holstein13 wrote:
willald wrote:
As to how we find a camping spot: We almost always have reservations, that are made well in advance. We are 'planners'. Always have worked that way, and probably always will. I've found that our trips are much more pleasant and relaxing, knowing that I have a guaranteed site where I'm going. In many cases I also know exactly what site I'll have, how much space it offers, etc. We've never had to worry about getting to our destination and not having a campsite we can comfortably fit in. That, IMO, is well worth having to pay some $$ up front for a reservation, and planning ahead to make such reservations.
Many of the places we go, during the times we go, there really is no choice - You will not get a site there without a reservation.
I'm going to guess that you aren't a full-time RVer. The reason I'm saying that is because I used to be exactly like you and when I took 8-10 trips a year, I planned everyone of them meticulously. I wanted to maximize my time camping and reduce any chance of disruptions. For non-full-timers, I fully recommend reservations every single time. Time is too precious to waste trying to find a campground when you need to be back at work on Monday.
Your right, not a full-timer, at least not yet! We plan to be there about this time next year, possibly sooner, but we have been RVing since 1992 and camping forever.
We are currently seeking advice from realtors on selling our house. Most of the junk collected over the years is gone and when the house goes, so will the remaining stuff. We're on our way, tomorrow, to the Hersey RV show in Pennsylvania with the hopes of finding our full-timing MH. I think we already know which one, but it will be awesome to see it and walk thru it.
I started this thread to understand how most fulltime RVers seek out and get into campgrounds around the country. We always made reservations, because like you, we need to go back to work on Monday or after a week or two vacation. I still remember back in the 90's not having to make a reservation at all when we went for the weekend. It was great because if it rained, we didn't go or lose any money. Times have changed....
-paul
