Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area on the Central Oregon Coast is one of several Oregon state park sites to add parking fees at the end of the month. (Photo by Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle)
Visitors will have to pay parking fees at 22 more Oregon state parks by the end of the month.
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department requires day-use parking permits at 46 parks and waives fees at more than 150 parks across the state, and on March 30, the department will add parking fees at an additional 22 day-use parks to help pay for the maintenance and operations of amenities at those locations.
About 35% of funding for Oregon State Parks comes from these parking fees, and the fee changes are to protect the experience at these locations, interim department director Stefanie Coons said in a statement.
“We know fee changes are tough and we truly appreciate the support from visitors,” Coons said. “These changes help us take care of things people count on like restrooms, boat ramps and trails, so we can keep parks safe, clean and welcoming for everyone.”
Access to state parks remains free for visitors arriving without a car. Oregon residents must pay $10 to park a car while out-of-state visitors must pay $12 for the entire day of purchase.
For frequent park visitors looking to save on parking, an annual parking permit costs $60 for Oregon residents and may be purchased online.
March 30 also marks the start of a $10 fee at 19 RV dump stations across the park system. This fee helps cover the cost of maintaining this amenity and supports efforts toward more sustainable operations.
For more information about day use fees at Oregon State Parks, visit the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department website.
Originally published on oregoncapitalchronicle.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
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