Question About "Walk-up" Camp Sites
Hello, Camping experience with a full size RV = Low, camping with a small pop-up/tent at basic sites that I can use my small quite generator = Moderate/High. I've never had a problem finding a non-el...
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We are full-timers - and we have found that no matter which type of RV park - COE, USFS, BLM, State Park (AR, LA, TX, OK) or even commercial - arriving on Wednesday or Thursday and staying through the weekend works best when we don't have reservations.
I know that's a problem for folks who still have to work and only have weekends off.
My father dealt with his favorite campground getting full on weekends in a similar way back in the 60's. During the busy summer months, Mom and the kids not working would leave on Thursday morning with the tent to secure a good site before noon on Thursday. Then Dad and I would leave after work on Friday, arriving about 8 pm.
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I didn't realize that the USDA runs a separate reservation system for the Land Between the Lakes area - campgrounds that are not available through Recreation.gov.
Learned something new today.
I know that's a problem for folks who still have to work and only have weekends off.
My father dealt with his favorite campground getting full on weekends in a similar way back in the 60's. During the busy summer months, Mom and the kids not working would leave on Thursday morning with the tent to secure a good site before noon on Thursday. Then Dad and I would leave after work on Friday, arriving about 8 pm.
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I didn't realize that the USDA runs a separate reservation system for the Land Between the Lakes area - campgrounds that are not available through Recreation.gov.
Learned something new today.
