
Beginning in 2024 you'll be able to plan your backcountry treks at Shenandoah National Park online/Bob Mishak
Shenandoah National Park in Virginia is planning to move its backcountry campsite reservation system to recreation.gov, a move park officials say will enable them to better understand backcountry use and allow users to better plan their trips in advance.
The park plans to host a virtual public meeting on June 6 at 7 p.m. local time to provide information about the new backcountry camping permitting system. During the upcoming meeting, there will be an opportunity for the public to ask questions about the system, which the park intends to implement in 2024. Following the meeting, a public comment portal will be available for 30 days and the public is invited to provide written input.
The fee-based online registration system through recreation.gov will allow users to plan their trip in advance with current information using a reliable system, a park release said. The permit will have an associated fee that will provide financial support for management of the park's backcountry.
Shenandoah has one of the largest backcountry permitting programs in the National Park System, and most of these programs require fees. Backcountry, or “wilderness camping” refers to camping in remote areas of the park rather than in developed campgrounds with amenities.
Park managers will evaluate the public comments and develop a plan for implementation. For information on how to comment and to get a link to attend June 6’s public meeting, visit the park's website.
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