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Old 05-28-2020, 11:36 AM   #1
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Camp grounds taking advantage???

Maybe this is a little conspiracy theory.... .Now that my state is opening up (finally) we have been planning our weekend trips. Our big week long and two week long trips are set and no cancelling. I went to reserve for these weekend trips and was shocked to see how much more expensive these campgrounds are compared to just last year. Example; KOA on North Oregon coast (closed for the last 3 months, covid) open on June 6. I wanted a deluxe, full, 50A pull through last weekend in June. Last year approx $75.00 now same site $140.00 per day. Am I the only one seeing this huge price increase. This KOA is not the only campground that I have checked on with this concern. Is someone taking advantage of the concern we are having in our nation?
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Old 05-28-2020, 11:40 AM   #2
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No.
Just no.
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Old 05-28-2020, 11:43 AM   #3
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Supply and demand.
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Old 05-28-2020, 11:56 AM   #4
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Around here, Forest Service (Federal), State Parks and BLM have not changed. Private RV parks are probably trying to make up for lost revenue and are able to charge what ever the customer will put up with do to pent up demand.
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Old 05-28-2020, 11:59 AM   #5
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I only know the three RV parks we used coming to Wisconsin. Prices were the same as last year and the one even in Wisconsin Dells (Bonanza RV Resort in super downtown Dells) is exactly the same as last year: FHU, $45/nite. And this is a first-class park. We do stay at KOA's on occasion, but they are pricey.
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Old 05-28-2020, 12:48 PM   #6
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We did not notice when we came to FL but that was the 1st week of May. 2 locations had went up from our trip last year but one had been taken over by a new owner and was trying to expand (and they no longer accepted PA) and the 2nd had decided to offer free, good wifi instead of charging by the day for it so they went up $5 night.
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Old 05-28-2020, 12:55 PM   #7
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Our usual "go to" didn't have an increase, BUT... Pools closed, Laundromat by Appointment. Rec Hall CLOSED. Distancing enforced for groups of six or less. No large parties, NO GUESTS. Possibly adjusting measures July 1.

Why bother, dug a fire pit in the back yard, and will camp out on the back lawn til at least 7/15. H*ll can't leave the site anyhow!

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Old 05-28-2020, 02:21 PM   #8
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Good Lord! $140 a night? You had best move to Texas... no jacking up of campground prices near as I can tell anywhere in the civilized parts of our state; haven't checked Houston, DFW, Austin or San Antonio areas as I don't go to those places.
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Old 05-28-2020, 02:39 PM   #9
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Our local area lake went up ten dollars but they no longer charge the $7 per pet. So there is that.
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Old 05-28-2020, 02:54 PM   #10
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We stayed at a few KOA’s last year so I checked what I paid vs. what I would pay for the same days this year and found no price difference. Most of our stays are at State Parks and have seen no increases there either.
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Old 05-28-2020, 03:03 PM   #11
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Boy I wish we could stay at state parks but they continue to be closed for camping.
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Old 05-28-2020, 03:30 PM   #12
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I find KOA expensive even though I am a member. I do however think that campgrounds will be crowded every weekend for a while. I am not surprised that prices are going up. It's like every weekend is the 4th of July
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Old 05-28-2020, 04:15 PM   #13
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One issue with KOA is that they are independently owned franchises. Like most franchises they pay a set fee plus a percentage of their “take”. Unfortunately some of those fees are due whether you have customers or not. In areas where camping is seasonal, it can be expensive to operate snd raising prices might be the only way they can hope to survive.

Our plans this past weekend were cancelled at a KOA because their state said no out of state campers and no more than 25% capacity. Out of 92 sites, they had just 3 campers there when they are usually booked solid from Memorial Day to Labor day.
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Old 05-28-2020, 04:51 PM   #14
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From my experience the KOAs seem to be located closer to the highway and the attractions. Therefore the costs for the land and the demand is greater. A lot like hotel rates, they are always higher near the airport or tourist attractions.
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Old 05-28-2020, 04:59 PM   #15
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In defense of KOA, I just called the people at KOA Astoria Seaside in Hammond, Oregon and the rate is $84.00, FHU, and the rate last year was $80.00. Just sayin'....
ON edit, let me say this woman who answered (Can't reserve online) was brusque to the point of being rude. I used 2 adults, no kids, no pets, and 34' 5th wheel as my base info to her.
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Old 05-28-2020, 05:35 PM   #16
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Here's something to think about: unless campgrounds make enough money to add slots, you may not be able to get reservations in the near future. As vacationers shun airlines and cruise lines, RVing gonna be zoomin', folks..
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Old 05-28-2020, 05:42 PM   #17
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Wow, thats amazing, I actually was in their office today. Maybe I will try and call tomorrow maybe get better results. Thank you!
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Old 05-28-2020, 05:45 PM   #18
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Here's something to think about: unless campgrounds make enough money to add slots, you may not be able to get reservations in the near future. As vacationers shun airlines and cruise lines, RVing gonna be zoomin', folks..
Yep, we are seeing this as well. We are getting the 5'r out this weekend for the first of the season and trying to book more sites but it is tough.
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Old 05-28-2020, 06:04 PM   #19
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$140.00 a night.

Walmart and cracker barrel are starting to look pretty good.
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Old 05-28-2020, 06:10 PM   #20
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friend works RV place, they sold 28 RV's last week

so you better get your spot picked out & paid up!!
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