Campground prices?

[kindafishy]

Last weekend took the family out to a local county park and ended up paying $47.00 for a pickup camper and tent onsame site. This park was only $15 a few years ago and $20 last year with no extra fees for tents on same site. Anybody else see prices skyrocket in their area?

[IFallsRon]

They're up all over. State park rustic is $11 and still a bargain. We last paid $7 at a state forest spot but I think it's up to maybe $9. Basic price at a nice private place near St. Cloud is $28, $34 for full service and $1 per night if you run air. At a state park you pay $18 for electric site plus $8.50 to make a reservation, which is a beating. We've looked at private places and the rates are $21-30 per night.

[huskminn]

Kind of makes a logging trail in a state or national forest appealing, huh?

Free.....and no neighbors.

[IFallsRon]

There's a couple very nice National Forest campgrounds on Hwy. 2 east of Ely that I've rarely seen anyone using. We've been reluctant to ever stay because the wife doesn't feel safe.

[01zr800]

yes the prices are getting higher every year. supply and demand. 10 years ago I would have never even thought of reserving a site no you need to for most weekends. Looking forward to camping this summer any one want to meet someware drop me a line always looking to add to the camping crew.

[RogersResort]

The reason for the rate increases is supply and demand; Minnesota has gone from 2,572 resorts and campgrounds in 1970 to 1,193 in 1999. In 2003 there were only 960 resorts and campgrounds left, the reason “Taxes” Often when resorts and campground are sold the value of the land is far greater than the value of the business. Lake properties have skyrocketed in value making it extremely difficult to service the debt from resort and campground operations. Those along with more restrictive ordinances make improving an existing operation a costly proposition.