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Reserve Memorial Day Campgrounds, State Parks Now: Spots By State
If you're thinking about spending Memorial Day weekend in the great outdoors, don't wait if you want to guarantee a good spot.
ACROSS AMERICA — It seems impossible, but Memorial Day weekend is only five weeks away, meaning it’s time to mark the unofficial start of summer in your area with small gatherings, family barbecues and annual camping trips.
If camping is on your agenda, you’ll want to make those reservations at your favorite state park or local campground soon.
While it might be too late to snag your choice spot, plenty of spots are still available at parks and campgrounds nationwide. To start, check your state's department of natural resources website:
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- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Not sure where to go? Check out CampgroundReviews.com to see photos, which spots earned the highest marks for amenities, and tips from fellow campers.
If you’re among those who like to wait until the last minute, here are a few things to keep in mind:
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1. Check out a smaller park.
If your favorite state park or campground is fully booked, try a regional or municipal park. These spots often fill up less quickly than their larger camping counterparts.
2. Rough it.
If you’re not afraid to spend the weekend without electricity or running water, head for the forest. Most national forests have campgrounds that don’t require advance reservations. The same goes for Bureau of Land Management parks.
3. Hope for a cancellation.
Have your heart set on a specific state park and campground? You can always head there, wait patiently and hope another camper doesn’t show up to claim their spot.
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