Hello camper enthusiasts! Disclaimer: I have almost no camping experience. Nonetheless, I'm thrilled to be planning a camping trip for the summer where I will be visiting many different National Parks, National Forests, National Recreation Areas, and State Parks all throughout the country - some very popular (think: Yosemite), and others more obscure (think: Northern Minnesota). The first question I have, and please forgive my ignorance, relates to reserving campsites. How exactly does this work? Do I need reservations for each of these places if I am only going to be using a tent? If not, how do I go about finding a campsite and paying the camping fee? I assume that it is not like checking into the Holiday Inn where there is a welcome desk for every campsite, but maybe I am wrong. Primarily, my two goals are to 1.) always have a campsite available, and 2.) not break federal law (i.e., camping without paying the proper fee). However, I'm hesitant to make reservations because I would like to maintain flexibility (i.e., if I decide to stay an extra night somewhere it will not be a huge problem).
Any input would be very much appreciated.
Any input would be very much appreciated.
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