Tag:tourism=camp_site

tourism = camp_site
Description
An area where people can camp overnight using tents, camper vans, or caravans.
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Group: tourism
Used on these elements
Useful combination
name=* operator=* website=* camp_site=* addr:*=* phone=*
See also
office=camping tourism=caravan_site tourism=camp_pitch camping=* camping:*=*
Status: de facto
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The tag tourism=camp_site is used to map a campsite (UK) or campground (North American): an area, often divided into a number of pitches, where people can camp overnight using tents, camper vans, caravans (aka RVs or motorhomes).

(In American English, the term campsite is generally synonymous with the UK English term camp pitch: tourism=camp_pitch).

Note that while camp sites might (or might not) include occasional building=cabin or other housing accommodation, those are neither required nor indicative of tourism=camp_site (which is defined by having pitches for placing tents and/or caravans/RVs), and should be mapped as separate POIs and/or cabins=* property.

A tourism=camp_site may be:

• A developed area with amenities such as electricity, drinking water, toilets, beaches for swimming, etc.
• A backcountry area with few to no facilities, often accessible only by off-road vehicle or on foot.

Tagging

A tourism=camp_site can be tagged as either a node or an area , but ideally as an area if the perimeter is known.

The table lists tags which can be added to the campsite. Ideally amenities (showers, drinking water, etc.) are mapped at their physical locations but otherwise add them to this object so at least people know it exists somewhere around the site. A number of these tags are also applicable and useful on the individually mapped camp pitches; e.g. pitches often have amenities intended only for the occupant's use. (see: tourism=camp_pitch).

Key	Value	Comment	Icon
name		Name of this campsite.
operator		Name of the campsite operator.
camp_site	basic/ standard/ serviced/ deluxe	An approved classification system related to the level of services and amenities.
stars	1 - 5	An alternative classification scheme, used in France for example.
lit	yes/ no	Is the camp site lit at night?
backcountry	yes/ no	Backcountry camping without facilities. The access is by non-motorized means.
impromptu	yes/ no	Camping location that is not an established camping site or an informal camping site.
scout	yes/ no	Is it a scout camp? Also see leisure=summer_camp.
static_caravans	yes/ no	Whether the site has static caravans.
static_tents	yes/ no	Whether the site has static tents.
permanent_camping	yes/ no/ only	Whether pitches are available for rent on a yearly or seasonal basis.
min_age	number	The minimum age of persons allowed to camp here. Some sites are for adults only.	]
Contact
addr:*		Address.
phone		Contact phone number.
website		Campsite website.
Pitch types
tents	yes/ no	Whether camping in tents is allowed.
caravans	yes/ no	Whether caravans (trailers in US English) are allowed.
motorhome	yes/ no	Whether motorhomes or campervans are allowed.
cabins	yes/ no	Whether the site has cabins for rent.
Capacity
capacity:persons	number	Maximum number of visitors (often limited at backcountry sites).	42
capacity:tents=*	number	Number of pitches available for tents.	23
capacity:static_tents=*	number	Number of building=static_tent available.
capacity:cabins=*	number	Number of cabins available for cabin:rental=*.	12
capacity:caravans	number	Number of pitches available for caravans/RV.	23
capacity:pitches	number	Number of pitches available for caravans, RV or tents.	42
Access
opening_hours		Specify the opening hours and season for this campsite.
fee	yes/ no	Whether a fee is required to use this campsite.
dog	yes/ no/ leashed	Are dogs allowed?
group_only	yes/ no	Is it a group-only campsite?
motor_vehicle	yes/ no	Whether motor vehicles (motorcycles, cars, trucks, caravans) are allowed.
nudism	yes/ no/ obligatory/ customary/ permissive/ designated	Is nudism permitted?
reservation	yes/ no/ recommended/ required	Are reservations possible, recommended or required, or is it "first come, first served"?
Amenities
bbq	yes/ no	Whether a BBQ (grill) is available.
drinking_water	yes/ no	Availability of water to drink.
hot_water	yes/ no	Availability of warm water (e.g. cooking).
internet_access	yes/ no/ wlan	Provision of access to the internet. wlan wireless internet, e.g. WiFi.
kitchen	yes/ no	Whether a kitchen is available.
picnic_table	yes/ no	Whether picnic tables are available.
power_supply	yes/ no	Whether the site has electric hookups for caravans, tents and motorhomes.
sanitary_dump_station	yes/ no/ customers	Place to dump caravan and RV sewage holding tanks.
shower	yes/ no/ hot/ cold	Are showers available?
swimming_pool	yes/ no	Whether the campsite has a swimming pool.
toilets	yes/ no	Are toilets available?
washing_machine	yes/ no	If there's a clothes washing machine available.
dryer	yes/ no	If there's a clothes dryer available.
bin	yes/ no	Are there places to dispose waste?
smoking	yes/ outside/ no/ dedicated/ separated/ isolated	Indicates if and where smoking is allowed on the camping grounds. See smoking=* for the exact meanings of these values.
openfire	yes/ no	Are fires permitted?

