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Newbiecampers
Explorer
Jun 27, 2017

How likely to get last-minute spots in national parks

Hi all, In the final stages of our decision to purchase a class C rv for this year. We seldom plan trips in advance for various reasons. Was wondering what the consensus/experience is on the ch...
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schlep1967
Nomad
Jun 27, 2017
Often times you can find a state park nearby that you can book online. For example we wanted to stay near Rushmore the other year. We checked out Custer State Park and they have a campground set up for same day only reservations. I got online at 7 AM and booked our site for that evening. Once you are in I think you can stay for up to two weeks.

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