[mordechai9000]

> The increased demand makes `walk-ups` a logistical headache for workers (volunteers) on the ground.

I don't remember this really being a problem, though. If a site is unoccupied and untagged, you know it's available. Otherwise, it's not.

But without reservations you can't reliably plan anything now, because of the high demand, so i understand it's not an easy problem.

[stinkytaco]

It's the angry stream of people you need to turn away that becomes the issue. It's not confusing, it's just time consuming and frustrating for all involved. Doubly so if there's an event the overwhelms your normal facilities and staffing.

I recall a bedraggled stream of cars and park officials when I camped to see the solar eclipse in Nebraska. All very nice people, one even drove around to issue protective lenses to all the campers that didn't bring them, but I sure sympathized with those who didn't make reservations and those who had to disappoint them.