Ryan
Keeper of San Juan Secrets
Not trying to get into a pissing match here. But there is a significant difference between running at 1030 at night and during the day. I don't run them at night.I ran into a generator situation like this a few years ago at the Farley Campground(Ha, Ha) a fisherman came in at dark and started his generator to charge his trolling batteries(understandable). I was tenting about 200 yds away and the thing was driving me crazy. At around 10:30 I knocked on his door and said, "Would you mind shutting off your generator, I'm having a tough time sleeping." His response, "I do mind.", with the addition of the door slamming in my face. Sound carries in the canyons, and you may be affecting other people without being aware.
And I make it a point to camp a long way from any other boats. Last week up the San Juan, I would estimate there wasn't another camp within 2 miles. Prior trip was up to GHB, not another houseboat in sight. Trip before that was in the Rincon. Same situation.
It would be different if we camped near others. We deliberately choose sites for their isolation.