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

OSP are primarily funded by user fees and a small % of lottery revenue and there is no sales tax in OR. Users need to pay up to maintain and/or expand the system. It's ALWAYS easier to raise fees and taxes on non-residents, ie non-voters.

Just like ID Dept Fish and Game, which does not get funding from the ID state general tax revenue which forces the IDFG to raise fees ($75 non-res tag for 1 sage grouse this year!!!!) and offer way more tags (deer) than the population can support to generate revenue to fund their operation. Last year the non-res elk tag which was ~$450 is right around $750 for 2021.

monkey44 wrote:
NO one seems to take into consideration travelers buy local fuel, groceries, and pay fees for attractions and entertainment, including state taxes.

Maybe every state should charge the same for all campers, then every state would probably get more traveling campers for longer stays, AND generate more state revenue overall. We cannot ONLY compare state park fees to arrive at all state revenues generated from out-of-state campers.

I suspect the number of RV travelers that base there destination decisions on how much the state parks charge is extremely close zero. The parks are apparently full, so the local businesses are going to do just fine. Fact is a dollar from an Oregon resident is exactly as valuable as a dollar from a Kentucky resident as far as any merchant is concerned.

I don't know... NY state parks have always charged extra for us out-of-staters. And we still camp in many of them every year. Doesn't deter us in the least.

NO one seems to take into consideration travelers buy local fuel, groceries, and pay fees for attractions and entertainment, including state taxes.

Maybe every state should charge the same for all campers, then every state would probably get more traveling campers for longer stays, AND generate more state revenue overall. We cannot ONLY compare state park fees to arrive at all state revenues generated from out-of-state campers.

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

Most states do, like the post above this one, can you name a state that DOES NOT charge more for nonresidents.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

fla-gypsy wrote:
Considering the current state of affairs in Oregon I will not be visiting

GOOD CALL!!!!!!!

+1 ! Perhaps it is to help finance the “Rebuild Portland” initiative! ;) memtb

Cummins12V98 wrote:

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

Come to Washington state and you WILL be. Plain STUPID.

Any out of state I fish ,I pay more then a resident. What states charge the same for Non-residents ,I'm going there to fish.:)

ROBERTSUNRUS wrote:
:) Hi, we go where we want to go and pay the price. I don't like California and Canada gas prices either, but that's not going to stop me from going there. Instead of letting the 25% charge get to you, just skip your Starbucks. :B

:B

goducks10 wrote:

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.

And WASHINGTON and MONTANA. and likely quite a few other states. Not sure what all the fuss is about, many states charge more for out of state residents for state park campgrounds. Hasn't stopped us from camping in any of those state parks.

We find places we want to go and don't worry about campground fees.

:) Hi, we go where we want to go and pay the price. I don't like California and Canada gas prices either, but that's not going to stop me from going there. Instead of letting the 25% charge get to you, just skip your Starbucks. :B