Notice2026-18246
Proposed Recreation Fee Sites
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Published
September 8, 2026
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The Ashley National Forest is proposing to establish two recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites and for the proposed special recreation permit would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites 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 are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites and special recreation uses in the area.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 172 (Tuesday, September 8, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 57128]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18246]
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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 Ashley National Forest is proposing to establish two
recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the
proposed recreation fee sites and for the proposed special recreation
permit would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the
sites 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 are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee
sites and special recreation uses in the area.
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: Ashley National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 355
North Vernal Avenue, Vernal, UT 84078.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Buerkle, Forest Recreation
Program Manager, (435) 789-1181, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#413338202f6f233424332a2d2401343225206f262e37"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d5a7acb4bbfbb7a0b0a7beb9b095a0a6b1b4fbb2baa3">[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 comments. 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 $50 per night for
groups up to 50 people would be charged for Kaler Hollow Group
Campground. In addition, a proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of
$70 per night would be charged for rental of Uinta Guard Station.
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, proposed special recreation permit, 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. 2026-18246 Filed 9-4-26; 8:45 am]
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