stacy50
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planing a year trip around the country starting in june.
east first then west, i have some places in mind but nothing solid.
with no camping resevations how diffacult will this be?. just planning on seeing the sights lakes views ect.
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gbopp
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Congratulations. I can't help you with the reservations questions, but I do envy your situation.
When you get to Pennsylvania visit the Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville. Even if you don't drink, it's an interesting tour.
I like to use Roadside America between destinations.
You can use Free Campgrounds, Free Campsites, Casino Camper and others if you can't find a campground.
Enjoy your trip.
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We'll do three months out West without any reservations and boondocking five days/week. By using these two sites US CGs and Allstays plus those three free ones above I have a good idea where I'll stay in advance. If a private CG I'll call around noon to see if they have a site.
And yes, you need a car.
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This post is my opinion (free advice). It is not intended to influence anyone's judgment nor do I advocate anyone do what I propose.
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stacy50 wrote:planing a year trip around the country starting in june.
east first then west, i have some places in mind but nothing solid.
with no camping resevations how diffacult will this be?. just planning on seeing the sights lakes views ect.
This is the way to travel,no obligations,no pressure,you like it you stay you do not like it you move,this is called FREEDOM...
We are doing it this way in summers (5 months each trip) since 2002 and always have found a place in a C.G
Take it easy and enjoy.
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I think you will be fine with no reservations. During the holiday periods such as the 4th of Ju8ly it might be a good idea to pre plan with some reservations. Places such as Yellowstone in peak summer period it may be best to plan that ahead. If you are real flexable I don't see a problem. Have a great time planning your trip.
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We travel a lot in the Winter and you may find that in some locations, many private RV parks are closed and follow a seasonal schedule. Usually this only eliminates some of the parks and we have always been able to find a place to stay, even if it is not as close to a location as we would like.
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95% of my extended travel and full-timing has been east of the Mississippi River as I still have a year and a half until retirement. However, you'll do fine following the sun... northern States during late spring, summer, and early fall, then the southern States.
As a full timer, you'll have a great deal of flexibility in your schedule. Memorial Day through Labor Day is the big camping season and you'll need reservations around the most popular spots (attractions) especially during the weekends. It's a little easier without reservations during the week. The absolute best time to visit those areas, considering crowds and cost, is the "shoulder" season.
For those who prefer nature for it's ambiance, I'd use the US Campgrounds website to select public campgrounds along my path. It's a pretty inclusive list of government campgrounds, ie. Federal, State, and City/County parks. For an extended traveler, prices are considerably lower than most private parks and there are some real gems. While you'll find a few parks allow up to a month's stay, the norm is for two weeks. An America The Beautiful "geezer" pass is worth it's weight in gold if you qualify.
Generally, as you move south with the sun, you'll find campgrounds open year round in the Carolinas with the exclusion of mountainous areas. Florida has it's "snow bird" season making it a little difficult without reservations south of Orlando and the further south you go, the harder it gets during that time of year. Plus, prices will escalate dramatically further south. It's best to visit the Keys in their shoulder season. Hope this helps. Good luck and enjoy.
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Depends on what you like to do and where you want to go. We did 17 States and Canada last year and found that most campgrounds had empty spaces. That said, we made reservations so there would not be any surprises. If you intend to be anywhere near civilization on 4th of July or Labor Day you will need reservations. If you're adventurous and don't mind staying in the occasional WalMart parking lot, wing it and go without reservations. My experience has been reservations get us better space pickings.....i.e. drive ups probably will NOT get the lake view or river view spots, much the same as overnighters usually get the freeway view spaces and the weekly stays get the better ones. Finally, weekly rates are much cheaper than daily rates..so, plan accordingly and you could save a lot of money......Dennis
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Stacy; You say "East first, then West, starting in June." Just realize that much of the west is located on a high plateau. Visiting much of Wyoming, Colorado, even the Grand Canyon, Albequerque and down to El Paso, Texas is all above 5000 feet and downright chilly at night in November and December. We've done Las Vegas to Tucson to Carlsbad NP to Big Bend NP after Thanksgiving. All enjoyable, but bring the quilt!
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