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Trustees approve average 25% increase to Natrona County park fees including camping, lodge and Nordic passes
Summary
After a public hearing, trustees approved proposed fee increases for Natrona County parks. Changes affect first-come camping, reserved campsites, full-hookup sites, shelters, lodge rentals, boat dock rentals, Nordic trail passes, boat-trailer storage and commercial dumping fees for the slash pile.
The Natrona County Board of Trustees voted to approve a package of fee increases for county parks following a public hearing and trustee discussion.
Parks Director Michael Brown outlined the proposed changes and said the county’s fee structure had not been broadly updated in several years. Brown described increases that average about 25% for many categories, noting the county’s effort to keep rates competitive with comparable sites: “15 dollars a night for that type of camping is is less than the forest service campgrounds,” he said while describing changes intended to cover rising operating costs and grooming expenses for Nordic trails.
What was proposed and approved - First-come/first-served cash envelope camping: previously $12 total charge; proposed and approved $15…
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