[pct-l] Castle Crags State Park To Close

[Tortoise]

Generally speaking, the primary purpose of California and National parks is 
to preserve and make available to the public natural and/or historic 
resources. Camping may be part of the resource made available. But low-cost 
camping, over night stays, or competing with private campgrounds is not the 
purpose of camping in the parks. If one wants cheap camping, one needs to 
camp elsewhere. Likewise for just an over night stay.

I have had enjoyable over nights in Calif state park campgrounds with 
various levels and quality of facilities. I have also camped over night in 
city parks and commercial campgrounds when necessary. The one amenity I 
occasionally need is electricity  to recharge my laptop.


Tortoise

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On 2011.05.16 08:55, AsABat wrote:
> Camping in state parks is already overpriced in many areas. Fees equal or exceed those of private campgrounds with more facilities, including hookups, showers, pools, etc. Not that I enjoy the crowds in these camps, but it can be as crowded in state camps. I usually prefer boondocking/stealth camping, but I've chosen cheaper commercial camps over state camps when all I need is a quick stop over.
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> The concessions that run some of our park and forest camps are nuts. They have junk all over their host site but drive around in noisy carts our dirt bikes making sure we don't do anything. For this we pay and pay.
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> I understand it costs money to operate a campground, but when I use nothing but a pit toilet and a flat spot to sleep I wonder just how that costs $25 or more a day.
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> AsABat