Late check out

Occasionally, we will arrive early. If the campground agrees and the site is vacant, I've never had a problem getting an early check-in. If the site is not available or the campground prohibits it, no problem; I can wait. Occasionally I ask for a late checkout; again, IF the campground agrees and IF no one has reserved the site; great. If it cannot be accommodated, no problem; I leave.

I don't really understand the angst. The decision of the campground owner is the final answer, although it's certainly nice to spend my money where the management is willing to extend some hospitality if possible.

HOWEVER...

brant_c wrote:
...we got reservations a month ago for Friday thru Monday.
Sunday afternoon I asked the camp ground owner if we could get a late check-out. He obliged.
The lady proceeds to tell me that we were in their spot. Duh! She also tells me that they were supposed to be there Sunday.

Based on my highlighted sections above of the OP, the campground owner screwed up. On Sunday afternoon, the campground agreed to allow a late check-out for Monday, even though they had reservations from other campers for a Sunday check-in.