Notice2026-18242
Proposed Recreation Fee Sites
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Published
September 8, 2026
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The Malheur National Forest is 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 in the area.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 172 (Tuesday, September 8, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57131-57132]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18242]
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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 Malheur National Forest is 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 in the area.
DATES: If approved, the proposed recreation fees would be established
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earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in the
Federal Register.
ADDRESSES: Malheur National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, P.O.
Box 909, John Day, OR 97845.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Arntz, Recreation Program
Manager, (541) 575-3000, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b5e6f89bf3e69bd8d4d9c5c0d7dcdbd3daf5c0c6d1d49bd2dac3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="57041a791104793a363b2722353e393138172224333679303821">[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 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 $5 per night would be
charged for Billy Fields, Crescent, Elk Creek, Head O' Boulder Forest
Camp, Little Crane, McNaughton Spring, North Fork Malheur, Oregon Mine,
Pine Creek Horse Camp, and Slide Creek Campgrounds. In addition, a
proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $75 per night would be
charged for rental of Allison Guard Station, Allison Guard Station
Cabin 2, Allison Guard Station Cabin 3, Bear Valley Work Center, and
Blue Mountain Work Center.
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 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. A fee of $8.00 per
reservation will be added to the cost of the 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. 2026-18242 Filed 9-4-26; 8:45 am]
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