garmp
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On our trip last year couple of campgrounds did have that rule, but if you don't make reservations and keep an eye on the number of open sites, walk ins are not required to book two days if there are nay openings. And if passing through we just had to have that campground for one reason or another just pay for two & leave when you must. I know it isn't the most economical way to do things but it works.
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Wadcutter
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There's a concession operated military campground on Ft McCoy WI that is open to the public. It may fit your needs.
It's been a few years since I've been to Ft McCoy so I have no idea what it's like now.
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jkwilson
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Often a direct call to the campground can get a one night booking even if the web says otherwise.
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Thanks for the recommendations and tips, appreciate them all!
I wonder why this area (WI) may be more inclined to do two-night minimum stays? Living in Michigan, camping is incredibly popular requiring 6 month or more advanced reservations for any given weekend, and I don't see the min. stay requirements (exceptions being ownership resorts; sometimes owners require min. stays). Is it due to popularity, i.e. regions with less traffic are pushing this min. stay? I would suspect WI enjoys a similar level of popularity, but maybe not?
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dieseltruckdriver
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We stayed at THIS place in Osseo a couple of months ago. It let me select a Saturday check in and Sunday check out just now.
It's not cheap, but it is a nice clean resort. At least we thought so, but it was our first RV resort. We were visiting family there so we didn't spend a lot of time at that place.
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rr2254545
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dieseltruckdriver wrote:We stayed at THIS place in Osseo a couple of months ago. It let me select a Saturday check in and Sunday check out just now.
It's not cheap, but it is a nice clean resort. At least we thought so, but it was our first RV resort. We were visiting family there so we didn't spend a lot of time at that place.
They have a minimum
Night Minimums:
Friday & Saturday must always be booked together for all sites.
Two-night minimum is required for all rental units.
One-night stays are only allowed on RV sites Sunday-Thursday of non-holiday weeks.
Three-night minimum stay on holiday weekends. (Memorial, 4th of July & Labor Day Weekends)- Weekend Rate charged for all holiday days.
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rr2254545 wrote:dieseltruckdriver wrote:We stayed at THIS place in Osseo a couple of months ago. It let me select a Saturday check in and Sunday check out just now.
It's not cheap, but it is a nice clean resort. At least we thought so, but it was our first RV resort. We were visiting family there so we didn't spend a lot of time at that place.
They have a minimum
Night Minimums:
Friday & Saturday must always be booked together for all sites.
Two-night minimum is required for all rental units.
One-night stays are only allowed on RV sites Sunday-Thursday of non-holiday weeks.
Three-night minimum stay on holiday weekends. (Memorial, 4th of July & Labor Day Weekends)- Weekend Rate charged for all holiday days.
They certainly do, and that is actually the resort that kicked me off on asking this question.
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Flapper
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I think a number of factors play into it:
1. Proximity to an urban area - is it an easy part day drive from "home" to the CG., especially if that urban area is of the type that can support easy storage of an RV when not in use (suburban lots, lots of storage lots, etc.)
2. Is there a strong "outdoor" tradition (camping, hunting, fishing) culture in the region?
3. Are there noted frequent festivals/events in the region?
4. Is the CG itself in the more desirable range of amenities - "family friendly", "resort style", etc.
All of it plays into the RV boom of the last several years - more RV's, with people inclined to use them.
Madison and Milwaukee - huge source of people with RV's who want to get away for a weekend. Philadelphia - not as much, even though it is a big tourist destination!
So easy for a CG to not risk having empty spots vs other areas where they'll hope and pray enough will show up to keep them operating.
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Flapper wrote:Ditto - seems that it is becoming more and more common here in the central Midwest to at least require two nights on weekends (any weekend). Yes, I have paid for Fri and Sat, and then left after only the one night...
This is an easy solution. Just pack up after one night and move on.
Wallydocking is certainly another option.
The other question: Is there something forcing you to stay in this specific area. Pulling up/Pushing on for an hour or two gives you a pretty big area to find a campground.
We cut across last fall from the Michigan UP to Oshkosh then west to LaCross and no issues finding places to stay.
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