A new law recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom will bring big changes to how campsites are reserved across the state.
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restrictions led to a surge in demand and a marketplace that benefits illegal third-party vendors. The lure of a campfire and sleeping under the stars draw Robert Rodgers and his wife Jan to the outdoors. 'Everything is kind of encompassing around nature. There are fewer areas to choose from and I think we have to take advantage of it while we're still around,' said Robert Rogers.'It's sitting at the campfire. It's a starry night.
restrictions led to a surge in demand for camping sites, and an extremely competitive market. Illegal third-party vendors -- acting like ticket scalpers -- employ online scavengers and bots that gobble up reservations as soon as they become available. They are making camping a 'pay to play' recreation. 'This move to take our most popular sites and put them on lottery will make it harder, as there will be more monitoring.
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