LA Rivers 0 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 HI! I'm new to Fort Fiends and am so glad I found you guys! We're just now making plans for 2016 and are looking at a preferred loop (100 or 200), something really close to Crockett's Tavern, etc. As we began to do research on sites within the loops, something occurred to us. Does it increase your odds of getting a specific site based on the day of the week you check in? Are there better days than others to get a site you want? We originally were set to check in on Saturday but realized it might be full during the weekend -- so would it be wise to check in on a weekDAY? When do most people check out? Just curious. I know nothing is guaranteed when making any request, but it seems like the odds could be greater if you work with the check in/check out nature of things. What do you guys do? Thanks! I'm totally new here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Welcome. Typically with hotels, most people leave on a Friday or Saturday, and most check in on a Sunday. We have had good luck getting sites we like by arriving at the Fort on a Friday. It's usually in the afternoon because we get our granddaughter out of school early then have about an 1 1/2 hour drive. LA Rivers 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LA Rivers 0 Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Awesome. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Good question. Interested in seeing what others say. WELCOME!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I can't speak to the fort, but I can say that for most campgrounds as we travel around - Tuesdays and Wednesdays appear to be the least full. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Welcome. Typically with hotels, most people leave on a Friday or Saturday, and most check in on a Sunday. We have had good luck getting sites we like by arriving at the Fort on a Friday. It's usually in the afternoon because we get our granddaughter out of school early then have about an 1 1/2 hour drive. See, and we almost always check in on a Friday or Saturday and check out on a Sunday. I really think it varies. The the OP, I've checked in on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. I've gotten my request granted every time except for once when a loop was closed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 This fall we will be checking in on a Monday. I hope this isn't a bad decision. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LA Rivers 0 Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Thanks! Again I'm really glad to have found this site. Great info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired and Happy (Ken) 101 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Welcome LA Rivers. You will find a wealth of knowledge and some MANY smart cracks herein. Enjoy. It's more like a family than a forum. Your family may vary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Welcome! These days many weekends tend to be booked up solid at the Fort, which can make Sundays a big check out day. That could make Sunday afternoon a good time to check in. That said, holidays - particularly holiday weekends - can throw a monkey wrench into things. Last year we were there Thanksgiving week and the Fort didn't empty out until the following Monday-Tuesday. We used to arrive on a Sunday and always got our pick of sites. Then we started getting there on Friday morning and it's been hit or miss and we've been told "we're all sold out." We book "Preferred Pet" and at least end up in the loop we wanted (since 300 is the only preferred pet), except for one time when they assigned us one we really couldn't fit into and gave us an upgrade from Preferred to Premium. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Welcome, LA Rivers. My $.02 is that there are too many variables to say that any particular day of the week is best for check in. One thing a lot of folks don't factor in is that the Fort management takes advantage of slower times to shut down loops or portions of loops for maintenance issues. So, you actually might have better luck arriving at a busy time, when everything is open and available. Don't overthink it or stress about what site you want. It has been said many times that there are very few bad sites at the Fort, and what appeals to some folks doesn't appeal to others. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GradyBunch 11 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Welcome LA I second TCD's advice on site selection. This thread may give you a better idea on the "less desirable sites" http://www.fortfiends.net/forum/topic/10165-list-of-less-desireable-sites/ BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LA Rivers 0 Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Welcome LA I second TCD's advice on site selection. This thread may give you a better idea on the "less desirable sites" http://www.fortfiends.net/forum/topic/10165-list-of-less-desireable-sites/ Yeah this is a good thread! Thanks for all of the info everybody! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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