Notice2024-17442
Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites
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Published
August 7, 2024
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The Huron-Manistee National Forests are proposing to establish several new recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows the proposed recreation fees that would be charged at the proposed recreation fee sites are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 7, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64402-64403]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-17442]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Huron-Manistee National Forests are proposing to establish
several new recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at
the proposed recreation fee sites would be used for operation,
maintenance, and improvement of the sites. An analysis of nearby
recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows the proposed
recreation fees that would be charged at the proposed recreation fee
sites are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the
area.
DATES: If approved, the proposed recreation fees would be implemented
no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in
the Federal Register.
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ADDRESSES: Huron-Manistee National Forests, Attention: Recreation Fees,
1755 South Mitchell Street, Cadillac, MI 49601.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nick Edington, Recreation Program
Manager, (218) 308-0580 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6e00070d0601020f1d400b0a0700091a01002e1b1d0a0f40090118"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="355b5c565d5a5954461b50515c5b52415a5b75404651541b525a43">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act
(16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) requires the Forest Service to publish a six-month
advance notice in the Federal Register of establishment of new
recreation fee sites. In accordance with Forest Service Handbook
2309.13, Chapter 30, the Forest Service will publish the proposed
recreation fee sites and proposed recreation fees in local newspapers
and other local publications for public comment. Most of the proposed
recreation fee revenues would be spent where they are collected to
enhance the visitor experience at the proposed recreation fee sites.
An expanded amenity recreation fee of $10 per night would be
charged for Cathedral Pines Backcountry Campsite, Mckinley Horse Trail
Campground, Buttercup Backcountry Campsites, Bear Island Backcountry
Campsites, River Dune Backcountry Campsite, Meadow Springs Backcountry
Campsites, and Luzerne Horse Trail Campgrounds. An expanded amenity
recreation fee of $15 per night would be charged at Condon Lake
Backcountry Campsites, Sulak Recreation Area, and Sawkaw Lake
Campgrounds. An expanded amenity recreation fee of $40 per double site
per night would be charged for Mack Lake Off-highway Vehicle, Kneff
Lake, Gabions, and Jewell Lake Campgrounds. An expanded amenity
recreation fee of $30 per double site per night would be charged for
Horseshoe, Meadows Off-highway Vehicle, and Au Sable Look Campgrounds.
An expanded amenity recreation fee of $60 per night for groups of up to
220 people would be charged for McKinley Horse Trail Group Campground,
$60 per night for groups of up to 230 people would be charged for
Luzerne Horse Trail Group Campground, and an expanded amenity
recreation fee of $60 per night for groups of up to 200 people would be
charged for the River Road Trail Group Campground. In addition, an
expanded amenity recreation fee of $150 per night would be charged for
rental of Sprinkler Lake Cabins.
A standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day per vehicle would
be charged at Lower Branch Bridge Carry-In Access. Additionally, a
standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day, $15 per week, and $30
per year per vehicle would be charged at East Bull Gap Off-Road Vehicle
Trailhead, and Bull Gap Hill Climb Off-Road Vehicle Trailhead developed
recreation sites. The Huron-Manistee National Forests Annual Day Use
Pass and the America the Beautiful--the National Parks and Federal
Recreational Lands Pass would be honored at these standard amenity
recreation fee sites.
Expenditures from recreation fee revenues collected at the proposed
recreation fee sites would enhance recreation opportunities, improve
customer service, and address maintenance needs. Once public
involvement is complete, the proposed recreation fee sites and proposed
recreation fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory
Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. Reservations
for campgrounds and cabins could be made online at <a href="http://www.recreation.gov">www.recreation.gov</a>
or by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations would cost $8.00 per
reservation.
Dated: August 1, 2024.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2024-17442 Filed 8-6-24; 8:45 am]
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