State Park fees

We remember when Michigan created the license plate registration fee for state parks and the big debate over opt-in vs. opt-out, and that was for just $11 (now it’s $12).

Many state parks are facing tough maintenance and improvement backlogs due to lack of funding. How does your state handle funding for state parks and does it work?
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The Colorado Sun: Coloradans will now automatically be charged $29 for a state parks pass when they register their cars.

In Texas, the license plate fee has been $30 for a while now. I have one on my truck and thinking of getting one for the camper. I enjoy the State Parks so I don’t mind the fee. I also have the Texas State Parks Pass. It saves me on the daily entrance fees, discounts in the shops and I get 1/2 off my second night of camping.

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Yep, we have the Texas State Parks Pass. It can actually end up being a good deal. We’re actually in Texas now enjoying the spring weather, although it’s pretty dry in the Fredericksburg area!