Homeless on Free Camp Sites

[ab56452001]

Hi again . Just got back from an enjoyable3 Night stint at Hettner Landing ,Walker Flat S.A. This free camp area is very popular , and i just managed to snag the last available River Front Spot as i arrived on Tuesday . I and most others spend anything from a Day to a Week here normally , its a great spot with a very well kept Toilet all at no charge nor Booking Fee . Speaking to a few regulars they were concerned that 2 fellow Campers had been there for months , one Chaps van had Engine Siezed and had no money to get it fixed and Both relied on People to get supplies at the nearby Store for him , or just plain scrounging, asked to move on by Council . but remained regardless , ive noticed this more so nearer urban areas/towns but not out in the countryside .Their and my worry is that if this type of miss use continues we will all suffer in the end .
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Hmm, I personally don't have a problem long term campers at free camp places, especially if they keep it clean.
There is in this country many people who, for what ever reason, and the reason are many, are becoming homeless.
Our Daughter when she first moved to Perth a couple of years ago, struggled to find accommodation, her and her partner found work, they couldn't for a place to live.
They lived our of their Hi/ace for 9 months, camped at many places.
She did say the rangers were really good about it, if there kept moving from one place to another .
They showered at their places of work, renting can be a nightmare.
On the other side of things, on the North Coast of NSW, after the devastating floods, there are many people living on Crown Land, in tents, makeshift dwellings, I don't know what the answer is.


You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.

[ab56452001]

Thanks for reply , yes as long as they move about and give others a shot at a site i dont see much of a prob , cheers .