<script>window.sliderCampsites = [109719, 115794, 106770, 110489, 106011]</script><script>window.sliderCampsites = [104043, 101198, 106355, 110500, 101278, 102745]</script>{"id":41052,"date":"2022-09-26T11:06:25","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T09:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.nl\/blog\/?post_type=listing&#038;p=41052"},"modified":"2025-01-07T16:33:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T15:33:20","slug":"five-camping-myths-debunked","status":"publish","type":"listing","link":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/listing\/five-camping-myths-debunked\/","title":{"rendered":"Five camping myths debunked"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>You might think that camping involves a cramped tent and the need to get up in the middle of the night, armed with a toilet roll, to walk over to a grotty toilet block in the cold. There are no end of myths and old-fashioned ideas about camping. Let\u2019s debunk five common camping myths!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Five camping myths<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#uncomfortable\">Camping is uncomfortable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#primitive\">Camping is primitive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#expensive\">Camping equipment is expensive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#weather\">Camping isn\u2019t fun if the weather isn\u2019t great<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#preparation\">Camping doesn\u2019t require any preparation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"uncomfortable\">Myth 1: camping is uncomfortable<\/h2>\n<p>Camping may not always have been comfortable in the past, but it is now! You can make it as luxurious and comfortable as you want. Start by deciding what you want to go camping in: a tent, caravan, trailer tent, camper van or perhaps even rented accommodation like a static caravan or lodge tent. A tent is the most obvious and cheapest option for first-time campers.<\/p>\n<p>If you opt for a tent, you\u2019ll need to make sure it\u2019s big enough to comfortably spend time in if the weather is bad. A trailer tent is the ideal combination of caravan and tent. It gives you more of an \u2018outside\u2019 feel than a caravan would but is more luxurious than a tent. Caravans and camper vans are comfortable camping options; they\u2019re like homes on wheels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bonus tip<\/strong>: would you like to try your hand at camping but don\u2019t want to slum it? Go glamping! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/theme\/glamping\/\">Glamping<\/a> is all about comfort. It allows you to enjoy the sense of being outside in nature but with the benefit of luxury facilities and your own toilet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40371\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40371\" class=\"wp-image-40371 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_657542155-1.jpg\" alt=\"Vooroordelen kamperen\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_657542155-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_657542155-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_657542155-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40371\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A tent is the most obvious and cheapest option for first-time campers<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"primitive\">Myth 2: camping is primitive<\/h2>\n<p>Forget the night-time trek to the toilet block with a toilet roll under your arm; most campsites provide toilet roll now. There are very few French squat toilets left and the toilets at some campsites are sometimes even more luxurious than your own toilet at home.<\/p>\n<p>You have a number of options If you would like to have a tent and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/listing\/camping-with-private-sanitary-facilities\/\">your own toilet<\/a>. You could bring your own toilet facilities, like a toilet bucket, portable toilet or toilet tent. Alternatively, you could choose for a campsite that provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/campsite\/search\/q\/theme:22\/\">private toilet facilities<\/a>. This is the perfect solution if you value privacy and comfort. Besides a toilet, you will often have your own shower or bath too.<\/p>\n<h3>Campsites with private toilet facilities<\/h3>\n<div class=\"jcarousel-wrapper\"><div class=\"jcarousel\"><ul class=\"camping-slider\"><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/4\/3\/6943faaa5afc3.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Piani di Clodia\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/veneto\/verona\/lazise\/camping-piani-di-clodia-109719\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/veneto\/verona\/lazise\/camping-piani-di-clodia-109719\/\">Camping Piani di Clodia<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/6\/693634d916d57.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Les Cerisiers du Jaur\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/languedoc-roussillon\/herault\/saint-pons-de-thomieres\/camping-les-cerisiers-du-jaur-115794\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/languedoc-roussillon\/herault\/saint-pons-de-thomieres\/camping-les-cerisiers-du-jaur-115794\/\">Camping Les Cerisiers du ...<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/5\/69352afbeea3e.jpg\" alt=\"Playa Montroig Camping Resort\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/spain\/catalonia\/tarragona\/montroig\/playa-montroig-camping-resort-106770\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/spain\/catalonia\/tarragona\/montroig\/playa-montroig-camping-resort-106770\/\">Playa Montroig Camping Re...<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/5\/6935ca6a8fd06.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Les Coudoulets\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/rhone-alpes\/ardeche\/pradons\/camping-les-coudoulets-110489\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/rhone-alpes\/ardeche\/pradons\/camping-les-coudoulets-110489\/\">Camping Les Coudoulets<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/8\/693828ec59de3.jpg\" alt=\"Seencamping Stadlerhof\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/austria\/tyrol\/kramsach\/seencamping-stadlerhof-106011\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/austria\/tyrol\/kramsach\/seencamping-stadlerhof-106011\/\">Seencamping Stadlerhof<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-prev jcarousel-prev-disabled\">&lsaquo;<\/a><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-next\">&rsaquo;<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"expensive\">Myth 3: camping equipment is expensive<\/h2>\n<p>Camping equipment doesn\u2019t have to be expensive because you decide how much you\u2019re willing to spend on it. If it\u2019s your first time camping, there\u2019s no guarantee you\u2019re going to like it or ever want to do it again.<\/p>\n<p>So, it\u2019s wise not to buy everything new straight away. Instead, you could rent a tent, caravan or camper van or borrow one from someone you know. It\u2019s also possible to buy camping equipment second-hand, rent things like fridges and fridge lockers at websites and use communal fridges.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to buy brand-new camping equipment because you&#8217;re completely sold on the idea, you\u2019ll find yourself facing a big investment in the first year. But if you go camping every year and use your equipment over and over again, it\u2019ll be cheaper than going to a hotel every year in the long term. That makes camping a relatively cheap way of going on holiday.