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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austinjenna wrote:Campgrounds with the "must occupy the first night" rule mean occupied by a person not a vehicle or trailer.
I have never been to a CG that had this rule. Not saying it doesn't exist but I have been around a lot and never seen or noticed it. Probably because I am occupying the site so it didn't matter to me.
I can see that this going back and forth will lead to nothing so I will end it. I wish you all well in what you are trying to do and happy camping.
Pretty much all federal campgrounds have this rule. My preferred campgrounds are in national forests. They have the "must occupy the first night" rule as well as a 14 day limit. The only time I see empty campsites with tags on them is if the tag is for the upcoming weekend and it's the middle of the week. The rangers put the tag on early so any walk ins know that the site is booked for the weekend. They can have the site until the reservation date.
I checked Ohio State Parks and they state "If you don’t arrive for a reservation and if you don’t contact the park to cancel, you will forfeit all fees paid."
So, if you are staying at your state parks, you do stay at campgrounds with a requirement to show up on the first day.
