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" To Country Boy: as a former pop-up camper for over 10 years, I understand. But as a taxpayer who doesn't camp anymore, why should the increased expenses for your hobby be passed to taxpayers instead of the users of the system? "

" Thoughts a million, not all of us can afford a $75K RV. I bought a 20 year old one last year for less than 10% of that! We are not whining but with the price of fuel and the rising cost to stay at state parks we will be parking at the rest areas, at least they are free! "

" People quoted in this article sound like a bunch of cry-babies, given the fact that motor homes start around $75,000, easily go upwards of $500,000, and get 6-8 mpg. They can afford it. And the guy in the picture not only has a motor home in the background, he's got a boat also! "

" My DNR headache....my ex-hubby bought my teenage son a $400 kayak over the internet as a gift. I had the pleasure of applying for the DNR sticker without the paperwork...I sent the Manufacture's Statement of Origin in with a $13.00 check, DNR DEPOSITED my check but instead of sending us a registration sticker they sent the application back with a letter and publication about RUT- 25 and said I'd either have to provide proof the Illinois revenue tax had been paid on the kayak or I'd have to submit the bill of sale along with the appropriate revenue tax payment before a registration sticker will be issued for the kayak. The ex was never very organized and hasn't been able to come up with a bill of sale...all this for a $400 kayak. "

" They say the attendance in the parks has been going down. I don't know what there thinking but wait until the price goes up "which it will" attendance will go way down. I know one camper that will be at a permanent campgroung and thats a shame because we went about every weekend in the past few years. "

" Raising fees is just one of the many little things required to fund hefty payraises for our do-nothing elected State leaders. "

" I am amazed that many don't mind rebuilding Iraq...but somehow think we have the money to take care of state parks and roads. If you want to maintain these facilities it will cost money. "

" If you don't like it don't go. Nobidy is making you use the camp grounds. There are private ones. If the costs go up, then so do the prices. I don't use an RV. why should my stste tax dollars subsidize it. Make them pay. "

" "she will cancel her reservations in Illinois and pursue camping in Indiana, Michigan or Wisconsin."

The extra fuel costs to get there an back would be a hundred bucks and thats more then a crummy 15 bucks.

I guess some people don't think before they speak. "

" There are two problems here. Out of state users of Illinois facilities should pay more than Illinois residents. Surrounding states charge more for out of state users.

Second, there’s a problem in Chicago, I mean in Springfield. One can only hope that will be remedied the next State election. Obviously, the constitutes are not being properly represented here.

For years I’ve had two sets of vanity plates for which I pay a higher fee, the additional fee going to the IDNR. That coupled with the hidden fees paid for hunting and fishing equipment creates a concern for the raising of fees, particularly during this time when the economy is down. There’s no reason to bring in discussion of RV versus tents. Illinois residents should be able to use Illinois resources for a nominal fee. Their taxes are already paying for support of those resources.

The raising of fees gives all the opportunity to consider alternatives. 1) Use Army Corp of Engineer campgrounds, and 2) as the fees go up, private campgrounds become more affordable. The one way to vote is to vote with the dollar.
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" The camping groups I have talked to will take their 25 to 50 camper groups to either private parks that offer much better amenities or go out of state if the fees are raised. Illinois camp grounds have not stayed up with the technology and amenities many camp grounds across the country offer. Illinois will not make more money if they raise the fees, the private campgrounds and those in Missouri, Iowa, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin will be getting the visitors. I think the govenor underestimates the resolve of campers in Illinois. A moderate raise is fine , but 33% to 66% is not in the best interest of the state. "

" Motor homes shouldn't be in camp sites. They aren't CAMPING... "

" If the RV's stay away the tent camping will be better.....they should just disconnect the electricity. "

" If you want to " own the toys " then you got to " pay to play " ! "

" I sold my motorhome. I have booked roooms in State Park lodges for two short trips this summer. Figured I would save about 250.00 per trip. "