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National forest campgrounds increasingly operated by private companies

by Marketplace Contributor

Jun 29, 2017

Officials say they need the private operators because of budget cuts and increased spending on fighting wild fires.

Josh Larson and his friends cook breakfast at Rose Valley Campground in the Los Padres National Forest. The campground is under private management.

Kathryn Barnes

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