I have four nights starting tonight in the Valley, but we're kind of late packing and getting ready. I called early and there was no operator at the Valley campground office and left a message with my site #, name, and reservation # - that I would be late a day and didn't want it cancelled. So everything is set up I thought.
Then over an hour later I get a call (to my number on file with Recreation.gov) from the campground office asking me if I intend to come in before or after noon. I was thinking I wanted to come in early on Sunday and maybe unload at the campsite, but the clerk tells me that they could make the site available and I could get a credit if I agree to come in after the regular checkin time. I asked about how it works, and he said they have a waiting list.
Anyone else done this before? So would it become available as a credit on Recreation.gov or just a credit to my credit card on file?
And can anyone recommend a place to stay in Merced?