If you are planning to visit a national park or state park for the summer, you need to start making camping reservations as soon as possible. You should also look at the cancellation policy before booking.
For example, West Virginia state parks allow camping reservations to be made up to 12 months in advance. Reservations may be made in person at the state park office or by telephone. However, there is no guarantee of a reservation.
State parks also have their own policies regarding the number of people permitted to stay at a campsite. Many allow only two people per site, while others are limited to eight. Some state parks, such as Utah, allow walk-ups.
Most campgrounds accept reservations. The reservation window typically begins at 9 a.m. on the first business day of the month. It is best to contact the campground prior to the reservation window opening.
During the summer, you can reserve sites for up to 14 days in a 30-day period. There is a five-day limit on camping during the Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day.
While most national park campgrounds are not equipped with RV hookups, some do offer showers and dump stations. Several parks have dumpsters and freshwater fill stations.
A few states, such as Oklahoma and Wisconsin, require a minimum stay of two nights for weekend reservations. Customers can also change their reservation for free, but they must still stay at the same campground.