Choosing the right place to set up a tent is not always an easy task. First choose a dry place. The open side of the tent should face away from windy and stormy directions. Remove stones and sticks from the ground. Sometimes it is necessary to dig a ditch around the tent so that water from rainfall can flow away.

If you camp in your RV make sure you have the necessary facilities you need. Many camp grounds supply you with energy and water connections. Sometimes, however, campsites require you to reserve a place in advance.

Organized camp grounds are areas that are mostly enclosed by a fence. They often provide picnic tables, grills and parking space for cars and offer extra activities for their guests.



Campsite in Japan
Image:663highland, CC BY-SA 3.0,
via Wikimedia Commons



Words

  • connection = two things that join together
  • dig = to make a hole in the earth
  • ditch = a long hole that leads water away
  • enclosed = to surround something
  • extra activities = things you can do in your free time
  • face away from = show away from
  • facility = here: service
  • fence = a structure made of metal or wood that is around a place
  • in advance = here:  before you go on a holiday
  • necessary = something that you really need
  • recreational vehicle (RV) = trailer or mobile home
  • remove = put away
  • require = you need to
  • supply = here: give, offer
  • task = job