Incremental cancellation penalty
This looks interesting. I really hope it works to discourage folks who are gaming the reservation system. Michigan State Parks New Policy
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westernrvparkowner,
Since no reason is needed to cancel a state park reservation, it is not about making exceptions. It is about setting a cancellation fee based on how long the reservation is held instead of how long before the arrival date someone is cancelling. Commercial RV parks require a certain number of days notice to get your deposit back, and if the states did the same thing, it would be more equitable and also reduce the gaming.
Since no reason is needed to cancel a state park reservation, it is not about making exceptions. It is about setting a cancellation fee based on how long the reservation is held instead of how long before the arrival date someone is cancelling. Commercial RV parks require a certain number of days notice to get your deposit back, and if the states did the same thing, it would be more equitable and also reduce the gaming.
