Cost of campgrounds
Every once in awhile I read comments in discussions about the high cost of campgrounds, especially when brands like KOA are being discussed. I wanted to comment on this from the perspective of a b...
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jeffcarp wrote:
But what's truly amazing are the taxes. I make a habit to look at my receipt every time I check out of a hotel and look at the total taxes. Even at the low end of hotel costs $125-$150, a single night's taxes will pay for most campground nights in full.
Politicians have learned that taxing hotel room charges, as well as rental car fees is a way to raise money without invoking anger from their constituents, as those taxes are almost always paid for by visitors.
They have now discovered campgrounds, and camping fees are being taxed in some areas, too.
