Wind chimes—You either love ’em or ya hate ’em. What’s your stance?
If you pulled into your campsite, got all set up, and finally sat down to relax with a book and a nice beverage only to suddenly hear the sound of your neighbor’s wind chimes, would you be okay with it or would you be upset about it?
Some folks find the gentle tinkling sound peaceful and calming—like a background soundtrack to their outdoor time.
But for others, especially after a long day of driving, the repetitive sound can quickly become grating. Not everyone wants their quiet retreat to come with a constant chime. Some people say wind chimes drive them absolutely nuts!
If you were one of those people who hated wind chimes, would you ever say something to your neighbor? Or would you just try to tune it out, cross your fingers for a windless night, and hope they pack up in the morning?
If you do love the sound of wind chimes, we highly recommend you take a look at this. Even if you don’t like wind chimes you’ll still find it cute, we just know it.
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We went to a campground in Alabama and stayed four nights. Our campsite was next to the seasonal section. The camper next to us had wind chimes and a storm came up, for two days we listened to those wind chimes and the owners weren’t even there. I think that was not acceptable.
They should have “blown” down in the wind storm.
It is rude by the me me me crowd. To be sure, there’s worse like the drunk and/or drug-high party with excessively loud music. In these times of road rage, asking them to turn it down, reminding them of quiet hours is no longer a safe option.
The good news is that 99% of campers are decent folks. The bad news is the 1% ruins it all.
I’d rather deal with wind chimes than loud music or a smoky campfire.
A couple tuned chimes, okay. Dozens of clattering or knocking chimes all at a high pitch? Not quite as pleasant and certainly not harmonizing.
Also, is this park the ‘lost in the woods’ type with transient guests, or a larger long-stay park? I can see the chimes not being welcome in deep woods.
Wind chimes are just like outdoor lights. If the owners would contain their emissions to the confines of their campsite I’d be fine with them. If not, they’re an unwanted intrusion on my solitude that I shouldn’t be forced to accept.
We generally don’t stay in a cg. long enough to care about wind chimes. And, interestingly, when we do stay for weeks to months when snowbirding in AZ and NM, I have no recollection of anyone nearby even having wind chimes. Must be an Eastern US thing where there are trees? Tough to hang wind chimes on a saguaro cactus!
I hate them! When camping, I want to listen to bird calls, chattering squirrels, the breeze in the trees, etc. – not tinkle, tinkle, all day long!
We have wind chimes at home. It is our decision to have them. But, when staying in an RV park, nothing “noisy” should be in public sound space because it does not allow others any choice in whether or not they hear it. No wind chimes, no music that leaves your site, keep your conversations to moderate levels. It’s just “common” sense.
Wind chimes vs loud and obnoxious music.
I’ll take the chimes.
I would prefer wind chimes over barking dogs or music speakers outside or warming up your diesel engine for ten minutes before you leave.
A small one during the day is OK but not during the night.
Thank you for the question, RV Travel. Wasn’t this a recent (say, within the last 12 months) poll? Seems rather familiar in any case. I enjoy windchimes. We have one at the house. I do enjoy the tinkling. Have a great day and safe travels!