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03-19-2022, 05:53 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
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Been to AK twice for a couple months each time. Only reservation we got was at Denali…and didn’t need one.
But our needs are simple. No need for power or water hookups. Good for a week or more with tank capacities. Never pay to use dumps.
Never even heard of $250/night but visited my brother at one in FL that was $150 and know he stayed in the Keys for $200. We didn’t take our RV those places. Avoid commercial RV parks.
Currently on a 7,000 mile trip. Have stayed at a few State Parks that ranged up to $50…but that’s exceptional for us. While traveling Walmart or Cracker Barrel are fine, but mostly find dispersed sites using the Ultimate US Public CGs App. Prefer National Forest which are between $5 and $10 with senior pass.
Live in Idaho and after 50 years RVing know where to go in Idaho and surrounding States.
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03-19-2022, 10:20 AM
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#58
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Senior Member
American Coach Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SW Florida
Posts: 2,971
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Originally Posted by Homeby5
I bought an RV for the sole reason of not having to travel on a tight schedule. Thats the reason. I mean, to me, I don't save anymore with an RV over hotels or AirBnB...but I can leave or stay depending on my mood.
Anyway...heading out from the Keys in a month to go up the SE mountains for a couple weeks. Later this Summer I plan on leaving the Keys and heading out to Alaska and whoever the road takes me.
I haven't made a reservation and don't plan to...except for a day before if needed.
I'm setup to boondock...no problem but don't want to do it for extended periods of time.
Is that unreasonable? Am I in for a world of hurt?
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That's the way we do it and no planning far ahead for us. Hate reservations anyway, so avoid them at all costs and have found a new love for Rest Stops, Wally World, Crackle Barrel and Cabela's when you can find one.
Small incident last summer with jacks not going up. CG had no other spots for incoming reservation, which put quite the pressure on us at check out time. Anywhere of the the above, I could have took my time for figuring it out.
Don't get me wrong, we still like our campgrounds and need them for dumping and fresh water every few days anyway. Also for extended stays, so just saying that there are alternatives.
Price has gone up considerably as well as fuel, so alternative overnights are a way of offsetting the latter as well.
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03-19-2022, 12:13 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,721
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Originally Posted by Dutch Star Don
IT ALL DEPENDS......There are a LOT of variables from one RVer to another. As an example, "Souljourner" the poster above, said he had no issues. If you look at his signature, he has a 22' travel trailer. Other than a tent site, that would be the second easiest site to find.
The next variable is where you intend to stay, if it's a popular place like the Oregon Coast in the summer and you want to stay at a nice park for longer than overnight, you better have reservations.
If you're traveling with another couple (a second RV) it adds another layer of difficulty. Last February, we tried to book at the park closest to Yellowstone, Grizzly RV Park. It was booked solid for the five days we were looking for sites in September.
If you have a larger rig, 36' to 43', you'll find there are less of those size spots and they go quick.
For those times that you're just driving the interstates enroute to a popular destination, its pretty simple to find overnight spots along the route in areas that aren't popular. There are a lot of nice little parks that primarily serve overnighters.
Lastly, we have a big rig and tow a vehicle (our choice). I don't want to drive all day to find that I can't get a spot for the night. Many Walmarts are no longer allowing overnight parking and it can be dangerous in these times of high crime everywhere. We just booked two rallies last month for June. We needed seven sites for travel days. I booked them early and in two cases got the last spot.
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Excellent point about rig size that Don brings up. We have a 23’ motorhome and seldom have to book more than a day in advance for a campsite. Our best friends have a 40’ Endeavor and they are always booking 2 weeks to two months out.
It also a matter of where you want to stay. My wife and I with our 25 year old rig that can operate on 20amps are perfectly fine with a backroad mom and pop type place with low water pressure and 108 volts on a hot day.
Our friends need a nicer place with modern and reliable facilities for everything in their coach to work properly. Those places are in high demand.
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03-23-2022, 05:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 108
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Not hard
Lisa and I often just take off. We don't have reservations or even a certain route picked out. After Covid it has been harder to get into campgrounds particularly if you go into the warm parts of AZ and FL. The refrain is the same, the Canadians are back. Music to my ears.
To work around the Canadians we stay at out of the way campgrounds, which is our preference anyway. We bought a Harvest Host membership, which has become our favorite places to stay. We stay on BLM when we are certain of our footing.
Occasionally when we are stumped we end up staying at a rest area or some other free place. Those are the exceptions.
As someone mentioned, the west coast is the hardest place to go without reservations. The state parks are too cheap. People will reserve and pay for campsites without ever showing up. We talked to several rangers and they said that they were sold out but seldom did they have more than 50% of the sites occupied.
Yes it is possible to go and enjoy the freedom of no schedule.
Mike
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03-23-2022, 08:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Posts: 177
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Popular locations take planning
I just recently finished planning a September trip to Glacier, Yellowstone, and the Tetons. 35' Class A.
My first choice at Glacier is already full, but managed to book an alternative that looks nice.
For Yellowstone I was able to prebook because they cancelled my reservation at Fishing Bridge the year before, but even then, I think I just barely was able to book my two weeks before space filled up.
For the Tetons I wanted to book a week at Gros Ventre and tried two days in a roll to book an electric site but was beat out by others also booking. So just gave up and booked at Fireside Buffalo Valley. More out of the way, but few options in that area. Tough with a Class A and residential refrigerator without electricity hookup.
Here in Missouri, the popular state parks fill up for the weekends very quick.
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