Camping in California is becoming increasingly competitive as more people take to the outdoors. Carly Severn, KQED's Senior Editor, emphasizes the importance of planning ahead, as many campsites open for reservations six months prior. The recent trend shows that the number of active camper households grew dramatically by 68% since 2014, reaching nearly 54 million in the U.S. This surge is attributed to various factors, including the evolving perception of camping, necessitating early reservations to secure desirable campsite locations.
"Many camping spots open up six months in advance... if you want to make a camping reservation, it is good to get yourself in the mind frame of doing this now."
"Camping has become a competitive sport in California... every year it gets harder and harder to get my hands on whatever spot I'm trying to get."
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