Furnace Creek - Full Hook Ups?

NPS public commenting site

Most everything the National Park Service does has to have public input. So, there is typically a 90 day public comment period and local meetings so that impact can be assessed. Charging or changing fees, building new roads or visitor centers, adding trails, buying land, etc. all require a public comment period by law. People can weigh in for or against the plan; when the comment period is over, all the comments are read and posted publicly. While the NPS does not have to take a 'majority rule' approach, they do have to allow for public input.

It is pretty interesting some times. Right now, there is a big to-do about the Yosemite Plan, which has been altered quite a few times due to public input/comment and is continuing to be revised.

C'mon folks. It's the federal government. What were you expecting ?? efficiency or indecision. What a shame.

Kerry

Just wanted to update that I heard back from Tracy at Furnace Creek. She said that the electricity is going to be turned on October 15th to the 19 sites that have sewer and water now in the campground.

If you have a reservation for one of those sites already, they are going to honor the price, but if you make a reservation after October 15th the fee is $30 a night.

Thanks for the update!