State Parks Division

Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (Agency of Natural Resources)

Visitors (2006): 672,927 total (47% day use, 53% camping);
(62% Vermonters, 38% nonresidents)

Managed properties: 2292 campsites (in 41 campgrounds),
29 beaches, 38 picnic areas, 27 cabins, and 9 housekeeping cottages

Employees: 36 full time, 280 seasonal

FY-07 Actual Expenses: $7,186,541 million

64% labor and benefits, 33% operating expenses, 3% grants distributed

FY-07 Actual Revenues: $7,229,792 million
(51% user fees, 34% ski area land leases, 15% general fund)

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