Fees for using San Diego County's camping, parking, fishing permits, boating rentals and sport facilities will increase for the second time in a year next month.

Starting Jan. 2, user fees will see a jump. For most things, such as a full hookup campsite, the cost is just a few dollars — $40 a night to $42 a night. Others, such as booking a picnic area, will increase by $25 per reservation.

According to the county, "the changes help us keep pace with rising costs while continuing to provide high-quality parks, trails, and recreation opportunities at a good value when compared to similar park systems."

The increases are phase two of the county's two-year fee adjustment plan. The first phase occurred in February and saw such adjustments as day use parking increasing from $3 per day to $5 p

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