When full-time RVrs or planning a trip (whether RV or tent camper), to me, knowing the availability of potable water is essential. The Forest Service should be more sensitive to this need. That is, it should make known through its publications (including their websites), whether water is available OR NOT. As important, is keeping the information current to include temporary shut-downs.

As sensitive, is shutting down water systems because there are no funds to repair, replace, etc. My thought on this is the Forest Service should think very hard before taking such an action. If there is a funding or water quality issue, consider providing a single spigot (hand pump, pressure, solar-powered or water buffalo). If none of these are feasible, then publish where water is available at least on the campground fee board. Of course, immediately update the web, accordingly . . . Fred

I agree. At least, if you know up front that there is only one water spigot, or you need to purify the water before use etc, you can make sure you plan accordingly. No water situations should be posted on the website and on any signs related to the campground in question. At least, one is not driving all the way in to a remote site before finding out there is no water!

Please forgive my ignorance, Fred, but what is a "water buffalo," other than I large animal I have no wish to encounter?

What, you don't know what a water buffalo is?

Well, it's a portable tank on wheels with spigots. Here is an example of one that was located in the Apache National Forest, Benny Creek campground.





These tanks come in various sizes and are best known by those of us who spent any time in the military. Seems like they would be useful in Haiti, but then one would have to be concerned with the logistics of keeping them filled.

Hope this has helped . . . Fred

This is the Army version that Fred refered to, it's 400 gal.