Should I reserve a site?

vanmol wrote:
HI---Planning my first road trip during the middle of September 2016.
ON the agenda is Las Vegas, Zion, Grand Canyon, Bryce and Dixie National Forest. I believe that the 2nd and 3rd week of Septmenber would be at the end of season. Can I get away without reserving a campground site which would allow me to stop and rest at any time during the day. I will be renting a class B vehicle for this trip. Any other comments re: this trip would also me appreceated. Frank

I believe we learned long ago that we do not allow reserved campgrounds determine how we are going to spend our vacation. That is why we travel in a motorhome. We carry all the necessities. :)

Over 45 years ago, we sat down and planned our vacation travels and what we were going to see, how long we would stay, where we would stay, and the roads we would drive. We then made reservations at motels along our entire route. We found that we were constantly wrong. We allowed too much time or not enough time for all of our points of interest.

So....now we just drive and when we are tired or it is getting late, we look for that overnight spot. We have overnighted in Wal-Mart's, Home Depot's, Hospitals, Truck Stops, and rest stops to name a few. Campgrounds are also sought when appropriate.

It is a different matter if we are traveling few hundred miles to a destination where we will remain for a week or 2; then we reserve a campground.