Controversial Reservation Systems Come to State Parks Across the Nation
July 21, 2026
Reservation systems are becoming more common across federal and state public lands, but they remain controversial because some visitors feel they kill spontaneity and make outdoor trips harder to do on a whim. It frames the issue as a tradeoff between managing crowding and access on one side, and preserving a freer, more flexible recreation experience on the other. Gear Junkie
