NH SB511

New Hampshire residents would pay no more than 50% of the entry fees charged to nonresidents at state parks, with residency verified through state ID, utility bills, tax bills, vehicle registration, or license plates

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources may establish separate resident/nonresident fee schedules for camping, facility rental, parking, and boat rentals, with residents paying no more than 90% of nonresident fees for these services

Veterans and school/student groups may receive discounted or waived rates at the commissioner's discretion

Fiscal impact is estimated to range from a $1.5 million decrease to a $2 million increase in State Park Fund revenue annually, with implementation costs of $100,000 to $500,000 to modify reservation and point-of-sale systems

Effective date is April 1, 2027