North Carolina State Parks - Heads Up!
Was looking at Labor Day weekend for Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina. Saw a price of $30/night. Was caught off guard as it was $25 with the reservation fee in the past (water/electric). I ...
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NHDad wrote:
They are saying that by lowering in non-peak times to $20 and raising in peak times to $30 they can average out $25 per night of revenue for more nights of the year. They know they'll fill during the popular times at $30 but also can now get some people who normally wouldn't stay for $20.
Lantley wrote:
I think the idea is during peak times prices will be higher. It pretty much equates to supply in demand. Many places practice this approach.
During the summer lots of demand , rsates are higher to take advantage of the extra demand.
During the colder months demand is low , rates are cheaper to encourage camping.
Generally I see nothing wrong with it.
Self sufficient state parks that don't rely solely on the tax payers is a good thing.
Double ditto.
