You Ll Want To Know Of These Fee Changes If You Plan On Visiting Idaho State Parks

With summer just around the corner, we know you’re probably gearing up to visit one of Idaho’s many fantastic state parks pretty soon. After all, there are 27 beautiful state parks in Idaho that offer up all types of adventure! Before you go, you’ll want to be aware of the fee changes that have been put in place this year. Although they shouldn’t impact your experience all that much, it’s definitely good to be aware of what you can expect when visiting Idaho’s state parks this year.

Are you ready for your next big adventure at one of Idaho’s state parks? We hope you are! Before you go, be sure to read up on the few changes that have been made to Idaho State Parks this year.

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With more than two dozen state parks in Idaho to choose from, there’s always something new to explore and a new adventure to be had. This year, some slight changes have been made regarding fees that are currently in place at all Idaho state parks.

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The main fee change to be aware of is the Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee (MVEF) to every state park. In the past, the MVEF has been just $5, but it has been increased to $7. This fee applies to any motorized vehicle that enters the park that does not have an Idaho State Parks Passport.

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Additionally, there is now an $8 charge for each motor vehicle beyond the first two motor vehicles that are associated with a single campsite. And the Overnight Use Fee for vehicles parked on non-camping lands between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. has increased to $20.

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Although subtle, it’s good to know about these small fee changes, especially since the surcharge for failure to pay the fees has increased from $10 to $20. These fees apply to all of Idaho’s state parks, which you can see a full list of on the Parks and Recreation website.

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Of course, we highly recommend picking up an Idaho State Parks Passport if you plan on visiting more than one state park in a year. The Parks Passport costs just $10 and it allows unlimited entrance into state parks for an entire year - not a bad deal!

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All fees collected by Idaho State Parks and Recreation go directly back into the maintenance and operations of parks and park programs, so you can feel good about dropping a tiny bit of money when visiting one of them. For more information on camping fees, click here.

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Have you been to any of Idaho’s state parks yet this year? Tell us where you visited in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you!