Additional features

Where these additional features are present they can be mapped, preferably as separate nodes or areas at the appropriate location:

Key	Value	Comment	Icon
amenity	reception_desk	Reception/check in within the office=camping.
tourism	camp_pitch	Approved feature. Used to map individual tent or caravan sites within a campsite, along with ref=*.
amenity	toilets	The location of a toilet.
amenity	kitchen	A kitchen available for the use of guests or the public.
amenity	shower	A shower for bathing.
amenity	bbq	A permanently installed barbecue grill.
emergency	fire_extinguisher	Fire extinguisher.
amenity	power_supply	A power supply for the use of customers.
amenity	bench	A bench for sitting.
amenity	waste_disposal	A communal bin for disposing of household waste.
amenity	recycling	For a recycling bin. Add recycling_type=container.
amenity	sanitary_dump_station	A station for emptying caravan sewage tanks.
amenity	washing_machine	A washing machine.
amenity	clothes_dryer	A clothes dryer.
amenity	boat_rental	A facility which offers boats for rent.
amenity	boat_storage	A place where boats may be stored.
amenity	drinking_water	A source of drinking water, such as a water fountain or tap.
amenity	sink	A standalone sink or collection of sinks. Commonly for washing dishes, hands or clothes. If within a kitchen, use amenity=kitchen instead.
amenity	parking	A place to park motor vehicles: car park or parking lot.
amenity	vending_machine	Use with vending=ice_cubes for an ice dispenser.
amenity	water_point	A source of large amounts of water; e.g. to fill water tanks.
amenity	watering_place	Watering place for animals to drink; e.g. a water trough for horses.
amenity	bear_box	A box used to temporarily store food away from wild animals.
highway	service	A service road: used for most minor camp roads.
leisure	firepit	A firepit or fire ring.
leisure	picnic_table	A picnic table.
leisure	playground	A playground for children.
man_made	water_tap	A water tap, which may or may not provide drinking water.
natural	tree	A single tree.
natural	tree_row	A line of trees.
shop	laundry	A laundry shop; e.g. launderette or laundromat.
shop	*	Various shops on premise (most often kiosks or convenience stores).
leisure	swimming_pool	Swimming pool.
leisure	sauna	Sauna.
amenity	bar	Bar.
amenity	pub	Pub.
amenity	restaurant	Restaurant.
amenity	telephone	Public phone.
amenity	post_box	Post box.
leisure	miniature_golf	Miniature golf.
leisure	golf_course	Golf course.
sport	*	Various sports facilities.

Regional differences

USA and Canada

Small areas where tents can be pitched are mapped as tourism=camp_pitch. For more details, see the US Wiki and this thread.

Closed camp sites

disused:tourism=camp_site

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Maps

• Open Camping Map
• openpoimap.org
• unterkunftskarte.de
• Camping-Karte (dachlast.de) – campsites, RV pitches, drinking water, sanitary facilities, waste disposal, charging and fuel stations in Germany and neighbouring countries, with a route planner (German)

See also

• tourism=caravan_site for RV Parks, motorhome stopovers, and caravan sites
• tourism=camp_pitch to map individual tent or caravan spaces within a campsite
• leisure=summer_camp - place where camps for children or teenagers are conducted during the summer months
• camp_site=* - Classification of "legal" camp sites.
• camping=* - mark areas where camping if forbidden (or allowed)
• Proposed features/Extend camp site

Related terms: ‹ camp site › ‹ campsite › ‹ campground › ‹ camp ground ›