57 Revisions to schedule of prices for State Parks

Revisions to Schedule of Prices for State Parks

[43 Pa.B. 226]
[Saturday, January 12, 2013]

A. Summary and Background

 Under section 314 of the Conservation and Natural Resources Act (71 P. S. § 1340.314) and 17 Pa. Code § 11.224 (relating to prices), the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Department), Bureau of State Parks (Bureau), is revising its price schedule for State Park activities, uses and privileges. The new schedule, which is in Section D, includes price increases for Commonwealth residents and non-Commonwealth residents for certain camping add-on fees, meeting rooms and specialized facilities, organized group tenting facilities, shower fees, backpacking/river camping, equestrian camping, camper unit storage, dump station fees, transient overnight RV camping, whitewater boating, astronomy observatory, swimming pools and the Hufman Lodge at Laurel Hill State Park.

 The new price schedule, which is comparable to those of state parks in neighboring states, is needed to increase revenue to the Bureau. In addition to offsetting inflation, it narrows the gap between State Parks and private facilities, resulting in a more favorable competitive climate for the private sector.

 The new price schedule revises the definition of a family for a Family Season Pool Pass and entrance fees for children less than 42 inches at State Park Pools with slides.

 For comparison purposes, the current price schedule along with the new price schedule can be found at the State Parks web site at http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/prices/index.htm. It can also be obtained by calling Pennsylvania State Parks Reservations and Information at (888) PA-PARKS. When the new price schedule becomes effective, it will be posted on the previously listed State Parks web site.

B. Contact Person

 Questions may be directed to David Sariano, Assistant Director, Bureau of State Parks, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P. O. Box 8551, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8551, [phone], [e-mail]. Persons with a disability may use the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service by calling [phone] (TDD users).

C. Effective Date

 The effective date of the new price schedule is January 31, 2013. Therefore, it will apply to swimming pools, whitewater boating in the 2013 season. For campsites, it will apply to reservations made for the 2014 season.

D. Price Schedule

Facility Type Unit	Unit	Resident	Non-Resident
Camping—Add on Fees
Electricity	Per Night	6.50—12.00	6.50—12.00
Water	Per Night	8.00—16.00	8.00—16.00
Water and Sewer	Per Night	13.00—26.00	13.00—26.00
Designated Pet Campsite	Per Night	2.00—4.00	2.00—4.00
Designated Dog Friendly Cottage	Per Night	2.00—15.00	2.00—15.00
Extra Vehicle	Per Night	5.00—8.00	5.00—8.00
Multi-Campsite	Per Night	18.00—36.00	21.00—42.00
Miscellaneous
Specialized Facilities— Meeting Rooms— Amphitheaters	Per Day Per Group	50.00—7,000.00	55.00—7,500.00
Modern OGT Camping
20 or Less	Per Night	34.00—44.00	48.00—58.00
21 to 40	Per Night	48.00—58.00	63.00—73.00
41 to 60	Per Night	64.00—74.00	77.00—87.00
61 to 100	Per Night	79.00—89.00	92.00—102.00
101 and Over	Per Night	140.00—150.00	166.00—176.00
Sleeping Trailer	Per Night	13.00—23.00	28.00—38.00
Rustic OGT Camping
20 or Less	Per Night	28.00—38.00	41.00—51.00
21 to 40	Per Night	43.00—53.00	56.00—66.00
41 to 60	Per Night	57.00—67.00	70.00—80.00
61 to 100	Per Night	72.00—82.00	85.00—95.00
101 and Over	Per Night	125.00—135.00	140.00—150.00
Sleeping Trailer	Per Night	12.00—22.00	15.00—25.00
Shower Rates
Shower—Nonovernight Unmetered	Per Person	4.00—14.00	4.00—14.00
Shower—Nonovernight Metered	Per Person	0.75—5.00	0.75—5.00
Backpacking/River Camping
Campsite	Per Night Per Person	4.00—11.00	5.00—12.00
Camping—Additional Charges
Premium—Friday, Saturday, Holiday and Events	Per Night	4.00—14.00	4.00—14.00
Modern (showers)	Per Night	4.00—14.00	4.00—14.00
Adirondack Shelters	Per Night	2.00—12.00	2.00—12.00
Miscellaneous Camping
Camping Unit Storage	Per Week	16.00—32.00	16.00—32.00
Camping Unit Storage	Per Night	3.50—7.00	3.50—7.00
Camping Equestrian Site	Per Night	19.00—38.00	24.00—48.00
Transient RV Overnight Camping	Per Night	6.00—12.00	6.00—12.00
Dump Station for Noncampers	Per Use	10.00—20.00	11.00—22.00
Boating—Whitewater
Boating—Whitewater	Per Reservation	4.00—14.00	4.00—14.00
Boating—Whitewater	Season Pass	40.00—65.00	45.00—65.00
Astronomy Observatory
Observatory	Nightly Use	25.00—35.00	25.00—35.00
Galaxy Pass
Galaxy Pass	Per Reservation	55.00—65.00	55.00—65.00
Swimming
Children under 42" (For Pools with Slides Only)	Per Day	Free	Free
Annual Family Pass	A family is redefined as one family unit living under one household. Rate remains the same as previously published.

Laurel Hill Lodge	Unit	Resident Peak Season	Resident Nonpeak Season	Nonresident Peak Season	Nonresident Nonpeak Season
Sleep 14	Per Week	1,338.68—1,838.68	1,216.04—1,716.04	1,463.21—1,963.21	1,340.57—1,840.57
Sleep 14	Per Night Friday-Saturday	N/A	247.17—447.17	N/A	284.91—484.91
Sleep 14	Per Night Sunday-Thursday	N/A	194.87—418.87	N/A	256.60—456.60

RICHARD J. ALLAN, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 13-57. Filed for public inspection January 11, 2013, 9:00 a.m.]