Changes are coming to Oregon State Parks in 2026 Heres what you need to know
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From fee increases to new rules for campground reservations there are some big changes coming to Oregon State Parks this year
On this weeks episode of the Peak Northwest podcast we talk to Stefanie Coons interim director of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department about what park visitors can expect for the year ahead as the department hits a major budget shortfall
Coons has temporarily taken over the department as parks director Lisa Sumption works as interim director of the Oregon Department of Transportation
As you make your spring and summer plans at Oregon parks heres what you need to know
Here are some highlights from this weeks show
How bad is the budget shortfallVisitors can expect higher camping and parking fees for 2026What is Division 15 and what do those rule changes meanSeveral major construction projects are now on hold
Heres the full episode
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