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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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Ivylog
Explorer III
Jun 27, 2017
We do three months out west without any reservations usually staying at USFS CGs that do not take reservations. Do not show up Friday hoping for a site, although with a small class C you might unlike me at 42'. Yes, these are often no hookups in CGs that do not take reservations but you should be able to go 3-4 days without...we can go 6-8 without cutting back but we have 100 gallons of water.

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