Oregon State Parks to add surcharge

New Mexico won't even let out of state people stay in the state parks right now. Different rules everywhere.

dodge guy wrote:
And just what will the extra fee do? Just another way to make money off of a pandemic that has been used line people’s pockets!

It will help with the shortfall of revenue from the shutdown. Or St parks have been doing quite well until the shutdown and reopening. It's time for those out of state that take in staters spots to anty up.

Just another reason (among many) to add to the list titled... Why I don't visit west coast states.

I think the term for that is the "Ben Dover" non-resident charge.
Curly

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.

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 am of the belief that the surcharge is to reduce the number of out of state campers coming into Oregon, as part of Covid 19 prevention.

Oregon State Parks have been difficult to reserve for yrs and nearby States like Washington have been charging extra to out of State campers for a long time. As an Oregonian I have no problem with this surcharge so long as it's dedicated to maintaining/improving State Parks.

Buy cleanup supplies for Portland?

And just what will the extra fee do? Just another way to make money off of a pandemic that has been used line people’s pockets!