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monkey44
Oct 25, 2018Nomad II
We saw this coming when we were in Gr Smoky's few weeks ago. Ranger told us the new company taking over allows NO cash payment for site, and we would have to call in and "reserve" a walk-in site. That means every site every time will now have a reserve fee tagged on if it happens that way. Ranger was not sure ...
But, I see that as a money grab for the reservation system, not the parks. SO, now, even one night walk-in will require a reservation fee - which really sucks for travelers and any series of one night stays ... it certainly eliminates any ATB discounts in a sense....
But, I see that as a money grab for the reservation system, not the parks. SO, now, even one night walk-in will require a reservation fee - which really sucks for travelers and any series of one night stays ... it certainly eliminates any ATB discounts in a sense....
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