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Pictured Rocks NL Proposed Campground Fee Increase
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Campsite revenue is used to support projects that improve visitor experiences including maintaining and improving campground facilities, hiking trails, visitor centers, as well as funding seasonal work positions.
In addition, the park plans to make all the campsites available for reservations beginning 2019. The demand for campsites has increased considerably over the last five years. During the busy summer months, the campgrounds usually fill up each day by mid-morning. Because of the existing first come, first serve system, and the distances that many visitors travel, potential campers arrive late at night in search of a place to camp, or very early in the morning waiting for campers to leave. This has created traffic problems, illegal camping with associated safety hazards and resource damage, and ruined some visitors experiences. To improve the overall camping experience, beginning in 2019, all campsites will be available for reservation through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/) for arrivals dates of May 15 through October 15 each year.
The National Lakeshore is seeking feedback about the proposed campground fee increase. Please provide your comments by August 17, 2018 by clicking on the "Open for Comment" tab OR by email to: piro_campgroundcomment@nps.gov.
Contact Information
Superintendent Dave Horne906-387-2607, ext. 1202