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Merrykalia
Oct 11, 2015Explorer II
It's according to what time of year and the area you are looking at. If it's outside a tourist area, then reservations may be required year round.
In our area, reservations are usually only needed at our state parks for holiday weekends and weekends during the summer. There may be a need in October during "leafing" season, but that's it.
We go to Hunting Island SP in SC and you HAVE to have reservations no matter what time of year you go and if it's during spring break, from Memorial Day to Labor Day or Thanksgiving weekend, you need to make reservations about 13 months in advance to get a spot up near the ocean. 3-4 months will get you a spot, usually.
In our area, reservations are usually only needed at our state parks for holiday weekends and weekends during the summer. There may be a need in October during "leafing" season, but that's it.
We go to Hunting Island SP in SC and you HAVE to have reservations no matter what time of year you go and if it's during spring break, from Memorial Day to Labor Day or Thanksgiving weekend, you need to make reservations about 13 months in advance to get a spot up near the ocean. 3-4 months will get you a spot, usually.
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