Campsites and yurts could get more expensive, free entry days are being eliminated, and the cost of parking passes will at least double as Oregon state parks officials try to patch a $14 million budget shortfall.

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced a host of moves Nov. 5 designed to increase revenue as the state agency grapples with increasing costs and declining funding for more than 250 parks and campgrounds.

“The changes are critical to sustaining state park operations and services now and for the future,” OPRD director Lisa Sumption said in a statement. “We appreciate visitors’ continued support as these necessary changes are implemented.”

Oregon’s state parks aren’t funded by taxpayer dollars. Most revenue comes from user and RV fees, which don't cover the cost of

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