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Most sites have early leaving times so they can check the area etc for the next arrivals. It is a bit stupid when there are plenty of spaces, but if busy it makes sense. A plan is a plan and must be kept to !.  We find it a bit of a chore to start packing up the night before and having to get off site at around 10 in the morning. This means not much drinking the night before and fairly early to bed.  Now we book an extra night, pack leisurely up in the morning, and leave when we want during the day. Also if its a wet morning (we have heavy duty canvas TT), we have the option of waiting until the following morning. For the extra nights cost, for us it is worth every penny.

(Brighton to Dumfries on Tues night) 

The CC site I stopped at near Pickering this year seemed to take a reasonable attitude on this. As it's heavily used by weekenders they were happy with late departures as long as there was space for any arrivals on the Sunday.

Glen

I think most of the sites I have been on have had an 11.00am or midday departure and I have yet to see anyone checking pitches as a normal routine. Arrival is normally midday as well...2pm sounds a bit late to me...by the time you have pitched, most of the first day will have gone!

I rarely drink much the night before departure...prefer a clear head when driving. I am usually up by 8 and away by 10 in any case so an earlier departure time would not worry me too much unless it was showery and I was waiting for my tent to dry. It might be worth paying a late stay fee then. 

However, on one site many years ago now, I recall being hassled to leave because another person was waiting for the pitch. It wasn't late either. That did annoy me a bit. 

Quote: Originally posted by millermicm on 20/8/2011

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I think 10am is too early. Off by 12 on for 2 is reasonable and 2 hours should be plenty long enough to cut grass, clear rubbish & dog mess etc. (some don't bother)

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Quote: Originally posted by mascot on 20/8/2011

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Now we book an extra night, pack leisurely up in the morning, and leave when we want during the day. Also if its a wet morning (we have heavy duty canvas TT), we have the option of waiting until the following morning. For the extra nights cost, for us it is worth every penny.

(Brighton to Dumfries on Tues night) 

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