Variation in BC Camping Fees

[gepaine]

Does anyone understand the rationale for the large variation in camping fees at British Columbia provincial parks? I found this on a website promoting BC travel:

"The nightly campsite fee is levied on a per party basis depending on the level of service provided at the campground."

However, since virtually all BC campgrounds are without hookups of any kind, there doesn't appear to be much difference in "level of service".

So what's up?

[raytronx]

Usually the more popular the more is charged. Many are packed during the summer months. BC has a fairly short camping season. On the shoulder months the rates are generally cheaper. But during the summer they maximize the profits. The lesser used ones or more remote are usually cheaper.

[Festus2]

Gepaine -

As you pointed out, almost every provincial park in BC has no hookups. It seems that you pay more for: washrooms with flush toilet and/or washrooms with showers. Other than that, I can't think of other reasons why there is such a discrepancy amongst parks.

Some parks are very popular and are situated beside or near recreational sites such as lakes, rivers, etc. and the charges here may be higher ????

It seems that State and Provincial park fees are increasing quite quickly and are not that much cheaper than many private campgrounds. I imagine operational costs are becoming burdensome for both governments.

We have a "goofy" reservation system and is not much more than a cash grab but that is another issue.

Actually, I don't think there is much logic in how fees are applied but it certainly isn't for "services" --- unless you call showers and flush toilets "services".