They worry about increased commercialization at the shrines to America's natural wonders.
The committee says the campgrounds have not kept up with the demands of modern users, and that while data on campgrounds is of varying quality, evidence suggests amenities such as Internet connections and food services could boost agency revenues, and the costs could be transferred to the private sector.
Scott Gehrman, founder and executive director of Lasting Adventures, Inc., a guide service for hikes, backpacking trips and other outdoor excursions, said some campgrounds in Yosemite could be modernized, including updated restrooms. More than one-third of the 419 properties operated by the National Park Service have campgrounds that range from primitive, backcountry sites with no amenities to campgrounds that are easy to reach by road. About 6 percent are operated by concessionaires, according to the committee. Few have amphitheaters, Wi-Fi, electricity or hot showers year-round.
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