We usually stay at campgrounds where there is ample foliage between sites, so much you can barely see the unit next to us. Hubby doesn?t care for side by side camping where units are squished in like sardines. We have really bright LED white strip under our awning up by where it meets the camper. We use them while we are outside in the evening but turn them off when we turn in for the night.
We also use a gazebo and I hang subdued tiki lights around the outside. Sometimes we leave them on all night, sometimes off. Usually it?s because I forgot to turn them off, hubby will intentionally leave them on for security sight purposes. They are quite soft and dimming lights, not intrusive. I prefer them off because I don?t like much light in my surroundings when I sleep, even through window coverings. If anyone were to ever ask for us to turn them off overnight, I would be happy to oblige. Kindness in both directions is key. Ask nicely, respond nicely. You could always tell your neighbors as you go by to let you know if they are an issue. And to those who may get upset at overnight lights, it helps to be kind when addressing a fellow neighbor even if you aren?t particularly happy at that moment.
We really haven?t had any issues with anyone else?s lights intruding on our enjoyment of camping, so don?t have any complaints there. The noise factor however, is more of importance to me than lighting. We had some very noisy neighbors last trip and that bothers me when people are not considerate of noise. With the foliage, the lights don?t intrude, but noise sure makes it way through.