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How do you transfer a camping reservation to someone else?
I’ve been seeing a lot of people offering camping reservations to others that they can no longer keep, how does that work? When making online reservations, there is usually a notice that you requires you to acknowledge that reservations are not transferable, sellable and cannot be given away, and penalties apply should you break the rules.  How are people getting around these regulations?

From Reserve California (and county and city parks use the same language)
Reservations are for personal use only. Any resale, transfer, use, for profit activity, or memberships that are not approved in advance by California State Parks are strictly prohibited and will be subject to immediate cancellation without notice, refund or reimbursement. You may also not be allowed to make any reservations or open new accounts. There are currently no approved vendors to operate as third party partners.”
SoCal-Gal  (Tracy)
1991 26.5 RB
Previous 1988 22’ LD Multi plan
Previous 1992 Six-pack Camper
Spare the sealant, spoil the job.
Travelers: Tracy, spouse Anthony, Coton de Tulear, Gabby and parrotlet, Indigo
Re: How do you transfer a camping reservation to someone else?
Reply #1 –
It's a tricky subject.  For popular reservations, I've seen some scalping/resale scenarios that I'm sure aren't within the rules.  I'm pretty sure people are snagging reservations they never plan to use and reselling them at a markup.

On the other hand, since Covid started almost all parks I've been to have moved to online reservations only.  I haven't talked to a check-in person or a camp host at a federal facility in quite some time.  No one seems to care who is there as long as the site was paid for.  State facilities vary.

It's the wild west out there.  Caveat emptor. 

Rich


2003 MB
Re: How do you transfer a camping reservation to someone else?
Reply #2 –
My experience is reservations can be unofficlally transfered whent the campground does not have an entrance station.
The campground host will usually lave you alone

Some reservations sites require the primary vehicle’s license and this cause problems. Three days ago I transfered a Santa Barbara County reservation to a friend by calling the reservation site directy, talking with an agent. Tell them you are bringing a different RV and need to change the license plate.
Every juristiction is different and things are evolving, due to the pandemic. We’ll see if things continue changing as the county opens up more.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: How do you transfer a camping reservation to someone else?
Reply #3 –
Very interesting. Most of the campgrounds we frequent ask for license, registration, and check the license plates. Especially the case at Crystal Cove SB and Carpinteria SB.
SoCal-Gal  (Tracy)
1991 26.5 RB
Previous 1988 22’ LD Multi plan
Previous 1992 Six-pack Camper
Spare the sealant, spoil the job.
Travelers: Tracy, spouse Anthony, Coton de Tulear, Gabby and parrotlet, Indigo
 
Re: How do you transfer a camping reservation to someone else?
Reply #4 –
Another way to do it is to coordinate the cancellation and reservation closely so that the intended recipient gains the site. In some National Parks, however cancellations are returned to a First Come First Served pool, eg; Grand Teton NP.

Also, as a data point, I’ve stayed at two National Parks and one State Park recently and all were checking Identification.

Warren
Warren
2019 MB “Dream Catcher”
Jeep Wrangler JL