
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[[pl:Kemping]] | [[pl:Kemping]] | ||
[[Category:Camping]] | [[Category:Camping]] | ||
[[Category:Backpacking]] | [[Category:Backpacking]] | ||