Two campgrounds managed by the Xeni Gwet’in First Nations Government will see a fee increase this summer, reflecting fees of other similarly-serviced BC Parks campgrounds.

Two front-country campgrounds in the Chilcotin region, Nu Chugh Beniz and Gwedat’sih, will see fees raised from $11 to $18 per night. These sites are both within Tsilhqot’in Title lands, within the Tsilhqot’in territory.

These campgrounds were excluded from BC Parks’ camping fee increases announced this spring, while fee change discussions were underway with the First Nation.

These increases bring fees at these campgrounds into line with similarly serviced front-country campgrounds and will continue to ensure camping and other recreational opportunities are affordable for families and visitors to enjoy beautiful BC Parks - one of the largest protected areas systems in the world.

The change reflects growing visitor numbers and demand for services. The additional money collected will be reinvested into the parks - to maintain and enhance them for future generations to enjoy.

Over the past five years, approximately $60 million has been invested into BC Parks facilities.

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