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soren
Sep 26, 2014Explorer
cyntdon2010 wrote:
Each time I have been to Topsail the sign at the front says, Campground FULL
The sign I walked past a few months ago, and then got a great spot without a reservation, for five nights? That's the sign you're talking about? We ended up in a great site across from the laundry building. I have been to some of the most popular state and national CGs in the lower 48, and walked past that sign repeatedly, to end up with a great, no reservation site.
This happens for many reasons, including reservation systems that are totally screwed up. Reservation systems that turn away business because they will not allow a booking within 24-48 hours of arrival. Parks that keep "off the books" sites available for issues that arise, and a bunch of other reasons. I have been greeted with everything from, "did you see the sign" to, "let me see what's available that's not listed on the computer"
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