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Some Lake Stone Fees Increasing, But Seniors And The Disabled Get A Break
October 15, 2009
The Escambia County Commission will vote tonight to increase some camping rates at Lake Stone, but senior citizens and the disabled from Escambia County will not see a higher rate.
While the park currently breaks even — generating enough revenue to pay for its operation — Keith Wilkins, deputy bureau chief of Neighborhoods and Community Services, said the increased fees are to help fund a position in the department to oversee Lake Stone and other parks.
Escambia County residents will now pay $16 per night for Lake Stone camping instead of $13, and out of county residents would see the cost jump from $15 to $18. The rate includes electricity and water hookups.
Seniors and disabled residents will not see a fee increase, with the the daily camping fee remaining at $9. Non-resident senior citizens and the disabled will now pay $16 per night instead of $13.
Daily entrance fees for park visitors will remain at $1 per person. The park pavilion rental fee will remain at $30 for residents and $40 per day for non-residents. Campers renting 10 or more sites will pay a reduced rate of $20. Pavilion use requires a $50 refundable cleaning deposit.
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5 Responses to “Some Lake Stone Fees Increasing, But Seniors And The Disabled Get A Break”
Isn’t predominately seniors and disabled retirees that are using
the campgrounds? If that’s correct then essentially the county would see little or no increase in revenue.
i totally agree on getting an air conditioner in the pavilion…we have our reunion there and it does get really hot when there is alot of people in that one area….
On the grass problem, itsn’t one of the main causes too much artificial fertilizer getting into the water?
Please, put in a air conditioner in the pavilion! It is just too hot, for any event to rent in the summer.
Love the place otherwise!!
if they could do something about the grass problem in the lake i doubt anyone would have a problem with the rate increases. i fish in the lake a lot during the summer months but most of the time yoiu have to stay out in the middle of the lake in order to stay out of the grass. i have caught sonme 9 to 12 pound bass out of this lake. i would gladly pay a higher price in order to be able to fish more of the lake.