Since our recent September trip to Oregon was cut short and we didn't get past La Grande I would like to plan a trip for next year. Does anyone have a clue if or when Oregon State Parks will go back to the "nine months in advance" rule for making reservations? Looks like the state of Washington is still using the nine month rule.
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Originally posted by FlagRS View PostSince our recent September trip to Oregon was cut short and we didn't get past La Grande I would like to plan a trip for next year. Does anyone have a clue if or when Oregon State Parks will go back to the "nine months in advance" rule for making reservations? Looks like the state of Washington is still using the nine month rule.
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UPDATE:
OSP has a meeting on Nov 17th, regarding park reservation window rule change:
https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/AO/Docum...on-Meeting.pdfTravel Blog: www.rocklinroamers.wordpress.com
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I just wish they would make a plan to open up some of the campgrounds they have closed down. Then the reservation issue would not be so big. Two of our favorite and closest coastal campgrounds, Cape Blanco and Washburne remain closed. It is certainly not one of our favorites, but Bullards Beach is open. However that campground is busier than ever with others being closed. Plus they told me have gone to their normal winter closing of 2 out of the the 3 loops. So good luck getting a reservation there now even if they change the window.2001 F-350 V-10 4X4 CC 80,000 miles. Larger Transmission Cooler, Rear View Camera on 26N, ScanGauge.
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I'm hoping they re-open the 9 months reservation window.... so we can make plans for next spring / summer.Travel Blog: www.rocklinroamers.wordpress.com
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From Wednesday's meeting's notes:
The experience closing parks and cancelling reservations in March 2020 exposed a need for increased flexibility in reservation rules to enable the agency to more nimbly respond to changing conditions. The specificity in the current rules do not allow for flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions or utilize improvements in processes available in the online reservation system.
The proposed rules would establish a range for transaction fees changed for making, changing or cancelling a reservation. Specific fees would be established, posted on websites and customers notified prior to any fees being charged. Changes to the reservation window would also provide flexibility. This change would enable same day reservations through 18 months, but not all sites would be open the entire window.
This change would allow the agency to set a range for reservation policies to provide flexibility, rather than dictate a single reservation window.
What does that mean?Kurt, Leslie and Cooper
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Differing campgrounds can have differing rules.2017 Arctic Fox 992 Truck Camper
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Originally posted by FlagRS View PostFrom Wednesday's meeting's notes:
The experience closing parks and cancelling reservations in March 2020 exposed a need for increased flexibility in reservation rules to enable the agency to more nimbly respond to changing conditions. The specificity in the current rules do not allow for flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions or utilize improvements in processes available in the online reservation system.
The proposed rules would establish a range for transaction fees changed for making, changing or cancelling a reservation. Specific fees would be established, posted on websites and customers notified prior to any fees being charged. Changes to the reservation window would also provide flexibility. This change would enable same day reservations through 18 months, but not all sites would be open the entire window.
This change would allow the agency to set a range for reservation policies to provide flexibility, rather than dictate a single reservation window.
What does that mean?
https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/CAC/Docu...020-11-09b.pdf
Sure would make planning for the 2021 summer camping season easier.....
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FYI Northwood Campers:
News Release from Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept.
Posted on FlashAlert: December 1st, 2020 3:33 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPENS FOR PROPOSAL TO UPDATE RULES AFFECTING RESERVATIONS FOR OREGON STATE PARKS
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is accepting public comments on a proposed change to the Oregon Administrative Rule guiding reservations for Oregon State Parks. The proposed changes would affect transaction fees and the reservation window.
The unprecedented process of closing all parks and canceling reservations in response to COVID-19 exposed a need for increased flexibility in reservation rules to enable the agency to respond nimbly to changing conditions. OPRD closed all parks March 23, 2020, and reopened in phases, with many campgrounds reopening June 9, 2020.
The proposed change to OAR 736-015-0015 includes implementing a flexible range of $0-$15 for transaction fees to make, change or cancel a reservation. Currently, customers are charged an $8 transaction fee for each reservation.
The proposal would also add flexibility to the reservation window, allowing the agency to vary the window from same-day reservations up to 18 months in advance. Not all sites would be open during the entire window, and neither the maximum nor the minimum ends of the range would necessarily be made available at any given time. Currently the window is set from one day to nine months in advance across the system.
OPRD will accept public comments on the proposed change through 5 p.m. Jan. 15, 2021. Comments can be made online, in writing or via email:- Online: oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking
- In writing: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, attn. Katie Gauthier, 725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem OR 97301
- Email: OPRD.publiccomment@oregon.gov
- At a virtual hearing set for 6 p.m. Jan. 7, 2021. Registration required at zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l9v4YG05Q1-GeS9n_0nS9Q. Individuals who require special accommodations to view the meetings should contact Katie Gauthier at least three days in advance of the meeting at 503-510-9678 or katie.gauthier@oregon.gov.
The full text of the proposed change is available online at oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking. After reviewing public comments, OPRD staff plan to present a final recommended rule for consideration by the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission at its February 2021 business meeting.Kurt, Leslie and Cooper
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Originally posted by FlagRS View Post... OPRD staff plan to present a final recommended rule for consideration by the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission at its February 2021 business meeting....
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Originally posted by FlagRS View PostI agree, I was a little disappointed to see the request for public input. They should have just made an executive decision.
I have a feeling that the 'decision makers' can't make a decision.....Travel Blog: www.rocklinroamers.wordpress.com
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The 18 month window sure seems like a long time out, one at popular locations could make it tougher to get into the places folks want.
I was also thinking the current 30 day window for reservations would be extended out further, but don’t see that.Rolland & Judie, 2 Shelties, Cozmo & Brinkley
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Originally posted by RocklinDave View Post
I have a feeling that the 'decision makers' can't make a decision.....
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Originally posted by RocklinDave View PostI have a feeling that the 'decision makers' can't make a decision.....2017 Arctic Fox 992 Truck Camper
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