2024-04-01, 11:57 AM
So it is worth noting that DVNP is specifically calling this a "Backcountry Roadside Camping Permit" and not a "Campsite". Looking at the fee schedule on recreation.gov there is a fee difference between those.
For campsites it is an $8 reservation fee plus the variable use fee.
For "permits" the reservation fee is variable along with the use fee.
We will have to wait and see of course, but it does appear that no one should be making the assumption the cost is $18. It could very well be $10 in total as the press release states.
And I agree, for the southern end of Greenspring this is unnecessary. They should have required permits only for the northern portion of Greenspring closer to 190 where I could see an argument for more regulation akin to Echo and Hole in the Wall.
For me this is probably fine as I only rarely use any of these sites, when I do it is usually low visitation times of the year, and I know when I'm coming as I have to book flights well in advance. Knowing where I have a spot and not having to stop by the VC could be a benefit. I totally understand folks apprehension about these sites being immediately reserved six months in advance for busy periods. In general moving things from same day in person reserving to online months in advance reserving makes them suck more...
For campsites it is an $8 reservation fee plus the variable use fee.
For "permits" the reservation fee is variable along with the use fee.
We will have to wait and see of course, but it does appear that no one should be making the assumption the cost is $18. It could very well be $10 in total as the press release states.
And I agree, for the southern end of Greenspring this is unnecessary. They should have required permits only for the northern portion of Greenspring closer to 190 where I could see an argument for more regulation akin to Echo and Hole in the Wall.
For me this is probably fine as I only rarely use any of these sites, when I do it is usually low visitation times of the year, and I know when I'm coming as I have to book flights well in advance. Knowing where I have a spot and not having to stop by the VC could be a benefit. I totally understand folks apprehension about these sites being immediately reserved six months in advance for busy periods. In general moving things from same day in person reserving to online months in advance reserving makes them suck more...