Some campsites are planning to reopen from July 4th

The Camping and Caravanning Club are planning to reopen on July 4th, but campers might find themselves with no toilets or showers.

As long as they can get government approval, The Camping and Caravanning Club are aiming to open the majority of their sites from July 4th.

There will be a number of changes to ensure social distancing and good hygiene practises in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

This might mean that campsites will open be open but not able to open shower or toilet blocks.

A message on the website reads: “At the current time we plan to open the majority of Club Sites, including as many as possible with toilet block facilities.

“Opening with toilet and shower facilities will only happen if we’re allowed to do so by the government.

“Some campsites however, will open without toilets and showers. Campers will also be able to pitch their own toilet tent on their allocated pitch.”

The site lists all the changes that will happen on the camping sites:

• Contactless check in – the balance of any money due for your stay will be taken automatically from your account on the morning of your arrival.
• Sensible social distancing – pitches have six-metre spacing
• There will be signs and floor markings as a reminder to keep two metres from other people
• Where shower and toilet blocks are open there will be two deep cleans and four supplementary cleans a day.
• Campers will not be able to have any day visitors to their pitches
• Washing-up areas will remain open but communal areas such as receptions, shops, laundries and play areas will remain closed

The club has said it is waiting for ‘clear operational guidance’ from the government before they confirm the date but they are aiming for July 4th.

Camping and caravan sites have been closed since the lockdown began and Brits were ordered to stay at home, not visiting second homes, campsites or caravan parks. 

There have been concerns regarding the reopening of camping sites due to their reliance on communal areas such as washing facilities, water pumps, toilets and showers.

Caravans, however, are self-contained making it much easier to practice social distancing.