Campers in B.C. will pay more to stay at provincial parks starting March 15
VICTORIA – Camping fees at provincial parks in B.C. are going up, and the government says the extra money will help maintain the sites.
Most campsites will cost $2 more a night but the charge will jump by $5 at others starting March 15.
Fees at Cultus Lake Provincial Park in the Fraser Valley will be $35 a night for up to four adults, for example.
The province says the cost to stay at a campground in B.C. is competitive with other jurisdictions and generally lower than at private facilities.
The fee increase is expected to generate $1.3 million this year.
The last hike was in 2010, and parking is still free at all provincial parks.
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Very reasonable cost – and better to increase the direct cost to the users that use it, instead of increasing costs to the entire province. Full support.
“extra money will help maintain the sites”… the article was really short, and you still missed this?
You’re suggesting that a flight and a hotel is cheaper than a $35 campsite and the gas to drive there? Gotta call B.S. on that one…
How about giving us something in return like earlier books, soap or sanitizer kept filled in the washrooms, more garbage pickups so they aren’t overflowing, more top dressing to sites , etc.
How about giving us something in return for the hike in price?Let us start booking for the May long weekend now instead of April 1?