Louisiana State Park fee increases

Contrary to what we all believe, most legislators are actually pretty dang smart. Even though all the site fees often flow to the general fund, it is very easy to track the incomes versus the expenses for state park campgrounds. It is never going to be popular in legislative circles to subsidize a very small segment of the voting population. Use fees are going to become more and more popular as states grapple with how to balance budgets and keep the voting public happy. Use fees are pretty much a voluntary tax, which makes it a popular choice when states look to add to their coffers.