How to secure a first come first served Campsite

1. Know Before You Go

 Before you go know what campsites are first come first served in the area where you’d like to stay. Keep in mind not all are first come first served. 

2.When to Arrive 

If possible arrive at the campground early in the day before it starts filling up. It may be difficult to get a site if you get there late in the day because of busy times of year or if the area you’re going to is quite popular. 

3. How will you know the site is available? 

Take a drive around the campsite and find one you like. You will  know if a particular site is available if there is no slip of paper on the post where the campsite is numbered. (the campsites are usually numbered on a post in front of the site).  There is a clip that is used to hold a piece of paper with the information you fill out on it, If there’s a slip of paper clipped on it then the site is taken.  

4. What to do Next…

Once you have found a site you like, you can go grab a form. Forms are usually located at the campsite near the entrance or some place within the site. Look for an outdoor bulletin board they are kept in something like that.

5. Filling out the form

 You are required to put in some of your personal information on the form such as your name date, campsite number you’ll be staying at, license plate number, how many days your planning on staying, and also credit card information if applicable. You can either pay with cash or a credit card. Separate the form where it asks, put one part on the clip at your site and put the other part in the envelope provide. Head back to where you first picked up the form and  then drop it in the slot. And you’re good to go.