We feel that the “call of the wild” is especially strong when it’s warm and if we prefer to travel by camper. To get the most out of your vacation in the wilderness, we advise you to follow a few basic rules that will keep you safe when staying in areas where humans rarely venture…
- Plan your route and stay in advance
In several articles, we have provided practical guidelines for preparing for a trip with a camper and for things you should not forget before hitting the road.
When camping in wild areas, it is particularly important to study the topographical map of the area and mark convenient places to stay that are flat and close to a water source.
- Choose the most suitable place to park your camper and/or pitch your tent
It should be close to a water source, but under no circumstances should you park your camper or pitch your tent less than 100 meters from a river, lake, or other body of water.
Do not park in a dangerous place on a slope and do not set up your tent in places lower than the surrounding area, because when it rains, water will collect there.
- Set up your camp before it gets dark.
Set up camp at your chosen location and prepare your camper and tents 1-2 hours before dark. Keep in mind that choosing the right spot, preparing your sleeping area, cooking, and washing dishes is more unpleasant in the evening than during the day.
- Beware of dry trees and branches
Falling trees and branches can be a serious danger to your life and health. Therefore, you need to make sure that you have set up your camp far enough away from dead trees and large dry branches. Be especially careful in spring, because after the snow in winter there are usually many broken branches that can damage even your camper.
- Follow the rules of the area you are in and protect nature.
Your preliminary preparation also includes familiarizing yourself with the rules and prohibitions for the chosen location—protected area, park, Natura 2000 zone, etc. Even if the area is not protected, you are obliged to protect nature, not to pollute or endanger the place, not to cause fires, avalanches, etc.
Try not to camp on fragile vegetation, rare species, or flowers in ecologically sensitive areas, especially those with very short summers, such as high mountain areas. If you damage the plants, they will not be able to survive the cold months.
Based on motives from: Camping.bg
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