Camping Without Reservations?

Above, The Beast last week at Crazy Horse Campground in Lake Havasu. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

RV sales and rentals have gone through the roof since the outbreak of coronavirus. This begs the question:

Can you still go RVing without camping reservations?

That question is discussed by RV Life and they provide some tips on traveling without making camping reservations.

Last week, I went to Lake Havasu, Arizona for a few days. I stayed at Crazy Horse Campground. I checked the weather and it was in the 80s and 90s. Since these were the perfect temperatures for water sports enthusiasts, I decided to reserve a campsite. Good thing I did, the campground filled up over the weekend.

They begin with:

COVID has made the nomadic lifestyle more popular than ever before. As a result, many long-time RVers believe that it’s now impossible to go RVing without camping reservations ahead of time.

But is it really? If you’re willing to think outside the box, I believe that you can still travel spontaneously around North America.  

The line between “peak season” and “off-season” no longer exists at RV parks and campgrounds thanks to the pandemic. With so many people working and roadschooling remotely, the endless summer vibe blurs into winter. Most RV parks still shut down in cold northern climates.

But when new full-time RVers chase warmer winter weather, expect crowds wherever you roam. You can still enjoy a spontaneous RVing lifestyle without camping reservations. Just follow some common sense travel tips.

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