Trade your skills and services

With funding and personnel shortages at both private and public campgrounds needed maintenance and repairs are often deferred. It could present an opportunity for both campers and campground operators. Offer your services, especially if you have a particular useful skill that the park needs, like gardening, facility repairs, or even policing the campground. You may be able to trade out for one or more nights of free camping. A winning arrangement for both campers and operators.