![]() “It’s important to note that 80 percent of the fees collected come back to the park to fund projects such as the recent improvements to the nature trails, the Old Ferry Landing bulkhead, and the Assateague Island Visitor Center boardwalk and overlook. “Required Comparability Reviews and anticipated campground improvements indicate the need for an increase,” said Assateague Superintendent Hugh Hawthorne. One of the main reasons for the proposed increase is the growing gap between the national seashore’s camping fees and other campgrounds in the local area, a park release said. The proposed changes would only apply to front country camping fees backcountry camping rates will remain the same. Under the proposal, nightly rates at the Bayside and Oceanside campgrounds would go up $10, from $30 to $40 group rates would go from $50 to $80 and horse campsites would go from $30 to $80. Camping at the Cape would be nothing without the beach, and the Cape Cod National Seashore is 40 miles of unspoiled sandy beach. There's a proposal to raise nightly rates at the Bayside and Oceanside (above) campgrounds at Assateague Island National Seashore/NPS fileĪn increase in camping fees is being proposed at Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland. Oil Trains Pose A Significant Threat To National Parks.The Care And Keeping Of History Within The National Park System.Wastewater And Sewer Facilities Failing In National Parks.Private Philanthropy Fills The Gaps Of Deferred Maintenance.National Park Roads And Bridges Impacted By Lack Of Maintenance. ![]()
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