State Parks
So BC ( before Covid) we didnt have to much of an issue getting res at AZ state parks. Now there like 6-8 months out. When we do get a res, and are there we see open spots everywhere, lots with names ...
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goducks10 wrote:
Part of the problem is understaffing across the board. From State workers to camphosts to administrating companies like CLM. Last year we stayed at our go to CG several different times. It's a chain of small dry campgrounds that follow a river. 9 total. There's usually a camp host at every CG. Last year there was one for the whole 9 CG's. He was underpaid and way way overworked.
Same thing in the State parks we frequent. Fewer hosts and the kiosks are open far less as well.
I'm sure there's an easy way to handle all the res issues but it takes more people than they have.
Rules are not enforced and some some CGs just don't care if a person doesn't show up. They got their money. I don't think any of the management firms are looking at ways to make a profit off no shows.
I agree the CG workers aren't pressed about the issue. It's the campers that need to demand more policies to eliminate vacant sites.
We all know demand has increased and it is very difficult to book a site in many places.
It is very aggravating and frustrating to go to a CG that is supposed to be totally booked only to observe the place is relatively empty due to no shows. How many people stayed home because they believed there were no sites available? When in reality there were plenty of sites available.
