An RV park is the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing many of the creature comforts of home. But it's important to remember that the park is a shared public space, and you are a guest there. Here are a few do's and don'ts to help you have a pleasant experience and be a good neighbor during your stay.

Do:

Arrive on time.

Most RV parks have defined arrival/check-in times. This helps keep everything organized and running smoothly and ensures that each site is ready to go when the new round of guests arrives. When booking your space, find out the park's arrival times and do your best to honor them. Arriving late at night or after hours can be disruptive to the whole park, and you are depriving yourself of valuable time that can be used to set up and get settled in.

Clean up after yourself.

Every guest in an RV campground is called upon to be a good steward of the land. A big part of that involves cleaning up after yourself. Deposit all trash in the designated receptacles, clean up and dispose of your dog's waste, and check that your fire is completely out before turning in for the night or leaving the site for the day or for the last time. You are making the park a safer and more comfortable place for yourself, your fellow guests, and the ones to follow. 

Don't:

Walk through other's sites.

It can be all too easy to traipse through another RVer's campsite, but this is often considered a major breach of campground etiquette. You should think of other sites as the personal property of those camping there. You likely wouldn't allow someone to waltz unannounced across your patio—or worse, through your living room—at home, so don't do it to others when RVing. 

Speed.

Most parks have posted speed limit signs. Obey them. There may be children, bicyclists, pets, and others on the property, and they can easily seem to appear out of nowhere. Plus, a loud RV barreling through a quiet and peaceful park at high speed can be disruptive. Keep the property safe and pleasant by keeping the speed down.

Now you're ready to book a spot at your next RV park. Creekside RV Park in Jacksonville, FL, offers plenty of spaces in a community-oriented and family-friendly environment. Their amenities include on-site baths and laundry; electric, sewer, trash, and water services; and wireless internet. Call (904) 352-7146 to reserve or visit them online to browse their property.