stiffer penalties for late cancellations, no-shows at state campsites

[SSSdave]

Apparently legislators do sometimes listen to complaints we outdoor enthusiasts make.

Calif. law imposes stiffer penalties for late cancellations, no-shows at state campsites

https://www.sfgate.com/california-parks ... 418167.php

...Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 618 over the weekend...For a cancellation within two to six calendar days before the reservation start date, the reservation-maker will be out the cost of one night as well as any reservation fees. Those who cancel within 24 hours or don’t show up at all will forfeit the cost of their entire reservation and fees, which can run in the hundreds of dollars depending on the location and duration of stay.

If a person fails to show up to three reservations booked online in one calendar year, they will be prohibited from making another reservation on ReserveCalifornia for one year from the day their third missed reservation was scheduled to begin.

[Bishop_Bob]

Would be nice if USFS and Nat Parks did same.

[wildhiker]

Apparently legislators do sometimes listen to complaints we outdoor enthusiasts make.
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If a person fails to show up to three reservations booked online in one calendar year, they will be prohibited from making another reservation on ReserveCalifornia for one year from the day their third missed reservation was scheduled to begin.

I think this is the most important part of the new policy. Losing your camp fees for not showing up or cancelling is acceptable to a lot of people. Being blocked from making new reservations because you couldn't bother to cancel is more likely to change behavior. At the very least, it keeps the inconsiderate people from tying up spots during the year they are banned.

-Phil

[balzaccom]

All good news. I am sure this happened because we raised the issue here on HST. Kudos to Maverick and his team for their ongoing leadership on this key issue.

I think we should nominate him for president...

[Lenier]

All good news. I am sure this happened because we raised the issue here on HST. Kudos to Maverick and his team for their ongoing leadership on this key issue.

I think we should nominate him for president...