No Parking Pass/Fee areas in White Mt. region

[sapblatt]

I love free parking as much as the next guy.
( especially from the " monopoly guy " )
However, for a day hike, why limit your options to what's free?
I don't mind throwing a few bucks in the fee-tube for a days parking.
Multi-night I can understand.
The last time my sticker ran out, I stopped at the Kanc off of 93. Had a new sticker and was back on the highway in 6 minutes.

Well stated - for all the money I blow every year - this $25 is gladly spent!

 

[psmart]

Well stated - for all the money I blow every year - this $25 is gladly spent!

I agree. Remember that someone has to plow and maintain each parking lot.

In the case of the "free" lots, it just means that someone other than the USFS is probably footing the bill. So think about sending a donation to the responsible organization. For example, the Ferncroft lot is plowed by the WODC using membership dues and contributions.

www.wodc.org/order.htm (hint, hint, )

 

[Fisher Cat]

Well stated - for all the money I blow every year - this $25 is gladly spent!

Best dang $25 I spend every year! Don't mind sending it in at all.

 

[Steve-o]

I agree. Remember that someone has to plow and maintain each parking lot.

In the case of the "free" lots, it just means that someone other than the USFS is probably footing the bill. So think about sending a donation to the responsible organization. For example, the Ferncroft lot is plowed by the WODC using membership dues and contributions.

www.wodc.org/order.htm (hint, hint, )

Yes, It's nice to throw a few bucks in. Kind of like buying 1 extra gallon of gas.
BTW, stickers are 2 for $25. Double your pleasure.
Single stickers are $20.

 

[RoySwkr]

Well stated - for all the money I blow every year - this $25 is gladly spent!

Please honor carole's request that this note be limited to which sites don't require fees, if you want to discuss the merits of fees start your own note

Consider this note as telling you for which locations you must bring exact change. The USFS would be $3 richer if I had known in advance that a certain spot was a fee site but lacking the money and not wanting to kill nearly an hour and pollute the air with most of a gallon of gas returning to the nearest town I simply didn't pay and wasn't caught.

 

[psmart]

(Rte. 113A)
?? Flat Mountain Pond Trail

The general rule is that the USFS can collect fees only for parking on federally owned land. The FMP trail head (both of them, actually) operate under an easement from a private landowner, so no fee is charged.

 

[carole]

The list has an update. Thanks, BigEarl.

 

[bandana4me]

I have the answer to all parking fees

I bought a motorcycle last year and they are EXEMPT from needing a parking pass in the Whites! Besides they are great on gas and you get to go to Laconia every year.

 

[Dave Bear]

Is it tough trying to get a 50lb or better pack on your bike? Sorry for the minor hijack!