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rhagfo
Aug 08, 2020Explorer III
TUCQUALA wrote:
ksg5000, WA parks DO NOT (at this time!!) charge "extra" to non-residents!! They have various levels according to services and seasons. There is a charge for the "Discover Pass" to access day use areas and some other parks, but it is not charged for or required when paying for a campsite. If you are an oldie, you probably remember the fee wars of the '70s and early '80s when a whole bunch of states charged extra for non-residents. It was Oregon that started the war!!!
Actually up until about 8 to10 years ago Oregon offered a Discovery Season rate during the winter to encourage off season camping.
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