Notice2025-15804
Proposed Recreation Fee Site
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Published
August 19, 2025
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland are proposing to establish a special recreation permit fee site. Proposed recreation fees collected for the proposed special recreation permit fee site would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the site and the special recreation use covered by the proposed special recreation permit. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites and special recreation uses with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees that would be charged at the proposed special recreation permit fee site are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites and special recreation uses in the area.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 158 (Tuesday, August 19, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40325-40326]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-15804]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Proposed Recreation Fee Site
AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National
Grassland are proposing to establish a special recreation permit fee
site. Proposed recreation fees collected for the proposed special
recreation permit fee site would be used for operation, maintenance,
and improvement of the site and the special recreation use covered by
the proposed special recreation permit. An analysis of nearby
recreation fee sites and special recreation uses with similar amenities
shows that the proposed recreation fees that would be charged at the
proposed special recreation permit fee site are reasonable and typical
of similar recreation fee sites and special recreation uses in the
area.
DATES: If approved, the proposed special recreation permit fee site and
proposed recreation fees would be established no earlier than six
months following the publication of this notice in the Federal
Register.
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ADDRESSES: Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National
Grassland, Attention: Recreation Fees, 2150 Centre Avenue, Building E,
Fort Collins, CO 80526.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryce Hoffmann, Recreation Planner,
(719) 239-4937, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#583a2a213b3d7630373e35393636182d2b3c39763f372e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d6b4a4afb5b3f8beb9b0bbb7b8b896a3a5b2b7f8b1b9a0">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act
(16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) requires the Forest Service to publish in the
Federal Register a six-month advance notice before establishment of
proposed recreation fee sites and proposed special recreation permits.
In accordance with Forest Service Handbook 2309.13, chapter 30, the
Forest Service will publish the proposed recreation fee site, proposed
special recreation permit, and proposed recreation fees in local
newspapers and other local publications for public comment. At least
80%of the proposed recreation fees would be spent where they are
collected to enhance the visitor experience at the proposed recreation
fee site.
A special recreation permit fee is proposed at the Devil's Nose
Target Range, with two scenarios. The staffed range scenario is $20 per
lane per hour and a half, with a reservation required through
<a href="http://www.recreation.gov">www.recreation.gov</a> and includes a range master onsite. The unstaffed
range scenario is $10 per lane for all-day, first-come, first-served
with no reservation required and no range master onsite. Both scenarios
allow one vehicle with up to four people per lane.
Fee revenue would be used to enhance recreation opportunities,
improve customer service, and address maintenance needs.
Once public involvement is complete, the proposed recreation fee
site, proposed special recreation permit, and proposed recreation fees
will be reviewed by a Regional Recreation Resource Advisory Committee
prior to a final decision and implementation. Reservations for the
shooting range can be made online at <a href="http://www.recreation.gov">www.recreation.gov</a> or by calling
877-444-6777. Reservations would cost $2.00 per reservation for the
staffed range scenario. The $2.00 reservation fee associated with the
staffed range scenario is charged by the <a href="http://recreation.gov">recreation.gov</a> reservation
platform and is not a Forest Service recreation fee under the Federal
Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. This transaction fee is retained by
the service provider to support the cost of the reservation system.
Lisa Northrop,
Associate Deputy Chief State, Private and Tribal Forestry, National
Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2025-15804 Filed 8-18-25; 8:45 am]
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