December 29, 2021 9:50 a.m. 

Out-of-state campers will be charged more for recreational vehicle sites, for stays beginning on Saturday.

A release from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said those not living in Oregon will be charged 25 percent more, as directed by the Oregon Legislature.

Oregon residents with RV’s pay an RV license plate fee, with some proceeds going to state park operations. The release said the surcharge is designed to achieve parity, and the revenue it generates will pay for day-to-day operations and repairs to state parks, which are not funded by taxes.

The increase applies to all sites with hookups for recreational vehicles. Including lodging tax, a typical RV site with sewer and electrical hookups will cost $30 to $50 per night for non-residents. That’s compared to $24 to $40 for state residents. The increase does not affect existing reservations.

The release said residents and non-residents will pay the same rate for all other site types, including tent sites, cabins and yurts.

The surcharge carries out Senate Bill 794: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB794/Enrolled and its implementation follows a public comment period with opportunity for people to weigh in on how the proposed rule change would go into effect.

Reservations can be booked at; https://oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com/unifSearch.do