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NCWriter
Mar 11, 2015Explorer
TriumphGuy wrote:
I may reserve Dunedin and then see if I can get into Fort Desoto when the 6mo window opens up, any idea how fast sites would go for in Nov? Topsail still has plenty and it's popular so I figure I could get one but have no idea.
Great ideas!
Mark your calendar for the six month reserve point - pick a weekday arrival and you shouldn't have a problem getting a site in November unless it's Thanksgiving.
Study the campground map ahead of time - note that there are sections - Area One is tents, vans, popups only. Area Two, sites 86-164, is the dog section, if you travel with a pup. Areas two and three are "designed and equipped to accommodate all camping units."
The park is popular with local folks (day trippers and campers) who especially book up the weekends and holidays. We were next to a batch of party-people once around spring break time.
I've seen a lot of people biking there on the paved trail to the beaches. Don't miss the little museum near the fort that tells about the place and its history.
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