*Fee boxes have been installed*
I've been hearing a rumor floating around about a campground fee going into effect this year for Long Meadow (Base Camp for NWF), Longmire Meadow, and Ponderosa Camp. So I checked last night, and then called the Naches Ranger District today to confirm.
There is going to be a $5 camping fee put into effect this year for the sites listed above. This is to help cover maintenance costs. The fee will cover one vehicle, for one night.
However, until the fee boxes are installed the campground fee isn't necessary. At this time there's no set date for when they will be installed. They're thinking maybe Memorial Day, but it may get delayed till later on in the summer. So at this point, be prepared to pay the fee for your stay if it's necessary. I'll try and call a week or so before NWF to see if there's any update.
For anyone interested here's a link explaining the fees. LINK
I've been hearing a rumor floating around about a campground fee going into effect this year for Long Meadow (Base Camp for NWF), Longmire Meadow, and Ponderosa Camp. So I checked last night, and then called the Naches Ranger District today to confirm.
There is going to be a $5 camping fee put into effect this year for the sites listed above. This is to help cover maintenance costs. The fee will cover one vehicle, for one night.
However, until the fee boxes are installed the campground fee isn't necessary. At this time there's no set date for when they will be installed. They're thinking maybe Memorial Day, but it may get delayed till later on in the summer. So at this point, be prepared to pay the fee for your stay if it's necessary. I'll try and call a week or so before NWF to see if there's any update.
For anyone interested here's a link explaining the fees. LINK
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