After a seven-year fee reprieve, it will cost more to visit Oregon parks and recreation facilities in 2025. The increases apply to camping, parking, and reservation fees.

This is the first increase since 2017 and follows the rising cost of utilities, maintenance, and operations, according to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD).

Camping fee increases vary, depending on location and season. The increases will take effect on October 15 for 2025 reservations and are as follows:

• $5 for all cabins and yurts
• $4 for RV sites
• $3 for tent sites
• $2 for miscellaneous sites such as tipis, meeting halls, and other facilities

Summer Attracts an Additional Surcharge

Seasonal adjustments have been added to new base rates with an additional $2 in summer for tent sites, $3 extra for RV sites, and $5 more for cabins and yurts.

All camping sites will vary in price, depending on location and season.

As of January 1, 2025, daily parking permits will double in price from $5 to $10, and online reservation fees increase from $8 to $10.

The cost of annual and two-year parking permits remains unchanged at $30 and $50 respectively.

Looking to Introduce Daily Parking Permits at More than 25 of the State’s 250 Recreational Sites

At present, only 25 of the 250 state parks and recreational sites require daily parking permits, but next month the parks department will be calling for public comment to introduce the pay system at more of its parks. Comments can be given on the Oregon State Parks website.

A 25% out-of-state visitor surcharge on campsites comes into effect from July 1.

Oregon state parks derive 35% of their budget from park fees, while 50% is from lottery funds and 15% from RV license plate fees.

Parks director Lisa Sumption says the department tries to keep costs and fees as low as possible, while still being able to commit to stewardship and recreation.

Free Concessions

Free camping and day-use concessions are given to active U.S. military members on official leave, to veterans with a service-connected disability, and to foster parents, guardians, and parents who have adopted Oregon foster children.