Oregon State Parks to add surcharge
Oregon State Parks are going to add a "Virus Surcharge" to out of state folks. https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/oregon-imposes-new-fee-for-out-of-state-campers
Forum Discussion
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!!!
I remember when Oregon started charging a fee for out of state fishing licenses. I went fishing at Henrys Lake in Idaho that year and there was already a "retribution" fee in place for Oregon residents. Can't say for sure, but my guess is those fees are still in place. Expect this policy to blossom, camping just got more expensive for those that like to travel and use state parks. Then again, expect everything to go up as state budgets are hurting.
