Fees associated with visiting some of the state parks will increase. Arizona State Parks and Trails says the rise in costs stems from several factors including inflation and the addition of new amenities.
Michelle Thompson is the deputy assistant director at Arizona State Parks and Trails.
“Arizona State Parks and Trails does not receive any taxpayer support to operate the parks. We don't receive any other funding for the maintenance, staffing, operations, everything that happens within our parks," she said.
Thompson says the funds go to support the park.
“That money, everything that is raised by entry fees, camping fees, and tours, all of it goes directly back into the parks," she said.
The new rates take effect Feb. 25 and can be found online at the agency’s website. While people can make donations to support the park, Thompson says the biggest way to contribute is by visiting.
