Why do campgrounds not post rates on their own websites

Some campgrounds don't even answer the phone! Let alone post rates. It is an old school business run by old school people.

There are other ways to find the price, for instance rvparkreviews.com. When you submit a review, the price you paid is one of the data points. You just need to be aware that if they stayed off season, then you're seeing the off season price. Most reviewers will mention if the price reflected a PA or GS discount.

Many parks are moving to "dynamic" pricing. Prices change depending upon many conditions. Day of the week, time of the year, holidays, length of stay, type and location of site etc. Often the pricing is embedded in the site, but you need to enter information regarding your stay before that pricing appears.

beemerphile1 wrote:
They operate under the mantra, "If you have to ask - you can't afford it". :B

That too!

They operate under the mantra, "If you have to ask - you can't afford it". :B

kalynzoo wrote:
They hired an outside source to create the website, perhaps a company, perhaps a local high school student. They have no idea how to make changes without contacting the creator, so variables like price are not included.

X2 many campground owners are not tech savvy and pay a service to to put up their web site. So things that can / do change are not listed...... some probably got less than they thought that they were getting.............. I'm not real computer savvy myself don't know what mobile devices are and do not really care I carry a cell phone that I hate that it can take pictures........ just wanted a phone......

Equally annoying are businesses & organizations which do not show a phone number.

For CGs if the rates are not displayed, click, next one. If I have a question not answered on the website & there is no phone number, click, next one.

The days of the pony express are over. People want information & they want it right away.

We've never had this problem unless we were looking for longer than a weeks stay. There are a lot of places that list the rate but add a line that says "Rates subject to change at any time. Please call to confirm."

the bear II wrote:
"Stupid is as Stupid Does" ~Forest Gump

I skip past the RV Parks that fail to show the rates on their website. By showing the rates it saves them from having to answer extra phone calls. I feel I should be able to not only see the rates but also make a reservation on the website.

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They hired an outside source to create the website, perhaps a company, perhaps a local high school student. They have no idea how to make changes without contacting the creator, so variables like price are not included.