Oregon to charge 25% more for out of state RV campers

I am from Oregon and have always had to pay an out of state fee when I camp in adjacent Washington. Our campgrounds are maxed out - it's hard to get a spot these days. I would have preferred them giving Oregon residence a discount but that would ask Politicians to cut revenue - something that will never happen. In short - I don't mind they charge a reasonable fee to out of state campers.

Lwiddis wrote:
Would Oregon campers be unhappy at paying extra for out of state camping?

They have to in ID.IDAHO,

USA — Idaho State Parks will double the price for out-of-state campers and visitors starting Thursday, June 10 to comply with a new state law.

House Bill 93 specifies an increase in fees for some of the state's busiest parks, including Bear Lake, Farragut, Hells Gate, Priest Lake and Round Lake. The new price for non-residents to enter the parks jumps to $14. For out of state campers, a basic campsite at those parks will cost $48 a night.

Boondocking is our favorite way to to use our RV, so much available land in our neck of the woods to do so. State parks are our next favorite as sites tend to be more spacious and often come with ramadas/shelters, I certainly have no issue paying 25% more to enjoy a better RVing experience as opposed to private parks, which is absolutely our last choice, being crammed into sites is not my cup of tea. That's why it is paramount for any RV we have owned to be 100% self-contained, anywhere we park we can utilize all our rig's amenities as if plugged into shore power.

Try buying a non-resident fishing or hunting license or tag if you want to know what real price discouragement for non-residents is.

I find it funny that some take the higher non-res fees personally, yet at the same time demand more quality and new places to camp due to overcrowding.

gee, the next thing will be that I am charged more for an out of state fishing license.
bumpy

This is supposed to deter out of staters from using spots. locals are complaining so this was there solution. i dont think $5 more is going to do anything to deter out of staters from coming in and now the state will just make more money and the locals will still have the same issue they had before.

Many states, including mine cater to out of state tourism! Out of state money is a huge boost to our economy. We offer hunting, fishing, camping, snowmobiling, and motorcycling opportunities to bring in out of state money.

Kind of like a huge brothel.

Jerry

We won't be visiting or camping in Oregon. I am sure they can get by without my business and tax dollars in their local economy. Too many other states who want my business.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

wapiticountry wrote:
Considering residents pay income and property taxes to Oregon that fund things like parks and out of state campers do not, it seems only fair that residents should get a break.

OH and don't you think out of State visitors add considerably to their economy?

A big plus for Oregon state visitors is the lack of a sales tax.

State sales tax and Corporate excise tax fund most of state government.

Local schools and cities/ counties are funded by property taxes.

Frankly, it is the most visitor friendly state as far as taxes that I've been to/ spent time in.

And their state parks have to be the best in the country, IMHO. Especially fee wise. And I was raised in Arkansas which has a great state park system.

Oregon state parks maintain and provide dozens, maybe hundreds of wayside locations. Side of the road interesting pullouts, most with room for a traveling RV.

Along the coast for scenic views, in on interior scenic roads.

Now I don't LIKE the increased fees, but I understand the need to generate some additional revenue.

At least in Oregon it goes to the state parks maintenance and upkeep, not just another source of general state funds like many others, such as my current home Texas.

I would love for Wisconsin to start charging more for out of state campers. I don't think it would deter any of them from coming here. Raise out of state 25% and leave resident fees the same.
Half of the time we go into the parks near us on the weekend, we can't get a parking spot because the park is full of Illinois people. Raise their fees for entrance and camping. Use the extra money to build more campgrounds.