Notice2026-18247
Proposed Recreation Fee Sites
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Published
September 8, 2026
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests are proposing to establish two special recreation permits. 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 57131]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18247]
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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 Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests are
proposing to establish two special recreation permits. 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: Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests,
Attention: Recreation Fees, 2505 S Townsend Ave., Montrose, CO 81401.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dana Gardunio, Ouray District Ranger,
(970) 240-5300, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f4a7b9dab2a7dab6988191b8959f9187daa2819984b481879095da939b82"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5b0816751d087519372e3e173a303e28750d2e362b1b2e283f3a753c342d">[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 special recreation permits. In accordance with Forest Service
Handbook 2309.13, Chapter 30, the Forest Service will publish the
proposed special recreation permit 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 in connection with the special
recreation use covered by the proposed special recreation permit.
A proposed noncommercial special recreation permit fee of $5 per
person per day would be charged for the Blue Lakes--Mt Sneffels
Wilderness Day Use Hike/Ticket. A proposed special recreation permit
fee of $25 per site per night would be charged for the Blue Lakes--Mt
Sneffels Wilderness Overnight Camping Permit.
Fee revenue would be used to enhance recreation opportunities,
improve customer service, and address maintenance needs.
Once public involvement is complete, the proposed special
recreation permits and associated fees will be presented to the
appropriate Citizens Advisory Committee for review and recommendation
prior to a final decision and implementation. Reservations for the
special recreation permit sites will be made online at
<a href="http://www.recreation.gov">www.recreation.gov</a> or by calling (877) 444-6777. Reservations would
cost $1.00 per reservation for the day use hike permit and $6.00 per
reservation for the wilderness overnight camping permit. The $1.00 and
$6.00 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. 2026-18247 Filed 9-4-26; 8:45 am]
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