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396. Is it OK to Book Campsites You Don't Plan To Use?
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In episode 396 of the RV Miles Podcast, Jason and Abby discuss the contentious issue of reserving multiple dates at campsites and the implications of no-shows and cancellations while looking at camping trends from @Thedyrt 's 2026 Camping Report, shedding light on the state of camping post-pandemic.
The Dyrt's 2026 Camping Report: https://thedyrt.com/press/camping-report/
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Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE
00:00 Introduction
05:02 Camping Trends and Statistics
08:13 Sponsorship Messages
11:57 Booking Campsites: Challenges and Etiquette
21:59 First Come, First Serve Campsite Dilemma
27:09 Camping Reservations Trends
28:36 Family Commitments and Local Camping
29:32 No-Show and Cancellation Rates
33:23 Impact of Weather on Camping Plans
35:12 Eddie Bauer and Retail Challenges
40:10 Truck Stops and RV Travel
42:27 Amtrak Adventures
47:24 Book Recommendation and Wrap-Up