percentage of permanent sites.

[boopuff]

I really wish GS would include a percentage of how many sites are permanent at any given campground. Some campgrounds have so many permanent sites (especially on waterfront locations) that it should be called a trailer park. I know that I would avoid parks with too many 'seasonal' spots just because I find the atmosphere to be rather 'cool' to outsiders.

[Walaby]

rr2254545 wrote:
If they have 265 sites and only rent 175 what is the explanation for what they do with the other 90 sites

Geez

Uh.. occupied? Or they never update?

Mike

[docj]

boopuff wrote:
I know that I would avoid parks with too many 'seasonal' spots just because I find the atmosphere to be rather 'cool' to outsiders.

My wife and I are cordial to people we meet at RV parks and campgrounds, but we don't go RVing expecting to make new long-term friends from those who are "just passing through." At places where we stay for a month or more, it seems somewhat presumptuous for someone who is staying for a weekend to act as if we should invite you to join our potlucks or do anything more than smile, say hello and maybe ask "where are y'all from?" JMO

[rr2254545]

If they have 265 sites and only rent 175 what is the explanation for what they do with the other 90 sites

Geez

[Walaby]

rr2254545 wrote:
Actually they do (for example)

Under the listing for
Leisure Lake Resort

Joliet, IL 60404

They list total sites 265


Available sites 175
Been that way for years this is data I always look at

Where does the above say the number of PERMANENT sites? The info you posted simply says 90 sites are occupied.. nothing about if they are permanently occupied or what.

So, no, they apparently do not.

As others have posted, GS does not own the sites, and don't control how a given campground manages their sites.

Mike

[rr2254545]

Jim2007 wrote:
Hi.. I have been in GS. Campgrounds that are great. Also I have been in good sam campgroundsthat are dumps.. It really depends on the owner.. I do not think GS. Does a very good job... to get a good look go to Web sites that have reviews from folks that have stayed at the parks... Jim2007...

Disagree only burned twice in 8 years and hundreds of campgrounds the ratings are spot on

[Jim2007]

Hi.. I have been in GS. Campgrounds that are great. Also I have been in good sam campgroundsthat are dumps.. It really depends on the owner.. I do not think GS. Does a very good job... to get a good look go to Web sites that have reviews from folks that have stayed at the parks... Jim2007...

[colliehauler]

You can also call the campground. State and federal campgrounds usually don't have seasonals just transits.

[sch911]

In addition using the CG's own web site or Facebook page to look at the pictures they post along with using Google Maps sattelite view can tell you allot!

[rr2254545]

Actually they do (for example)

Under the listing for
Leisure Lake Resort

Joliet, IL 60404

They list total sites 265


Available sites 175
Been that way for years this is data I always look at

[boopuff]

Thanks - It's a good-honest look at the campgrounds!

[gbopp]

Start reading and posting on RV Park Reviews. It won't solve your problem but, it may help.

[Old-Biscuit]

Good Sam does NOT own the RV parks/campgrounds......they just have an affiliation with them.
They 'rate' them----RV parks have to meet a minimum standard of services and appearance to be considered for association

They do NOT know how many sites are used for long term and it would NOT be any of GS business. That is up to the OWNER/OPERATOR of the RV park.