Northern CA and Southern Oregon Camping in April

Given how important tourism is to the California economy, I have often wondered why our park system is so badly under-funded. It seems short-sighted -- if you build it, they will come. The facilities are so run-down and crowded that the parks are driving away users, making California less desirable as a tourist destination.

I wonder why things are so noticeably different (and better) in Oregon?? I can't explain the difference. Politically, the two states are fairly similar.