One option for camping is to lease a seasonal campsite. This type of lease allows you to rent a site for a specific period. For example, you can have a spring fling which allows you to have a site from April to July 1, a traditional seasonal which allows you have the spot for a year or lease a site for 4 - 6 months. We have listed several items to be considered when selecting a seasonal site.
Deposits
Most parks require you pay a deposit to reserve the site by the next season but some parks require a deposit to even go onto the waiting list. We have seem this at several sought after campgrounds but it is not common. Any deposit should be returned or applied to your site fees.
Atmosphere
Is the park family friendly, party central, secluded, suburban or someone's back lot? Talk to the owner or manager and let them know what you are interested in. Stay a night or two as a transient camper and read reviews from those who have stayed at the park. The best parks will answer any reviews posted and you can get a real feel how
the parks are managed by their responses. If possible walk the campground and talk to the people. These folks will be become your friends and neighbors, Folks are usually fairly open about the what they like and don't like about the park.
Layout
Review the sites that they have available. Do they work for your Rig? Visit after a heavy rain and see how well the site drains. Do you have enough room for your slides and awnings? For toy haulers, will you be
able to unpack your toys while parked at the site? Talk to your neighbors and ask if they have had any problems with electric, water or wifi and how responsive the park management is with complaints. Look for dead trees that haven't been brought down or swells in the mulch of the site that could mean you have water that pools and stands in the site. Check the access panel and sewer connection access, are they in good condition? Does it have the power supply you need?
Neighborhood
Along with assessing the atmosphere of the campground, you should also assess where in the park the site is located. Are you camping with small children then the main road may not be the best place. Since small children and dogs tend to like predictability, you may also consider if the site is near transient sites or other seasonals and your proximity to the weekend band.
Activities
Beaches, skiing, fishing, hiking, games, dancing, cook outs, your park should be near or have the activities that you enjoy. Since you will be staying in the area for longer than a week, are you near a branch of your bank or pharmacy if that is a need for you? Some of our favorite campgrounds didn't have the best lake or trails or pool but had the best activities and staff.
Staff
Great camping staff can make a world of difference in your camping experience. Do they answer the phone? Do they take time to explain things to you or help you get to know the local area? What are the gate hours and how do they handle your guests? How do they handle loud neighbors? How well is the campground and bathrooms being maintained? As with most things it’s the people that make the experience.
These are just a few things to consider if you are looking for a longer term option to a camping site. Please share your experience with us below. Are their other questions you should ask before signing that dotted line?
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