Sometimes it makes sense to make campground reservations even if you usually don't

If you don't usually make campground reservations since they tend to discourage whimsical decisions and the wandering instinct, and are not comfortable boondocking in the outback to escape the maddening crowd, you might want to consider making reservations well in advance for busy weekends.

Campgrounds on Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day weekends are the noisiest, rowdiest, and most crowded of the year.

Make your reservations for the most desolate, way-out-there campgrounds--as far away as possible from the raucous party crowds.

You may not have complete peace and quiet, but it will certainly be better than enduring a long week-end of chaos at the most popular state parks and campgrounds.