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Sequoia And Kings Canyon Propose Campground Fee Increases

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August 18, 2022

Campground fees might be a little higher in 2023 at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks / NPS

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (the parks) are proposing a fee increase at 14 front country campgrounds: Atwell Mill, Cold Springs, Potwisha, Buckeye Flat, Dorst Creek, Lodgepole, Wolverton Stock campsites, Azalea, Sunset, Crystal Springs, Sentinel, Moraine, Sheep Creek, and Canyon View. The proposed fee increases would be enacted in two phases, with the first increase implemented on January 1, 2023 and a second increase on January 1, 2024. The increases would be implemented as follows: 

Proposed campground fee increases for 2023 at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks / NPS

The park’s $35 per vehicle entrance fee, $20 per person entrance fee, and $30 motorcycle entrance fee are all currently priced as recommended by National Park Service-wide pricing guidelines and would not change.   

This action proposes to bring Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks’ campground fees in line with similar campgrounds in the area and would enable the parks to keep up with the rising costs of campground operations. For example, the additional revenue collected under these proposed fee increases would support ongoing maintenance and renovation projects, including the replacement of fire rings, picnic tables and bear boxes; the rehabilitation of comfort stations; and the removal of barriers for improved accessibility. 

The parks are interested in hearing your thoughts about the proposed increases in campground fees. To provide input on this proposal, please visit the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) website at: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/SEKICampgroundFeeIncrease. Comments may also be sent via mail or hand-delivery to: Superintendent, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Attn: Campground Fee Increase, 47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, CA 93271.  

All written comments concerning this project must be transmitted, postmarked, or hand-delivered by September 14, 2022. 

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Comments

Submitted by Bruce Hartley on August 18, 2022 - 8:58am.

I feel this is a good move for both national parks. I have been camping in cedar grove area for the last 15 years and have seen a dramatic rise in usage of the parks campgrounds and amenity's.

always considered the prices to be very reasonable. But as the influx of people to the area has taxed the infrastructure and park personnel, it will take more resources to keep up with the demand.

the price increases are a good source of income for the park. And phasing in over 2 years is a great idea. Pricing seems to be in line with many other campgrounds in the national park system.

 


Submitted by chris... on August 18, 2022 - 9:15am.

This is the privatization of OUR public lands.  the day after the Biden admin leased the largest federal lands to the oil and gas insdustry EVER. 

wake up folks.... 


Submitted by ecbuck on August 18, 2022 - 1:45pm.

Chris - that lease is in the Gulf of Mexico, not on federal lands.  

 


Submitted by A. Johnson on August 18, 2022 - 5:01pm.

Uh, the oil & gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico are offered by the federal gov't because the Gulf is under the jurisdiction of the federal gov't.


Submitted by Bex on August 18, 2022 - 6:39pm.

Soon seniors and folks on fixed income won't be able to afford camping fees.


Submitted by Cat Harper on August 18, 2022 - 10:26pm.

Sounds like a reasonable fee increase. And I'm one of those Seniors. Some parks are much higher and the private parks even more so. This feels more like a cost of living raise than anything else....and yes, that has definitely increased in the past few years. Willing to pay more to protect our National Parks and be able to camp there.


Submitted by Rick B. on August 19, 2022 - 12:07am.

I'm a senior and I don't want to camp in the Gulf of Mexico.


Submitted by ecbuck on August 19, 2022 - 8:34am.

Gulf is under the jurisdiction of the federal gov't.

 

A Johnson - so what?  Those leases are in no way impacting your enjoyment of public LANDS.  Other than giving you cheaper gas to get there.  


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