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Beer_Belly's avatar
Beer_Belly
Explorer
Jul 31, 2021

Campground Rates

My Wife and I usually start and end the camping season with a weekend at a local CG (Cozy Hills in Litchfield CT), and when we called to make a reservation at the start of the season, we were told "All weekends are a 3 day minimum". I can't see checking in on Friday afternoon, checking out on Sunday (because of work on Monday), and paying for a 3rd day. So, fast forward to end of season, we called and the 3 day weekend is gone and rates for full hookups are less than W/E ?, I questioned the rates and was told "The pricing is being driven up by availabilty, much like booking on an airline", either way, I'm not willing to spend $94 per night for W/E, nor $85 for full hookups on a basic CG....it's not a camping resort by any means. Has anyone else run into ridiculous pricing or gimmics.
  • toedtoes's avatar
    toedtoes
    Explorer III
    Jul 31, 2021
    What are the other campgrounds/RV parks in the area charging? It is an all over increase or is it just this one place? If the latter, then I would stay elsewhere.

    If the former, then I would say it has more to do with the pandemic. Folks are willing to pay a lot because they are sick of sitting at home. Wait a couple years and those rates will drop as folks get back to other activities and the campground stays empty due to the rates.
  • Lynnmor's avatar
    Lynnmor
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2021
    It is time to face the facts, low cost camping and convenience is history and it is time to find better things to do.
  • azdryheat's avatar
    azdryheat
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2021
    When I go to San Diego it's usually for at least 10 days. What makes it hard and frustrating getting a space is the weekenders will fill the place up for 2 nights and then it's only half full during the week. I think the 3 night minimum helps folks like me get a space by ruling out the 2 night weekend traffic. Is it right? Depends on if the place gets more long term traffic or weekend traffic. Perhaps hold a percentage of the spaces for the weekend traffic and the rest for longer term.

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