Online reservations

IBcarguy wrote:
Ok, I'm a little frustrated. We just bought a brand new 5th wheel and late model Duramax GMC to tow with. We're not totally new to the RV scene, but now have made a pretty big investment in our new hobby. We're ready to go. We live in northern CA and have discovered that there are very few places to go that aren't already booked up for the next 3 months...or more. All of the beach front or lake front sites are booked solid into the summer already. There are still other places to go, but a fairgrounds or some of the trashy inland private RV places aren't what we've been dreaming of. My DW has had 3 computers primed to click onto the reservation sites the moment they open up but they always seem to beat her to the reservations before she can make a reservation. I don't get it, other people seem to be getting the reservations....all of them it seems so there must be a way of doing this that we're not privy to. Maybe a special web site that does it automatically, or sending goodies to the webmaster of the reservation site, or SOMETHING! I want to be part of the privileged group that always seems to get ALL the weekend reservations at ALL the beach and lakefront RV sites. OK, someone knows the secret so who do I connect with to become one of the privileged RVers that gets all the prime reservations?

Yes, we know the secrets. Very easy if you're somewhat retired and have lots of times to roam around. You have to plan your trips 1-2 years ahead of time, know exactly where you're going, and pretty much know something about the campground you want to stay at. Simple, huh? I know- real easy to say. OR- you can do what a lot of people do. Just head out and plan on maybe doing a little boondocking if need be. There are LOTS of Forest Service campgrounds that don't take reservations. There are LOTS of people traveling the country who have never made a reservation in their life. Good luck and don't get discouraged.