biddily t1_j9ojiae wrote on February 23, 2023 at 1:32 PM

Reply to comment by throwsplasticattrees in Question- Why does Mass charge out of staters 3x the price to camp at Mass state parks? I understand slightly higher rates, but 3x? Come on. by Figwit_

The state uses reserve America, the federal camps site. A lot of the problems stem from the rules of reserve America.

They don't charge fees or penalties. It's the worst site ever. I wish the campgrounds stopped using them.

throwsplasticattrees t1_j9oo9kl wrote on February 23, 2023 at 2:10 PM

I agree. I like the reservation system in general. First come, first served has it's merits, but can also be anxiety inducing to plan around. I feel like the reservation should be non-refundable to prevent space saving. It is very frustrating to arrive at a campground and find sites empty but reserved.

I've used a reserved site for a single night when rolling in late on a Friday night. It's like people reserve Friday for an arrival on Saturday. I don't do it out of habit, but when it's 10 PM and it's empty and I plan to be out by sunrise, I don't see the issue.

biddily t1_j9opggr wrote on February 23, 2023 at 2:18 PM

I will say, I have booked an extra day on the back end (a Monday) because being packed up and out of a site by 11am is ROUGH. especially if you've been there for 2 weeks. Having the full Sunday to clear up and get out is ideal, and sometimes I'm willing to pay for the extra night for that. I do check out Sunday, so the site opens up if someone shows up wanting it for the nite. But I need more time than 11am.

tapakip t1_j9p3yi0 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 3:59 PM

I don't think anyone begrudges you doing that.