indyfabz

72 hrs. sounds a bit excessive. And again, I think that fee certainly outrageous for what's there, which sounds is nothing. Looked up the Pine Creek Trail fee. There is no fee. I was touring in Montana and Idaho back in June. Stayed at 4 U.S.F.S. campgrounds with running water, trash disposal, vault toilets, bear lockers and picnic tables and fire rings at every site. IIRC, three were $7/night and one was $10. I also stayed at a federal recreation area that had the same things except the restrooms had flush toilets, plumbed sinks and electrical outlets so you could charge equipment. $12/night, although I did see a written notice announcing a proposal to double the fee. Budget cuts are the likely reason. $40/night is more than I have ever paid at a private campground with amenities like swimming pools and showers.