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bikendan
Jan 28, 2015Explorer
John S wrote:
Sounds like the Oregon camping fees are a bit better than those in CA state parks.
by FAR! they also have lots of sites with at least W/E. Calif. state parks have less than 1% of their campsites with hookups of any kind.
Calif. state parks average cost is $35 per nite, with no hookups and just a fire ring and picnic bench.
if you're lucky enough to find one with hookups, you'll pay between $45 and $80, depending on the location.
you can get a W/E site in Oregon for $25 per nite.
there's no comparison between Oregon's and Calif's state park system.
Oregon's is the nation's best, if not in the top 3.
Calif's has suffered from underfunding and lack of attention, for decades. and i'm a native Californian, who just left the state after nearly 55 years living there.
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