sailwing2003 Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 In TX, I buy the park pass, and it was $ 70 last week. To soften the sting, the pass allows for 4, second nights stay at the same park at half price. As some parks are $24 per night, plus the entry fee, those second nights at only $12, saving us up to $48, plus the entry fee savings. Sort of works out to be a free pass if we book to stay 4 times in the year for at least 2 nights. We also often use the pass for a day visit to many of the parks saving the day use fee. Dave and Dolly CobbArlington TX1998 Foretravel, U-295 36', rare mid-door2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, as a toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted December 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Thanks for the input Dave. Most states have passes of some sort but we are looking at those of us who are just passing through. If one is going to stay in a state a while then it is time to consider the passes. This can get very convoluted if we start looking at all options. Good to know though................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dance Chick Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 We stayed in CO this summer and paid a vehicle entrance fee for the MH AND the toad in addition to the camping fee. Gene, Gayle, & Oliver-(the dog)2006 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 40 PDQ2012 Honda CRV toadBlue Ox tow bar & base plate/Air Force One braking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDreamers.us Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Great information. Thanks for sharing. Safe Travels! SKP #89742 - Lifetime membership - Member of the SKP Class of 2007Good Sam Club - Lifetime MemberDataStorm #5423Passport America - Lifetime MemberSons Of The American Revolution (SAR) - Lifetime MemberAmerican Legion - USAF - Lifetime MemberRotary Club Member - 30 years Escapee CARE Supporter National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted January 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Today's update, keep the info coming: AL No Fee CO Fee DE No Fee FL No Fee IL No Fee KS No Fee MD No Fee MS No Fee NJ No Fee NM No Fee NY No Fee OH No Fee OR No Fee PA No Fee SC No Fee SD Fee TX Fee Still working on formatting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmd Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 From our experiences with state parks, you may add North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee to your list of no entrance fees/daily fees to the reg. camping fee. FYI, Georgia and Carolinas always run winter deals where camping is half price -- dif. parks offer dif. deals - some have no restrictions, others 2 days - 14 days, others 14-30 days;we're booked out for four months taking advantage of the half-price specials. Here is a current 2016 link to see examples for specials in Georgia: http://www.gastateparks.org/snowbird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick N Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 From our experiences with state parks, you may add North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee to your list of no entrance fees/daily fees to the reg. camping fee. FYI, Georgia and Carolinas always run winter deals where camping is half price -- dif. parks offer dif. deals - some have no restrictions, others 2 days - 14 days, others 14-30 days;we're booked out for four months taking advantage of the half-price specials. Here is a current 2016 link to see examples for specials in Georgia: http://www.gastateparks.org/snowbird We just stayed at Hard Labor Creek state park in Georgia 2 nights ago and had to pay a $5 entrance fee in addition to the camping fee. Dick N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 No Fee: AL,DE,FL,IL,KS,MD,MS,NJ,NM,NY,OH,OR,PA,SC,NC,TN Fee: CO,SD,TX,GA We now have 20 states............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolaow Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Indiana State Parks can be included in the "Charges a Fee" list. Full-timing and enjoying every minute. Blog: www.agingonwheels.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I stayed in a State Park in Wisc and one NE two years ago and both charged a daily/weekly or annual fee to enter the park in addition to the camping fee. NE even charged me a extra fee for my motorcycle that was inside my toy hauler even if I was only using it to enter and exit the park. 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 As a former Michigander I was curious on the entrance fee. Wow...trying to find the information was crazy and I still don't know if I have it correct but I 'think' for a non-resident the annual entrance fee is $31 or a daily is $9. This is in addition to the camping fee and there is an increase this year on some camping fees. In addition, you need a one-time $6 fee for a towed vehicle. Therefore, it's expensive to camp in Michigan. This fee is also required for the state forests. Wow!! Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Now you see the purpose of putting together the list. For today we have: No Fee: AL,DE,FL,IL,KS,MD,MS,NC,NJ,NM,NY,OH,OR,PA,SC,TN Fee: CO,GA,IN,MI,NE,SD,TX,WI We now have 24 states Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker56 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I no longer stay at State campgrounds. They use to be a bargain when I first started out Full Time. Now a lot of them with just electric hook ups are more per day then then a Full hook up site at a Passport America campground. Then the State ones raise the rates more from Thursday-Sat. Then their are the ones that add entrance fees more $ for out of state residents. Just not worth driving extra miles out of the way to them anymore. Full Time since Oct. 199999 Discovery 34Q DP | ISBDatastorm | VMSpc | Co-Pilot Live | Pressure Pro2014 MKS Twin Turbo V6 365 HP Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbh Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Georgia charges a $5 entrance fee, once only no matter how long you're staying at that park. A yearly pass is available. -C&J- CG reviews & more - www.fugawetribe.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Biker56, I agree. Plus a lot of them have online reservations so by the end of the first week in January every spot is booked from Memorial Day through Labor Day and when they decide not to go, they don't cancel, just don't show up and sites sit empty. Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 We generally don't even think about going to any federal, state, county etc. park during July and August. We have also found that some parks keep sites available for drop ins. I wouldn't depend upon it though, always have Plan B. We have 10 months to enjoy them is we want. Everyone makes choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted January 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 We are currently at 24 states. Ask your friends and neighbors, we still have a lot to go. Thanksfor all the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordiesel250 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 DW and myself prefer to stay at State Parks if at all possible. The money spent to build and maintain these parks are our own taxpayers dollars. I know that a lot of them need updated but if they do not get used they will be closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not A Clue Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 We have stayed in a few Ca. state parks, no entrance fee if you are camping. Their parks are pricey enough without adding that to them. We don't stay at them much anymore. We have better luck with county parks. Linda & RobinBuddee (Cavalier)2009 Fleetwood Fiesta 29'2008 Vue (toad)My blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted January 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 No Fee: AL,CA,DE,FL,IL,KS,MD,MS,NC,NJ,NM,NY,OH,OR,PA,SC,TN Fee: CO,GA,IN,MI,NE,SD,TX,WI We now have 25 states Please keep posting the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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