Three different parks? I can believe it might have happened at one park, as just a fluke by someone who didn't know much. But three is pretty hard to swallow.
Sounds to me like the campgrounds in question were trying to go upscale and eliminate the "lower elements" of camping. None of this collapsible stuff - we want only expensive Class A's and fifth wheels!
I can tell you that in Fishing Bridge Campground in Yellowstone, they will accept only hardsides, because the bears in the area are in residence all year. And they check to make sure you really have a hardside. We have stayed at that campground twice, and haven't had a problem - the moment they see the TM set up, everything is fine.
Bill
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