US Forest Service campgrounds
Sorry, this is a bit of a rant, but I also have a question. In my explorations of fire trails and dirt roads within my home county, I've come across rustic federal campgrounds that demand payment. ...
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Last time I used cash in an iron ranger at a city park (with envelopes that were provided to list details of who paid), the next day, I ended up with a note on my truck stating I need to pay up or face trespass charges, so it was a lose/lose. I've always used checks ever since, no issues.
Maybe instead of checks, perhaps the government should consider making a universal app/website... log on, purchase a pass via credit card, get a code number or code word, scribble it on a form and drop that in the iron ranger with one's license plate no. That way, the only thing that goes inside the box is just physical proof that someone paid; the money is safely (well, safety is a relative term when it comes to banks) stored in an account somewhere. Plus, there are multiple places showing proof of payment.
Maybe instead of checks, perhaps the government should consider making a universal app/website... log on, purchase a pass via credit card, get a code number or code word, scribble it on a form and drop that in the iron ranger with one's license plate no. That way, the only thing that goes inside the box is just physical proof that someone paid; the money is safely (well, safety is a relative term when it comes to banks) stored in an account somewhere. Plus, there are multiple places showing proof of payment.
