What is the difference between Public and Private campgrounds?
I break campgrounds down into 3 types: 1. Private 2. Public Improved 3. Public Primative The goal of any private campground is to provide income to the owner. You will usually find smaller sites as the owner tries to pack as may paying guests into the space available. But, you will find may private campgrounds that have added attractions to bring in the crowds. Pools and game rooms are 2 common amenities. Most will offer electric, water and sewer at most sites (for larger motorhomes) with some water/electric sites suitable for pop-ups. There is usually a campground employee on duty to keep an eye on things. Public improved campgrounds, by their very nature of being publicly owned exist to provide recreation to the citizens of a specific geographic area (county/state/federal). Many will have amenities that rival private campgrounds with the added bonus of larger sites and usually lower cost (as may are taxpayer supported). This is not to say you will not find public campgrounds with sma
