The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is proposing to expand the 25% out-of-state camping surcharge to permit fees and eliminate the two-year parking permit, according to an April 1 press release.
Based on current rates, out-of-state visitors pay $12.50 per day, or $37.50 for an annual parking permit. The change would begin July 1, if approved. There would be no changes to rates for Oregon residents. The rule change would also eliminate the 24-month parking permits.
According to the press release, the proposal is part of an ongoing effort to help keep pace with rising costs while continuing to provide outdoor experiences. OPRD is accepting public comment on the proposal through April 30.
—Julianna LaFollette
135 weeks —The number of consecutive weeks that Josh Cordell has eaten a hamburger on Burger Fridays, from the Little Bites story, “No Burger Left Behind“
“There’s a misconception that new gardens need to be installed in the spring — it’s all about planting the appropriate plants at the appropriate times.” —Ashley Joyce of Bend Urban Gardens, from the Feature story, “Turn Your Yard into an Edible Garden“
This article appears in The Source Weekly April 3, 2025.
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