New Features Include Same-Day Reservations, Among Others
The New York State Department
of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced changes to
reservations at DEC campgrounds for the upcoming season, including new
same-day reservations to help add flexibility and ease to last-minute
bookings.
"DEC is excited to make
some changes and updates to this year's reservation window for DEC
campgrounds," said
DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos. "While
many campers book weeks or months in advance, there continues to be a
high demand for last-minute bookings. Adding same-day reservations will
allow our customers to check availability and book a reservation on their
way to a campground. An additional 17 hours to book a camping stay will
ensure sites are available before arriving and prevent anyone from
arriving to a full campground."
The change will afford
last-minute campers the security of a reserved campsite at any of DEC's
52 campgrounds and aligns the Forest Preserve-based campgrounds with the
reservation window currently employed by the facilities operated by the
State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. All New York
State campgrounds will now accept reservations as late as the same day.
Reservations will be
required, and patrons can now book a camping reservation as late as 5
p.m. on the desired day of arrival. The public will also be able to book
a one-night stay for the 2023 season at any DEC campground beginning
April 7, 2023. This will mean that gaps between reservations will be able
to be filled earlier than in the past.
For more information on DEC-operated campgrounds,
including a list of campgrounds and schedules, visit DEC's website or
call DEC's Bureau of Recreation at 518-457-2500. To make reservations at
any of DEC's camping facilities, call ReserveAmerica
at 1-800-456-CAMP (2267) or visit the ReserveAmerica
website.
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