Recreation.gov is an example of privatization of what should be a government function. Somebody bids on providing this service, get an exclusive contract, and makes a profit whether the service is satisfactory or not. Wish I could suggest a good alternative to you and others but to make reservations in federal campgrounds, this is the system. It may be a moot question. The new administration has put out a hiring freeze and the seasonal employees that serve the parks, forests, etc. are sitting at home waiting to see if they get a call this year. Some services may be a defacto shut down this year for lack of people to run the campgrounds and such.
Call your congressperson if that is not satisfactory to you.
Chuck Peck in CasaLoca
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