Step 5: Know Your Camp Phrases and Symbols

Campground websites will indicate whether the loops have bathrooms (& what kinds), showers, camp stores, electricity (for string lights, of course), etc. Knowing how to interpret those terms will help you better prepare your gear and your gals for your trip.

Campsite Types:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Premium: Usually you find this type of campsite at a private campground, and will likely include more amenities than a standard site (these kinds of sites usually attract the RV crowd). 
            2. Standard: The Camp Gal choice, and the perfect amount of comfort and nature. These campsites usually have a picnic table, electricity, and a firepit.
            3. Primitive: It’s just you and whatever you bring with you — basically backcountry camping…but possibly with a pit toilet. 

Loop: If you look at any campground map, the sites are usually organized into one or several loops, each usually with a separate name. For safety and traffic, the roads in each loop are one-way, narrow, and have a slow speed limit. 

Site Number: The number of your campsite in the loop. There is always a sign or a painted number on the road by the site to help you find your reserved spot.

Number of people: Campsites almost always have a limit on the number of cars and number of people that can stay at the site overnight. This will be listed on the website, or when you look at the site details.

Campground Map Symbols: Each website will have their own symbols, and will have a key or will have a description when you hover your mouse over the symbol. Make sure you pay attention to these when you book your site so you know what amenities are available.