396. Is it OK to Book Campsites You Don't Plan To Use?

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/ _____ *Support independent RV journalism and unlock great perks by becoming a Mile Marker 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers *Get your FREE weekly Road Signs Newsletter at https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Support our Sponsors: *Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com *Get a free quote for an extended warranty on your RV at https://wholesalewarranties.com *Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 *Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ 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