Camping and caravan sites provide places for visitors to stay overnight or for longer holidays in tents, touring caravans, campervans and motorhomes. Sites may offer grass or hardstanding pitches, with options for electric hook-ups and water connections. Some also have static caravans, lodges or other ready-to-use accommodation, while facilities and the types of vehicles or camping equipment accepted vary between sites. Common facilities include toilets, showers, washing-up areas, drinking water points and chemical toilet or waste-water disposal. Larger sites may provide laundry rooms, a reception, a small shop, play areas or places to eat. Staff can usually advise on pitch arrangements, site rules, arrival times and the facilities available. Some sites operate seasonally, and access to amenities may depend on the type of pitch or accommodation booked. Sites may be located in rural, coastal or recreational areas and can provide a base for walking, cycling and other outdoor activities.