Notice2026-18238
Proposed Recreation Fee Sites
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Published
September 8, 2026
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests are proposing to establish several 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 that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 172 (Tuesday, September 8, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57127-57128]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18238]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Proposed Recreation Fee Sites
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests are
proposing to establish several 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
that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar
recreation fee sites.
DATES: If approved, the proposed recreation fees would be established
no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in
the Federal Register.
ADDRESSES: Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests, Attention:
Recreation Fees, 4387 U.S. Route 4 East, Mendon, VT 05701.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Holly Knox, Public Services Staff
Officer, (802) 747-6724, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dab2b5b6b6a3f4b1b4b5a29aafa9bebbf4bdb5ac"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b1d9deddddc89fdadfdec9f1c4c2d5d09fd6dec7">[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. 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. At least 80
percent of the proposed recreation fees would be spent where they are
collected to enhance the visitor experience at the proposed recreation
fee sites.
A proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $25 per night would
be charged for Somerset Airfield Campground.
A proposed standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day, per
vehicle or $2.50 per day, per person for walk-ins, bicyclists, and
motorcyclists would be charged at Grout Pond developed recreation site.
Additionally, an annual pass option of $35 per vehicle would be charged
at the site. The Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests Day
Use Pass and the America the Beautiful--the National Parks and Federal
Recreational Lands Pass would be honored at these standard amenity
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recreation fee sites. 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
sites and proposed recreation fees will be presented to the appropriate
Recreation Resource Advisory Committee for review and recommendation
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.
The $8.00 reservation fee is a transaction fee 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.
Gordon Blum,
Associate Deputy Chief, Recreation and Heritage.
[FR Doc. 2026-18238 Filed 9-4-26; 8:45 am]
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