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Clallam County flags shortfalls at Camp David Jr., moves to update fees and reservation practices
Summary
Clallam County staff told the Board of County Commissioners that Camp David Junior and several park campsites are producing far less revenue than needed to cover personnel and maintenance costs, and asked the board to approve a work session to consider fee changes, rental strategies and volunteer or co‑management options.
Clallam County staff told the Board of County Commissioners that the Parks, Fair and Facilities budgets show revenue declines for 2026 even as operating and maintenance needs rise, with Camp David Junior singled out as a site whose ongoing costs outstrip revenues.
Staff said the Parks, Fair and Economic Facilities general‑fund revenue budget for 2026 is projected at $973,212 while the department’s expenditure budget is about $3,119,192; department requests totaled $72,500 of which roughly $32,000 was recommended for approval and $40,500 deferred. FTEs in parks were unchanged from 2025 at 20.54, staff reported.
Why it matters: County staff said recent, sustained declines in camping and rental demand at specific facilities have reduced revenue. Camp David Junior, the county’s popular summer camp facility, was running about $15,000 short to…
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