ALBANY, NY — With the summer camping season fast approaching, more than 100,000 reservations have been booked by RV enthusiasts and other campers at New York state campgrounds, and those who are coming plan to stay a little longer. Advance reservations at campgrounds operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) are up 5.2 percent and the number of nights reserved at the properties are up 7 percent over last year.

In total, DEC and OPRHP campgrounds booked 108,337 reservations as of mid-May, a 5.2 percent increase in reservations compared to the same point in 2008. The total number of nights booked is 496,175 — a 7 percent increase over 2008. Most state campgrounds open for the season in May.

“These reservation numbers indicate New York campgrounds have strong appeal to New York families and visitors in tough economic times,” said Carol Ash, Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation “Whether they’re providing families with an inexpensive vacation option, helping parents connect their children to nature, or simply offering a comfortable cabin for a rustic getaway, New York’s campgrounds offer wonderful opportunities for escape and exploration.”

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