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40380\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40380\" class=\"wp-image-40380 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_286887113-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kampeer mythes ontkracht\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_286887113-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_286887113-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/shutterstock_286887113-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It\u2019s also possible to buy camping equipment second-hand<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"weather\">Myth 4: camping isn\u2019t fun if the weather isn\u2019t great<\/h2>\n<p>Although we all hope the weather gods will be on our side when we\u2019re camping, don&#8217;t let a bad weather forecast hold you back. It can actually be really cosy when there\u2019s a rain shower and the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time together in your tent or playing games in your caravan. Also, experienced campers will tell you that rain showers usually don\u2019t last long and you can head off outside again quite quickly afterwards.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s definitely no need to get bored when rainy spells are longer either. Many campsites have indoor facilities like a recreation area where you can play games. Others have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/campsite\/search\/q\/for-children:indoor-playground\/period-of-stay:null\/filter-name-flex-days:2\/filter-name-travel-party:facet-name-adults_2\/sort:recommended\/paging:0,10\/view:list\">indoor playgrounds<\/a> and\/or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/campsite\/search\/q\/popular-amenities:indoor-swimming-pool-heated\/swimming:indoor-swimming-pool-heated\/period-of-stay:null\/filter-name-flex-days:2\/filter-name-travel-party:facet-name-adults_2\/sort:recommended\/paging:0,10\/view:list\">indoor swimming pools<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Be prepared for all kinds of weather. Make sure you pack appropriate clothing, like a warm jacket and long trousers, even when you are travelling to countries in Southern Europe. Also remember to bring along an extra blanket just in case the temperature drops a lot at night.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that camping is popular in the early and late seasons and even in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/listing\/winter-camping-a-how-to-guide\/\">winter months<\/a>? Many campsites are open all year round, even in the low season. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingcard.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACSI CampingCard<\/a> makes the cost of your camping holiday even cheaper still in the low season.<\/p>\n<h3>Campsites with indoor swimming pools<\/h3>\n<div class=\"jcarousel-wrapper\"><div class=\"jcarousel\"><ul class=\"camping-slider\"><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/2\/6932c402933f4.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Le Floride &amp; l&#039;Embouchure\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/languedoc-roussillon\/pyrenees-orientales\/le-barcares\/camping-le-floride-l-embouchure-104043\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/languedoc-roussillon\/pyrenees-orientales\/le-barcares\/camping-le-floride-l-embouchure-104043\/\">Camping Le Floride &amp; l&#039;Em...<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/1\/693197609f9d3.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Des Halles Onlycamp\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/burgundy\/nievre\/decize\/camping-des-halles-onlycamp-101198\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/burgundy\/nievre\/decize\/camping-des-halles-onlycamp-101198\/\">Camping Des Halles Onlyca...<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/5\/6935cbe3db25c.jpg\" alt=\"Flower Camping Les Bouleaux\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/alsace\/haut-rhin\/ranspach\/flower-camping-les-bouleaux-110500\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/france\/alsace\/haut-rhin\/ranspach\/flower-camping-les-bouleaux-110500\/\">Flower Camping Les Boulea...<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/7\/6937156954334.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Garden Paradiso\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/veneto\/venice\/cavallino\/camping-garden-paradiso-101278\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/veneto\/venice\/cavallino\/camping-garden-paradiso-101278\/\">Camping Garden Paradiso<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/1\/6931ddae1a2bf.jpg\" alt=\"Forest Glade Holiday Park\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/united-kingdom\/england\/devon\/cullompton\/forest-glade-holiday-park-102745\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/united-kingdom\/england\/devon\/cullompton\/forest-glade-holiday-park-102745\/\">Forest Glade Holiday Park<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-prev jcarousel-prev-disabled\">&lsaquo;<\/a><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-next\">&rsaquo;<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"preparation\">Myth 5: camping doesn\u2019t require any preparation<\/h2>\n<p>Well, that\u2019s not true &#8211; good preparation make all the difference! When you\u2019re planning to go camping for the first time, it will be important for you to prepare really well. Start by thinking about the kind of campsite you\u2019d like to go to.<\/p>\n<p>Do you love nature and is it important for you that the campsite is really quiet? Or would you enjoy a lively campsite that organises a lot of activities and has a swimming paradise? Would a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatlittlecampsites.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">small campsite<\/a> be ideal for you? What kind of destination would you like? Don\u2019t forget the surrounding area either.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also a good idea to have an overview of everything involved and what you will need. We\u2019ve put together a handy holiday checklist to make sure you don\u2019t forget anything.<br \/>\nIf you\u2019re a camping newbie, you\u2019ll want to avoid the embarrassment of struggling to put up your tent when you arrive at your campsite. So, try to practise at home at least once before you leave for your holiday.<\/p>\n<p>What was your biggest camping myth? Let us know in a response.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You might think that camping involves a cramped tent and the need to get up in the middle of the night, armed with a toilet roll, to walk over to a grotty toilet block in the cold. There are no end of myths and old-fashioned ideas about camping. Let\u2019s debunk five common camping myths!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":116,"featured_media":40365,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"listing_type":[1402,1398,1400,9742,1406],"class_list":["post-41052","listing","type-listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","listing_type-camping-facts","listing_type-camping-info","listing_type-camping-supplies","listing_type-kampeermiddelen-en","listing_type-preperations","listing_location-europe","listing_location-camping-in-the-netherlands"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/41052","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/116"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41052"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/41052\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41080,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/41052\/revisions\/41080"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40365"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41052"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing_type?post=41052"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}