How can I travel without making reservations
I am new to camping. I have a 22 foot trailer and plan to tour the western U.S. I would like to be spontaneous, so I have not made reservations at any campgrounds. I am now worried about getting a cam...
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As others have said, you won't need reservations except for some of the National Parks and some of the popular state parks. If you can't find a site IN the public park there are always campgrounds near the popular destinations. If you really want to be in a specific national or state park then make reservations far in advance and plan the rest of your trip around getting to that location on a specific date and play it by ear the rest of the time. For example, we planned an entire 3 month trip out west around when we could get reservations at Custer State Park in South Dakota!
When we are traveling we often don't know where we'll be until the day before or the morning of the day we will check in so I will call ahead to see what is available. We've never been without a place to stay and we don't ever stay at Walmarts, Flying J, or rest areas. We usually stop around 3 or 4 in the afternoon. There are great apps out there for your smart phone to help you find places to camp.
My 2 cents worth - you are retired now so don't try to drive too many miles each day without taking the time to enjoy the journey. Some of the places we have enjoyed the most are off the beaten path.
The main thing is to have fun and don't stress about it! Happy travels!
When we are traveling we often don't know where we'll be until the day before or the morning of the day we will check in so I will call ahead to see what is available. We've never been without a place to stay and we don't ever stay at Walmarts, Flying J, or rest areas. We usually stop around 3 or 4 in the afternoon. There are great apps out there for your smart phone to help you find places to camp.
My 2 cents worth - you are retired now so don't try to drive too many miles each day without taking the time to enjoy the journey. Some of the places we have enjoyed the most are off the beaten path.
The main thing is to have fun and don't stress about it! Happy travels!
