We'd Like Your Input on Proposed Fee Changes

By -
Vermont State Parks is proposing some modest fee increases to generate funds to offset increasing operation
and maintenance costs. Revenue generated from state park services helps sustain the system and all its values, including preservation of open space and interpretation of our environment and the natural world.

We would like your input on these changes. Let us know what you think. Please contact Craig Whipple, Director of State Parks, via email at craig.whipple@state.vt.us or mail at Craig Whipple, Vermont State Parks, 1 National Life Drive, Davis 2, Montpelier, VT  05620. Comments will be accepted until May 12, 2014.

You are also invited to attend a public meeting about these proposed changes, Monday, May 5, 5:30 PM at the DEC Act 250 Conference Room, Agency of Natural Resources, 111 West Street, Essex Junction, Vermont 05453.

The proposed changes are as follows:
  • Increase camping fees by $2/per night
  • Increase fee for Mt. Philo picnic pavilion to $200 Monday - Friday and $300 Saturday - Sunday.
  • Increase horse camping fee by $4 per night
  • Increase boat rental fee at Seyon Lodge to $7.50/per hour
  • Increase fee for rental of entire lodge at Seyon Lodge State Park to $650 Monday - Thursday & $700 Friday - Sunday
  • Reduce weekend day use fee at Sand Bar State Park by fifty cents per person to $3/per adult and $2/per child under 14 to be consistent with other parks in the system
  • Change Stone Hut maximum stay to five nights
You can read the complete annotated rule at this link: http://www.vtstateparks.com/pdfs/2014-rule-annotated.pdf


Comments

  1. Kathy DMarch 27, 2014

    These fees are still fair and affordable. Do what you need to do to keep our State Parks maintained and operational.

    ReplyDelete
  2. MAD.P AdventuresMarch 27, 2014

    Vermont parks are still the best bang for your camping buck!😊

    ReplyDelete
  3. MAD.P AdventuresMarch 29, 2014

    Vt state parks are still the best bang for our camping buck.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Rick HallApril 26, 2014

    We've been using the Vermont Park system since 1976. Your fees were fair then, they are now, and they will be with this increase. Have you ever considered a Senior rate for those over 62 or 65 such as the National Park System? We have the Vermont lifetime day use pass which is very nice, and the National Park Service pass which is even better. A similar pass in Vermont that would allow Vermont Seniors a reduced rate, even if it were limited to May/June/Sept/Oct, and/or Sun-Thurs nights only might fill a lot of those empty sites with retired people who can take advantage of the parks mid-week.

    ReplyDelete
  5. UnknownMay 04, 2014

    It's understandable that prices need to rise to keep up with maintenance costs, etc. The parks are a treasure that we need to maintain. Thanks for all that you do to provide special places for us to spend time with family and friends!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Feel free to let us know what you think.

Popular posts from this blog

Vermont State Parks Total Eclipse Updates

By -
Image
Although it falls outside our regular park season, several Vermont State Parks will provide good viewing locations for solar eclipse on April 8. These parks include:   Bomoseen, Boulder Beach, Branbury, Crystal Lake, DAR, Elmore, Mt. Philo, Grand Isle, Knight Point, Lake Shaftsbury, Lake St. Catherine, Niquette Bay, Silver Lake, and Waterbury Center. Address and other general park information is available at www.vtstateparks.com .   The following previously listed state parks are no longer recommended eclipse viewing areas: Emerald Lake, Little River. Please be aware that park facilities will still be closed for this event. Portable toilets and/or pit/composting toilets will be available. Park staff may be available on a limited basis.   Parking will be available at each of these locations, but it may be limited depending on the number of visitors. When lots are full, please do not park on the grass or in other areas of the park as resource damage is likely due to soft ground condit
Read more

July Flood 2024 State Parks Status Updates

By -
Image
Post last updated at 08/26/24 at 9:00 AM The only park affected by the flashing flooding on 7/30/24 was Brighton State Park. The park is fully reopened on Wednesday, August 7th. Roads were damaged in the park, locally in the town, as well as the nearby state highway. Park staff have contacted affected reservations.  All parks affected by the July 11 flood have reopened, although 3 parks still have reduced operations. This page will be regularly updated as more information is made available and road repairs are made. Swimwater results are current . Swim areas are posted when there is an increased risk of impaired water quality. For water monitoring results outside of Vermont State Park swimming areas, check out the Vermont Department of Health Cyanobacteria Tracker Map . Parks in the NE part of Vermont bore the brunt of the storm.  Park visitors with affected reservations have been contacted by the parks.  We apologize for this inconvenience. Our priority is to protect the health and
Read more

Reservation FAQs: How can I add to/change an existing reservation online?

By -
Image
 As of March 18th, 2020, Vermont State Parks launched a new reservations system at www.vtstateparks-visit.com . We are launching a Reservation FAQs series to help you navigate this new system. To learn more about the exciting new features of our reservation system, click here.  How can I add to or change an existing reservation online including site changes or cancellations? Visit www.vtstateparks.com  and s elect 'RESERVE' Scroll down to and select 'Make Reservations' Select 'Sign In or Sign Up' Type in the email and password on file then select 'Sign In' Go to 'Current Reservations' Find your reservation you want to edit and select 'See Detail' The top right section above the 'Order Details' gives you options to: Change Reservation - Change dates and/or sites within current park Transfer to Another Park - Move dates and sites to a different VT State Park Cancel Reservation Make Another Reservation For this example, let's say
Read more