Criteria That Must Be in Caravan Parks

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Caravan parks must offer a comfortable and safe stay for caravan owners, offering several key features. Whether you're planning a peaceful weekend getaway in nature or a long-term vacation, it's crucial that the caravan park you choose meets your needs. Here are the criteria for an ideal caravan park:
Essential features of a caravan park are ensuring that guests can comfortably meet their daily needs:
Every caravan park should have easy access to electricity and water. Electricity is crucial for caravan owners to operate their interior equipment. Water connections are essential for both caravan use and cleaning needs.
Each caravan site should have a wastewater disposal point, and this system should be inspected regularly. Areas where shower or sink water can be easily drained ensure a clean environment and increase user comfort.
It's important to provide a sufficient number of clean restrooms and showers in the caravan park. Ideally, there should be one male and one female restroom and shower for every 10 people. Additional amenities such as pet showers should also be considered.
Garbage containers located near each area of the park help maintain a clean environment. Regular garbage collection and separation in accordance with zero-waste regulations create an environmentally friendly caravan park.
Safety and comfort ensure that caravan owners can stay with peace of mind.
Security cameras, entry and exit controls, and nighttime lighting are essential to ensure the park's safety. Additionally, factors like proximity to healthcare services also contribute to a comfortable holiday experience.
Adequate lighting of all parking areas at night ensures the safety of guests and facilitates their movement within the park at night.
RV owners can use internet access to manage their daily tasks or share their experiences on social media. Free or paid Wi-Fi is one of the most sought-after features of modern RV parks.
Picnic tables, seating areas, and even playgrounds are a great advantage for families staying in. Relaxation areas allow guests to socialize and enjoy nature.
For long-term stays, having dishwashing and laundry areas is beneficial for guests to meet their needs.
What distinguishes the caravan park from others is its ability to offer extra comfort areas and a living space intertwined with nature:
Safe campfire areas and barbecue areas allow guests to prepare meals and socialize outdoors. Building campfires in designated safe areas within the park facilitates a connection with nature.
Having a small market or kiosk in or near the park is ideal for meeting basic needs. It's especially convenient for longer stays, especially for food and beverage purchases.
The park must be cleaned regularly, and common areas must be kept clean and hygienic. Maintaining these services is crucial for visitor satisfaction.
Pet-friendly caravan parks should have designated areas where animals can roam safely. This is an attractive feature for pet owners.

Caravan parks offer a holiday experience immersed in nature. Natural beauty and outdoor activities are among the park's most important features:
The park's natural beauty, especially its woodlands and water resources, should be preserved, and even its natural landscape elements should be supported. This type of environment allows visitors to fully enjoy nature.
Having walking paths within or around the park is a great advantage for nature lovers. Additionally, offering dedicated bike paths can be attractive to cyclists.
The park's volleyball and basketball courts provide guests with an active holiday experience. This feature is particularly appealing to families and young visitors.
There are a few other important details to consider when choosing an RV park:
- Location : Factors such as the park's transportation facilities and places to visit in the surrounding area are important for the park to provide a comfortable accommodation experience.
- Prices : The services and prices offered by different parks vary. When choosing one that fits your budget, consider the amenities offered.
- Reservation : It is important to make a reservation in advance, especially during summer and holiday periods, to avoid being affected by the crowds.
- Comments from Other Caravaners : Comments about the park allow you to gain information based on the experiences of people who have stayed there.
All the features you're looking for in a caravan park provide a pleasant and comfortable experience. Choose the ideal caravan park to spend peaceful time in nature, enjoy activities with loved ones, and feel safe, and get ready to hit the road!
Criterion | Explanation | Caravan Park | Caravan Camping |
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1. Drained flat ground and afforestation | Dust-free floor, preferably grass or grass tile | ✔️ | ✔️ |
2. Caravan unit | A minimum of 80 square meters of usable area and a minimum distance of 6 meters between caravans. For XXL size caravans, an additional unit with a minimum of 100 square meters of usable area is required. | ✔️ | ✔️ |
3. Security | Fenced area, night lighting, high GSM signal level, security cameras, proximity to healthcare services | ✔️ | ✔️ |
4. Water | To fill the water tanks of caravans, a fountain is used, and if possible, water is collected by rainwater harvesting. | ✔️ | ✔️ |
5. Electricity | To charge the batteries in the caravan or to meet normal electricity needs, if possible, produced with a closed-circuit renewable energy source. | ✔️ | ✔️ |
6. Wastewater Discharge System | A suitable area for draining shower and sink water should be established, if possible the use of grey water should be implemented, if not it should be connected to the sewer network. | ✔️ | ✔️ |
7. Toilet Emptying System | Suitable discharge areas for cassette and/or storage systems, compost toilet applications should be made or connected to the sewer network. | ✔️ | ✔️ |
8. Toilet | 1 male and 1 female toilet per 10 people | ✔️ | ✔️ |
9. Shower | 1 male, 1 female shower, 1 pet shower if possible per 10 people | ✔️ | ✔️ |
10. Garbage | If possible, comply with zero waste regulations | ✔️ | ✔️ |
11. Regular garbage collection and regular maintenance | – | ✔️ | ✔️ |
12. Kitchen | One stove and dishwasher for every 10 people | ✔️ | |
13. Laundry and Drying Areas | – | ✔️ | |
14. Administrative building | Wooden cladding or wooden building, reception, management room, medical room, medicine cabinet | ✔️ | |
15. Lighting the entire area | – | ✔️ | ✔️ |
16. Landline telephone and wireless internet facilities | – | ✔️ | ✔️ |
17. Having alternative energy sources | – | ✔️ | ✔️ |
This table lists the criteria that caravan parks and camping areas must have.
Remember: Personal safety and environmental protection are your responsibility in all outdoor activities. Always be kind to nature, don't leave trash behind, and comply with current laws.
For detailed safety information, visit our Safety and Responsibility Guide page. For more information on camping and caravanning, you can also check out our Camping Guide page. We wish you enjoyable and safe outdoor adventures!
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