Shenandoah National Park moves to cashless fee collection starting July 1
Beginning July 1, Shenandoah National Park will transition to a fully cashless fee system and accept only mobile or electronic payments for entrance and campground fees, according to the National Park Service.
In addition to using debit and credit card electronic forms of payment in the park in-person, visitors can use www.recreation.gov to pay for entrance passes and fees, campground fees and permitting fees in advance of a park trip, said NPS in a press release.
All park bookstores and concession facilities such as gift shops, lodging, waysides and restaurants will continue to accept cash.
Entrance fees and campground fees are important sources of revenue used to enhance the visitor experience in national parks, supporting projects that include road and facility repair and maintenance, trail improvements, and visitor and resource protection services, NPS said.
Moving to a cashless system reduces the amount of time park staff spends accounting for cash, improves accountability and reduces risk and increases the amount of fee revenue available to support critical projects and visitor services, NPS said.
More information about visiting the park can be found at www.nps.gov/shen.
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Monique Calello is a reporter at The News Leader. Story ideas always welcome. Connect with her at mcalello@newsleader.com. Support local journalism and subscribe to us at newsleader.com.
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