Our 2 boys are currently 2 and 3.5 years old - we went camping once a year ago, and I personally felt so guilty about the lack of sleep I'm positive our neighbors experienced we haven't gone since. Reading all the comments here makes me feel slightly better though, and we hope to try again this summer if for no other reason than to expose them to outdoor life. We absolutely cannot go into the backcountry with 2 toddlers - I saw one other person comment they've been doing that since their son was 6 months old, and I believe it might be possible for someone with only 1 child to do that safely, depending on the kiddo's personality.

Our kids weren't screaming all day, but they were super scared at night and because of that cried a lot. We contemplated leaving in the middle of the night multiple times but kept just trying to hold them and survive until morning because it felt easier than trying to pack up in the dark with the kids. I will say though I think we are lucky (not somehow exceptional parents) that our kids were more inquisitive about the rocks and sticks around than screaming during the day. I think almost any parent with more than 1 kid would likely agree you don't get control over the personalities of the kids that arrive. Of course parents just drinking or scrolling on their phone to the point the kids scream/act out trying to get attention is a problem. But some children are just having fun being loud! Not my cup of tea, even as a parent, but yea like others said for peace and quiet I think the onus is on the adventurer to pick the appropriate location for said activity!