PA & others; Payment Cash?

[lwcdg]

In checking on PA campgrounds I've noticed many stating Cash or Cash requested for payment. When traveling I wasn't planning on carrying a lot of cash. Thus does this mean the PA parks may not grant the discount if paying with Visa/MC?

I guess I'll find out in a few weeks but if anyone has had any experience please pass it along as our trip begins 5-10 Yellowstone and places West here we come.

Chuck

[Parrothead]

We find that many campgrounds, especially small ones, are not set up for credit cards. If we don't pay cash, many will accept a check. However, you have to be a good banker because many of them also don't deposit frequently so you many have a lot of outstanding checks. We don't carry a "lot" of cash but at least enough for one or two nights then we have to find an ATM or better yet, a Wal-Mart where you can get up to $100 back for any purchase you make with your debit/check card.
Happy trails..........................

[adelmoll]

We do exactly what Sue does... We always make sure we have at least $100.00 tucked away in small bills.

Helen

[lwcdg]

Thanks as this will defintely show my age. I haven't had or used a debit card since they first can out (25 or 30 yrs ago in our area). The times are a changin. I may have to get one from the bank.
Chuck

[richfaa]

As with the other travelers we have come across a C.G or two that is not set up for credit card payments or will not take a out of state check.We also have a "just in case" stash of dollars.. for such occasions..If you always call ahead you can avoid those surprises.

[stiles watson]

You are correct in assuming no cash, no discount. They have already discounted the rate 50% and don't want to have the CC companies take another bite out of it. It may be inconvenient for us, but I don't blame them.

We don't carry large sums of cash either, but consider $100 or so a small amount of cash. We do the WalMart cash back thing too.