Shenandoah National Park to stop accepting cash for entrance and campground fees

PAGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Shenandoah National Park will stop accepting cash for payment of entrance and campground fees beginning on July 1, according to the National Park Service.

According to the National Park Service, Shenandoah National Park will transition to a fully cashless system on July 1. The park will only accept debit and credit card payments as well as mobile or electronic payments for entrance and campground fees.

In addition, visitors can pay for entrance, campground and permitting fees online before their trip. All park bookstores and concession facilities such as gift shops, lodging, waysides and restaurants will continue to accept cash.

Entrance and campground fees go toward road and facility repair and maintenance, trail improvements, and visitor and resource protection services.

"Moving to a cashless system reduces the amount of time park staff spends accounting for cash, improves accountability and reduces risk, and increases the amount of fee revenue available to support critical projects and visitor services," the service said.