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New online backcountry camping reservation site up

The Columbian
Published: March 27, 2014, 5:00pm

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument recently launched new online reservation procedures for overnight camping permits in the Mount Margaret Backcountry.

The monument switched from a mail-in and walk-up reservation system to the National Recreation Reservation Service website. The monument already uses an online reservation process for climbing permits.

A $6 nonrefundable fee will be charged for reservations. The system aims to allow users to check for cancellations and make reservations and changes at any time.

“I know this will be an adjustment for people but the new reservation system will provide a more efficient and equitable opportunity for backpackers to obtain permits for the Mount Margaret Backcountry,” monument manager Tom Mulder said in a statement recently released by the Forest Service. “We will be providing assistance to out-of-town visitors and will be available to help folks through this transition.”

The new service can be accessed at Recreation.gov or users can call 877-444-6777.

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