State Park permits - is there a better way?
I am making reservations for our first big camping trip and have found 3 state parks in 3 different states that require a state park permit to enter the park. I see all the options for buying in each...
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I THINK that Connecticut does not charge a separate parking/user fee - pay the camping fee, that includes use of all the park. Having said that, out of state people are charged substantially higher daily camping fee than residents.
Most Connecticut state parks are dry camping. There are a few electric only sites scattered about - they are usually considered handicapped sites, BUT anyone can use them if they are still available at the end of the day. I believe CT was adding more electric sites, but that effort seems to have slowed down with budget issues.
Considering the out of state fees for CT state parks, it makes private campgrounds, with hookups and facilities, much more appealing for visiting campers.
Most Connecticut state parks are dry camping. There are a few electric only sites scattered about - they are usually considered handicapped sites, BUT anyone can use them if they are still available at the end of the day. I believe CT was adding more electric sites, but that effort seems to have slowed down with budget issues.
Considering the out of state fees for CT state parks, it makes private campgrounds, with hookups and facilities, much more appealing for visiting campers.
