N.Y. announces first-ever rewards program for camping

RAY BROOK | New York has officially launched the first of its kind Camper Loyalty/Reward Program for all overnight stays at campgrounds across the state. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Department of Environmental Conservation announced the new program June 18 to coincide with the opening of the nine-month online reservation window for the 2022 camping season. The program allows visitors to earn points for every dollar spent on overnight camping trips and redeem the points toward future stays. Points are awarded upon departure for all camping stays, so campers can earn points on already-booked reservations and any new reservations as soon as they enroll in the program, either online or by phone. For convenience, the user-friendly program will be applied to the account without the need for a physical card. "DEC is thrilled to partner with State Parks to launch the Camping Loyalty/Reward Program to show our appreciation for loyal visitors to our campgrounds across the state. New York State's new loyalty program is easy to use and encourages visitors to return to our campgrounds year after year," DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said. "All DEC campgrounds will be open this summer and I encourage campers both expert and novice to experience the great outdoors with us." While occupancy at state facilities remains high, there is still availability for the 2021 season, particularly on weekdays and during non-peak seasons. Camping reservations can be made online at newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com or by contacting the ReserveAmerica call center at 1-800-456-CAMP. There are currently 120 campgrounds operated by New York State Parks and the Department of Environmental Conservation including 15,000 campsites for tents and RVs, and more than 800 cabins, cottages, yurts, and a lighthouse. DEC operates 52 campgrounds and five day-use areas in the Adirondack and Catskill forest preserves.

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