[The Newell]

That doesn't sound like a good way to run their campground. Several of the ones I've had reservations at use a traffic cone in front of the sites to indicate they site is reserved. I did have a reservation at a state park and when I got there the site they had me assigned wouldn't work and I was given my choice of sites. They were booked full for the weekend, but someone didn't get the site they were expecting. If you are a regular and have a preference I suppose it would be more important to get the site you requested. I know of one campground will give someones reserved site to people that will be staying longer and shuffle the people those with shorter stays.

I guess, the campground can do what they want. If they have a site to offer everyone with a reservation, they can tell themselves they tried. However, if I ask for and reserve a specific site, I do expect it to be available when I arrive. I won't be a happy camper, as far as that campground is concerned, if it is not.