Bay Curious Tips and Tricks to Snag California Campsites
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Feb 6, 2025 Carly Severn, KQED's Senior Editor for Audience News, offers invaluable tips for reserving California campsites, often as challenging as grabbing concert tickets. She reveals the secrets to mastering competitive reservations and emphasizes the importance of early planning. Carly discusses the surge in camping popularity during the pandemic, sharing strategies to navigate the intricate reservation systems of national and state parks. Her insights include ethical practices, like canceling unused reservations to help fellow campers. Get ready for a summer of successful outdoor adventures!
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Camping Demand Has Surged
- Camping in California gains popularity rapidly, causing increased competition for spots.
- This rise matches a 68% growth in active camping households nationally since 2014.
Bot Problem Resolved, Supply is Issue
- Bots are no longer a significant issue in California State Park campsite bookings.
- The main problem is supply and demand: too many campers, not enough sites.
Understand Reservation Systems
- Know which agency manages your campground to navigate reservation systems effectively.
- Use recreation.gov for national parks, reservecalifornia.gov for state parks, and regional park websites for local sites.