Crowded campsites.
I know that campsites in popular places are always at a premium and a bit crowded, but I think we hit the ultimate this week. We are at Glacier National Park’s St. Mary’s entrance and reserved a sp...
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wmoses wrote:rbpru wrote:
I guess the moral is, just because the camp ground has large roomy lots, does not mean you will get one.
Just venting a bit I guess but it is best to expect the unexpected.
I have found Google Earth to be invaluable (in some cases) in getting an idea as to the sizes of campsites. Of course that is provided there is no/little tree cover - a downside in itself. Still, between Google Earth and campground maps I usually get a good idea, and avoid parks that can't support my needs.
I remember a trip back to Houston from Canada when I had to stop at a KOA in Louisville, and at that time I had a smaller 17' RV without slides. Well unknown to me there was a Good Sam Rally in town that week and the KOA (parking lot type, all concrete and asphalt) was jam packed so tight that most RVs could not open awnings! But we made out OK for the overnight in-transit stop and since the access was very convenient, it fit the bill perfectly. But that is not a park I would go to for any other type of stay.
Google Earth X10. I've always picked CGs based on space. We recently stayed at Campland Mission Bay San Diego (never again!) with my slide on the line my awning was 8 inches into the neighbors camp cite. The spaces are face to face, cool if your with a friend and their rig, but butting up against a stranger with a view of their front patio. NO THANKS!
YELP is great too. There will be a ton of info even picts of how good or bad a camp ground is. Always YELP your recent camp ground as good or bad for the next guy! I've also avoided many CGs by going on google images and campground views (youtube) our time and money is precious and its a bummer when it's wasted on a crummy camp ground.
