steelmooch
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Hello, all...and thanks for your time and consideration.
I was hoping to get some thoughts/experiences on Recreation.gov versus Reserve America.
Aside from reservations being challenging to get in certain places at certain times, we've generally had very positive experiences using Reserve America to book State Park campsites in numerous eastern states. Most importantly, there has always been an *open site* for us with our name on it (clipped to the site post) upon arrival.
My perception of Recreation.gov has (perhaps unfairly?) been tainted by one negative experience of a site *not* being kept open for us, and by observing numerous Corps of Engineers campgrounds being understaffed, not closely monitored, apparently under-funded, and "first come, first served" for most of the camping season.
Have you, in your travels, seen Corps campgrounds monitored by rangers, campsites reserved and with reservation papers on the site post, etc in a way that inspired confidence for future travels?
I know everyone feels differently about reservations and such, but our work/child situation is such that things have to be planned and a travel itinerary adhered to and without major surprises.
Any experiences/thoughts much appreciated regarding the reliability of Recreation.gov Army Corps of Engineers (typically around *lakes*) facilities.
Thanks and happy travels!
I was hoping to get some thoughts/experiences on Recreation.gov versus Reserve America.
Aside from reservations being challenging to get in certain places at certain times, we've generally had very positive experiences using Reserve America to book State Park campsites in numerous eastern states. Most importantly, there has always been an *open site* for us with our name on it (clipped to the site post) upon arrival.
My perception of Recreation.gov has (perhaps unfairly?) been tainted by one negative experience of a site *not* being kept open for us, and by observing numerous Corps of Engineers campgrounds being understaffed, not closely monitored, apparently under-funded, and "first come, first served" for most of the camping season.
Have you, in your travels, seen Corps campgrounds monitored by rangers, campsites reserved and with reservation papers on the site post, etc in a way that inspired confidence for future travels?
I know everyone feels differently about reservations and such, but our work/child situation is such that things have to be planned and a travel itinerary adhered to and without major surprises.
Any experiences/thoughts much appreciated regarding the reliability of Recreation.gov Army Corps of Engineers (typically around *lakes*) facilities.
Thanks and happy travels!